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Limerick Clubs Learn Their Fate in Upcoming FAI Cup Fixtures

By Emma Dineen

Three Limerick soccer teams have learned their opponents for the upcoming rounds of the FAI Cup, with several exciting ties set to light up the local football scene in the weeks ahead.

Treaty United Men Draw Derry City in Home Tie

Treaty United’s senior men’s side will host Premier Division giants Derry City in the second round of the FAI Cup.

This fixture is a rematch of their memorable 2022 semi-final clash, where goals from Jamie McGonigle and Brandon Kavanagh gave Derry a narrow 2-1 win, despite Enda Curran’s 30th-minute penalty for Treaty.

Having finished as runners-up in last year’s competition, Derry will be determined to go one better this season. For Treaty, it’s a chance at redemption, and with home advantage at the Markets Field, they’ll be looking to cause an upset.

The match is scheduled for the weekend ending Sunday, July 20th.

Fairview Rangers to Host Shelbourne in High-Profile Clash

FAI Junior Cup champions Fairview Rangers will welcome seven-time FAI Cup winners Shelbourne FC to Limerick in what promises to be a thrilling and historic fixture.

Damien Duff’s Shelbourne side, currently pushing at the top end of the Premier Division, will come into the tie as strong favourites, but Fairview will be relishing the chance to test themselves against elite opposition.

The game will take place at Fairview’s newly revamped ground, marking a major occasion for the club and its supporters. A large local turnout is expected, with kick-off set for the weekend of July 20th.


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Treaty United Women Face Ferns United in Familiar Clash

Treaty United’s senior women’s side will kick off their FAI Cup campaign with a home tie against non-league Ferns United from Wexford.

The same two sides met in last year’s competition, with Treaty running out 9-0 winners thanks to goals from Katie Lawlee, Delana Friesen, Danielle Steer (2), Cara Griffin, Anna Rockett, Erin Van Dolder, Caleigh Boeckx, and Hannah Saidi.

With a particularly strong squad at their disposal this season, Treaty will be hoping to deliver another dominant performance and progress deep into the tournament. The fixture is scheduled for the weekend ending Sunday, June 29th.

Busy Weeks Ahead for the Markets Field

The Markets Field is set for a hectic stretch of action, with five Treaty United home fixtures scheduled in quick succession, making it a key period for both the men's and women's teams.

It all kicks off this Saturday, June 7th, when Treaty United Women welcome Northern Irish side Glentoran Women in their final group stage match of the All-Island Cup. With progression on the line, it promises to be a competitive and high-stakes encounter.

That fixture is followed by a home double-header the following weekend. On Friday, June 13th, Treaty United’s senior men will take on Bray Wanderers in a crucial First Division clash. Less than 24 hours later, on Saturday, June 14th, the women's team will host Wexford FC in league action, a vital fixture as the season heats up.

A week of away games will then see Treaty United men travel to face Dundalk on Friday, June 20th, while the women's side head to Dublin the next day to take on Bohemians on Saturday, June 21st.

The action returns to the Markets Field the following Monday, June 23rd, as the men’s side face Wexford FC. That Friday, June 29th, Treaty welcome Finn Harps, before the busy stretch wraps up with the women’s FAI Cup tie against Ferns United over the weekend.

With FAI Cup ambitions, league points, and cross-border competition all in play, Limerick football fans have a thrilling month ahead.

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