Glen may have become rather accustomed to winning trophies of late, but this does not mean that their competitive appetite has been totally satisfied.
They may reign supreme on both the Ulster and All-Ireland stages, but their desire for success is as sharp as ever.
And Slaughtneil, their immediate predecessors as the high kings of Derry football, may find that out to their cost on Saturday.
The sides will clash in a Championship opener at Owenbeg (7.15pm) that looks certain to see fans flock to the venue. Glen still look as sharp as ever, and while Slaughtneil have a number of imposing players in their ranks, they may find the champions a hot handful.
It is expected that Michael Warnock, Ciaran McFaul, Conor Glass, Emmett Bradley and Danny Tallon will be to the fore for Glen, while Slaughtneil are likely to look to players such as Shane McGuigan, Brendan Rogers and Chrissy McKaigue for inspiration.
The Derry Championship has provided a spectacular feast of football, and there is no reason for thinking that the momentum should not be sustained throughout the current Championship.
Given that the Derry County Board are particularly keen to see the successor to Mickey Harte appointed as soon as possible, it seems only reasonable that the new managerial incumbent should be afforded the opportunity to assess the current level of talent within the county.
Derry may have fallen from grace in 2024, but the domestic Championship could well provide a helping of optimism in terms of the future.
Meanwhile, Swatragh and Dungiven will also be in action in the Derry Championship at Owenbeg on Saturday evening (5.30pm), and this could prove a dynamic tussle between two sides anxious to make an impact.
Sean Kearney can help to fire up Swatragh, while Conor Murphy and Kevin Johnston can show the way for Dungiven.
On Saturday afternoon, Ballianscreen and Loup will meet at the former venue (3.30pm). Ryan Scullion can help to set a fine example for Ballinascreen, while Loup can look to the talented Devlin brothers to post scores on the board.
Newbridge will host Lavey on Sunday (5.00pm) in what should prove a particularly interesting clash.
The Doherty brothers Conor, Mark and Oisin can help set the tone for Newbridge’s display, while the experienced Niall Toner, who has distinguished himself in the county colours in the not-too-distant past, can show the way for Lavey.
The Antrim Senior Football Championship has already swung into action, and on Saturday, Lamh Dhearg will host St Enda’s, while Tir na nOg will receive St John’s and Cargin will be at home to Rossa (all at 5pm).
Lamh Dhearg have their sights on the title as, indeed, do several other clubs, and they are hoping that they can launch their campaign on the right foot. Not so long ago, Lamh Dhearg were a major force in Antrim football, and there is a steely determination within the club to recapture that status.
Then on Sunday, things will hot up even further when Aghagallon face Creggan (5pm), while St Brigid’s and St Gall’s along with Glenravel and Moneyglass will square up to each other (both at 2pm).
Aghagallon have been within reach of the title of late and will be keen to go the extra mile this time around, but they are still likely to find the going tough.