DLS open title defence against Carrigaline

HARTY Cup champions DLS Waterford will open the defence of their title next season against Carrigaline Community School.

Beaten finalists Thurles CBS will play Nenagh CBS in their opener while newcomers Blackwater CS face Pobal Scoil na Trionnaide (Youghal).

Fourteen schools have entered the championships and are divided into four groups, two by four and two by three. To avoid schools who lose their opening game not taking interest in their remaining games, the organising committee has decided that the winners of round one will meet in round two. In the event of schools finishing level on points, the winners of the earlier game between them will determine who advances. Should that game have finished level, the two teams will play off with the winners going forward.