CK United now know who they’ll face in the inaugural National League season after the group draw was confirmed.
The Carlow-Kilkenny side have been placed alongside Killarney Celtic, Newbridge Town, UCC and Villa FC in what promises to be a competitive opening campaign.
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The new competition will feature 15 founding clubs and will run as a shortened 2026 season before a full league structure is introduced in Spring 2027.
The clubs have been split into three groups of five, with teams playing each other home and away.
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The three group winners, along with the best runner-up, will progress to the semi-finals as the race begins to become the first National League champions.
