League of Ireland wrap: Bohs beat Dundalk, Rovers held at Drogheda
There was a full programme of matches this evening in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division as last year's Champions dropped points away from home.
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Mata hits hat-trick as Sligo snatch points at UCD
Max Mata scored a hat-trick as Sligo Rovers had to twice come from behind for victory at the UCD Bowl.
Nine-man Rovers forced to settle for a point in Drogheda
Drogheda United fought back to take a well-earned point from nine-man Shamrock Rovers at Weavers Park.
Bohemians beat Dundalk to maintain 100% start
Goals in either half from Jordan Flores and Declan McDaid helped Bohemians to make it two wins from two at the start at the expense of Dundalk.
Eoin Doyle strikes late as St Pat's Athletic take the points against Shelbourne
In the first Dublin derby of the fledgling 2023 season, it was the hosts St. Pat's who took bragging rights in a hotly contested clash in front of nearly 5,000 at a chilly Richmond Park.
Patrick McEleney and Jordan McEneff on the mark as Derry see off Cork
Derry City eased to their first victory of the season, seeing off a battling Cork City, at a packed Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.
Preview: Ireland expects but Italy test provides big questions
"We'll see. That’s what it’s all about, isn’t it," grinned Andy Farrell, as he finished Thursday’s press conference near Dublin airport.