The draw was made recently for the 2016 Leinster Senior Women's Cup.

Rush will play Kildare in the opening round with the winners scheduled to meet the victors of The Hills versus Leinster tie in the semi-finals.

In the other half of the draw, there's an intriguing Southside derby in store as Pembroke entertain YMCA, while Malahide host holders Merrion in another mouth-watering contest.

The draw in full is as follows:

• Rush v Kildare
• Leinster v The Hills
• Pembroke v YMCA
• Malahide v Merrion (holders)