Cup and Shield draws throw up interesting pairings

The semi-final draws for the NEFL's Women's Challenge Cup, Women's Premier Shield and Women's Division One Shield took place on Wednesday evening at UHY Farrelly Dawe White premises in Dundalk.

There were 11 clubs in the mix out of the 19 clubs in the women's section.

Women's Challenge Cup semi-final

Bellurgan United v Kentstown Rovers

Kingscourt Harps v Trim Celtic

(No dates for ties yet)

Womens Premier Shield semi-final

Cootehill Harps v Rossin Rovers

Kingscourt Harps v Balrath FC

(Weekend of 21st August)

Womens Division One Shield semi-final

Kinnegad Juniors v Skryne Tara

Duleek AFC v Torro United

(Weekend of 21st August)

"We would like to thank Alan Farrelly and his staff for hosting the draws at his business premises and for looking after us all so well. His sponsorship with the Women's game and the NEFL is 10 years long, having first took on the NEWFL league before continuing his sponsorship with the NEFL," added NEFL secretary Justin Burke.

The finals for the Womens Shields take place on Sunday 3rd September at the MDL Grounds in Navan.

Premier Shield - 3:30pm

Division 1 Shield - 1pm