The GAA today announced dates and pairings for the Allianz Hurling and Football league fixtures for 2003.
The football league will begin on February 2nd on a day when the All-Ireland champions Armagh will travel to Parnell Park to face Dublin in a mouth-watering opener to the new season. Elsewhere, Kerry will travel to Cork.
The Hurling will commence on February 23rd with the reigning All-Ireland and Munster champions, Kilkenny and Waterford, set to meet. Last season's beaten finalists, Clare, open with a home fixture against Laois.