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Waterford Footballers have been drawn against Monaghan, the side who brought Tyrone's reign as Ulster champions to an end.

Waterford Footballers have been drawn against Monaghan, the side who brought Tyrone's reign as Ulster champions to an end.

It's going to be a hard and a tough task.

That's the reaction from Waterford Manager Tom McGlinchy to the draw against first division side Monaghan for the second round of the All Ireland Football Qualifiers.

However Tom told WLR Sport that  it's great to get a home draw.

The game will be played on either the 23rd or 24th of this month.

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Waterford footballers  recorded their first Championship win in seven years as they overcame neighbours Wexford in the All-Ireland Senior football Championship Qualifiers at Innovate Wexford Park on Saturday last.

Mayo will play Tipperary in the second round of the football qualifiers.

Last year's All Ireland runners up will travel to Semple Stadium having been paired with the Premier County in this morning's draw.

Tipp lost to Cork in the semi finals of the Munster Championship.

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Carlow face a tough task to kick start their summer.

The Barrowsiders have been drawn with Tyrone, although they will have home advantage.

Longford will play Kildare in an all Leinster clash.

There is Ulster derby between Cavan and Down.

Letrim will face Louth, Sligo and Armagh have been paired together, and Offaly will meet Clare.

The games will be played on the weekend of the 23rd June.

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