Daryl Horgan gets champions off to flyer

SSE Airtricity Premier Division

Daryl Horgan’s early strike ensured champions Dundalk got their title defence off to a winning start against newly promoted Longford Town at Oriel Park last night.

The winger’s 16th minute strike was a rare moment of quality in a game that had a pre-season feel about it for long periods as both sides looked to be still finding their groove.