'We underestimate teams when we play them in Europe as a nation' - Conan Byrne on the LOI's continental qualifiers
Last week's European qualifier first legs were a mixed bag for the League of Ireland sides.
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Derry City overcome Galway United to stay on Shelbourne's heels
Derry City eased to a comfortable 2-0 victory over a well organised Galway United side at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.
LOI preview: Managerless Pat's aim to respond against Shamrock Rovers
An eventful week in the League of Ireland brings another round of games with the highlight being managerless St Patrick's Athletic making the short journey to Tallaght to take on Shamrock Rovers.
Higgins and Duff adamant LOI competitiveness based on quality of entire division
Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins and Shelbourne manager Damien Duff came away with mixed feelings on the 1-1 draw between their respective clubs at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, but they were united in agreement on the difficulty of winning matches in this year's SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division.
Derry bounce back with convincing win over Saints
Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins got the response he wanted from his side after Friday's defeat to Shamrock Rovers, as they saw off St Patrick's Athletic for the second time this season.
Shels boss Damien Duff exults in 'amazing' point after sickness epidemic
Shelbourne and Derry City didn't provide a thrilling spectacle in Tolka Park this afternoon yet both managers sounded overjoyed with their team's performances, albeit for different reasons.
Ruaidhrí Higgins: Derry leaving Tallaght with a point against Shamrock Rovers a wee bit of a disaster
Derry City boss Ruaidhrí Higgins was disappointed his side conceded late on in their 2-2 with Shamrock Rovers, while frustration in not kicking on after opening the scoring was Hoops boss Stephen Bradley's main takeaway from the Tallaght Stadium encounter.
LOI preview: Rested sides looks to profit on Monday
The first round of Monday matches in the League of Ireland brings opportunities for the sides who missed out playing last Friday night, including champions Shamrock Rovers taking on likely title rival Derry City.