Mervue Utd's U-17 team has been handed a home draw in the opening round of Airtricity League Shield as they will host Longford Town this coming weekend.

If they can overcome Longford in that opening round game they will be away to the winners of the Limerick/Kerry League in the last eight.

SSE Airtricity U17 League - Shield First Round Draw

Saturday, October 15th

1. Mervue Utd v Longford Town, at Fahy Field, 2 pm
2. Athlone Town v Salthill Devon,
3. Shelbourne v Bray Wanderers, 
4. Monaghan/Cavan v Derry City

Sunday, October 16th

5 - Limerick v Kerry, Mounthawk, 2pm
6 - Cobh Ramblers v Wexford Youths, St. Colman's Park, 2pm
7 - Cabinteely v Dundalk, Stradbrook, 2pm

Drogheda United have been awarded a bye.

Quarter Final Draw

A - Winner of Game 3 v Winner of Game 7
B - Winner of Game 2 v Winner of Game 6
C - Winner of Game 4 v Drogheda United
D - Winner of Game 5 v Winner of Game 1

Dates and times TBC

Semi-Final Draw

1 - Winner of Game B v Winner of Game D
2 - Winner of Game C v Winner of Game A

Dates and times TBC

Final Draw

Tuesday, November 1st - Winner of Game 2 v Winner of Game 1, 7.30 pm