St. Pat’s will begin their defence of the Extra-dot-i-e FAI Cup at home to First Division Waterford.
Last season’s beaten finalists Bohemians face a tough test away to Finn Harps.
League leaders Shamrock Rovers were drawn away to non-league Bangor Celtic.
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While Dundalk will be at home to Longford Town.
Derry City will play host to Oliver Bond Celtic.
And there’s a Rebel County derby, with Cork City travelling to Cobh Ramblers.