Kerry learn McDonagh Cup fate as Offaly drawn with Sligo in Christy Ring Cup

Antrim’s Gerard Walsh, Joe Maskey and Niall McKenna with Jason Diggins of Kerry during last year's Joe McDonagh Cup final. Picture: INPHO/Tommy Dickson

Last year's beaten finalists Kerry have been drawn with Meath and Down in the Joe McDonagh Cup.

The six-team competition sees Christy Ring Cup champions, Kildare, on the other sides of the draw where they will face Carlow and Westmeath.