Minnows Skerries draw Bohs in FAI Cup

Non-league Skerries Town have been drawn away to Bohemians in the third round of the FAI Carlsberg Cup.

Non-league Skerries Town have been drawn away to Bohemians in the third round of the FAI Carlsberg Cup.

Skerries caused an upset in the last round by beating first division outfit Monaghan United 1-0 but face an altogether different prospect at Dalymount Park.

League leaders Shelbourne face a tricky tie against Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds while holders Derry City will hope to avoid a banana skin at Galway United.

St Patrick's Athletic, second round conquerors of Shamrock Rovers, have been drawn at home to first division highfliers Dublin City.

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"It's a tough draw but we're looking forward to it," St Patrick's Athletic boss Eamonn Collins said. "It should be a great occasion."

FAI Cup third round draw:

Sligo Rovers v Shelbourne
Galway United v Derry City
Bray Wanderers v Waterford United
Drogheda United v UCD
Longford Town v Limerick
St Patrick's Athletic v Dublin City
Bohemians v Skerries Town
Kildare County v Cherry Orchard