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

Tonight's eircom League results

Bray Wanderers have taken the lead against table toppers Bohemians in the second eircom League Premier Division game of the afternoon.

Cork City, Shelbourne, Derry and Drogheda all secured wins in the Eircom Premier League tonight.

Bray Wanderers have taken the lead against Monaghan Utd in the Premier Division of the Eircom League.