Hurling qualifier dates confirmed

The dates and venues for the second and third rounds of the Guinness All-Ireland Hurling qualifiers have been confirmed by the GAA.

The remaining fixture of this weekend's opening round - Limerick v Antrim (Group A) - will take place tomorrow week, Saturday, June 25 at Casement Park (throw-in 2.30pm).

The throw-in times for the latter rounds will be confirmed following this weekend's opening ties.

GUINNESS ALL-IRELAND SHC QUALIFIERS:

Round 2:

Friday, July 1 - Group A - Laois v Limerick, Portlaoise

Saturday, July 2 - Group A - Galway v Antrim, Pearse Stadium, Salthill Group B - Offaly v Clare, Portlaoise Group B - Waterford v Dublin, Walsh Park

Round 3:

Saturday, July 9 - Group A - Antrim v Laois, Casement Park

Group A - Limerick v Galway, Gaelic Grounds

Group B - Dublin v Offaly, Parnell Park

Group B - Clare v Waterford Cusack Park, Ennis