The two remaining senior football Qualifiers formed an intriguing double-header at Croke Park tonight.
With precious places in the All-Ireland series up for grabs, Ulster pair Down and Monaghan renewed acquaintances at 5pm, before beaten Leinster finalists Kildare and Armagh locked horns at 7:00.
The Mourne County were bidding to repeat their provincial semi-final victory over the Farney boys, while Orchard boss Kieran McGeeney hoped to mastermind the downfall of the county he once managed with distinction.
Dublin and Tyrone await the winners in the 2017 All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals.
Click here to look back at our text commentary on all the action as it happened.
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