The draws for the Cavan club championships were made at last night's monthly county board meeting, throwing up some intriguing clashes this summer.
In the senior championship, last year's winners Kingscourt Stars have been drawn into Group 2 along with Killeshandra, while beaten finalists will Castlerahan will take on intermediate champions Ballyhaise in the opening round of Group 3. Cavan Gaels join Lacken in Group 1, while Group 4 looks a tough proposition with two recent champions in Mullahoran and Ballinagh joining Ramor United.
Drumalee's return to the intermediate ranks sees them taking on Butlersbridge in their opener, while junior champions Templeport have drawn Drung in the first round.
In the junior section, last year's beaten finalists Cornafean face a tricky test against Ballymachugh and there's also a derby out east with Mountnugent and Munterconnacht squaring off in Round One.
Senior Football Championship draw:
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4
1. Lacken Kingscourt Killygarry Ramor Utd
2. Cootehill Lavey Gowna Denn
3. Cavan Gaels Killeshandra Castlerahan Mullahoran
4. Cuchulainns Crosserlough Ballyhaise Ballinagh
* Round One - 1 v 2, 3 v 4
Round Two - 1 v 3, 2 v 4
Round Three - 1 v 4, 2 v 3
Intermediate Football Championship draw:
Butlersbridge v Drumalee
Laragh United v Drumgoon
Swanlinbar v Shercock
Killinkere v Arva
Drung v Templeport
Redhills v Belturbet
Drumlane v Bailieborough
Junior Football Championship draw:
Shannon Gaels v Corlough
Kildallan v Kill
Mountnugent v Munterconnacht
Ballymachugh v Cornafean
Knockbride v Maghera