Dublin's date with Tyrone is the standout pairing from the All-Ireland football quarter-final draw made on Sunday evening.
The draw saw the provincial champions pitted against the four teams that emerged from the qualifier series and Pat Gilroy's side, who have built steadily after a dreadful Leinster championship exit, have been handed a tough assignment against the Ulster champions.
Elsehwere in the draw, Munster champions Kerry will take on Down and western kingpins Roscommon have an arduous-looking assignment against Cork.
The final pairing threw up an all-Leinster clash with controverisal champions Meath taking on near-neighbours Kildare.
The games are scheduled to take place next weekend, venues and throw-in times will be confirmed later by the GAA.
Full draw: Tyrone v Dublin, Kerry v Down, Roscommon v Cork, Meath v Kildare.