Last year’s beaten Division 2 finalists Kerry get their 2022 League campaign underway on Sunday against Tipperary in Killarney, in a group that also sees 2021 Division 3 winners Laois host Clare.
Sunday February 13:
Lidl NFL Division 2A:
Kerry v Tipperary; Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney, 2pm
Kerry were beaten Division 2 finalists last year and they’ll be aiming to go one better this season.
The Kingdom face a tough start, however, as Tipperary make the trip to Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney on Sunday.
The Premier County suffered relegation from Division 1 last year but they did survive in the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship after seeing off Tyrone in a relegation play-off. Tipp have a new manager in Peter Creedon, who’s a former men’s county team boss.
Laois v Clare; Crettyard GAA Club, 2pm
Laois captured the Division 3 crown last year and will now be looking for a successful campaign in the second tier.
They were also 2021 TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate semi-finalists and hopes are high that the O’Moore County can make further progress under manager Donie Brennan.
Clare make the trip to Crettyard looking to improve on last year’s League showing, when they finished third in Division 2A.
Lidl NFL Division 2B:
Cavan v Monaghan; St Aidan’s, Templeport, 2pm
Cavan won’t need reminding of their last Senior clash with Monaghan.
In the 2021 TG4 Championship, now retired Ciara McAnespie struck a late goal to stun Cavan.
It was a result that preserved Monaghan’s Senior status, while Cavan were sent to the relegation play-offs, where they would survive.
Cavan did win, however, when the sides met in the League last year.
Armagh v Tyrone; Wolfe Tone GAC, Derrymacash, 2pm
Armagh could be a team to watch in 2022, as they target another good championship run and potential promotion.
The Orchard County were TG4 All-Ireland senior semi-finalists in 2020 but lost out to Meath at the quarter-final stage last year.
Tyrone, meanwhile, suffered relegation to the Intermediate grade but they did win well against Wexford in a Division 2 relegation play-off to remain in the second tier.
Armagh won a thriller – 3-11 to 3-10 – when the sides met in the League in 2021.
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