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Paul O'Hehir & Aaron O'Neill

Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers set for FAI Cup showdown after second round draw

Bohemians will host their fierce rivals Shamrock Rovers in the glamour tie of the FAI Cup second round.

It will be the second FAI Cup clash between the sides in three seasons but 2006 was the last meeting before that.

The Hoops beat the Gypsies 2-0 in that 2019 semi-final and are looking to go one better than last year when they lost the final to Dundalk.

Stephen Bradley’s side beat Galway United in the previous round while Bohs were far too strong for College Corinthians at Turner’s Cross on Sunday.

North-west derby rivals Finn Harps and Derry City have been drawn together in another eye-catching second round tie.

Harps edged out non-league Fairview Rangers in the first round while the Candystripes won away to Drogheda after a penalty shootout.

Derry City’s Ciaron Harkin and Finn Harps’ Karl O’Sullivan during a recent league fixture. (©INPHO/Lorcan Doherty)



Cork City’s reward for sending Sligo Rovers out on their ear at the Showgrounds is a home clash with joint Premier Division leaders St Pat’s at Turner’s Cross.

FAI Cup holders Dundalk - who needed extra-time to see off First Division high-flyers Treaty United in the first round - will host Leinster Senior League side St Mochtas.

There are three other non-league clubs still alive in the competition with Kilnamanagh drawn away to Waterford.

Maynooth University Town will cost Cobh Ramblers who are now under the control of new boss Darren Murphy.

And Killester Donnycarney will fancy causing an upset at home to Wexford while UCD host Premier Division bottom side Longford Town.

Dates and kick-off times will be confirmed in due course with all matches set to take place in the week ending Sunday, August 29.

FAI Cup - Second Round Draw

Waterford v Kilnamanagh
Dundalk v St. Mochta's
Finn Harps v Derry City
Maynooth University Town v Cobh Ramblers
Bohemians v Shamrock Rovers
Cork City St. Patrick's Athletic
UCD AFC v Longford Town
Killester Donnycarney v Wexford

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