*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill
AVENUE UTD have been handed an away tie in the last thirty two of the FAI Junior Cup.
David Russell’s charges will be heading to the capital where they will face Tallaght Utd in the fifth round of the FAI Junior Cup.
A 3-1 victory in the third round saw Russell’s side dethrone Newmarket Celtic as FAI Junior Cup champions, they became the first Clare club to win the competition last April.
Tallaght Utd advanced to the last thirty winning on penalties against Wexford Bohemians FC at the end of November. Goalkeeper Ste Kelly saved two penalties in the shootout to send them through.
Regional Utd who eliminated Fairview in the last round carry some Clare interest within their ranks. Shannon duo Eoin Duff and Brian O’Connor plus Newmarket-on-Fergus netminder Rob Shier are all key members of the Munster Junior Cup winning squad. They have been handed a home tie versus Grattan Utd.
Ennis’ Colm Walsh O’Loghlen is part of the Pike Rovers side and they will be on the road where they will face Lucan.
FAI Junior Cup Fifth Round:
Tralee Dynamos vs Trim or Ballyfermot
Regional Utd vs Grattan Utd
Clonmel Celtic vs Malahide Utd
Tallaght Utd vs Avenue Utd
Westport Utd vs Evergreen
Lucan Utd vs Pike Rovers
Maree Oranmore FC vs Grange Vale
Villa vs St Peter’s
Buncrana Hearts vs Harding
Ballymun Utd vs Knocknacarra
Cockhill Celtic vs Askeaton/Kilcornan
Peake Villa vs Crumlin Utd
Gorey Rangers vs East Wall Bessborough
Mervue Utd vs Letterkenny Rovers
Hardwicke vs St Michael’s
Old County vs Usher Celtic
