It was the draw nobody wanted, but some team had to be pitted against Kilcoo in the first round. Clonduff got the short-draw and they go toe-to-toe with the defending Down, Ulster and All-Ireland champions on Friday night in Páirc Esler (7.30pm).
The Hilltown men lost out to Kilcoo in round two last year, but recovered to defeat Warrenpont at Downpatrick to reach the last four where they suffered a one-point defeat to Burren.
They’re among the leading contenders for the Frank O’Hare Cup again this year, but manager Ciaran McBride concedes they have the toughest test out of this weekend’s first round games.
