They will also come up against Munster qualifier Clonmel and a representative from Connacht which is still to be confirmed. The Shaw's Bridge side will have two home games at the start and end of the championship, sandwiching an away trip to Connacht.
All Ireland Provincial League Championship Fixtures:
28th March: Instonians v Dundalk; Clonmel v Connacht qualifier
11th April: Connacht qualifier v Instonians; Dundalk v Clonmel
18th April: Connacht qualifier v Dundalk; Instonians v Clonmel
25th April: Playoff
In this championship, the points scoring system will be as in the Ulster Bank League. The winner of this championship will play off against the team finishing third bottom of Division 2B. The Division 2B club will have home advantage for the playoff match.