The draw has been made for the group stage of the Guinness All-Ireland senior hurling championship qualifying system.
Westmeath, Laois, Waterford and Galway have been drawn in Group A, while Dublin, Clare, Offaly and Limerick have been drawn in Group B, the group of death.
The first round of games will take place next weekend on Saturday June 17 and Sunday June 18 where, in Group A, Westmeath will take on Waterford and Laois will take on Galway. In Group B Dublin will play host to Offaly, while Limerick will travel to Clare for the tie of the round.
Draw for Guinness All-Ireland SHC:
Group A:
Westmeath
Laois
Waterford
Galway
Group B:
Dublin
Clare
Offaly
Limerick
First round of games:
Group A:
Westmeath v Waterford
Laois v Galway
Group B:
Dublin v Offaly
Clare v Limerick
