Jack O'Connor set for Kildare reunion in first round of National League

O’Connor, who stepped down as Kildare boss in September citing travel commitments before being appointed for a third term in charge of his native county, has led Kerry to three Division 1 titles

Kerry manager Jack O’Connor will travel to his former side Kildare in the first round of the National League, according to the provisional fixtures. Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Jack O’Connor is set to make a quick return to Kildare on Sunday, January 30 when Kerry open their Allianz Division 1 campaign in Newbridge.

O’Connor, who stepped down as Kildare boss in September citing travel commitments before being appointed for a third term in charge of his native county later that month, has led Kerry to three Division 1 titles. The Kingdom were crowned last year’s winners and shared the title with Dublin this past season.