Tough Intertoto draw for Irish

THE FAI National League representatives in this summer's Intertoto Cup will play in group five involving the leading clubs from…

THE FAI National League representatives in this summer's Intertoto Cup will play in group five involving the leading clubs from France and Holland in the competition and teams from Norway and Greece.

The five rounds of group matches take place on June 22nd or 23rd, June 29th or 30th, July 6th or 7th, July 13th or 14th, and July 20th.

UEFA have divided 60 teams into 12 groups of five. The group winners will have to win two rounds of knockout matches to qualify for one of the three UEFA Cup entries. The first round of the UEFA Cup will be played on September 10th and 24th.