Holders Galway have been handed a home draw against the North-West's newest side Letterkenny in the opening round of the National Cup.

Runners-up County Kerry have been handed a tricky encounter at Laois, while 2014 winners Carrickfergus are home to Limerick.

There are two sides who have tasted glory in the Irish Senior Cup in the tournament, with Lurgan home to Ballaghaderreen, and The Hills away to Midleton.

All the ties are scheduled for Saturday May 9th.

NATIONAL CUP – 1st Round Draw
North Kildare v Cregagh
Sandyford v Bonds Glen
Laois v County Kerry
Knockharley v Donacloney Mill
Bangor v Adamstown
Armagh v Ballyspallen
Carrickfergus v Limerick
Lurgan v Ballaghaderreen
Burndennett v Templepatrick
Ardmore v Civil Service
Killyclooney v Terenure
Eglinton v Saintfield
Midleton v The Hills
Nenagh v Glendermott
County Clare v University of Galway
County Galway v Letterkenny