Shamrock Rovers maintained their unbeaten start to the Airtricity League Premier Division campaign with Gary Twigg’s fifth goal of the season and an injury-time second from Billy Dennehy helping the champions grind out victory at Tallaght Stadium last night.

DERRY CITY confirmed third spot in the Premier Division following an entertaining 1-1 draw against St Patrick’s Athletic last night.

Derry City 2 St. Patrick’s Athletic 0

SHAMROCK ROVERS moved back to the top of the Airtricity League Premier Division table when a brilliant 52nd-minute goal from Gary Twigg gave them a narrow victory over previous leaders St Patrick’s Athletic at Tallaght Stadium yesterday.

GRAHAM CUMMINS grabbed his 11th goal of the season as high-flying Cork City saw off Premier Division St Pat’s in a pulsating EA Sports Cup quarter-final at Turner’s Cross yesterday.

UCD come up against Waterford United in tonight's eircom League of Ireland Premier Division clash at Belfield Park, kick-off 7.45pm.

WITH their challenge for the league title having fizzled out, the FAI Ford Cup now takes on added importance for a Cork City side which is desperate to inject new life into a disappointing campaign.

Waterford United host Shamrock Rovers at the RSC in tonight's eircom League of Ireland Premier Division clash, kick-off 7.45pm.

Galway United entertain Waterford United in tonight's eircom League of Ireland Premier Division clash at Terryland Park, kick-off 7.45pm.

Waterford boss Gareth Cronin has secured the services of former captain and club stalwart David Mulcahy who has put pen to paper and re-signed for the Blues until the end of the season.

ONE young life could be saved each week as a result of a new screening centre for young people at risk of sudden cardiac death.

St Patrick's Athletic will be looking for revenge tonight at Belfield when they take on their League Cup conquerors UCD, kick-off 7.45pm.

St Patrick’s Athletic v Bray Wanderers team news

Bohemians 0 St. Patrick’s Athletic 1

Dublin City 0 St. Patrick's Athletic 2

St Patrick’s Athletic could give debuts to their six winter signings when they kick off their season against Waterford United at Richmond Park tonight.

Cork City 1 Waterford United 1

Inspired by Daryl Murphy, Blues kept their InterToto Cup hopes alive to inflict further relegation worries on Rovers who have now not won in 12 games.

Waterford United 3 Shelbourne 1

A brace by Willie Bruton 71, as well as a David Mulcahy goal after 79 minutes have put Waterford United 3-1 up against rivals Shelbourne.

Injury-hit Waterford United have been dealt another blow following the latest round of suspensions issued by the eircom League.

Bohemians 2 Waterford United 2

Waterford United’s hopes of continuing with a three-pronged attack against St Patrick’s Athletic at the RSC tonight (7.30pm) have been dashed by the recurrence of a shoulder injury to Willie Bruton.

SHELBOURNE welcome back team skipper Owen Heary from suspension for their game against a resurgent Cork City at Tolka Park tonight (7.45) in the eircom league.

Derry City 0 Waterford United 1

Shelbourne 3 Waterford United 1

Derry City 1 Waterford United 2

St Pat's topscorer Tony Bird was sent off as Blues ended the Dubliners seven match winning run in this dour battle at the RSC.

WATERFORD UNITED will introduce new signing Paul Rudden in central midfield for their game against Bohemians tonight in the Eircom National League at Dalymount Park (7.45pm).

Cork City 1 Waterford United 1

A detective has spoken of the lucky hunch which led her to serial rapist and murderer David Mulcahy.

London builder David Mulcahy is facing life behind bars after being convicted at the Old Bailey of raping and killing three women.