As it stands the pair will miss the All-Ireland final against Tullaroan in Croke Park on Saturday week.

Dundalk head coach Vinny Perth has called on Irish football fans to support his side as their Europa League qualifying campaign continues in Tallaght Stadium on Tuesday, after seeing his side progress to the second round of the FAI Cup with a 1-0 victory over Cobh Ramblers.

Waterford FC 4 - Cobh Ramblers 0: Waterford FC have moved nine points clear at the summit of the SSE Airtricity League First Division with a comprehensive 4-0 win over second placed Cobh Ramblers in their battle at the RSC on Friday night last.

Cobh Ramblers 1 Cork City 3: Cork City made it three wins from four games in pre-season with a comfortable 3-1 victory against Cobh Ramblers at a sodden St Colman’s Park last night.

Cobh Ramblers 0 Drogheda Utd 2: A couple of well taken goals in two second-half minutes in this SSE Airtricity First Division play off, first leg put Drogheda well on course for a return to the Premier League.

Limerick FC 2 Cobh Ramblers 0: Cobh boss Stephen Henderson reckons no one will catch runaway First Division leaders Limerick FC. 

Paul O’Conor’s late, late equaliser ended Dundalk’s winning start to the season as Limerick held the champions to a 1-1 draw at Jackman Park on Saturday evening.

Longford Town 0, Shamrock Rovers 2:

SSE Airtricity Premier Division

Former Sunderland and Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill claims he has not been contacted over the vacant management role with the Republic of Ireland.

Chris Lyons dumped his home town club out of the EA Sports cup with a double at Dalymount Park as Bohemians beat Bray Wanderers 4-2 in extra-time to make the quarter-finals.

Steve Kean is due in India for his latest talks with Blackburn owners Venky’s with pressure for a managerial change continuing to mount.

The fans’ group campaigning for the removal of Blackburn manager Steve Kean have been granted meetings with British Government and the Premier League to air their concerns.

Blackburn’s owners have insisted that deputy chief executive Paul Hunt has left the club as a cost-cutting measure rather than being sacked over a leaked letter.

Blackburn’s co-owner has insisted the club is not for sale despite their relegation from the Premier League.

Blackburn have confirmed that deputy chief executive Paul Hunt has left the club following the furore over a leaked letter.

Blackburn manager Steve Kean insists he and owners Venky’s are staying put while mystery surrounds the position of deputy chief executive Paul Hunt.

Blackburn manager Steve Kean has refused to discuss reports claiming the club’s deputy chief executive Paul Hunt has been sacked.

Blackburn’s deputy chief executive Paul Hunt wanted manager Steve Kean removed last December, a leaked letter he sent to the club’s owners has revealed.

Blackburn’s deputy CEO Paul Hunt wanted manager Steve Kean removed last December, a leaked letter he sent to the club’s owners has revealed.

Goalkeeper Shane Finnegan was the Drogheda hero on his debut with two saves in the penalty shoot-out as Mick Cooke’s side won through to the EA Sports Cup third round.

A brace from teenager Gary Shanahan saw Dundalk come from behind to beat Longford Town 2-1 at Flancare Park and advance to the last eight of the EA Sports Cup.

Blackburn manager Steve Kean has reiterated his stance that Chris Samba is not for sale and he hopes the defender will be available for selection next weekend.

SUDDENLY, it has all become crystal clear: Cork City will travel to Tolka Park next Saturday knowing that a win against Shelbourne will deliver the First Division title and promotion to the Premier Division.

CORK CITY reclaimed second spot in the First Division with a win over Longford Town in Flancare Park on Saturday night.

LIMERICK FC recorded their third win in seven days following a nervy victory over battling Mervue United at Jackman Park last night.

Cork City 1 Longford Town 1

Scientists have discovered how the parasite that causes malaria is able to resist treatment with a leading drug, they announced today.

BROTHERS Aidan and David Murphy scored a double in the Mick Barry Cup at Ballincurrig to move a step closer to the King of the Roads in October.

Human rights must be given full and proper consideration in the drawing up of health policies, the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commissioner claimed today.

Four UN experts will visit Israel and Lebanon to investigate alleged human rights violations committed during the Israel-Hezbollah war, the United Nations said today.

North West Liquor Cash & Carry, Omagh, was sold to Golf Holdings for an undisclosed sum today.

THE Commission for Energy Regulation is allowing the pipeline business of Bord Gais to earn excess revenue between 2003 and 2007.