London make a return to action after a pandemic enforced absence, as the Exiles will be keen to set the ground running in a very competitive Division 4, which includes last years beaten finalists Leitrim, eager to make amends for their 2021 final loss.
Sunday February 13:
Lidl NFL Division 4A:
Leitrim v Fermanagh; Ballinamore, 2pm
After losing out in the Division 4 Final last year, Leitrim will hope to get their hands on the silverware this time.
They welcome Fermanagh to Ballinamore, with the Ulster outfit on the back of League and Championship relegations last year.
Fermanagh would have hoped to build on winning the 2020 TG4 All-Ireland Junior title and a positive League campaign would go a long way towards getting them back on track.
Antrim v Derry; Davitt Park, 2pm
Derry edged out Antrim when the sides met in the TG4 All-Ireland Junior Championship last year – after Antrim had won the Ulster Final between the sides.
These are two teams who know plenty about each other and an Ulster derby should bring the best out of each other.
Davitt Park is the venue as Antrim, the beaten 2021 TG4 All-Ireland Junior Finalists, look to make home advantage count.
Lidl NFL Division 4B:
Offaly v Carlow; Clara , 2pm
A Leinster derby sees Offaly, the 2021 Division 4 semi-finalists, taking on Carlow.
These are two teams with plenty of talent and potential in their ranks.
Carlow were unlucky to lose out to Antrim after extra-time in last year’s TG4 All-Ireland Junior semi-final, while Offaly’s League hopes were ended by eventual Division 4 winners Louth.
Limerick v London; Staker Wallace, Martinstown 12noon
Limerick could well emerge as serious contenders for League and All-Ireland glory this year.
The Shannonsiders were disappointed by their TG4 All-Ireland Junior semi-final loss to eventual winners Wicklow last year but will be fancied by many in a wide-open field this year.
Getting out of Division 4 of the Lidl National League would be another big step forward for Limerick, who lost to Leitrim at the semi-final stage last year.
This game marks a welcome return to the Lidl National League for visitors London, who will travel with optimism.
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