Football fever builds as friendly fixtures announced

The FAI have announced several friendly fixtures during the following two weeks, before the season proper kicks off when Shelbourne take on UCD at Tolka Park on Wednesday March 16.

Saturday 12/03/2005:

Maynooth College v Bohemians, Maynooth College, 11am

UCD v Dundalk, Belfield Park, 2.30pm

Donegal League v Finn Harps, Ballyare, 3pm

Derry City v Sligo Rovers, Brandywell, 7pm

Kilkenny City v Cork City, Buckley Park, 7.30pm

Sunday 13/03/2005:

Bray Wanderers v Kildare County, Carlisle Grounds, 12pm

Monaghan United v Drogheda United, Century Homes Park, 3pm

There is also a friendly fixture arranged between Drogheda United and Leeds United on Sunday March 20 at United Park, 12pm.