Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers will meet in their FAI Cup second round clash on Friday July 19, while holders St Patrick’s Athletic will kick off their defence of the trophy two days later.

The FAI on Monday confirmed the kick off dates and times of the 16 ties.

And the two Dublin rivals will meet at Dalymount Park on Friday July 19 at 7.45pm, while at the same time Drogheda United will welcome Louth rivals Dundalk to Weavers Park.

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Meanwhile, Pat’s will make their way to Derry City on Sunday July 21 for a 6pm kick-off.

FIXTURES

Friday July 19 (all 7.45pm)

Athlone Town v Ringmahon Rangers (Athlone Town Stadium)

Bohemians v Shamrock Rovers (Dalymount Park)

Cobh Ramblers v Kerry (St Colman’s Park)

Drogheda United v Dundalk (Weavers Park)

Galway United v Longford Town (Eamonn Deacy Park)

Treaty United v Kilbarrack United (Markets Field)

Waterford v Cockhill Celtic (RSC)

Saturday 20 July

Pike Rovers v Midleton Town (Pike Rovers Complex, 3pm)

Wilton United v Carrigaline United (Pat Bowdren Park, 3pm)

Cork City v Finn Harps (Turner’s Cross 5pm)

Sunday, 21 July, 2024

Ballyfermot United v Leeds (Ballyfermot Coldcut, 2pm)

Gorey Rangers v UCD (Altura Credit Union Park, 2pm*)

Wayside Celtic v Wexford (Jackson Park, 3pm*)

Bray Wanderers v Shelbourne (Carlisle Grounds, 3pm)

Derry City v St Patrick’s Athletic (Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, 6pm)

Sligo Rovers v Cobh Wanderers (The Showgrounds, 6pm)

*Provisional and subject to approval

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