Lidl NFL Division One: Dublin v Donegal (Today, Croke Park, 5pm live on eir Sport) THE tie of the opening round of the Lidl National Football Leagues this weekend is undoubtedly the meeting of defending league and All-Ireland champions Dublin and Ulster’s current driving force, Donegal.

Allianz Football League Division One, round two: Tyrone v Mayo (Healy Park, Sunday 2.30pm)

Allianz Football League Division One: Cavan v Kerry (tomorrow, 2pm, Kingspan Breffni) THE equilibrium between defence and attack that all football teams need still varies.

Allianz National Football League Division One: Roscommon v Monaghan (tomorrow, Dr Hyde Park, 2pm) ANYTHING less than victory tomorrow afternoon will be a disappointment for Monaghan after their heroics against Dublin last weekend.

Allianz National Football League Division Two: Armagh v Clare (tomorrow, Pairc Esler, 2pm) WAS it a point lost or a point gained? Armagh had the job almost done in Kildare last weekend but the Lilywhites forced their way back into the game and were able to salvage a draw thanks to a late free from emerging talent Jimmy Hyland.

Allianz Football League Division Three: Sligo v Down (tomorrow, 2pm, Collooney) A NEW dawn was always going to bring a few grey clouds with it.

Allianz National Football League Division Four: Wexford v Antrim (tomorrow, Innovate Wexford Park, 2pm) TAKING on the promotion favourites in their first two games is a tough start for Antrim but they look up for the challenge and, after pushing Derry all the way last weekend, the Saffrons need to go a step further by beating Wexford tomorrow.

Division One Dublin v Galway (tonight, Croke Park, 7pm) DESPITE a lack of training, Dublin started in fine fashion against Monaghan last weekend and led 1-3 to 0-1 after 11 minutes.

SAT-NAV led me on a wild goose chase, so I’m a little late for my meeting with Benny Tierney but he meets me at the front door of St Peter’s Primary School, Cloughreagh with a cheerful hello....

ARGUABLY Paddy Durcan’s latest course of study is simply an extension of his life as a Mayo senior footballer – a Masters in sports psychology at Ulster University.

IN the early 1970s the players of St Enda’s, Glengormley used to get changed for their games in a hut they called the chicken house.

Tyrone manager Mickey Harte has dismissed suggestions that his team is off the pace in these early days of competitive action in 2019.

IT may be neutral territory for Armagh but Clare captain Gary Brennan insists the Banner will feel right at home when they travel to Newry for Sunday’s Division Two clash with the Orchard County.

MONAGHAN made sure the season started with a bang with both the biggest result of the weekend and the most eye-catching display of the potential impact of the new rules.

ANTRIM captain Declan Lynch has described Sunday’s NFL Division Four showdown with Wexford as their “All-Ireland final” as they bid to recover from their opening day defeat to Derry.

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THE GAA says it does not know where the money will come from for any potential overspend on the new Casement Park, on which £10m has already been spent.

THE GAA has “no specific plans” to deal with Brexit, including the chaos of a potential hard exit from the EU, but says any financial cost will fall on Croke Park and not its members.