Crunch night in FAI Cup

Defending champions Cork City travel to Jackman Park to take on Limerick 37 in the FAI Ford Cup third round tonight (kick-off 7.45pm).

Colin Healy returns from suspension, and while George O'Callaghan is struggling to shake off the bug that kept him out last Sunday, City boss Alan Mathews remains hopeful that he will be available.

One of the ties of the round sees a clash of the top two in the First Division as Dundalk travel to Tolka Park to take on Shelbourne.

The Lilywhites have goalkeeper Chris Bennion available as he will not have to serve his impending one-match suspension until their next league fixture in Waterford.

However, vice captain, right-back John Flanagan remains out with an ankle injury, while reserve keeper Aaron Shanahan is also injured.

St. Patrick's Athletic should prove too strong for last year's beaten finalists, Longford Town.

Saints should make home advantage count although they will have to plan without Keith Fahey, David Partridge and John Frost who are all carrying knocks.

Michael Keane is back to full training but is unlikely to feature but Stephen Paisley returns to the Saints defence following a groin injury.

Bohemians should easily account for non-league side Drogheda Town, although

2005 Cup champions Drogheda United have a tougher assignment as they travel south to take on Munster Senior League side Douglas Hall, who beat league side Cobh Ramblers last season.

Derry City also face non-league opposition, Dublin side Liffeys Pearse, while another Dublin non-league side Killester United travel to Ferrycarrig to play Wexford Youths.

Elsewhere, Sporting Fingal take on Cobh Ramblers at Morton Stadium, Jeff Kenna's Galway United will be looking for a home win over Waterford United, while Monaghan United entertain UCD.

Athlone Town will play their first FAI Cup fixture at Lisseywoolen when they take on Premier Division side Finn Harps.