Meath to open 2027 Ladies NFL campaign at home to Cavan

Jodi Egan of Dublin is tackled by Niamh Gallogly of Meath during the Lidl Ladies National Football League game at Stamullen

Meath will begin their 2027 Lidl National Football League Division 1 campaign with a home clash against newly-promoted Cavan on Sunday, January 24th.

The full fixture schedule for next year's competition has been confirmed, with the Royals facing seven games in the top flight as they bid to secure a place in the Division 1 final.

Following their opening-round encounter with Cavan, Meath travel to reigning All-Ireland senior champions Galway on Sunday, January 31st.

The Royals return to home soil on Sunday, February 7th when Waterford provide the opposition in Round 3, before a trip to Kerry on Sunday, February 21st.

Meath will then host newly-promoted Donegal on Sunday, February 28th, ahead of another home fixture against defending league champions Cork on Saturday, March 13th.

Their league campaign concludes with an away clash against Armagh on Saturday, March 20th.

Meath will have four home games and three away fixtures during the seven-round campaign.

The top two teams in Division 1 will qualify for the Lidl National Football League final, scheduled for the weekend of April 3rd and 4th.

The team finishing first in the league table will have home advantage in the decider.

Meath's 2027 Lidl National Football League Division 1 fixtures

Sunday 24 January

Round 1

Meath v Cavan

Sunday 31 January

Round 2

Galway v Meath

Sunday 7 February

Round 3

Meath v Waterford

Sunday 21 February

Round 4

Kerry v Meath

Sunday 28 February

Round 5

Meath v Donegal

Saturday 13 March

Round 6

Meath v Cork, 2.30pm

Saturday 20 March

Round 7

Armagh v Meath, 4.45pm