Glenswilly will return to Division 1 with a derby clash with Glenfin on the opening day of the All-County League on Saturday, March 30.
With Donegal expected to be playing in the Division 2 League Final on Easter Sunday, all the games are currently pencilled in for Easter Saturday.
Gary McDaid is back in charge of Glenswilly and his team will have a derby clash with Glenfin, who are now under the guidance of Frank Ward.
Gaoth Dobhair have been busy in pre-season and are through to the Ulster Senior League semi-finals. That should leave them in a good position for their first Division 1 clash with newly-promoted Naomh Columba.
Barry Meehan’s reign as St Eunan’s manager begins with a tough away day to Towney against Kilcar who now have Michael Hegarty calling the shots.
Downings have a long trip to Aodh Ruadh on the first weekend, while Bundoran will also rack up the miles as they travel to Malin.
Gary Wilson’s Sean MacCumhaill’s will have home advantage against St Michael’s.
Reigning Donegal SFC champions Naomh Conaill are not in action on the opening weekend but will face Bundoran the following week.
In Division 2, there’s a tasty local derby in Round 1 as Naomh Muire entertain Pat Caulfield’s Na Rossa at the Banks.
Gaeil Fhánada and Termon will renew acquaintances at Portsalon, while the meeting of Cloughaneely and Dungloe in Falcarragh should be a good one.
Red Hugh’s begin with a home tie against Pauric Bonner’s Killybegs, while Milford will go to Pearse Memorial Park to take on Ardara.
Naomh Padraig, Uisce Chaoin will begin life in Division 2 away against Four Masters, while Buncrana will be fancied to push for promotion and they start at the Scarvey against St Naul’s, who could struggle without their county players in the early part of the season.
In Division 3, Letterkenny Gaels have a tough opener away against Moville on Saturday, March 30.
Burt were disappointed to be relegated last season and their first match is against Convoy.
There’s a derby in Trummon as Naomh Brid host Pettigo, while Michael O’Donnell’s Carndonagh take on Lifford.
Naomh Colmcille will take on Urris, while Robert Emmets and Naomh Ultan will have to wait until Round 2 to make their season’s bow.
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