Clare will face Roscommon and Derry are poised to take on Tipperary in Round 4A of the All-Ireland football qualifiers next weekend, while Mayo have been drawn against Westmeath and Cork and Donegal will do battle in Round 4B on the final weekend in July.
The draws for both rounds 4A and 4B was broadcast live on RTÉ Radio 1's Morning Ireland, with the GAA’s Fergal McGill on hand in his role as director of games administration.
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Clare, who have accounted for both Sligo and Laois since their exit to Kerry in the Munster Championship, will face a Roscommon side which was swept aside by Galway in the Connacht final replay on Sunday.
That game will take place on Saturday next at Pearse Stadium in Salthill, throw-in at 3pm.
On the same day, beaten Munster finalists Tipperary will tackle a Derry at Kingpsan Breffni Park at 5pm. Damien Barton side ended the championship aspirations of Cavan on Sunday, thanks in no small part to the exploits of forward Mark Lynch.
Mayo got their season back on track with a comprehensive victory over Kildare at McHale Park on Saturday and have been drawn against Westmeath side which was overrun by Dublin in the second half of Sunday’s Leinster final at.
Croke Park will stage that encounter on Saturday 30 July, with a 7pm start.
Before that at 5pm, Cork, who inflicted a six-point defeat on Longford at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, will meet a Donegal outfit which suffered heartbreak against Tyrone in the Ulster final in Clones on Sunday.
Former Dublin star Barry Cahill joined RTÉ Sport’s Darren Frehill for the draw and the 2011 All-Ireland winner believes the Rossies have it all to do to overcome a six-day turnaround when they face Clare.
“It’s going to be difficult for Roscommon on the back of yesterday’s defeat, playing week on week, and now having to turn around six days later,” Cahill insisted.
“Psychologically, it will probably be difficult for them heading into this weekend, particularly against a team like Clare, who have built up a fair bit of momentum over the last few weeks.”
Turning his attention to the clash of Derry and Tipperary, the St Brigid’s clubman said: "Derry have improved over the last number of weeks, following their defeat to Tyrone earlier in the season with good wins over Louth and Meath, and particularly against Cavan at the weekend.
“They were probably going into that game as slight underdogs.
“They’ve everything going for them at the moment. It’s a good draw for them, playing against Tipperary, who probably didn’t play as well as they would have liked against Kerry.
“You’d probably have to favour Derry.”
Donegal received Cahill’s backing to eliminate Cork from this year’s championship.
“It’s difficult for Donegal, having gone to a replay against Monaghan,” conceded Cahill.
“They’ve had a few tough games under their belts over the last few weeks.
“Having the two weeks will benefit them. I think Donegal will still have a big say in this year’s championship.
“Cork, on the other hand, have been trying to get their season back on track over the last few weeks.
“They’ve brought in a couple of hurlers as well, which will probably benefit their team going into that game.
“That’s probably the tie of the qualifiers.
“I think Donegal are a top-four, top-five county and I’m going to edge with Donegal.”
Cahill believes Mayo can take advantage of what could be regarded as a charmed life, thus far, in the qualifiers.
“I think it’s a favourable draw for them, similar to the last round when they had the home draw against Kildare,” he told listeners.
“A lot of people were writing Mayo off after the Galway defeat, but they’ve managed to get their season back on track.
“They’re still a team that’s capable of winning the All-Ireland.
“This is another favourable game for them and I think they’ll be going into the All-Ireland quarter-finals - if they get over Westmeath - in good spirits.
“They’ve obviously been working on their system and tactics.
“A few of their players are back on form, the likes of the two O’Connors at the weekend.
“Mayo will be a very danger outfit in the All-Ireland quarter-finals if they get over Westmeath.”
There appear to be few chinks in the Dubs’ armour, but a lack of truly competitive game time heading into the latter stages of the championship has been cited by some as a cause for concern.
“Leinster has been quite comfortable for them this year and over the last few years,” Cahill admitted.
“They’ve won all their games by a minimum of 10 points.
“It’s not ideal preparation going into an All-Ireland quarter-final, which is the first knockout game of the season for them.
“If they do have a bad day or somebody exposes them, there is no safety net for them.
“But Jim Gavin and the players have been in the position over the last number of years, so I’m sure they’re well equipped to handle it.”
