Tyrone handed Wee County test in qualifier series

ALL-IRELAND champions Tyrone have been paired with Louth in the first round of the football qualifiers.

Yesterday’s Ulster championship losers Down have the task of regrouping for their home tie against Sligo while Carlow boss Liam Hayes is pitted against his native Meath.

Westmeath are at home to London and Waterford host Longford. Monaghan have been given a home tie against Wicklow, Antrim will host Clare while Cavan face a trip to tackle either Offaly or Kildare.