Shamrock Rovers will begin their drive for five with a home tie against Dundalk at Tallaght Stadium on the opening weekend of the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division.
The FAI confirmed the fixtures for the men's and women's leagues on Friday.
Women's champions Peamount United will travel to take on Cork City in their campaign opener on March 9.
While the Leesiders' men's side -- now managed by Tim Clancy -- will start life in the First Division against Kerry on Friday, February 16.
Munster rivals, Cobh Ramblers are scheduled to play their first three league games in the city venue too before returning to St Colman's Park for a clash with Longford Town on April 1.
The second weekend of the season will feature two Dublin Derbies as Damien Duff's Shelbourne welcome the Hoops to Tolka Park and St Pat's and Bohs meet in a repeat of last season's cup final.
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