By John Harrington

Reigning Ulster SFC champions, Cavan, will begin the defence of their crown this year with a tough quarter-final clash with Tyrone who are under the new management team of Fergal Logan and Brian Dooher.

That match-up is probably the pick of the 2021 Ulster SFC draw, but, typical of the province, every pairing that came out the hat today holds its own intrigue.

Donegal and Down have to take the long-road after being drawn together in the Preliminary Round, and the winner of that match will then progress to a showdown with Derry.

The two other quarter-finals in the knock-out Ulster Championship will see Armagh play Antrim and Monaghan face Fermanagh.

2021 GAA Ulster Senior Football Championship

Preliminary round

Down v Donegal

Quarter-Finals

Derry v Down or Donegal

Armagh v Antrim

Monaghan v Fermanagh

Tyrone v Cavan