The 2014 competition will be played on a knockout basis and is divided into four pools until the quarter-final stage.
Five non-league sides will compete in this seasons competition; Crumlin United (Dublin) of the Leinster Senior League, Avondale United (Cork) from the Munster Senior League, Cockhill Celtic (Donegal) from the Ulster Senior League, Mervue United (Galway) and a Mayo League side.
Eight teams; Cobh Ramblers, Derry City, Dundalk, Mervue United, Shamrock Rovers, Sligo Rovers, St. Patrick's Athletic and Wexford Youths have received byes into the Second Round.
The draw for the First Round is as follows:
Pool 1
Monday, 10th March - Cork City v Limerick (19:45)
Monday, 10th March - Waterford United v Avondale United (19:45)
(Byes: Cobh Ramblers and Wexford Youths)
Pool 2
Monday, 10th March - Finn Harps v Cockhill Celtic (19:45)
Monday, 10th March - Galway v Mayo League (19:45)
(Byes: Derry City and Sligo Rovers)
Pool 3
Monday, 10th March - Shelbourne v Bray Wanderers (20:00)
TBA - Crumlin United v Drogheda United (TBA)
(Byes: Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers)
Pool 4
Monday, 10th March - Athlone Town v Longford Town (19:45)
Monday, 10th March - UCD v Bohemians (19:45)
(Byes: Mervue United and St. Patrick's Athletic)
Fixtures and Results can be found here throughout the competition.
