Shamrock Rovers' pursuit of unprecedented five-in-a-row begins against Dundalk

Cork City, now under the management of Tim Clancy, will start life in the First Division against Kerry at Turner’s Cross.

HERE WE GO, FIVE IN A ROW?: Rory Gaffney of Shamrock Rovers celebrates with the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division trophy. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Similar to Limerick’s hurlers, Shamrock Rovers have the drive for five preoccupying them in 2024 and it all begins on February 16 at home to Dundalk.

History is in their hands after emulating the feat of the 1980s Hoops team that strung four titles together and manager Stephen Bradley has admitted the allure of being trailblazers fuels their motivation.