Ballymena to start title defence at home

Ballymena will begin the defence of their AIL Division One title at home to UCD on October 25th.

Ballymena will begin the defence of their AIL Division One title at home to UCD on October 25th.

Runners-up Clontarf kick-start their campaign at home to Galwegians.

Dolphin, promoted to the top flight last season, open with a trip to Carlow.

Opening Round Fixtures:

Saturday, October 25th

Division One
Ballymena v U.C.D.
Buccaneers v Belfast Harlequins
Clontarf v Galwegians
Cork Constitution v Dungannon
Co. Carlow v Dolphin
Shannon v Lansdowne
St. Mary's College v Garryowen
Blackrock College Free

Division Two
Barnhall v Bective Rangers
Dublin University v U.L. Bohemian
D.L.S.P. v Old Belvedere
Midleton v Ballynahinch
Old Crescent v Malone
Sunday's Well v U.C.C.
Terenure College v Young Munster
Waterpark v Thomond

Division Three
Ballina v Connemara
Banbridge v Greystones
City of Derry v Skerries
Clonakilty v Old Wesley
Corinthians v Ards
Instonians v Suttonians
Naas v Highfield
Portadown v Queens University
Wanderers Free

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