Out of the frying pan, into the fire: after losing their opening game at home to promoted Shelbourne last week, Cork City tomorrow night face the daunting task of taking on FAI Cup-winners and predicted title contenders Shamrock Rovers in the new-look side’s their first away test of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division season.

It's been a busy festive season on the transfer front on Leeside, with Galvin's arrival coming on the back of the addition of Dylan McGlade on Monday.

Cork City FC have been named the SSE Airtricity League Club of the Season at the Club Awards at the Knightsbrook Hotel in Meath today.

Colin O’Brien’s Republic of Ireland U17 side maintain their perfect record as they rounded off the first phase of qualifying for the European Championship with victory over Israel at Turner’s Cross yesterday.

Club captain Derek Pender is pleased to have Bohemiams “back where they belong” in Europe before he hangs up his boots after Sligo Rovers visit Dalymount Park tonight.

Harry Kenny has left St Patrick's Athletic by mutual consent.

Glen McAuley and Dave Webster were the St Patrick’s Athletic goalscorers once again as they came from behind to secure victory for the second week running.

Teenager Glen McAuley was sprung from the bench to score his first goal for St Patrick’s Athletic, who had to come behind to put First Division Bray Wanderers out of the FAI Cup at Richmond Park last night.

Cork City will be hoping for some much-needed cheer in the cup when they visit Stradbrook for a first-ever meeting with Cabinteely this evening.

Following the recent strategic planning weekend between the Football Association of Ireland and SSE Airtricity League clubs on the future of professional football in the country, a first meeting of the working group took place in FAI HQ.

Cork City have been warned by Pat Devlin that they’ll face a tough task to rescue their season with a FAI Cup run.

Holders Dundalk have been drawn away to First Division Cobh Ramblers in the first round of the FAI Cup.

First Division pacesetters Shelbourne cruised past Galway United 3-0 to rack up their eighth league win on the trot.

Shelbourne held on against Limerick for a 1-0 victory last night which maintains their push for automatic promotion.

Stephen Henderson tonight resigned from his position as Cobh Ramblers manager after the team’s 2-1 home win over Galway United.

Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley is surprised he won’t see the familiar face of John Caulfield in the opposing dugout at Tallaght Stadium tonight.

Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley is surprised he won’t see the familiar face of John Caulfield in the opposing dugout at Tallaght Stadium tonight.

John Cotter is pleased that Cork City have an immediate opportunity to bounce back after losing to Dundalk at Turner’s Cross.

With Shamrock Rovers not in action against Sligo Rovers until tomorrow, Dundalk will see their game in hand at home to Derry City tonight as an opportunity to close within a point of leaders.

Shamrock Rovers have seen their lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division shorn to four points.

Cabinteely went top of the First Division last night by beating Wexford 2-0 in Ferrycarrig.

All ties will be played on Monday, May 27.

There will be plenty on the line for both sides but for contrasting reasons when Cork City host Shamrock Rovers in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at Turner’s Cross tomorrow night.

Bray Wanderers took top spot in the SSE Airtricity First Division outright thanks to a 1-0 victory over Cobh Ramblers last night.

It was an evening of upsets in the First Division last night as Cobh Ramblers sunk Shelbourne and Wexford prevailed against Bray Wanderers.

2018 finalists Cobh Ramblers will face a Munster derby against Limerick at St Colman’s Park in the first round of the EA Sports Cup.

Sligo Rovers have added more firepower to their squad on the eve of the new SSE Airtricity Premier Division season.

Declan Devine has made a trio of new signings at Derry City.

Denis Hurley picks out five talking points from Dundalk's FAI Cup final victory.

In the run-up to Sunday’s FAI Cup Final, Brian Gartland has been reflecting on the ‘sliding doors’ moment that saw him join Dundalk in July of 2013.

Sunday may very well turn out to be Steven Beattie’s last game in a Cork City shirt, but the Dubliner is relishing the chance of being part of Cork football history as Cork City go for an unprecedented three FAI Cup wins in a row.

So, this lovely image of Bob Marley adorning Bohemians’ new away strip: Does it mean that, next season, when it’s nil-nil late on and the opposition score, we will be entitled to refer to the goal as “breaking the dreadlock”?

A John Sullivan goal five minutes into added time gave Bray Wanderers their first win since July.

Chris Shields will have his own gong to add to a league medal when champions Dundalk are presented with the silverware after tonight’s game against Sligo Rovers at Oriel Park.

With one hand already on the title, Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny is determined to complete the job against St Patrick’s Athletic at Oriel Park tonight (7.45pm, live on RTÉ2).

Amid the serious business at hand, there was some light relief around at Cork City’s Bishopstown training ground this week.

Shamrock Rovers will receive a League of Ireland record fee if goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu plays for Manchester City’s first team or the senior international team.

Dundalk are back to top of the table this evening after beating Bray Wanderers 3-1 at the Carlisle Grounds.

In the Irish Daily Mail FAI Senior Cup, Bohemians thrashed Wexford to secure their place in the second round of the competition, winning 7 - 0 at Ferrycarrig Park.

Being in Ireland for July, I got to see some hurling and follow Limerick as they marched into the All-Ireland. Reading the programme for the Limerick v Kilkenny All-Ireland, one page stood out. It was a full page on a GAA campaign called “Reduce the Odds”.

Despite the fixture coming in the middle of their Europa League double header with AEK Larnaca, Dundalk showed their commitment to domestic affairs by overtaking champions Cork City once more after the Rebels had moved two points clear.

Bray Wanderers manager Martin Russell has resigned.

The Bray Wanderers squad have been training as the crisis continues at the Wicklow club.

A SIPTU representative has met with Limerick players as the threat of strike action continues to hover over Market's Field.

The Bray club failed to meet an FAI-imposed 5pm deadline to pay their players the seven weeks' wages they're owed.

"Coming to this decision last night was one of the hardest of our professional careers and reached with the heaviest of hearts."