The draw for the 2017/18 FAI Junior Cup has been made, with a number of local derbies thrown out. Local sides are in action in round two of the cup with fixtures taking place on the weekend of 1 October.
Kilkenny’s Evergreen FC were runners up in last year’s competition and get their competition started with an away trip to Vale Wanderers.
Thomastown United, flying high in Leinster competition last year with a big win over Shamrock Rovers in United Park get things started with a game against fellow countymen Deen Celtic.
FAI Junior Cup Round 2 Draw
Callan United v FC Killoe
Thomastown United v Deen Celtic
Castlewarren Celtic v Arlington FC
Stoneyford FC v Killeshin FC
Portlaoise Shamrocks v St. Patricks Boys FC
Parkvilla United v Bridge Rovers
Kilmore United v Moyne Rangers
Crettyard United v Fort Rangers
Newbridge FC v Birr Town
Mullingar Town FC v Clover United
Vale Wanderers FC v Evergreen FC
Castle Rangers v Rathangan FC
Mountmellick United v Wexford Bohs FC
Clara Town v Tullamore Town FC
New Ross Celtic v Ballymurphy Celtic
Kilenagh Wanderers v Hanover Harps FC
Courtown Hibs v Suncroft FC
Brookville FC v North End United
Gorey Rangers v Monksland United
Curracloe United v Naas United
Kildare Town v Ballymahon AFC
Naas AFC v Clane United
Bunclody FC v Tombrack United
Freebooters FC v Corach Ramblers FC
Coill Dubh FC v Derry Rovers FC
Highview Athletic v Campile United
Gorey Celtic v Mill Celtic FC
New Oak Boys v Moydow FC
