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RTE reveal heavyweight FAI Cup clash among League of Ireland matches set for live TV coverage as six fixtures changed

RTE reveal heavyweight FAI Cup clash among League of Ireland matches set for live TV coverage as six fixtures changed

The Irish Suna day ago
Another game will go up against the Manchester Derby
CUP TIES RTE reveal heavyweight FAI Cup clash among League of Ireland matches set for live TV coverage as six fixtures changed
DROGHEDA UNITED'S FAI Cup defence has been selected for television coverage again as their September 12 clash with Shamrock Rovers will be on RTE.
The Drogs' beat Derry City on penalties on Saturday night to secure their passage to the last eight of the competition.
It will be the Drogs seventh time on television this season, and fourth time in a row in Cup competitions, having also been involved in last year's final and semi-final.
RTE have also selected St Patrick's Athletic's clash with Galway United for television with the game now fixed for Sunday September 14 at 6pm, with the final stages of the game up against the Manchester Derby from the Premier League.
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Meanwhile, the League of Ireland have confirmed that the Cup games mean rescheduling six fixtures for Monday September 22.
Drogheda United's meeting with Shelbourne, Galway United's clash with Sligo Rovers, St Pat's game against Cork City and Waterford's with Shamrock Rovers are all moved.
And in the First Division, Finn Harps game against Wexford and Kerry FC's against Athlone are also moved.
But there is no confirmation yet on when Shelbourne's meeting with Shamrock Rovers - postponed from this week due to the club's European games - will take place.
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