FAI Cup winners Derry City to play St Patrick’s Athletic; Cork City returns against Bohemians
Rovers’ manager Stephen Bradley and his son Josh Bradley celebrate as Ronan Finn lifts the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division trophy. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/InphoShamrock Rovers will begin their defence of the Premier Division title with an away game against Sligo Rovers on Saturday, February 18th.
FAI Cup winners Derry City will play St Patrick’s Athletic at Richmond Park, while Cork City will mark their return to the top flight against Bohemians at Turner’s Cross on Friday, February 17th. Also on that opening night, Dundalk will play UCD and Shelbourne will play Drogheda United. The first round of matches were confirmed this afternoon by the FAI as part of a teaser for the full list which will follow later this week.
In the Women’s Premier Division, Shamrock Rovers will also visit The Showgrounds on March 4th to take on Sligo. Champions Shelbourne take on Cork City in their opening clash.
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