5 games are down for decision, in all.
Holders Dundalk put their FAI Cup crown on the line tonight.
They host St Mochta's in the second round at Oriel Park from 7.45.
This evening's game with St Mochta’s will be our 37th FAI Cup tie against non-league opposition. We take a look back at some of the most notable ones - for all of the wrong reasons!!https://t.co/IYuYmk56fE pic.twitter.com/SOQhREFVJn
— Dundalk FC (@DundalkFC) August 27, 2021
At the same time, Cork City welcome St Pats to Turners Cross, with Waterford set to take on Kilnamanagh.
UCD's meeting with Longford Town also has a quarter-to-eight start.
Finn Harps' derby with Derry City gets underway at 8.

Thursday's Sports Update
Andy Farrell Announces Irish Team To Play Argentina This Friday
Wednesday's Main Lunch Time News
Suncroft's Sam Prendergast To Start For Friday's International Against Argentina
Wicklow's Oisin McConville Makes Two Additions To Coaching Team
Wednesday's Sports Update
Séamus Kennedy Announces Retirement From Inter-County Hurling
Republic of Ireland Drawn Against Spain In The Women's Nations League