Fermanagh to host Sligo in Tailteann Cup quarters
Fermanagh secured their last-eight spot by topping group four [Getty Images]
Fermanagh will host Sligo in this weekend's Tailteann Cup quarter-finals.
The Ernemen earned their spot in the last eight by finishing top of group four with two wins from three.
Kildare will face Offaly - who are joint-managed by Mickey Harte - in a repeat of the Division Three final, while Limerick host Wexford, who hammered Antrim in Sunday's preliminary quarter-final.
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Oisin McConville's Wicklow will host Westmeath, who were the first Tailteann Cup winners in 2022.
The games will be played on 14-15 June with fixture details to be confirmed soon.
Tailteann Cup quarter-final draw
Fermanagh v Sligo
Wicklow v Westmeath
Kildare v Offaly
Limerick v Wexford
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