Sligo and London also in Offaly's group
Following their relegation last year Offaly hurlers will begin their Christy Ring Cup campaign with a hame game against Derry. Sligo and London are also in Offaly's group.
The fixtures are as follows: (dates to follow)
Group 1 - Round 1
Offaly v Derry , Sligo v London
Round 2
London v Offaly ,Derry v Sligo
Round 3
Offaly v Sligo, London v Derry
Group 2 - Round 1
Roscommon v Kildare, Down v London
Round 2
London v Roscommon, Kildare v Down
Round 3
Roscommon v Down, London v Kildare