Down to face Mayo in Christy Ring Cup first round
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Down will begin their challenge for the 2012 Christy Ring Cup with an away clash against Mayo.
The Mourne men were narrowly defeated by eventual winners Kerry in this year's semi-final in Newry.
Derry have been drawn at home against Kildare while Armagh face a trip to Louth in the Nicky Rachard Cup and Donegal host Roscommon.
Tyrone travel to take on Leitrim in the Lory Meagher Cup and Fermanagh are home to Longford in the same competition.
Monaghan have been handed a bye in the first round of the Nicky Rackard Cup.
Christy Ring Cup
Wicklow v Kerry
Meath v London
Mayo v Down
Derry v Kildare
Nicky Rackard Cup
Louth v Armagh
Donegal v Roscommon
Monaghan and Sligo, byes
Lory Meagher Cup
Leitrim v Tyrone
Fermanagh v Longford
Warkwickshire bye
