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GAA draw: Dublin to face Donegal in early Sunday throw-in at Croke Park fixture details confirmed
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GAA draw: Dublin to face Donegal in early Sunday throw-in at Croke Park fixture details confirmed

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At a glance

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  • The draw for the All-Ireland SFC Round 3 has been confirmed, featuring a blockbuster clash between Kerry and Armagh.
  • Dublin will host Donegal at Croke Park, while Mayo faces Meath and Monaghan plays Westmeath.
  • The Tailteann Cup semi-finals will see Down against Fermanagh and Offaly versus Wicklow, both at Croke Park.

The All-Ireland SFC Round 3 draw has set the stage for a series of high-stakes matches, with Kerry set to host Armagh in a highly anticipated showdown. The draw, confirmed on Monday morning, pits two of the championship's strong contenders against each other in Killarney.

Dublin will face Donegal in another significant fixture, with the game slated for Croke Park. While Dublin manager Ger Brennan had expressed a preference for playing at Parnell Park, the high demand for tickets for the Dublin-Donegal tie suggests Croke Park is the likely venue. Mayo will have home advantage against Meath in Castlebar, and Monaghan will host Westmeath in Clones.

It will be confirmed later today whether the venue is to be Croke Park or Parnell Park.

— Ger BrennanDublin manager Ger Brennan indicated his preference for Parnell Park over Croke Park for a potential home match in Round 3.

In the Tailteann Cup semi-finals, both matches will take place at Croke Park. Down will compete against Fermanagh in an all-Ulster clash, while Offaly will face Wicklow. All six games are scheduled for the upcoming weekend, with specific times and venues to be finalized later today.

Kerry will host Armagh in a blockbuster knockout All-Ireland SFC Round 3 showdown next weekend.

— Gordon ManningCommentary on the draw, highlighting the significance of the Kerry vs. Armagh match.
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