Hurling draw throws up intriguing ties

The draw for round three of the All Ireland Hurling Championship qualifying series was made at GAA headquarters this morning.

The draw for round three of the All Ireland Hurling Championship qualifying series was made at GAA headquarters this morning.

Wexford, beaten by Kilkenny in yesterday's Leinster final, face beaten Munster finalists Waterford.

Limerick were run close by Kerry in the previous round and will need to up their game considerably against Offaly.

Galway, meanwhile, will play just their second game of the current campaign and have been drawn against Tipperary.

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The dates and venues for the three games were announced this lunchtime.

Sunday July 13th
Galway v Tipperary (3.30pm)
Pearse Stadium

Thursday July 17th
Offaly v Limerick (7.00pm)
Thurles

Saturday, July 19th
Waterford v Wexford (6.15pm)
Nowlan Park