GAA: Derry's 2018 Christy Ring Cup opponents announced

DERRY will renew their rivalry with Armagh in next season's Christy Ring Cup, after the fixtures were released on Wednesday afternoon.

The sides who met in this year's Nicky Rackard Final will be joined in Group 2 with London and Down.

GROUP 1 - Wicklow, Mayo, Kildare and Roscommon. GROUP 2 - Derry, Down, London and Armagh.

The dates are set to be released by the CCCC in the coming weeks.

Derry's first game is at home to London, followed by a trip to Armagh before hosting Down in round three.

Antrim and Carlow, who contested the 2017 Christy Ring Final, are among six teams in the new look 'Tier 2' Hurling Championship.  The remaining four sides are Meath, Kerry, Laois and Westmeath.