Ireland handed kind draw in Euro 2016 play-offs

Ireland will fancy their chances of qualifying for Euro 2016 after drawing Bosnia and Herzegovina in the play-offs.

Martin O'Neill's side avoided Sweden and Ukraine, two of the tougher opponents, though some fans will have preferred to face Hungary. Bosnia finished third behind Wales and Belgium in their group, needing a final round victory over Cyprus to guarantee third spot. The rest of the draw has thrown up some tasty encounters, most notably an all-Scandinavian match-up between Sweden and Denmark. Slovenia's reward for third place in England's group is a two-legged tie against Ukraine, while Norway and Hungary will meet in the fourth play-off to be drawn. Full Draw Republic of Ireland v Bosnia and Herzegovina Denmark v Sweden Slovenia v Ukraine Norway v Hungary The first legs will be played on November 12-14 with the return matches on November 15-17