Patrick McEleney’s second half goal gave Derry City a 1-nil win away to Shelbourne that sees them top the SSE Airtricity Premier Division this morning.
Chris Forrester’s second half header gave St. Pat’s a 1-nil win at home to champions Shamrock Rovers.
Chris Lyons scored twice as Drogheda beat UCD 4-2 to collect their first points of the season.
This evening sees Sligo Rovers entertain Dundalk.
Kick-off at the Showgrounds is at 7.45.
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In the First Division, Waterford threw away a two-goal lead, and had Richard Taylor sent off, in a 2-2 draw away to Galway.
Wexford are up to second courtesy of a 2-1 win at home to ten-man Athlone.
While Cobh Ramblers and Treaty United played out a goalless draw.
There’s one outstanding game this evening, with Longford Town entertaining Cork City.
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Newcomers Sligo Rovers could hardly ask for a tougher start to life in the Women’s National League, as they begin the season away to Peamount.
Shelbourne’s title defence begins at home to Bohemians.
DLR Waves play Treaty United, Cork City face Galway, and Athlone take on Wexford Youths.
