7 months of League of Ireland football kicks off tonight with the first round of games in the 2016 Airtricity League.
A new look Waterford United side get their 1st Division campaign underway against Drogheda, while it's sure to be an emotional night in Ferrycarrig Park as Wexford Youths play their first ever game in the Premier Division.
Shane Keegan's side host Longford Town in front of what's expected to be a packed crowd at the Wexford venue.
The Youths boss says his aim during the break was to keep most of last year's First Division winning squad together.
He also says there's a huge buzz in the camp ahead of tonight's opener.
@beat102103 we're having a few thousand friends over for our first ever Premier Division game versus Longford! pic.twitter.com/8gfDKhKzcO— Wexford Youths FC (@WexfordYouthsFC) March 4, 2016
Captain for the year ahead yet again is goalkeeper Graham Doyle - we asked him what type of captain he sees himself as for the season ahead.
Meanwhile midfielder Eric Molloy has been lavishing praise on the Wexford Youths fans, calling them among the best in the country.
Kick off at Ferrycarrig tonight is at 8pm, and the fans are being encouraged to travel early because of roadworks in the area.
As for Waterford United, their manager Roddy Collins has been busy preparing the club on and off the field for the season ahead.
He's call the last few months among the busiest of his career.
So who does he expect to be the main contenders for the 1st Division crown come the end of the season?
The club are still making final preparations to the squad, but the most recent signing of David O'Leary has been well received by the Blues fans.
Waterford United would like to officially confirm the signing of David O'Leary ahead of the 2016 season.
— Waterford United FC (@WaterfordUnited) March 3, 2016
Waterford United kick off the 2016 season away to Drogheda United tonight at 7.45pm.
Best of luck to both teams!
