Bray Wanderers 2 Longford Town 2

Cherry Orchard caused the shock of the round as goals from Philip Sheppard and Alan Caul dumped First Division leaders — and two-time winners — Longford Town out of the cup at Frank Cooke Park.

SD Galway ended the league’s only 100% record thanks to Enda Curran’s second-half penalty at Terryland Park.

CORK CITY marched to the top of the Airtricity First Division following an emphatic victory over Mervue United at a windy Turner’s Cross last night.

SHANE TRACY notched a brace as Limerick FC romped to victory in their first home First Division match of the season at Jackman Park last night.

MONAGHAN United eased to their third successive win in the eircom League First Division when they dominated a lifeless Athlone Town at Kingspan Century Park.

Michael O'Connor has concluded his close-season dealings by adding another three players to his 2007 Athlone Town squad.

Athlone Town boss Michael O'Connor has made his first close-season signing today.

DUNDALK moved three points clear of Galway United at the top of the eircom League First Division with a 4-0 rout over 10-man Athlone in Oriel Park last night.

New Athlone Town boss Michael O'Connor has wasted little time in moulding his team for the upcoming 2006 league campaign.

Athlone Town will be hoping to follow on from their win against Monaghan with the visit of Kildare County to Golden Island Park tomorrow night.

Athlone Town could be without four players as they prepare for the visit of eircom League First Division high flyers UCD on Friday night (kick-off 7.45pm).

It is Longford Town’s turn to make the short trip along the N55 tonight as they meet Athlone Town for the second time in 48 hours in a bid to reach the FAI Cup semi-finals (7.45pm).

Athlone Town will be without keeper Anthony Fennelly (ankle), Alan Kelly (knee) and Des Hope (hamstring) for the visit of Kilkenny City on Friday.