Ulster Cup first round bye for Holm men

The draw for the first round of next season’s Ulster Cup competitions was made on Monday evening and once again there are several mouth-watering ties to look forward to over the winter.
By The Newsroom
Published 25th Nov 2013, 16:37 BST

New Coleraine skipper Gordon Cooke has a really difficult job first up if he hopes to emulate his brother David in winning the Club Turf trophy - the Bannsiders travel to Comber in the first round in what looks to be the pick of the games.

Beaten finalists Waringstown have landed a home draw; rejuvenated Fox Lodge providing the opposition there while Muckamore will take on Bready. CIYMS will entertain Strabane in a match-up of two sides who failed to fire domestically in 2013.

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Brigade will have home advantage against a Lisburn side who fell at the first hurdle against the Red Caps last time while Eglinton will be given a tough examination by Instonians.

Newly promoted Ardmore welcome Civil Service to the Bleachgreen while Donemana have been handed a bye into Round 2.

The Ulster Cup first round draw: CIYMS v Strabane; Eglinton v Instonians; Muckamore v Bready; Brigade v Lisburn; Waringstown v Fox Lodge; Ardmore v CSNI; North Down v Coleraine.

Ties to be played on Saturday 31 May (Reserve date Sunday 15 June)

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The Ulster Shield first round draw: Sion Mills v Carrickfergus; Bangor v Burndennett; Glendermott v Woodvale; Holywood v Newbuildings; Killyclooney v Dundrum; Cliftonville v Creevedonnell; St Johnston v Downpatrick; Derriaghy v Bonds Glen.

Ties to be played on Sunday 25 May (Reserve date Sunday 8 June).

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