Some notable clashes will mark the first round of the National Football League which starts with a game between Cavan and Kerry in New York on Saturday October 18th.

Other attractive opening matches on the following day include Fermanagh at home to Mayo, Sligo at home to Dublin, Offaly at home to Monaghan and Longford at home to Donegal.

The second series of matches on November 2nd will feature Kerry against Wexford, Dublin at home to Offaly, Donegal against Derry, Tyrone at home to Sligo and Monaghan against Cavan. The pre-Christmas fixtures (home teams first) are: