Bohemians will play Shelbourne, while cup holders Derry were drawn against Athlone Town
Derry's Patrick McEleney and teammates celebrate with the FAI Cup after defeating Shelbourne in the 2022 final. Photograph: Bryan Keane/InphoShamrock Rovers, 25 times the winners of the Men’s FAI Cup, will face 12-time winners Dundalk in the opening round of this season’s competition.
Two other FAI Cup first round ties will be all-Premier Division affairs: Bohemian FC will face Shelbourne at Dalymount Park, while Sligo Rovers travel to Drogheda United.The opening round fixtures will take place in the week ending July 23rd. The final, to be held in the Aviva Stadium, is fixed for November 12th.
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