Donegal ladies face Armagh test in Lidl National League opener
Donegal will begin their return to Division 1 of the Lidl National Football League with an Ulster derby away to Armagh on Sunday, January 24.
James Daly’s newly-promoted side will face a tough opening assignment against Armagh as they prepare for life back in the top flight of the Lidl National League.
Their second outing will also be against provincial opposition, with Donegal travelling to Cavan on Monday, February 1. That fixture will be televised live on TG4, with throw-in at 2pm.
The Cavan-Donegal meeting is one of two provincial derbies selected for live coverage that day, with Cork taking on Kerry at 3.45pm.
Holders Cork begin the defence of their Division 1 title away to Waterford on Saturday, January 23 (12pm), in a game that will also be shown live on TG4.
TG4 All-Ireland senior champions Galway welcome Kerry on Sunday, January 24, in a repeat of the 2026 All-Ireland final, while newly-promoted Cavan make the trip to Meath.
The second round also sees Waterford travel to Armagh on Sunday, January 31, with Galway hosting Meath.
Further live television selections include Armagh's home meeting with Galway on Saturday, February 6 (2.45pm), and Galway's clash with Cork on Saturday, February 20. That fixture is a repeat of the 2026 Lidl Division 1 final.
Kerry's visit to Waterford on Saturday, February 27 (3.30pm) will also be televised, with the remaining live selections for Rounds 6 and 7 to be confirmed after Round 5.
The top two teams in Divisions 1, 2 and 3 will qualify for their respective finals, while Division 4 will have semi-finals on Sunday, March 21.
The 2027 Lidl National League finals are scheduled for the weekend of April 3 and 4, with the team finishing top of the table after the round games having home advantage in the Divisions 1, 2 and 3 deciders.