FAI Cup: Third Round Fixtures

Cork City and Shamrock Rovers to meet in mouth-watering tie

Holders Derry City to face Waterford FC

The draw for the third round of the FAI Cup has been made, with some mouth-watering ties in prospect.

Holders Derry City will face Waterford FC, while Cork City and Shamrock Rovers will meet in a repeat of last year's final. Bohemians will travel to Drogheda United, and Sligo Rovers will host Finn Harps.

The ties will be played on the weekend of July 8/9.

Full Draw

• Derry City v Waterford FC
• Cork City v Shamrock Rovers
• Bohemians v Drogheda United
• Sligo Rovers v Finn Harps
• St Patrick's Athletic v Athlone Town
• Bray Wanderers v Galway United
• Shelbourne v Longford Town
• UCD v Treaty United

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Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins said he was looking forward to the challenge of facing Waterford FC.

"They're a good side with a lot of quality players," he said. "It will be a tough game, but we're confident that we can get a result."

Cork City manager Colin Healy said he was excited about the prospect of facing Shamrock Rovers again.

"It's a big game for both clubs," he said. "We know it will be a tough match, but we're ready for the challenge."

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley said he was expecting a tough game against Cork City.

"They're a good side with a lot of quality players," he said. "We'll need to be at our best to beat them."