Ulster Champions Armagh Set for Louth Clash as Donegal Draw Cork

The All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Round 2A draw has been finalized, pairing Ulster champions Armagh with Louth. In a matchup that marks the first time these two counties have faced each other in championship competition—Louth having previously overcome Dublin in the opening round—Armagh will seek to advance. Meanwhile, Donegal, who secured a hard-fought victory over Kerry in a replay of last year’s final, are set to host Cork in Ballybofey.

Other key fixtures in Round 2A include Tyrone hosting Mayo, while Westmeath will make the trip to Galway. The victors of these Round 2A encounters, scheduled for the weekend of June 13-14, will secure immediate passage to the quarter-finals. Those defeated in this round will remain in contention, facing one of the winners from the Round 2B bracket in an attempt to reach the final eight. Conversely, counties losing in Round 2B will be eliminated from the tournament.

In the Round 2B section, reigning All-Ireland champions Kerry will travel to take on Kildare, creating a reunion for former Kildare manager Jack O'Connor. Derry will welcome Meath to Celtic Park, and Cavan will attempt to capitalize on a vulnerable Dublin side. The final tie in this round sees Roscommon traveling to Clones to challenge Monaghan.

All-Ireland Draw Round 2A * Donegal v Cork * Galway v Westmeath * Tyrone v Mayo * Louth v Armagh

Round 2B * Derry v Meath * Kildare v Kerry * Cavan v Dublin * Monaghan v Roscommon

Matches are scheduled to take place on the weekend of June 13-14.

Source: BBC News Generated at: 2026-06-02 08:03:00 UTC