From a connaught point of view I would be expecting(draw permitting) to see these teams in the open draw:
From Mayo: Ballina town, Westport, Erris
From Galway: Athenry, Mervue/Hibs, Oranmore
From Sligo/Leitrim/Roscommon: 3 of the following, City Utd, Boyle, Manor Rangers, Shivern Rovers(won Ros Prem League), Ballinasloe, Castlerea.
I'd tip Ballina Town, City Utd and Athenry to progress furthest from the above mentioned, obviously needing home draws or favourable away draws.
I suppose you'd have the usual there or thereabouts teams such as Pike/Fairview, St. Michaels, Clonmel Town, Carrick Utd, Ballymun, KUFC in the latter stages.
Any other unheralded teams we should be watching out for??
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