FAI Ford Cup draws made

The First and Second Round draws for the 2011 FAI Ford Senior Cup have been made at FAI headquarters in Abbotstown. Drumcondra FC, five time winners of the competition, will take on Glebe North in the First Round.

A total of 22 sides will line out in the Second Round, the winners of which will be joined by all 21 Airtricity League Clubs in the Third Round. FAI President Paddy McCaul was joined by Paul Whelan to draw out the sides.

FAI Ford Senior Cup First Round:

Drumcondra FC v Glebe North
Bangor Celtic v Bluebell United

(Ties to be played week-ending Sunday, March 20)

FAI Ford Senior Cup Second Round:

St Michaels/North End v Crumlin United
Greystones AFC v Winner of Bangor Celtic/Bluebell United
Everton AFC v Fanad United
College Corinthians v Sherrif YC/Ballynanty Rovers/Springfield or St Peter's
Tralee Dynamos v Loser of Youghall United/Sacred Heart
Rockmount v Carrick Rovers/New Ross Celtic/Cavan Town
Winner of Youghal United/Sacred Heart v FC Carlow
Avondale United v Athenry/Pike Rovers
Loser of Belgrove/Cherry Orchard v Midleton
Cobh Ramblers v Winner of Belgrove/Cherry Orchard
Drumcondra/Glebe North v Douglas Hall


(Ties to be played week-ending Sunday, April 17)

The draw was also made for the FAI Umbro Intermediate Cup Semi-final. Depending on the results, the final of this competition will take place in either Dublin or Cork the week ending Sunday, May 8th.

FAI Umbro Intermediate Cup Semi-final draw:

Crumlin United v Avondale United
Belgrove/Cherry Orchard v Youghall United/Sacred Heart

(Ties to be played week-ending Sunday, April 10