Monaghan v Armagh is the pick of the All-Ireland Round 2 SFC qualifier draw although Mayo face a tricky encounter against Down at Newry on Saturday week. In a statement yesterday, the Armagh County Board confirmed midfielder Jarlath Óg Burns was hospitalised following the Ulster semi-final replay defeat to Cavan in Clones’ St Tiernach’s Park. “We can confirm that following yesterday’s game Jarly Óg Burns was taken to hospital,” read the Armagh press release. Fresh from their Ulster semi-final defeat to Donegal, Tyrone learned they must go to Glennon Brothers Pearse Park to tackle Longford, who have been known for taking the scalps of Ulster teams in qualifiers in recent times. All-Ireland SFC Round 2 qualifiers to be played Saturday, June 22:Westmeath v Limerick, Monaghan v Armagh, Offaly v Sligo, Derry v Laois, Down v Mayo, Leitrim v Clare, Antrim v Kildare, Longford v Tyrone.

Source: Irish Examiner June 11, 2019 03:56 UTC