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23 Oct 2025

Limerick's Pike Rovers learn details of FAI Senior Cup first round fixture

Limerick's Pike Rovers learn details of FAI Senior Cup first round fixture

The first round of the the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup 2024 takes place on the weekend of May 17-19

LIMERICK junior side Pike Rovers have learned their fixture details for the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup 2024 First Round.

Pike Rovers, who are not strangers to competing in the early rounds of the FAI Senior Cup, reached the semi-final of this season's FAI Junior Cup before bowing out of the competition at the hands of eventual winners Cockhill Celtic on a 1-0 scoreline.

In the opening round of the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup, Pike will host Villa FC at the Pike Rovers Sportsground on Sunday, May 19 at 2pm.

Waterford side Villa FC also reached the semi-finals of the FAI Junior Cup this season before losing out to Gorey, of Wexford.

This year’s Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup competition sees Wayside Celtic hosting Collinstown in Jackson Park to open up Ireland’s premier Cup competition with seven other ties across the weekend confirmed in an exciting Round of action. 

Last month, it was announced that the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup Preliminary Round, traditionally held ahead of the First Round of the competition, will now be held as the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup First Round. 

League of Ireland Clubs will then enter the competition in the Second Round after the 20 Clubs contesting the First Round progress in the opening round of this year’s competition. 

The following sides received byes after the Draw was confirmed: Carrigaline United, Ringmahon Rangers, Leeds, Kilbarrack United.

Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup 2024 First Round fixtures:

Friday, May 17


Wayside Celtic v Collinstown, Jackson Park – 19:45

Saturday, May 18

Midleton v St. Francis, Knockgriffin Park – 14:00
Maynooth University Town v Gorey Rangers, Maynooth University Astro – 15:00
College Corinthians v Cobh Wanderers, Corinthians Park – 16:00

Sunday, May 19

Ballyfermot United v Rockmount, Ballyfermot Coldcut – 14:00
Cockhill Celtic v Ayrfield United, Charlie O'Donnell Sports Grounds – 14:00
Pike Rovers v Villa, Pike Rovers Complex – 14:00
Wilton United v Glebe North, Pat Bowdren Park – 14:30
 

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