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24 Oct 2025

Derry discover opening weekend opponent in the defence of their National League crown

Derry are set to begin the defence of their National League title with a trip to Omagh, where they will square off against Tyrone

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Derry captain Conor Glass lifts the cup after his side's victory in the Allianz Football League Division 1 Final. PHOTO: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Derry are set to begin the defence of their National League title with a trip to Omagh, where they will square off against Tyrone.

Throw-in is initially set for Sunday, January 26.

Managerless Derry and their squad will come up against a familiar face, with it being the first fixture for the former Glen manager, Malachy O’Rourke. 

The Oakleaf County will hope to have a manager in place by the end of the year in preparation for the National League that they won emphatically in March 2024.

Other notable fixtures that weekend included a repeat of the All-Ireland final between Armagh and Galway to ignite the Allianz Division 1 League into life on Saturday, January 25.

Mayo are set to do battle in Croke Park with Dublin that night too, while Ulster Champions Donegal are set to travel to Killarney to face Munster Champions Kerry.

Counties have until November 14 to submit requests for change before the full list of 2025 league fixtures will be published.

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