The Carlow & District League has agreed on the dates for the start of the new season.
They say a very successful AGM took place and the proposal received full backing from all 21 clubs.
The season will be kicking off with the new look KCLR Carlow shield competition.
Dates for new Season
Men’s League
Sunday 15th August
Shield Group game 1
Sunday 22nd August
Shield Group game 2
Sunday 29th August
Shield Group game 3
Sunday 5th September
Shield Group game 4
Sunday 12th September
Shield Group game 5 or FAI preliminary round if there is one.
Sunday 19th September
LFA cup Round 1
Sunday 26th September
FAI cup Round 1
Sunday 3rd October
Shield Quarter finals (top 2 each of the four groups)
Sunday 10th October
LFA round 2 or shield semi or league games start
Sunday 17th October
FAI round 2 or league games
Youths Dates
Saturday 11th September
U17 and U19 league starts
Saturday 2nd October
FAI U17 Youths cup round 1
Saturday 31st October
U19 LFA cup
Ladies League
Starts on Sunday 3rd October with 9 rounds before Xmas
Carlow & District League’s Brian O’Reilly spoke to us in more detail on scoreline, listen below.