Limerick clubs learn FAI Junior Cup opponents

THE five remaining Limerick clubs in this season’s FAI Junior Cup, in conjunction with Aviva and Umbro, have learned their sixth round opponents following Tuesday night’s draw.

Three Limerick sides have been drawn at home at the last 32 stage of the prestigious competition.

Janesboro will enjoy home advantage for their sixth round tie against Dingle Bay Rovers, while Kilmallock Utd will host Bellurgan United.

Desmond League side Abbeyfeale United were drawn at home to Navan Cosmos in the sixth round of the Cup.

Meanwhile, Regional Utd, winners over Pike Rovers in a penalty shoot-out in the previous round last weekend, travel to Dublin-based Booth Road Celtic.

Finally Ballynanty Rovers have been handed an away date with Rush Athletic.

The six round ties are due to be played on the weekend of January 14, 2017.

FAI Junior Cup Sixth Round Draw

Ballina Town or Deen Celtic vs Boyle Celtic

Balscadden vs Donnycarney

Willow Park vs Drumfin or Ringmahon Rangers

Booth Road Celtic vs Regional United

Grattan United vs Villa FC

Kilmallock United vs Bellurgan United

Sheriff YC vs St Michaels or Usher Celtic

VEC FC vs Buttevant FC

Rush Athletic vs Ballynanty Rovers

Newfoundwell vs Evergreen

Crumlin United vs Thurles Town

Abbyfeale United vs Navan Cosmos

Peake Villa vs Cherry Orchard

Janesboro vs Dingle Bay Rovers

Rivervalley Rangers vs Carrick United

Newmarket Celtic vs Killarney Celtic