Tailteann Cup preliminary quarter-finals broadcasting details announced ahead of weekend clashes
A TAILTEANN Cup double-header will be broadcast on GAA+ this weekend after fixture details were confirmed for the preliminary quarter-finals.
In addition to the meeting of Offaly and New York in Tullamore on Saturday, the GAA's streaming service will broadcast Westmeath's clash with Laois in Mullingar.
The final two places in the last eight will be up for grabs on Sunday.
Wexford have home advantage against Antrim, while Sligo host Carlow in Tubbercurry as Markievicz Park is closed until next year for repair works.
The Central Competitions Control Committee meets today to decide the neutral venues for the final round of All-Ireland SFC group fixtures on the weekend of June 14-15.
TAILTEANN CUP PRELIMINARY QUARTER-FINALS
Saturday:
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Offaly v New York (O'Connor Park, 2pm, GAA+);
Westmeath v Laois (Cusack Park, 5pm, GAA+).
Sunday:
Wexford v Antrim (Wexford Park, 1pm);
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Sligo v Carlow (Tubbercurry, 2pm).
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Laois progressed through last year's Tailteann Cup quarter finals
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