The Danske Bank Premiership and Championship fixtures were released yesterday with Championship 2 champions Armagh City at home to relegated Ards.
City played and beat Ards after a replay in last season’s incredible Irish Cup run and will be keen to get off to a good start.
Elsewhere, Loughgall begin their campaign in the division away to Dundela. The Villagers finished 8th last season.
In the Premiership, Portadown have a difficult start away to Linfield before hosting champions Gliftonville four days later.
Lurgan side Glenavon open their campaign at home to Crusaders.
Saturday, 9th August, 2014 (kick-off 3pm)
Ballymena United v. Warrenpoint Town
Cliftonville v. Glentoran
Coleraine v. Ballinamallard United
Dungannon Swifts v. Institute
Glenavon v. Crusaders
Linfield v. Portadown
View the full list of fixtures here
Belfast Telegraph Championship 1 (kick-off 3pm)
Armagh City v. Ards
Bangor v. Dergview
Carrick Rangers v. Donegal Celtic
Dundela v. Loughgall
Larne v. Ballyclare Comrades
Lisburn Distillery v. Knockbreda
PSNI v. HW Welders
View the full list of fixtures here
