September 14, 2016
TBC will open their defence of the Pat Duffy Men’s National Cup against last seasons league champions UCC Demons. The first leg, at home, takes place the weekend of 22/23 October with the return leg in Cork the following weekend 29/30 October. Tip off times to be confirmed.
The winners will play either newly formed SuperLeague side Irish TV Tralee Warriors or GCD Swords Thunder in December.
Full Draw Round 1:
SSE Airtricity Moycullen v Belfast Star
UCD Marian v UL Eagles
Irish TV Tralee Warriors v GCD Swords Thunder
KUBs BC v Commercial.ie Eanna
DCU Saints v Pyrobel Killester
Templeogue BC v UCC Demons