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Bohs-Shels the tie of the round in FAI Cup

Old rivals compete again for a quarter-final berth.

TWO OLD RIVALS WILL renew acquaintances in Dalymount Park this Friday, as Bohemians and Shelbourne square off in the pick of the FAI Cup fourth round fixtures.

Bohemians have endured a traumatic season both on and off the pitch, and will need to avoid a slip-up against a resurgent Shelbourne side.

Shels, despite their poor start to the season, are unbeaten in four matches and have made a recent surge for a promotion spot.

This is the first meeting of the local rivals this season, after Shels beat Dublin Bus and Bohs beat Glenville in the third round.

Another interesting tie is in store up the road in Santry, as holders Sporting Fingal host Limerick, currently placed third in the First Division. Another local derby will be played in Galway as Galway United host Salthill Devon for the first time.

Non-league Belgrove will hope to upset St Pats, while Longford will also attempt to shock Shamrock Rovers at home in Flancare Park.

Here’s a list of upcoming fixtures:

Galway United v Salthill Devon
UCD v Derry City
Finn Harps v Sligo Rovers
Bohemians v Shelbourne
Cork City Foras Co-op v Monaghan Utd
Longford Town v Shamrock Rovers
St Patrick’s Athletic v Belgrove
Sporting Fingal v Limerick

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