Pat’s first for City, who lose Horgan

Cork City will host defending champions St Patrick’s Athletic in their opening game of the new Airtricity League Premier Division season on Friday March 7.

But, as the 2014 fixture list for the top flight was being released yesterday, there was also news of a blow to Cork’s own plans for the campaign ahead, with confirmation that Daryl Horgan has signed for Dundalk.

Said the talented Horgan, who had been a fans’ favourite at Turner’s Cross: “(Dundalk manager) Stephen Kenny was no doubt the deciding factor in the move. I met with him and when he spoke to me I was highly impressed with what he had to say and I knew he wanted me.