The fixtures list for the 2016 Allianz Hurling League have been published and with Kilkenny holding on to their Roinn 1A status for next year having overcome Clare in the 2015 playoff, here’s how the calendar is shaping up for the spring.
Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1A
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Date,Team 1,Time,Team 2,Venue
14/2/2016,Waterford,2pm,Kilkenny,Walsh Park Waterford
21/2/2016,Kilkenny,2pm,Tipperary,Nowlan Park Kilkenny
6/3/2016,Kilkenny,2pm,Galway,Nowlan Park Kilkenny
12/3/2016,Cork,7pm,Kilkenny,Pairc Ui Rinn Cork
20/3/2016,Kilkenny,2pm,Dublin,Nowlan Park Kilkenny
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For 2016 the league follows the format of five ordinary rounds followed by the Division 1 quarter finals comprising the top four teams from Roinn 1A and 1B, heading to a semi final and league final.
The bottom two teams contest a relegation play-off with the loser relegated to Roinn 1B.
Check out the Carlow hurling fixtures and Carlow football fixtures here.
You’ll be able to follow all the league action in 2016 on KCLR.