FAI Cup draw sees a repeat of last year's final as well as two local derbies in exciting fixtures
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Andrew Quinn and Douglas James-Taylor goals allowed Drogs to clinch the FAI Cup last year
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Shelbourne and St Pat's will likely have the distraction of European football going into their clash
But Kevin Doherty's side were
The tie is one of four all-Premier Division ties, with a Dublin derby between defending champions
There is also a Munster derby between Cork City and Waterford with Bohemians squaring off against Sligo Rovers.
Elsewhere, there is a City of the Tribes derby which sees Salthill Devon - the only remaining non-league side in the competition - host neighbours Galway United.
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Shamrock Rovers will have home advantage against Longford Town whilst two all-First Division ties will see Bray Wanderers travel to Finn Harps with Kerry and Cobh Ramblers meeting at Mounthawk Park.
Ties will be played the weekend ending Sunday August 17.
FAI Cup Third Round Draw:
Finn Harps v Bray Wanderers
Kerry v Cobh Ramblers
Shamrock Rovers v Longford Town
Cork City v Waterford
Salthill Devon v Galway United
St Pat's v Shelbourne
Derry City v Drogheda United
Bohemians v Sligo Rovers
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