Drogheda United fell at the first hurdle in this season's FAI Ford Cup as they were beaten at United Park by Sean Connor's Bohemians 1-0. Darren Mansaram grabbed the only goal of the game to put the Gypsies into the last 16 to leave Paul Doolin's side to concentrate on the league.

Stephen Ward scored a brace to end brave Limerick’s League Cup dream and but Bohemians into the final.

MONAGHAN UNITED manager Bobby Browne yesterday issued a gentle warning to Cork City ahead of their FAI Carlsberg Cup tie.