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Division 1A - Round 1
Donegal v Westmeath, 1pm, Sean MacCumhaills, Ballybofey
There’s talent in the Donegal ranks while Westmeath will be hoping to erase some of the memories of their Intermediate Final loss to Meath in December. Westmeath have flirted with relegation in recent times and they need to show good form to avoid another basement battle.
Division 1B - Round 1
Dublin v Waterford, Parnell Park
Dublin have won the last four TG4 All-Ireland Senior crowns – but they’d like to improve on their National League record. The Sky Blues have won the Division 1 title just once – in 2018 – but manager Mick Bohan has used the League as a breeding ground to blood new players, while easing more experienced stars back into action.
Division 2A - Round 1
Meath v Kerry, 3pm, Páirc Tailteann
A really interesting game in Division 2 as Meath take on Kerry in Navan.
Meath are the 2020 TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate champions, ready for Senior Championship football in 2021, and a team very much on the up. Kerry are another of the favourites for promotion from Division 2 and this has the makings of a cracker.
Clare v Wexford, Cusack Park, Ennis
Clare and Wexford were struggling in Division 2 of the 2020 Lidl National League before the competition was halted.
Clare will look to make home advantage count against the visitors, who lost five out of five in the 2020 competition.
Division 2B - Round 1
Monaghan v Cavan, 12pm, St Tiernach’s Park, Clones Monaghan and Cavan will get to know each other in League fare before they clash in the championship.
The counties were drawn together in Group A of the TG4 Senior Championship in Thursday evening’s draw – but this weekend is all about getting off to a good League start.
Tyrone v Armagh, Healy Park, Omagh
When these counties locked horns in Championship 2020, Armagh enjoyed a comfortable victory. The Orchard county lit up the campaign and went all the way to a semi-final appearance, where they gave a fine account of themselves against eventual winners Dublin.