The fixtures for next weekend’s first round of the 2012 Shamrock Cup have been confirmed. The Cremartin-run competition for Under-21 inter-county teams starts off next Saturday (January 28) when Monaghan host Antrim at Clones for a 2.30 throw-in and Tyrone welcome Meath to Omagh for a 2pm throw-in. Monaghan have been building up for the start of the competition by playing challenge matches against Louth and Dublin.