Paul O’Conor’s late, late equaliser ended Dundalk’s winning start to the season as Limerick held the champions to a 1-1 draw at Jackman Park on Saturday evening.

All eyes may be on the World Cup at the moment, but Longford Town have given us a reminder that there's quality to be found closer to home also.

Finn Harps 1 Waterford United 0, First Division

Rory Patterson scored a second half hat-trick as holders Derry City won 4-0 at non-league Blarney United to cruise safely into the third round of the FAI Ford Cup.

Limerick FC assistant manager Malky Thomson believes his side have the character to bounce back from Saturday’s defeat by St Patrick’s Athletic against Shamrock Rovers tomorrow.

Leaders Longford Town dropped two valuable points after drawing with Wexford Youths at Ferrycarrig Park last night.

First Division leaders Longford Town staged a remarkable comeback to snatch victory from the penalty spot against nine-man Mervue in the third minute of injury-time at Fahy’s Field last night, having equalised in the final minute.

Unbeaten Longford Town stretched their lead at the top of the First Division with a hard-fought win over high-flying Limerick at Jackman Park.

SUDDENLY, it has all become crystal clear: Cork City will travel to Tolka Park next Saturday knowing that a win against Shelbourne will deliver the First Division title and promotion to the Premier Division.

LIMERICK FC kept their promotion hopes very much alive with a 6-0 rout of basement boys Wexford Youths at Jackman Park last night.

CORK CITY reclaimed second spot in the First Division with a win over Longford Town in Flancare Park on Saturday night.

LIMERICK FC recorded their third win in seven days following a nervy victory over battling Mervue United at Jackman Park last night.

First Division roundup

SHANE TRACY notched a brace as Limerick FC romped to victory in their first home First Division match of the season at Jackman Park last night.

Longford Town 1 Shamrock Rovers 2

A BLUNDER by Longford keeper Stephen Conlon proved costly as Longford Town fell to their sixth defeat of the season.

Drogheda United 0 Galway United 1

DENNIS SMITH scraped through an epic battle with Welsh qualifier Mark Salmon to reach the second round of the Ladbrokes.com World Championship at the Circus Tavern in Purfleet.