As they watch Dundalk disappearing over the horizon in the league, Cork City and St Patrick’s Athletic have had just a couple of days in which to lick their wounds after their respective unhappy Mondays in Tallaght Stadium and Oriel Park.

Shamrock Rovers have today announced ticket plans for their upcoming FAI Cup third round clash with Bohemians on Friday August 25.

Gary Howlett takes charge of Bohemians for the last time tonight in his capacity as caretaker manager as the eircom League premier division side play host for the visit of Kildare County to Dalymount Park in the FAI Cup third round (7.45pm).

Due to a snow-covered pitch, tonight's FAI Cup Third Round Replay between St Patrick's Athletic and Longford Town has been postponed.