Armagh in Group B

Should they top the group they will most likely face current Ulster champions Donegal in the semi-final.

The Orchard may also progress as the best runner-up across the groups if they fall into second place.

In that scenario Tyrone would be the likely opponents.

The semi-finals will take place on the weekend of January 21 and 22.

The final will be on Saturday, January 28.

The group fixtures are as follows:

Sunday, January 8, (2pm): St Mary’s v Monaghan at St Tiernach’s Park, Clones; Down v Armagh at Pairc Esler, Newry.

Sunday, January 15, (2pm): Monaghan v Down at St Tiernach’s Park, Clones; Armagh v St Mary’s at Morgan Athletic Grounds, Armagh

Wednesday, January 18, (7.30pm): Armagh v Monaghan at Morgan Athletic Grounds, Armagh; Down v St Mary’s at Pairc Esler, Newry.