Holders Pembroke have been handed a tough assignment as they attempt to make it a hat-trick of success in the Leinster Senior Cup with an away trip to Phoenix.

Phoenix - who along with Clontarf are the competition's most successful team with 15 wins - will provide a stern test for Paul Lawson's side, who have lifted the famous trophy 14 times.

Other mouth watering sides see Leinster meet Merrion at Rathmines, while there are two all-Fingal clashes as Rush host North County and Clontarf entertain Malahide.

Dublin University - three-times winners in the 1960's - host Railway Union, who last tasted success in 2010, while competition debutants Knockarley face Terenure in a preliminary round with the winners hosting five-time champions The Hills.

The other ties have North Kildare hosting Balbriggan, while Civil Service entertain Adamstown.

The matches are pencilled for Saturday May 9th, with Sydney Parade once again hosting the decider on Saturday August 1st. 

SENIOR CUP - FIRST ROUND DRAW 
Dublin University vs Railway Union
Leinster vs Merrion
Rush vs North County
Clontarf vs Malahide
Phoenix vs Pembroke
North Kildare vs Balbriggan
Terenure/Knockharley vs The Hills
Civil Service vs Adamstown