Vale to play two fixtures in Dublin

Port Vale will travel to Ireland as part of their pre-season preparations ahead of the League One campaign. Micky Adams' side will play two fixtures in Dublin against opposition still to be confirmed between July 8 and 14. 

It has also been announced that Vale will play local side Newcastle Town at the Aspire Stadium on Sunday July 7 (2.30), one day before they travel to Dublin. 

The club also confirmed today that Micky Adams will welcome his former club Leicester City to Vale Park on July 23.

2013-2014 pre-season schedule

First-Team: July 5 Norton (A) 7.30pm

First-Team July 7 Newcastle Town (A) 2.30pm

Ireland: Two fixtures to be confirmed July 8-14. 

First-Team: July 16 Derby County (H) 7.30pm

First-Team: July 19 Kidderminster Harriers (A) 7.30pm

Development Squad: July 20 Harborough Town (A) 3.00pm

First-Team: July 23 Leicester City (H) 7.30pm

First-Team: July 27 Alfreton (A) 3.00pm

Development Squad: July 30 Stafford Rangers (A) 7.30pm