The winners of the competition earned a spot in the first qualifying round of the 2014-15 UEFA Europa League.
A total of 40 teams are competing in the 2013 competition, which commenced on the weekend ending on 31 March 2013.
[2] The draw was made by FAI President Paddy McCaul and Nicky Byrne, a former international goalkeeper for Republic of Ireland youth sides and former member of the boy band Westlife.
[3] The draw was made by FAI President Paddy McCaul and Republic of Ireland U19 team manager Paul Doolin.
[5] The draw was made by the Director of the Airtricity League Fran Gavin and former Irish national player Turlough O'Connor.