The FAI Cup’s low-key march towards some fascinating quarter-final duels continues, with Shamrock Rovers trip to Drogheda United the only Premier Division tie in the second round.
Non-league clubs Bonagee United from Letterkenny and Lucan United get big draws with home fixtures against Shelbourne and Bohemians respectively, over the weekend of August 26-28th, while First Division leaders Cork City must travel to the Brandywell to play Derry City.
St Patrick’s Athletic beat Bohemians in the final to win the FAI Cup last season.
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Bonagee United FC v Shelbourne FC
Lucan United FC v Bohemian FC
Drogheda United FC v Shamrock Rovers FC
Derry City FC v Cork City FC
Galway United FC v UCD AFC
Maynooth University Town FC v Treaty United FC
Wexford FC v Dundalk FC
Malahide United FC v Waterford FC