Setanta Sports Cup 2013 - Live Updates
After a long cold and dull winter, football is about to reawaken for the teams of the League of Ireland in the guise of the Setanta Sports Cup. Shamrock Rovers, Drogheda United, Cork City and St. Patrick's Athletic all kick off their 2013 season with home games against Irish Premiership opposition.
In Inchicore, St. Patrick's Athletic will take on Glentoran. Damien Byrne and Brendan White will be there to keep you up to date with all the action - Pats v Glentoran Live Updates
Just a short distance away from Richmond Park, Shamrock Rovers welcome Coleraine to Tallaght Stadium. Ruaidhri Croke and Ciaran Fallon are on hand to bring you the goals and drama - Shamrock Rovers v Coleraine Live Updates
In Hunky Dorys Park, Portadown travel to take on last year's surprise package Drogheda United as they look to continue on from their excellent 2012 form. PJ Murray and John McCormack will provide commentary from the Louth venue - Drogheda United v Portadown Live Updates
And finally, Cork City entertain Irish Premiership highfliers Cliftonville in Turner's Cross. Simon O'Gorman and Alan Feehely will be on hand to bring you the goals and drama - Cork City v Cliftonville Live Updates
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Our update service will begin at 7pm
In the meantime, you can peruse our Setanta Sports Cup build up articles.
Team News
Setanta Cup officials announced for 1st Round
Interviews
Buckley wary of Glentoran threat
Morrissey itching to get back into action
O'Conor looking for Setanta Cup success
A Look at the Irish Premiership clubs
Setanta Cup - Getting to know Portadown
Setanta Cup - Getting to know Glentoran
Setanta Cup - Getting to know Cliftonville
Setanta Cup - Getting to know Coleraine