The season might still be young but three games in the next seven days will tell a lot about Dundalk’s ability to successfully defend their Airtricity League title.

Bray Wanderers climbed off the bottom of the Airtricity League Premier Division table with their first win in 14 league games when a first half goal by skipper Danny O’Connor gave them victory over Limerick at the Carlisle Grounds yesterday.

A dramatic stoppage-time equaliser from Neil Yadolahi all but secured Bohemians’ Premier Division survival as they came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw with Dundalk at Dalymount Park last night.

Ireland Under-19 manager Paul Doolin reckons Cork City’s Danny Morrissey can boost his international prospects in Turkey next week.

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