Last year’s finalists have been kept apart in the semi final draw for the FAI Cup.

Holders Cork City will play host to Limerick in a Munster derby on Friday, September 29th.

While Dundalk will take on Shamrock Rovers at Oriel Park on Sunday, October 1st.

Speaking on Sportsbeat last night, former Monaghan United manager Mick Cooke noted that the 3 top teams from the league had made the last 4, and he believes Dundalk will lift the cup