Westmeath captain Ger Egan. Photo: Adrian Melia

Westmeath draw one of the big guns in qualifier

Following their defeat to Dublin in yesterday's Leinster final, Westmeath have been drawn against Mayo in the qualifiers.

The game will be played in Croke Park on Saturday, July 30 (throw-in 6pm) as part of a double-header with the other Round 4B qualifier between Cork and Donegal (at 4pm). 

Both of these games will be televised on Sky Sports.

Westmeath and Mayo have not met in the championship since 2001, when the Lake County won a memorable encounter at Dr Hyde Park.

Roscommon also suffered a comprehensive defeat in a provincial final yesterday.

Following on from their loss to Galway in the Connacht final replay, the Rossies will face Clare next Saturday, July 23, in the qualifiers.

Roscommon, will be returning to the scene of the drawn Connacht final - Pearse Stadium in Salthill - for the Clare game. The match has a throw-in time of 3pm and will be televised on Sky Sports.