Cork City will begin their quest to retain the FAI Cup with a third round Munster derby clash away to Limerick 37.

New Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni was assisted in making the draw by right-hand man Marco Tardelli this evening and the Italian pair produced some intriguing ties.

Cup specialists Longford Town will make the trip to Inchicore's Richmond Park to face current league leaders St Patrick's Athletic, while Jeff Kenna's Galway United will have their work cut out when Waterford United visit Terryland Park.

For Sligo Rovers there is an away tie against Shamrock Rovers, while Bohemians hosts Drogheda Town and Shelbourne will welcome Dundalk.

Newly crowned FAI Intermediate Cup champions Rockmount will have the visit of Bray Wanderers to look forward to, in what could prove a tricky tie for the Premier Division side.

Fellow non-leaguers Fanad United face an away trip to Kildare County, while Cork's Douglas Hall will have the honour of hosting eircom Premier League champions Drogheda United.

There were bitter sweet draws for four other non-league sides involved who will not enjoy big pay-days but see their chances of progressing enhanced by drawing fellow minnows.

Cork side Everton will host Shannon-siders Carrick United, while St Mary's face Wayside Celtic.

Ties will be played on the week ending August 19th.

Wexford Youths v Killester United

Galway United v Waterford United

Douglas Hall v Drogheda United

Everton v Carrick United

Shelbourne v Dundalk

Rockmount v Bray Wanderers

Monaghan United v UCD

Limerick 37 v Cork City

St Patrick's Athletic v Longford Town

Kildare County v Fanad United (Donegal)

Athlone Town v Finn Harps

Derry City v Liffeys Pearse

Sporting Fingal v Cobh Ramblers

Bohemians v Drogheda Town  (Terry

Shamrock Rovers v Sligo Rovers

St Mary's v Wayside Celtic