Tailteann Cup quarter final draw sees Kildare face Offaly
The draw for the Tailteann Cup quarter-final took place this morning with Kildare drawn to face fellow Leinster side Offaly.
Limerick have been drawn against Wexford while Fermanagh will face Sligo with another all Leinster affair with Wicklow drawn against Westmeath.
The games will be played over the weekend of June 14/15 with the fixtures details to be finalised by the CCCC later today.
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