Dundalk paired with Galway FC in FAI Cup third round

Dundalk have been drawn at home to Galway FC in the third round of the FAI Cup.

The match will see the Tribesman’s manager Tommy Dunne return to Oriel Park, having made 37 appearances for the Lilywhites between 1991 and 1993.

The Connacht outfit are currently in third place in the First Division and have a number of ex-Dundalk players in their side including goalkeeper Ger Hanley, midfielder Gary Shanahan and striker Vinny Faherty.

Dundalk booked their place in the third round with a 3-0 victory over holders Sligo Rovers back in May.

Their clash with Galway will see top scorer Pat Hoban line-out against his home town club. Club captain Stephen O’Donnell is a former Galway player but will miss the game as he continues his rehabilitation from a cruciate knee ligament injury sustained on Good Friday.

The game will also see another Galway native, Daryl Horgan, go head to head with his brother Colm, who plays for the Tribesmen. Not only will the Horgan brothers be on the same pitch but they are also in line to directly face each other with Daryl having played most of the season for Dundalk on the left wing, while Colm has filled the right back role for Galway.

The game will be held on the weekend of August 22^nd-24^th.

Dundalk to learn their FAI Cup opponents today

Fresh from their exploits in Croatia last night, Dundalk will be returning to Ireland at lunchtime today to begin preparations for Sunday’s match against Bray Wanderers – the last side to beat them in the league back at the end of April.

While they are in the air, they are likely to be paired with their opponents for the next round of the Ford FAI Cup, with the draw for the next round due to take place today.

The Lilywhites have already beaten holders Sligo Rovers 3-0 in the competition this season and will be looking to mount a cup challenge to go all the way to the final for the first time since 2002.

Meanwhile, Setanta Sports have confirmed that the top of the table clash between Dundalk and Cork City in Turner’s Cross on Friday August 1^st will be screened live on the channel. Kick-off on the night is at 8pm.

Irish Rail running discounted train to Bray

Irish Rail have announced a special discount deal for Dundalk fans travelling to the game against Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Grounds on Friday evening

However, anyone looking to avail of the special offer must purchase their tickets by 12 noon on Thursday.

Adult tickets are priced at €19, with under-16 tickets €8.

The train departs Clarke Station in Dundalk at 4.15pm, with a ten-minute wait at Connolly Station for a DART to Bray.

The return DART will leave Bray at 10.40pm and arrive at Pearse Station, where from the same platform the train for Dundalk will leave at 11.20pm.

Fans wishing to avail of this offer must purchase their tickets by 12 noon on Thursday, quoting ‘Dundalk Fans’ Discount’.

Meanwhile, Stephen Kenny’s side will learn tonight who they will face in the next round of the Ford FAI Cup, with the draw due to take place on MNS on RTÉ Two at 7pm.

Source: Train to Bray: Irish Rail Special Discount (Orielupdates.com)