Damien Duff’s managerial career began in nightmare fashion last night.
His Shelbourne side were beaten 3-nil at home by St. Pat’s.
Shamrock Rovers began the defence of their SSE Airtricity Premier Division title with a comfortable 3-nil win at home to UCD.
While Dundalk twice took the lead at home to Derry City, but ultimately had to settle for a 2-2 draw.
This evening’s meeting of Sligo Rovers and Bohemians is subject to a 10am pitch inspection at the Showgrounds.
In the First Division
Dylan McGlade’s hat-trick helped Cork City to a massive 6-nil win away to Bray on opening night in the First Division.
Waterford began with a 5-2 win at Athlone.
While Treaty United were 5-1 winners away to Wexford.
There’s one game in the First Division this evening, with Longford hosting Cobh Ramblers from 7.30.
