Dundalk are fully confident of taking their place in the Airtricity League Premier Division this season despite being the only club to be awarded a conditional licence yesterday.

Republic of Ireland right-back Stephen Kelly last night completed his move from Fulham to Reading on a two-and-a-half year deal.

The Airtricity League Premier Division will retain its 12-team structure for the 2013 season, the FAI have confirmed.

Shamrock Rovers 2 Shelbourne 2

St Patrick’s Athletic 0 Sligo Rovers 0

BOHEMIANS have reaffirmed their determination to remain in the Airtricity League Premier Division despite deep concerns about the club’s difficult financial situation.

SHAMROCK ROVERS moved level on points with Sligo Rovers on top of the Airtricity Premier Division with a comprehensive victory over second from bottom Drogheda United at the Tallaght Stadium yesterday.

THE dire financial situation at Airtricity League Premier Division side Galway United came to a head yesterday when the club announced that all professional players can leave when the transfer window opens next month.

A LAST-GASP Danny North strike secured a crucial win for St Patrick’s Athletic over Sligo Rovers in their entertaining Airtricity League Premier Division encounter at the Stadium of Light in Inchicore last night.

SHAMROCK ROVERS will begin the defence of their title with a home game against Dundalk on Friday, March 4.

SHAMROCK ROVERS have concerns over striker Gary Twigg (hamstring) and defender Aidan Price (groin) for Sunday’s FAI Ford Cup final against Sligo Rovers but manager Michael O’Neill is hopeful both will play.

SLIGO ROVERS go into tonight’s draw for the FAI Ford Cup semi-finals with the three other Airtricity League Premier Division sides after Saturday’s 3-0 defeat of First Division leaders Monaghan United at The Showgrounds.

Airtricity League Premier Division sides Sligo Rovers and Shamrock Rovers will face each other in the semi finals of the EA SPORTS Cup, following the draw for the last four of the competition.