The Blues to face League of Ireland side as first pre-season test

Town can confirm a pre-season friendly with Irish side Drogheda United on Saturday, July 8th.

Mick McCarthy's side will spend a week at Carton House as their pre-season training base, before wrapping up the tour with a clash against Drogheda at United Park.

The game will kick-off at 2pm with tickets available on the day.

Town have spent each pre-season under Mick McCarthy at Carton Hourse, Ireland and this season will follow the same pattern.