Croker date for Royals

Meath footballers will be heading back to Croke Park on Saturday week for an All-Ireland SFC fourth round showdown against either Kildare or Tyrone it was revealed earlier today.

Meath's game will throw-in at 7pm and will be the live RTE game on Saturday 27th July.

The curtainraiser will be the game between Cork and the winner of this weekend's clash between Galway and Armagh.

Meath supporters will be able to watch the third round game between Kildare and Tyrone this Saturday evening from Newbridge as it will be televised by RTE - throw-in at 7pm.

Extra-time will apply in all third and fourth round games.

Conall Collier