*Colm Walsh O’Loghlen. Photograph: Dermot Lynch
CLARE PLAYERS will be squaring off when lining out for Limerick clubs in the quarter-finals of the FAI Junior Cup.
Pike Rovers have been drawn away to Munster Junior Cup champions Regional Utd meaning a clash of Clare players in the FAI Junior Cup quarter-finals.
Ennis’ Colm Walsh O’Loghlen has been enjoying a stellar season with Pike Rovers while Regional Utd’s first eleven includes Shannon duo Brian O’Connor and Eoin Duff plus Newmarket-on-Fergus netminder Rob Shier.
Tipperary side St Michael’s AFC are away to Villa FC of Waterford, they will meet Avenue Utd in the Munster Junior Cup semi-final prior to this clash.
Cockhill Celtic are seen as very strong contenders for the national title which is currently held by Newmarket Celtic.
Quarter-final ties are scheduled to take place on March 2nd/3rd.
FAI Junior Cup quarter-finals: (to be played on March 2nd/3rd)
Gorey Rangers v Peake Villa
Clonmel Celtic v Cockhill Celtic
Villa FC v St Michael’s
Regional Utd v Pike Rovers
FAI Junior Cup semi-finals (to be played on April 6th/7th)
Gorey or Peake Villa vs Villa FC or St Michael’s
Regional Utd or Pike Rovers v Clonmel Celtic or Cockhill Celtic
