Sports Direct Women's FAI Cup holders Shelbourne will begin their defence of the trophy against Galway United at Tolka Park on Saturday, 28 June, after the draw for the first round took place on Friday.
Shelbourne inflicted a devastating 6-1 defeat on SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division champions Athlone Town in last season's decider, with the beaten finalists and current league leaders poised to host Terenure Rangers in the first round.
Newbridge Town have the honour of getting the competition under way when they welcome Whitehall Rangers to Greenogue Park on Friday, 27 June.
2025 Sports Direct Women's FAI Cup First Round
Friday, 27 June
Newbridge Town v Whitehall Rangers, Greenogue Park, 8pm
Saturday, 28 June
Sligo Rovers v DLR Waves, The Showgrounds, 3pm
Treaty United v Ferns United, Markets Field, 3pm
Shelbourne v Galway United, Tolka Park, 4pm
Athlone Town v Terenure Rangers, Athlone Town Stadium, 5pm
Shamrock Rovers v Waterford, Tallaght Stadium, 5pm
Wexford v Bohemians, Ferrycarrig Park, 6pm
Cork City v Peamount United, Turner's Cross, 7pm
