Category: Airtricity League

The Airtricity League Premier Division will enter its’ mid-season break following the five matches played this Friday evening. Current leaders Cork City scored the only goal to defeat Bohemian in Turner’s Cross while second place Dundalk trounced hosts Derry City by four goals to nil in the Brandywell. Third place Waterford were held to a scoreless draw by Bray Wanderers in the Carlisle Grounds while Limerick went down to a two nil defeat by Shamrock Rovers in the Markets Field. Richmond Park hosted the remaining contest which saw hosts St Patrick’s Athletic suffer an unexpected three nil reversal at the hands of Sligo Rovers.

Shamrock Rovers crushed visitors Bray Wanderers by five goals to nil in Tallaght Stadium this Saturday evening in the Airtricity League Premier Division while Cork City returned to the summit when they secured a two nil success over Sligo Rovers in the Showgrounds.

There were three Airtricity League Premier Division matches played this Friday evening with Dundalk regaining top spot with a comfortable four nil victory over visitors Limerick in Oriel Park. Bohemian went down to a two one defeat by visitors Derry City at Dalymount Park while third place Waterford secured a two nil success over visitors St Patrick’s Athletic.

Cork City returned to the summit of the Airtricity League Premier Division when they defeated fourth place Derry City by four goals to two in Turner’s Cross this Bank Holiday Monday afternoon in the re-arranged fixture postponed earlier this season in March. A sixth minute goal from Karl Sheppard set the ‘Leesiders’ on their way and when the same player extended the lead in the first minute of the second half all seemed done and dusted but the ‘Candystripes’ responded and scored two goals in quick succession to level matters. Their hopes were quickly shattered as Kieran Sadlier restored the hosts lead and Graham Cummins consolidated the situation with the fourth goal on eighty two minutes.

All ten Airtricity League Premier Division sides were again in action on Friday evening with the Turner’s Cross meeting of second place Cork City and third place Waterford, which the hosts won by three goals to nil, topping the bill. Current leaders Dundalk travelled to face Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght Stadium and secured an emphatic five two victory. Fourth place Derry City went down to a two nil home defeat by visitors Sligo Rovers in the Brandywell. Limerick and Bohemian played out a one all draw at the Markets Field while bottom side Bray Wanderers defeated St Patrick’s Athletic by three goals to one in the Carlisle Grounds.

All ten Airtricity League Premier Division sides were in action on Friday evening with the Dalymount Park clash of old rivals Bohemian and Shamrock Rovers catching the eye of Martin O’Neill and several Ireland squad members. The contest was however a disappointing one with the sides finishing level on one goal apiece. Current leaders Dundalk maintained their position with a five nil drubbing of bottom side Bray Wanderers in Oriel Park while second place Cork City travelled to face St Patrick’s Athletic in Richmond Park where they secured a three one victory. Third met fourth as Waterford comprehensively defeated visitors Derry City by four goals to nil at the RSC while struggling sides, Sligo Rovers and Limerick played out a scoreless draw in the Showgrounds.

Dublin rivals, St Patrick’s Athletic and Shamrock Rovers, whose form entering the contest were on opposite trajectories, met in the Airtricity League Premier Division at Richmond Park this Tuesday evening where the ‘Hoops’ regained some equilibrium with a three nil success.