The draw for the 2023 Senior 2 Cup has been confirmed this morning having been carried out live on NearFM.
Current holders Clontarf 2 have been handed a tie against Phoenix 2 to open their title defense.
Laois 1 have a proud record in the competition in recent years also, and the 2015 & 2016 champions will kick off their campaign against Merrion 2.
The other 1st XIs competing in this year’s Senior 2 Cup are representing Knockharley and Wexford Wanderers, who are drawn against Pembroke 2 and Rush 2 respectively.
SENIOR 2 CUP, FIRST ROUND DRAW 2023
Leinster 2 vs North County 2
Rush 2 vs Wexford Wanderers 1
Balbriggan 2 vs YMCA 2
Knockharley 1 vs Pembroke 2
Civil Service 2 vs The Hills 2
Railway Union 2 vs Malahide 2
Laois 1 vs Merrion 2
Clontarf 2 vs Phoenix 2