St Pat's overcome Cork City as clubs get back in action

League of Ireland clubs recommenced in friendly action today

Darragh Burns of St Patrick's Athletic is tackled by Ronan Hurley of Cork City during the pre-season friendly match between Cork City and St Patrick's Athletic at O'Shea Park in Blarney, Cork. Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

With government clearance, several League of Ireland teams began their pre-season schedule by playing friendly matches today.

Controversy surrounded the decision by health authorities to favour football over GAA in the return to play timetable in the pandemic but there have been no Covid-19 cases since teams started training earlier this month.