Kilmessan to face Clann na nGael in opener

Jubilee Cup champions Kilmesan will open the defence of their crown against Clann na nGael following the 2009 hurling championship draw at Dunboyne Castle Hotel. "There will be nothing easy about that game, we played them last year and we only won by two or three points," commented Kilmessan captain Ger O'Neill. "We are looking forward to defending our title," he added. SHC A Dunboyne v Kiltale, Boardsmill v Kildalkey, Na Fianna v Killyon. B Rathmolyon v Navan O'Mahonys, Kilmessan v Clann na nGael, Gaeil Colmcille v Trim. IHC Blackhall Gaels v Drumree, Longwood v Kilmessan, Dunderry v Kilskyre. JHC A Donaghmore / Ashbourne v Kiltale, St Patrick's v Wolfe Tones, Ratoath a bye B Boardsmill v Moylagh, Dunboyne v Navan O'Mahonys, Kildalkey a bye