Ranking lists always lead to vigorous debate but you can be sure Golf Digest Ireland’s “Volvo Top 100 Ranked Irish Golf Courses” will not be getting pride of place at Royal Dublin any time soon.

Drogheda United can move within six points of leaders Sligo Rovers if they beat Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Grounds in the pick of tonight’s programme of Airtricity League Premier Division games (7.45pm).

Non-denominational school patron Educate Together will be involved in the running of secondary schools for the first time from next year.

Dundalk might be in the doldrums off the pitch but it certainly didn’t affect their performance on it last night, as they held reigning champions Shamrock Rovers at Oriel Park.

Drogheda United will be looking to get some points on the board as they face a daunting away day at Dalymount Park to take on Bohemians, kick-off 7.45pm.

Drogheda United boss Alan Matthews wants his team to do all that they can to make a good start to the new Premier Division season.

They impressed everyone last term amassing the biggest points total ever en route to league success and now Drogheda boss Paul Doolin wants to build on that win to underline the County Louth clubs credentials as top flight contenders.

Former goalkeeper Davey Fitzgerald will miss Clare's All Ireland Hurling Championship quarter-final clash with Limerick tomorrow after cruising into the second round of the South of Ireland Amateur Open at Lahinch.

St.Patrick's Athletic 0 Drogheda United 1 (after 30 minutes extra time)

Chile's Hugo Leon carded a brilliant five under par 67 to grab the clubhouse lead in the East of Ireland Amateur Open at Baltray.

Cork City 0 Drogheda United 2

The High Court has ruled that a Cavan woman can sue County Louth consultant obstetrician Dr Michael Neary for damages.

TOM CLEARY birdied the first tie hole at Doneraile last evening to win a hat-trick of senior scratch cup successes at the County Cork club.