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.

IN a week in which they learned they will be hosting the EA Sports Cup final against Derry City at Turner’s Cross next month, Cork City now turn their attentions to the most coveted of all Irish cup trophies as they prepare for a FAI Cup clash against Wexford Youths at Ferrycarrig Park this evening.