Fixtures for the 2026 Men's FAI Cup First Round confirmed

The fixtures for the 2026 Men’s FAI Cup First Round have been confirmed setting the start of the road to the Aviva Stadium this year.
 
The competition starts on Sunday, 10 May as Bangor Celtic host River Valley Rangers while Crumlin United versus Salthill Devon will be the final fixture of the Round. 
 
The League of Ireland Clubs will enter the competition from the Second Round when the winning teams progress after the First Round ties. 
 
2026 Men’s FAI Cup fixtures
 
Sunday, 10 May
 
Bangor Celtic v River Valley Rangers, Transport Club – 11:00
 
Thursday, 14 May
 
Midleton v Mayfield United, Knockgriffin Park – 20:00
 
Friday, 15 May
 
Wayside Celtic v St. Mochta’s, Jackson Park – 19:45
 
Saturday, 16 May
 
Liffey Wanderers v Ringmahon Rangers, The John Young Astro – 13:00
St. Michael’s v Janesboro, Cooke Park – 14:00
Castlebar Celtic v North End United, Celtic Park – 17:00
Fairview Rangers v Tolka Rovers, Fairgreen – 17:00
 
Sunday, 17 May
 
Douglas Hall v Fanad United, Douglas Hall Grounds – 12:00
Baldoyle United v Leicester Celtic, Brookstone Road – 14:00
College Corinthians v Killester Donnycarney, Corinthians Park – 14:00
Lucan United v UCC, Westmanstown Sports Complex – 14:00
 
Saturday, 23 May
 
Crumlin United v Salthill Devon, Blakes Astro Pearse Park – 17:00