Premier Division Preview: It’s time for Cork City to shed bridesmaid’s tag

As the League of Ireland season kicks off tonight, all eyes will be on Dundalk’s four-in-a-row title quest even if the manager with history in his grasp won’t countenance personal accolades.

Stephen Kenny isn’t interested in the fact he would become the first manager to achieve the feat, as the Shamrock Rovers conquerors of the 1980s were managed by Jim McLaughlin and then Dermot Keely, but the Lilywhites boss is probably more concerned this will be his toughest assignment.

Dundalk, like all the Premier Division teams bar Cork City and Bray, commence the campaign with a weaker squad.