League Cup & transfers:  First Division leaders Limerick FC will host holders Derry City in the semi-finals of the eircom League Cup, the draw for which was made at Dalymount Park last night.

Although keen to retain their trophy, Stephen Kenny's men will face a tough encounter at Hogan Park against a confident Limerick side riding high in their own division.
 
The other tie sees Dublin rivals Shelbourne and Bohemians clash at Tolka Park.

Having endured a frustrating league campaign to date, Gareth Farrelly's Bohemians side will relish the opportunity of securing a final spot and with it the potential of Setanta Cup football next season.

Drogheda United, meanwhile, have completed the signing of Bohemians striker Tony Grant.  A fee was exchanged and Mark Leech - scorer of the winning goal in this season's Setanta Cup final - also moves to the Dublin club on loan until the end of the season.

League Cup semi-final
Limerick v Derry City
Shelbourne v Bohemians
(ties to be played week commencing August 7th)