There are some intriguing clashes in the second round National Cup draw with 2014 winners Carrickfergus at home to Fox Lodge in one of the ties of the round.

Holders Phoenix have been drawn away to 2002 winners Malahide in one of three all-Leinster clashes in the last 16 of the Irish Senior Cup.

There will be five teams from both Leinster and the North West, plus two apiece from the NCU, Munster and Connacht, in the last 16 of the National Cup.

Donemana completed the last 16 line-up in the Irish Senior Cup after a late-night thriller at The Lawn, thanks to a record chase in the competition by the North West champions.

It was a day to remember in the Irish Senior Cup as Donemana produced a record run chase to oust six-times winners Waringstown in the game of the day.

It was always going to be a huge ask for Woodvale to win their Irish Cup tie. Malahide at home was as kind a draw as they could have wished for – both teams had won only one match this season - but in the end the absences and injuries were too much to bear.

John Matchett is among exalted company when it comes to the Irish Cup. The CIYMS skipper’s three centuries is only matched among NCU batsmen by Kyle McCallan and the late, great Raman Lamba.

Lisburn will be hoping home advantage counts in their big cup clash with Brigade this weekend.

The draw has been made for the first round of the National Cup.

While the wait continues for the international summer schedule to be confirmed, the governing body has confirmed the dates for the All-Ireland T20 competition's this summer.

The draw has been made for the first round of the Irish Senior Cup with some intriguing ties down for decision on May 17th.