Finn Harps 2 Derry City 1

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

The record books will forever enshrine Mark Farren’s impact at Derry City as a golden boot for the ages. And since goals were his business, that’s how it should be.

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Derry City’s legendary striker Mark Farren is seeking public support after six years of fighting against life-threatening illness.

The 2013 campaign gets underway later tonight.

Extending his goalscoring record for the club at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday would wrap up Mark Farren’s nine years at Derry City just nicely.

Shamrock Rovers' bad week continued as the record holders of the FAI Cup were beaten 2-1 at Shelbourne.

Drogheda United recovered from the loss of a first-minute penalty to strengthen their hold on second place in the Airtricity Premier Division.

Dundalk looking to end a five-game winless streak as they welcome Derry City tonight (kick off: 7.45pm).

Drogheda United can move within three points of Premier Division leaders Sligo Rovers with victory over Shelbourne in tonight’s crucial clash at Tolka Park (8pm).

Mark Quigley broke Derry City hearts at The Brandywell last night, the Sligo striker pouncing with five minutes remaining to open up a seven-point lead at the summit of the Premier Division.

Sligo Rovers travel to North West rivals Derry City tonight looking to get back to winning ways and keep ahead of the chasing pack in the title race (kick off: 7.05pm).

Derry City head to Turner’s Cross for tonight’s Premier Division clash with Cork City desperate for a win to stay in touch with the leading pack in the Airtricity Premier Division.

Derry City will bid to end a five-game winless streak in the league when they host unbeaten St Patrick’s Athletic in a televised encounter at the Brandywell this evening.

A 77th-minute David McDaid goal earned 10-man Derry City a share of the points against Shamrock Rovers in their absorbing Airtricity Premier Division encounter at Tallaght Stadium last night.

Derry City disrupted Sligo’s momentum as Airtricity League leaders with a battling performance in a mediocre game at the Showgrounds last night.

A Barry Molloy double eased holders Derry City into the quarter-finals of the EA Sports Cup as they beat Finn Harps 4-0 at the Brandywell.

UCD put up a dogged performance last night to frustrate the Candystripes in what proved a very poor game at the Brandywell.

Derry City will look to put last week’s disappointing loss to Drogheda United behind them tonight when they host a UCD side that won 3-2 at home to Monaghan (kick off: 7.45pm).

It’s the biggest Dublin derby of them all — but not as we know it.

Cork City’s long journey home from the Brandywell last night will not have been helped with this defeat, the Leesiders losing out to a brace of second-half goals.

Champions Shamrock Rovers stayed top of the Premier Division table after a resounding 4-0 win over old rivals Shelbourne before a packed Tallaght Stadium.

Derry City will start slight favourites to advance to the Setanta Cup semi-finals when they take on old rivals Linfield at the Brandywell in the pick of tonight’s second round, second leg ties (Setanta Ireland, 7.45pm).

Newly-promoted Shelbourne claimed top spot as they remain unbeaten in the Airtricity Premier Division following their deserved win over Derry City at Tolka Park last night.

They say that you need to be up early to achieve anything in life, which means that Setanta Cup newcomers Bray Wanderers should have at least some kind of edge on all the rest when they open their competitive season with a home game against Glentoran on February 13.

DERRY CITY put last week’s defeat by Shamrock Rovers behind them with a convincing victory over basement side, Galway, at the Brandywell last night.

Derry City 4 Galway United 0

Sligo Rovers and Derry City meet in the top of the table clash at The Showgrounds this afternoon, kick-off 2.45pm.

Cup holders Sligo Rovers make the trip north to take on Derry City at the Brandywell in tonight’s Premier Division clash (kick-off 7.45pm).

Derry City 1 Bray Wanderers 1

Derry City 1 Shamrock Rovers 2

The Football Association of Ireland must do the decent thing and allow former Derry City player James McClean to sign for Lincoln City immediately, according to top Irish agent Gerry Carlile.

A HIGH-PROFILE FAI delegation led by chief executive John Delaney will be on Foyleside this morning to consult with concerned prominent members of the local business community to discuss the next way possible forward for League of Ireland’s expelled side Derry City.

Peter Hutton calls time on his playing career at the Brandywell tonight as Derry City entertain Bray Wanderers in the League of Ireland Premier Division, kick-off 7.45pm.

St Patrick's Athletic take on Derry City at Richmond Park tonight and the Saints will be looking to bounce back from their midweek defeat to Bohemians, kick-off 7.45pm.

Derry City know that they have to beat Sligo Rovers at the Brandywell tonight if they are to have a chance of finishing third in the Premier Division, kick-off 7.45pm.

Derry City entertain league leaders Shamrock Rovers in tonight’s Premier Division clash at the Brandywell, kick-off 7.45pm.

Derry City 0 Bohemians 1

Drogheda United 1 Derry City 3

Bray Wanderers 0 Derry City 1

Bray Wanderers 0 Derry City 1

Sligo Rovers and Derry City meet at the Showgrounds for a place in the FAI Ford Cup fifth round, kick-off 7.45pm.

Sligo Rovers 0 Derry City 4