The draws have been made for the hurling and football championships in Carlow this season.
Its not an easy opener for reigning champions St Mullins who face neighbours Mount Leinster rangers in the first round of the senior hurling championship.
Naomh Eoin play Erins Own, and Ballinkillen face Naomh Brid
In the senior football championship group 1
Rathvilly start the defence of their title against Kildavin-Clonegal
while Tinryland will play Mt. Leinster Rngs
In Group 2
Defeated finalists Old Leighlin take on Intermediate winners Ballinabranna
and Eire Og and Palatine will renew acquaintances
This year there are six teams in each Senior, Intermediate, and Junior hurling championships.