Cork City head to Tallaght for Cup date

Soccer: Shamrock Rovers will host Cork City at Tallaght in the tie of the third round of the FAI Cup after the draw was finalised…

Soccer:Shamrock Rovers will host Cork City at Tallaght in the tie of the third round of the FAI Cup after the draw was finalised tonight.

St Patrick’s Athletic were given a bye to the quarter-finals after Monaghan United’s withdrawal from senior football, meaning just seven ties will be played.

The other all Premier Division clash sees UCD play host to Derry City, while Shelbourne face an intriguing Dublin derby against Cherry Orchard at Tolka Park.

Waterford United have been drawn at home to Mervue United, while Malahide United will welcome Dundalk to Gannon Park.

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Bohemians are drawn at home to Cork side Avondale United, while Drogheda play host Wexford Youths.

FAI CUP THIRD ROUND
1 Waterford United v Mervue United
2 Malahide United v Dundalk
3 Shamrock Rovers v Cork City
4 Bohemians v Avondale United
5 Drogheda United v Wexford Youths
6 UCD v Derry City
7 Shelbourne v Cherry Orchard
Bye: St Patrick's Athletic

Ties to be played week ending Sunday August 26th.