Killarney Celtic are to open their FAI National League campaign away to Waterford side Villa.
The sides will face off in Group 3 from 5 o'clock on Saturday, August 29th.
First home game for Celtic is going to be against UCC over the second weekend of the season.
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Also in Group 3 are CK United and Newbridge.
A shortened 2026 season will see three groups of five teams play home and away matches across 10 rounds of games.
The three group winners will advance to the semi-finals, with the fourth spot reserved for the best-placed group runner-up.
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The winners from the semi-finals ties will face off in the final in November.
