This week's GAA fixtures as new managers seek winning…

This week's GAA fixtures as new managers seek winning starts in the McKenna Cup

The new GAA season gets under way this week with a host of county and club games.

On Wednesday night, the new county campaign gets going with the opening games in the Dr McKenna Cup.

Conor Laverty begins life as Down senior football manager with a trip to take on Monaghan at Castleblayney with the hosts also under a new boss with Vinny Corey taking over from Seamus McEnaney.

Another new manager in Ulster circles is Antrim boss Andy McEntee and he begins his tenure with a clash against Armagh at the Athletic Grounds while Tyrone host Fermanagh at Healy Park.

The second round of fixtures are scheduled for Sunday with Ulster champions Derry making their seasonal debut against Fermanagh at Ederney.

However, much of the focus this weekend will be the club action. On Saturday, Tyrone sides Stewartstown and Galbally will be looking to book a trip to Croke Park later this month.

The Tyrone and Ulster Junior champions face Clifden (Galway) in Dr Hyde Park while Intermediate winners Galbally also face Galway opposition as they travel to Mullingar to take on Dunmore.

On Sunday, senior champions Glen will take on Moycullen at Croke Park with the Maghera men seeking to book their place in the All-Ireland final having defeated last season’s champions Kilcoo in the Ulster final.