Five of the best Allianz League games to look out for in 2022

Some meetings between old friends and rivals are in store in the National Hurling and Football Leagues, as well as some exciting managerial debuts

New bosses (from left): Galway hurling manager Henry Shefflin, Kerry football manager Jack O'Connor, Cork football manager Keith Ricken, and Tipperary hurling manager Colm Bonnar.

Allianz Football League Division 1, Round 1 (Jan 30): Kildare v Kerry, St Conleth’s Park, Newbridge, 1.45pm.

A quick return to Newbridge for Jack O’Connor who parted company with the Lilywhites in early September before, three weeks later, assuming the Kerry job for a third time.