Nine teams will take the starting line for the 2014 Division 2 season. With Dublin University playing seven matches, the first nine rounds of the league will feature one team sitting out each week, with Dublin University's matches being allocated double points.
The 2013 Division 2 season was a one sided affair, with Clontarf running away with the title. This year looks much closer though, and most of the teams would have ambitions of promotion (Merrion 2 and Pembroke 2 being the obvious exceptions).
The first week of the season will see Balbriggan host Dublin University, in a crucial match for both sides league chances. The second teams clash in Anglesea Road (this match may be re-arranged due to the building work in Anglesea Road), as Pembroke 2 visit Merrion 2. An exciting clash is in prospect in Phoenix Park, as Phoenix host Rush, whilst Leinster travel to The Mardyke to play Cork County.
There will be further Division 2 analysis over the coming weeks.