GAA: Date set for Derry's crucial hurling play-off

Derry face Ulster rivals Armagh in the crucial promotion/relegation clash later this month, a repeat of last year's Nicky Rackard Cup Final.

The game is fixed for Saturday, March 24 with the venue yet to be decided.

Derry lost all five games in their league section, including their meeting with Armagh.

Following the conclusion of their All-Ireland club campaign, Slaughtneil players Sé McGuigan, Mark McGuigan, Cormac McKenna, Gerald Bradley, Cormac O'Doherty and Meehaul McGrath have featured in the last two rounds of the NHL.

Sean 'Tad' Cassidy and Conor McAllister are also expected to come on board with Collie McGurk's panel.

Chrissy McKaigue and Brian Cassidy (pictured above) have not taken up invitation to join.

Brendan Rogers, the current vice-captain of the Derry football squad, had indicated earlier in the season of his intention to hurl with the county but is currently injured.

Cuala's Cian Waldron will to be back for the play-off, after his bid for a second All-Ireland Club title with the Dublin champions.

Derry will face Armagh, Down and London in the Christy Ring Cup which starts on Saturday, May 12.