Referees appointed for week one of championship action

The referees have been appointed for the first weekend of Derry championship action.

The senior hurling championship begins on Friday, August 27 with three games down for decision.

Leadon Timberframe SHC

GROUP A

Slaughtneil v Ballinascreen Friday (7.00)

Referee: Micky Quigg (Swatragh)

Coleraine v Banagher Saturday (5.00)

Referee: Aidan McAleer (St Finbarr's)

GROUP B

Kevin Lynch's v Lavey Friday (7.00)

Referee: Owen Elliott

Swatragh v Na Magha Friday (7.30)

Referee: Tarlach Conway (Ballinascreen)

How the SHC works...

- Three group games to determine placings, followed by qualifiers, semi-finals and finals 

- Top two in each group will play-off (1v2) with the two winners advancing to the SHC Final

- Two beaten teams will advance to the IHC Semi Finals.

- Bottom two teams in each group will play off (3v4) with the two winners advancing to the IHC Semi Finals and the losers playing in the JHC Final.

All you need to know about the Derry championship draws