After another weekend where at least one result stood out in stark contrast to the others – Dublin’s latest double-digit win in Leinster – the GAA appear ever closer to introducing a Tier 2 football championship. Meanwhile, among the pick of the round two football qualifiers is Mayo taking on Down in Newry; Mayo last met Down in the championship in the 2012 All-Ireland quarter-final when they were 3-18 to 2-9 winners. Mayo will have played at least 10 championship matches if they are to contest this year’s All-Ireland final. Last year’s All-Ireland finalists Tyrone will travel to Longford looking to bounce back immediately from their Ulster semi-final defeat to Donegal. The round two qualifiers are set to be played on the weekend after next, June 22nd/23rd; details will be confirmed on Tuesday afternoon.

Source: The Irish Times June 10, 2019 19:41 UTC