Leesiders Beaten In Dublin

At Dublin, Ireland:

Goals from Michael Leahy (8') and Robbie (NOT Robby) Benson (68') helped UCD defeat visiting Cork City 3-1 in Friday League of Ireland Premier Division action.

Four-Match Unbeaten Run For Leesiders

At Cork, Ireland:

Davin O'Neill scored twice on Friday (37', 81') as Cork City ran their League of Ireland unbeaten streak to four games (three wins and a draw) by defeating visiting UCD Dublin 4-2.

Leesiders Beaten In Season Opener

At Dublin, Ireland:

Mark Langtry scored the only goal of the match in the 36th minute as UCD Dublin defeated promoted Cork City 1-0 at home on Friday in the League of Ireland Premier Division season opener for both clubs.

SHAMROCK ROVERS CLINCH PREMIER DIVISION TITLE

At Dublin, Ireland:


Dean Kelly scored the winning goal at the death (90'+4) as Shamrock Rovers defeated UCD 2-1 on the road in the lone Tuesday League of Ireland Premier Division contest, clinch the league crown for the visitors with one match remaining, and a berth in second-round of qualifying for next season's UEFA Champions League.

Comeback Win Puts Candystripes Atop Irish Premiership Table

At Derry (Londonderry), Northern Ireland:


Eamon Zayed (71') and David McDaid (83') provided the late goal power on Friday as Derry City came from behind to defeat visiting UCD.  Coupled with Shamrock Rovers' home loss to Sligo, the Candystripes' win placed them at the top of the League of Ireland's Premier Division standings.

Shamrock Rovers Go On Second-Half Tear To Demolish UCD

At Dublin, Ireland:


Following a scoreless first hour of action on Friday, six different goal scorers----Gary Twigg (62'), Dan Murray (65'), Billy Dennehy (67'), Gary O'Neill (69'), Ciaran Kilduff (84'), and David O'Connor (OG-90'+2)----each tallied once as Shamrock Rovers, remained in second place in the  League of Ireland Premier Division standings following their 6-0 home demolition of UCD.  Only goal differential (+30 as opposed to +33 for Derry City) kept Rovers off the top of the table.

2-2 Draw For UCD And Candystripes

At Dublin, Ireland:


In Friday League of Ireland Premier Division action, UCD Ireland settled for a 2-2 home draw with Derry City.  Dean Marshall (45') and Graham Rusk (67') each tallied once for UCD while the visiting Candystripes got goals courtesy of Daniel Lafferty (67') and Stewart Greacen (84').

Rovers Blast UCD On Road

At Dublin, Ireland:


In Friday action from the Premier Division of the League of Ireland, Gary Twigg (33', 41') and Ciaran Kilduff (87', 90'+3) each scored twice as Shamrock Rovers annihilated hosts UCD 6-1.

Candystripes Expel Students---Big Time

At Derry (Londonderry), Northern Ireland:

In Friday action in the League of Ireland's Premier Division, Eamon Zayed's hat trick (52', 84', 85'), along with Gareth McGlynn's double (26', 57'), helped Derry City destroy visiting UCD 7-0, with six of the Candystripes' goals coming in the second half.

Rovers Too Much For UCD

At Dublin, Ireland:


Karl Sheppard (69'), Ronan Finn (72'), and Billy Dennehy (82') provided the second-half goalpower as Shamrock Rovers defeated visiting UCD Dublin 3-1 in Friday play in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland.

Derry City: A Loss and A Win To Start Season

Derry City wound up with a defeat followed by a victory in the first two weeks of Ireland's Premier Division season.


At Londonderry (or Derry), Northern Ireland:


Aaron Green scored the lone goal of the match (88') as Sligo Rovers spoiled visiting Derry City's return to the top flight in the Republic of Ireland with a 1-0 road win on March 4.


At Dublin, Ireland:


Gareth McGlynn (15') and Daniel Lafferty (89') each scored once as Derry City picked up their first league win of the season this past Friday 2-0 on the road over UCD Dublin.