Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk, the two most successful clubs in the history of the FAI Cup, will meet each other in the first round of this year’s FAI Cup.
It is the stand-out tie of the opening round, although the Dublin derby between Bohs and Shels, is another fascinating encounter. A third all-Premier Division tie sees Drogheda, the 2005 winners, take on Sligo Rovers, who last won the Cup in 2013.
Potential upsets include a repeat of the 2003 final, with First Division Longford Town drawn to play St Patrick’s Athletic, at home. Holders Derry City meet Athlone Town at the Brandywell. The games will be played on the week ending Sunday July 23.
