Hurling qualifier fixtures confirmed

The GAA has confirmed the times, dates and venues for the Guinness Hurling championship first round qualifier games.

All of the games will take place on Saturday, June 26.

Limerick and Tipperary will meet in the Gaelic Grounds at 7.30pm.

The match will follow the game between Clare and Laois or Westmeath, who play this weekend.

If Laois win, they will play Clare in Limerick. If Westmeath win, they will take on Clare in Mullingar.

Down will play Galway in Ballycran at 4.30pm, while Kilkenny will either take on Dublin in Carlow’s Dr Cullen Park or Offaly in Portlaoise. The time of this game has yet to be confirmed.