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Published 09:41 5 Sept 2018 BST
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A provisional draft of the fixtures has been viewed by the Irish Independent's Colm Keys, who notes they 'are not finalised and have been distributed as part of a consultation process'.
The opening round of the Allianz Football League's Division 1 has thrown up a number of tasty clashes.
Mayo and Roscommon will get the division underway with a 7pm throw-in at MacHale Park on Saturday, January 26. Mayo are on the look-out for a new manager after parting ways with Stephen Rochford following their championship exit before the Super 8s stage.
Rossies boss Kevin McStay is one of the favourites for a return to his home county. He represented Mayo in the 1980s and led the Mayo U21s to a Connacht title in 2001. He has been with Roscommon since 2015 and led them to the Connacht SFC title in 2017, as well as getting them promoted to Division 1 earlier this year.
Elsewhere on the opening weekend, Kerry host beaten All-Ireland finalists Tyrone at 2pm on Sunday, January 27. Cavan travel to Galway and All-Ireland champions Dublin are on the road to Monaghan.
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