Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley is surprised he won’t see the familiar face of John Caulfield in the opposing dugout at Tallaght Stadium tonight.

Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley is surprised he won’t see the familiar face of John Caulfield in the opposing dugout at Tallaght Stadium tonight.

This was scrappy, tense and far from impressive.

Winless Finn Harps remain rooted to the bottom of the Premier Division as St Pat’s notched only their second win on the road thanks to a first-half strike from Conor Clifford and a disputed second-half penalty from Mikey Drennan in Ballybofey.

Under pressure Cork City boss John Caulfield has launched a passionate defence of his management going into the most important weekend of his tenure as he bids to save the club’s season.

A 90th-minute equaliser from St Patrick’s Athletic sub Dean Clarke denied Cork City victory at Turner’s Cross on Friday night.

With one hand already on the title, Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny is determined to complete the job against St Patrick’s Athletic at Oriel Park tonight (7.45pm, live on RTÉ2).

Cork City moved level on points with Dundalk at the top of the Premier Division – but with two more games played – after Josh O’Hanlon’s 83rd-minute header earned them a draw against St Patrick’s Athletic at Turner’s Cross on Sunday night.

It’s not quite a spying mission, but when League of Ireland duties are firmly put to bed tonight, John Caulfield will be glued to the box for the Champions League final on Saturday evening.

St Patrick’s Athletic 2 Sligo Rovers 0

An early Ryan Brennan goal was sufficient in the end for St Patrick’s Athletic to deservedly avenge a defeat at the RSC back in February as Waterford finished with nine men at Richmond Park.

A superb header from man of the match Graham Cummins five minutes into the second half saw Cork City return to winning ways and keep their 100% home record intact this season after a hard fought victory over a battling St Pat’s at Turner’s Cross last night.

St Patrick’s Athletic 1 Limerick 0... Ian Bermingham led by example to get St Patrick’s Athletic back on track with the only goal of the game at Richmond Park.

Things have changed a bit since Alan Bennett replaced Patsy Freyne to make his senior debut for Cork City in 2001.

Simon Madden has signed for St Patrick's Athletic.

Cork City 1 - Limerick 0: Cork City are now two league points and one cup final away from an historic double, after a first-half Garry Buckley goal was enough to see them edge out Limerick in a tight and tense semi-final at Turner’s Cross.

Cork City might be the team harbouring realistic dreams of a glorious double but Limerick will have designs on a notable double of their own when they travel to Turner’s Cross for tonight’s FAI Cup semi-final. 

Shamrock Rovers 1 Limerick FC 1: Limerick’s Rodrigo Tosi struck in the last minute of normal time to snatch a draw at Tallaght Stadium.

Shamrock Rovers’ Europa League hopes are all but over as no mid-season joy was visited on Tallaght Stadium from Lapland last night.

St Patrick’s Athletic 0 Shamrock Rovers 2: Goals in either half from Brandon Miele and Gary Shaw gave Shamrock Rovers the points from this Dublin derby at Richmond Park.

Shamrock Rovers 4 Midleton 0

Shamrock Rovers 3 Sligo Rovers 0: Shamrock Rovers brightened up a damp and dreary night at Tallaght Stadium by recording their biggest home of the season and rising to third in the Premier Division.

Cork City have moved into second place in the Aitricity League Premier Division after a 2-0 win at Bray Wanderers tonight.

Shamrock Rovers 2 Bray Wanderers 0: Killian Brennan and Dean Clarke scored second-half goals to earn Shamrock Rovers a much-needed win against 10-man Bray Wanderers at Tallaght Stadium.

Shamrock Rovers 0 Dundalk 2

Finn Harps 2 Limerick 0 Finn Harps win 2-1 on agg

Taking a 1-0 lead into the deciding promotion/relegation game at Finn Park tonight, Limerick have doubts over their forward trio of Ian Turner, Dean Clarke and Vinny Faherty, all of whom picked up knocks in Monday’s first leg.

Limerick 0 Shamrock Rovers 2: Limerick FC may avoid the drop if they beat Sligo Rovers away in their final game of the season next Friday.

Cork City 2 Limerick 3: A rejuvenated Limerick put a major dent in Cork City’s title challenge and gave their survival hopes another major boost as they claimed all three points in a rip-roaring Munster derby at Turners Cross last night.

Limerick FC 3 Sligo Rovers 2

Limerick FC 0 Bray Wanderers 1

Bohemians 2 Limerick 1

Bohemians’ continued their bright start to the season with a solitary Adam Evans goal giving them victory against Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Grounds on Saturday night.

FAI Intermediate Cup: A Roy Long-inspired Avondale United moved to within three games of an historic five FAI Intermediate Cup titles in-a-row after a deserved 3-1 win over College Corinthians in their fourth round clash at Avondale Park on Saturday.

Dundalk and Cork City resume their title tilt this evening, with the leaders away to UCD and the Leesiders at home to Sligo Rovers.

The bookmakers price them a staggering 18/1 to win but Athlone manager Mick Cooke believes his side can cause an upset as they visit reigning champions St Patrick’s Athletic tonight.