Kildare to open Christy Ring defence against London

The draws for next year’s graded championships have been confirmed by Croke Park.

Christy Ring Cup holders Kildare have been drawn away to 2012 winners London, who spent the past two years in the MacCarthy Cup, whereas runners-up Kerry are at home to Down in a re-run of the 2013 final.

Christy Ring Cup 2015 (First named team with home advantage)

Meath v Wicklow, Derry v Mayo, London v Kildare, Kerry v Down.

Nicky Rackard Cup 2015 (First named team with home advantage)

Monaghan v Longford, Donegal v Tyrone, Fingal v Roscommon, Armagh v Louth.

Lory Meagher Cup 2015

Sligo, Fermanagh, Warwickshire, Leitrim, Lancashire.

* On a one-year pilot basis it has been agreed that Lancashire will participate in the Meagher Cup. The round-robin fixtures for this competition will be confirmed with the publication of the 2015 fixtures.