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Dundalk’s ‘bouncebackability’ will be put to the test against Limerick at the Market’s Field tonight, as the Premier Division leaders resume their quest to dethrone champions Cork City who currently trail them by just three points.

Dundalk 4 Limerick 0

Limerick 0 Dundalk 3

The story goes that Jose Mourinho once hid in a laundry basket to brief his players covertly and get around a matchday suspension, but manager John Caulfield won’t be going to such lengths when Cork City host Sligo Rovers in their SSE Airtricity Premier Division clash at Turner’s Cross this evening (7.45pm).

Conor Clifford is looking to reignite his football career with Limerick after completing a six-month ban for betting offences.

The former Chelsea midfielder and Ireland call-up's ban ended this month.

Will the real Limerick FC please stand up? The question takes on added urgency with the visit of Cork City to the Markets Field tonight, a game which, on paper at least, would have been regarded before the season kicked off as potentially the toughest fixture the home side would face in the opening phase of the 2018 season.

The Beast from the North-East is up and running at the third time of asking after Dundalk hit Limerick FC for eight to claim their first win of the season at Oriel Park last night.

Dundalk, still looking for a first goal and a first win after two scoreless draws, welcome Limerick to Oriel Park in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division tonight.

Limerick FC 1 Cork City 2: Cork City came from behind against Limerick FC to claimed their fourth successive National U19 title at the Markets Field last night.

Russell Tovey enjoyed his time in Australia working on Jimmy McGovern’s major new TV drama, writes Susan Griffin

Limerick FC have announced that manager Stuart Taylor has left the club.

The Derry, Laois and Kerry hurlers all got their Allianz NHL Division 2A campaigns off to winning starts this afternoon.

Even Daniel O’Connell was celebrating on Friday night when a Mervue United winner sent Limerick FC back to the Premier Division for the first time since 1994.

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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.

Athlone added to Mervue’s woes with victory at Lissywoollen last night.

Mark Sherlock’s early header was enough to give Athlone Town their fourth win of the campaign at Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway last night.

A DOUBLE from ace marksman Graham Cummins saw Cork City maintain their push for promotion with a solid win over Athlone Town at Turner’s Cross last night.

IN spite of dominating for long periods, Cork City dropped two points when they failed to break down a resolute home defence.

I AM looking at a photograph in the programme for the Tipperary-Kilkenny All-Ireland final of 1967 (priced, incidentally at an old shilling).

HE IS living in Portugal now but Joe Hayes has watched all the games, and is planning a return for the business end of the championship season, when he expects Tipperary to be still involved.

TIPPERARY County Board President Tommy Barrett has slammed referee Barry Kelly for his handling of last Sunday’s Munster SHC quarter-final against Cork and claimed that he has “never liked” the Westmeath official.

TIPPERARY manager Liam Sheedy has summoned his players for crisis talks before training this evening.

DEAN KELLY denied Donegal side Bonagee United a shock victory over Crumlin United in the FAI Ford Senior Cup second round yesterday.

Shamrock Rovers have confirmed the signing of three new players to coincide with the reopening of the transfer window.

Shamrock Rovers will be looking for a repeat performance when they visit United Park to face Paul Doolin's Drogheda United tonight, kick-off 7.45pm.

Shamrock Rovers are still without long-term injury victims Paul Shiels and Eric McGill for tonight's clash with Waterford United at Tolka Park (kick-off 8pm).

New signing Ben Roberts goes straight into the Derry City squad for tonight's clash with Shamrock Rovers at the Brandywell, kick-off 7.45pm.

Shamrock Rovers will move into contention at the top of the table with a win against Drogheda United at Tolka Park tonight (kick-off 8pm).

The winners of the 2007 GAA President’s Awards were announced today.

RICHIE BAKER, the latest player to leave in the Tolka Park clear-out, has signed for Drogheda United.

Pat Scully has pledged his future to Shamrock Rovers while also announcing several new arrivals and contract extensions as the Hoops begin their 2007 pre-season.

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