Cork City boss John Caulfield left nobody in doubt of the threat posed in the Munster derby tonight after declaring that Waterford have “basically bought a Premier Division title-challenging team”.

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Kevin O’Connor believes Cork City’s home form will be the X factor which can bring the league title to Leeside.

James McClean has called out Kenny Shiels over recent comments by the Derry City manager about the quality of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland soccer teams.

While the SSE Airtricity League top two of Dundalk and Derry are, respectively, away to Bohemians and at home to Sligo Rovers, probably the most eye-catching Premier Division fixture this evening sees third play fifth, as Cork City host St Patrick’s Athletic at Turner’s Cross.

Dundalk have moved back to the top of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division.

Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers are joint top of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division after tonight's games.

Peter McNamara of the Irish Examiner asks the Evening Echo's Noel Spillane and the Irish Examiner's Steve Neville about their hopes for the Airtricity League this year on BallTalk TV.

This is a redistribution of monies withheld from other clubs who competed in European competition in the 2014/15 season and breached the Financial Fair Play rules.

A revamping of the SSE Airtricity League which, if implemented, would see the bottom three clubs in the top tier relegated as early as next season.

After a series of serious setbacks Dundalk Football Club was on the brink of extinction in 2012. With the community in a crisis, “The Town” video series tells the story of how the people of Dundalk pulled together to save their beloved club, and the rousing redemption story behind their unprecedented League winning campaign of 2014.

After last Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Oriel Park saw Dundalk retain their six-point advantage over Cork City, the top two in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division resume their title contest this evening, with the Lilywhites away to Bray Wanderers and the Rebels at home to Bohemians.

“I've said it before, I think any club would be mad if they didn't want Damien Duff in their squad and that's something we would be interested in."

The second half of the season is where “the real action starts”.

Four of the top five go head to head in the SSE Airtricity League tonight with leaders Dundalk away to fifth-placed St Patrick’s Athletic and second taking on third as Cork City host Shamrock Rovers at Turner’s Cross.

Drogheda United 1 Cork City 2

League of Ireland: With leaders Dundalk not in action until tomorrow, Cork City and Shamrock Rovers will both be hoping to make at least temporary inroads into the champions’ lead in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division tonight.

UEFA has announced a significant increase in prize money for the UEFA competitions this season, leading to a 56% increase in minimum prize money for Irish participants.

In a club and a city on the march, Cork City captain Johnny Dunleavy looks forward and back, says Neal Horgan.

The FAI is seeking feedback from clubs, fans, the media and other interested groups on the future of the League of Ireland.