Corofin paired with Claregalway in opening round of 2018 Galway SFC
February 22, 2018
Corofin's Michael Farragher and Eoin Finnerty of Mountbellew-Moylough
The draw for the 2018 Galway senior football championship was made at the Claregalway Hotel tonight.
All-Ireland finalists Corofin have been paired with reigning intermediate champions Claregalway in the opening round.
Corofin, who meet the winner's of Saturday's clash between Nemo Rangers and Slaughtneil on St Patrick's Day, are in Group A where they will also face St James', Cortoon Shamrocks and An Cheathru Rua.
There is a new format for the senior championship which sees 20 teams divided into four groups of five.
Last year's semi-finalists were seeded into separate groups while an opening draw took place for the remaining 16.
2018 Galway SFC
Group A: Corofin, Claregalway, St James', Cortoon Shamrocks, An Cheathru Rua
Group B: Annaghdown, Tuam Stars, Barna, Killannin, Salthill-Knocknacarra
Group C: Mountbellew-Moylough, Kilconly, Naomh Anna, Killererin, Caherlistrane,
Group D: Monivea Abbey, St Michaels, Mhaigh Cuilinn, Caltra, Milltown
2018 Galway IFC
Group A: Williamstown, Oranmore-Maree, Glenamaddy, Menlough
Group B: Micheal Breathnach, An Spideal, Oughterard, St Brendans
Group C: Kilkerrin-Clonberne, Naomh Feichin, Athenry, Dunmore MacHales
Group D: Oileain Arann, Headford, St Gabriels, Carna-Caiseal
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