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Shield holders Reds to play PSNI

Cliftonville celebrate after wining the 2009 County Antrim Shield
Cliftonville beat Linfield 2-1 in the 2008 County Antrim Shield final

Cliftonville will begin the defence of the Paddy Power County Antrim Shield against Championship Two side PSNI.

The first round draw has also paired last season's beaten finalists Linfield against Ards while Glentoran will be at home to Ballymoney United.

Larne manager Paul Millar returns to his old club Bangor while Ballymena United take on H&W Welders.

Crusaders play Carrick, Donegal Celtic face Ballyclare and Lisburn Distillery will be at home to Dundela.

The matches are scheduled to played on Tuesday, 11 August except for Distillery's match which is on Monday, 10 August.



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Cliftonville 2-1 Linfield
04 Nov 08 |  Irish


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