2013 Champions St. Patrick's Athletic will begin the defence of their title at Turner's Cross where they face Cork City under new manager John Caulfield.
The opening series of fixtures also features the first Louth Derby of the season, where Dundalk make the short journey south to United Park to face Drogheda United under the new management of Robbie Horgan.
A Dublin Derby is also featured in the opening round of games. UCD will host Bohemians at the UCD Bowl.
Co. Wicklow side Bray Wanderers will make the trip from coast to coast to face Limerick in Thomond Park.
New Derry City manager Roddy Collins faces one of his former sides, Shamrock Rovers, away in Tallaght Stadium.
Newly promoted Athlone Town, who are back in the Premier Division after 18 consecutive seasons in the First Division, begin on the road with a trip to The Showgrounds to face FAI Cup holders Sligo Rovers.
The full list of fixtures for the 2014 League of Ireland Premier Division is available here.
The Premier Division fixtures are subject to change depending on the outcome of the FAI Club Licensing process.
OPENING SERIES OF FIXTURES:
Friday, 7th March - Cork City v St. Patrick's Atheltic (19:45)
Friday, 7th March - Drogheda United v Dundalk (19:45)
Friday, 7th March - Limerick v Bray Wanderers (19:45)
Friday, 7th March - UCD v Bohemians (19:45)
Friday, 7th March - Shamrock Rovers v Derry City (20:00)
Saturday, 8th March - Sligo Rovers v Athlone Town (19:45)
