The Kilkenny and District League has announced its first set of fixtures for the upcoming season, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting and competitive campaign.
The Junior Pat Maher Shield, a prestigious tournament within the league, will kick off on Sunday, September 1, 2024, with a series of intriguing matchups.
Junior Pat Maher Shield Fixtures
Sunday, 1 September 2024
- Freebooters AFC vs St. Johns AFC
- Lions AFC vs Fort Rangers
- Evergreen A vs Freshford Town
- Tullaroan AFC vs Castlewarren Celtic
- Evergreen B vs Clover Utd
The first round of matches features some compelling pairings, with defending champions Freebooters AFC taking on St. Johns AFC in the Fairgreen officially kicking off the season. Evergreen A, league champions, will face Freshford Town, while Evergreen B takes on Clover Utd in another exciting fixture. Old rivals Tullaroan and Castlewarren go head to head while newly returned Fort Rangers play Lions.
Saturday, 7 September 2024
- Highview Ath vs Stoneyford Utd
As the tournament progresses, Highview Ath will clash with Stoneyford Utd under the lights on Saturday evening, September 7, in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Sunday, 8 September 2024
- Deen Celtic AFC vs Tullaroan/Castlewarren Celtic
- Ormonde Villa FC vs Freebooters/St John’s
- East End Utd vs Lions/Fort Rangers
- River Rangers vs Thomastown Utd
- Callan Utd vs Evergreen A/Freshford Town
- Bridge Utd vs Spa Utd
- Newpark AFC vs Evergreen B/Clover Utd
The action continues on Sunday, September 8, with several key matchups that could shape the early stages of the competition. Among them, Deen Celtic AFC will face the winner of the Tullaroan and Castlewarren Celtic match, while Ormonde Villa FC awaits the victor of Freebooters vs St. John’s. Other fixtures include East End Utd versus Lions or Fort Rangers, and Callan Utd taking on the winner of Evergreen A and Freshford Town.
LFA Leinster Senior Cup
Sunday, 15 September 2024
- Evergreen FC vs North End (Wexford)
In addition to the Junior Pat Maher Shield, the league will also see Evergreen FC compete in the LFA Leinster Senior Cup on Sunday, September 15. They will take on North End from Wexford in what is sure to be a high-stakes match.
As the season begins to unfold, teams across the Kilkenny and District League will be eager to make their mark, with each game bringing its own set of challenges and opportunities.