Ring and Rackard Cup draws

November 03, 2014

Kildare's Richie Hoban makes his way out from the dressing rooms for the Ring Cup final clash with Kerry at Croke Park. INPHO

The draws for the 2015 Christy Ring and Nicky Rackard Cups were made at last Saturday's Central Council meeting.

Ring Cup holders Kildare face a difficult away trip to London in their opening defence.

The draws are as follows:

Ring Cup (first team with home advantage)

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

Rackard Cup (first team with home advantage)

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