St Patrick’s Athletic were defeated 2-0 by Dundalk - despite the loss, they remain top of the league.

The “cost efficiencies” will however, Lord Mayor Ray McAdam said, will not “compromise quality,” but instead “modernise the stadium for present day operational requirements,” and support Dalymount’s role as “an important driver of economic activity in the area”.

Bohemians still top after their 0-0 draw away to Shelbourne.

Bohemians are top of the table on 10 points.

Mr Towell said that the sales of Clare replica jerseys received a second boost in 2024 with “very strong” sales of the commemorative blue Michael Cusack jersey, which the senior hurlers wore in their All-Ireland semi-final win over Kilkenny.

The race for Europe and the battle to avoid the drop will be the focus on Saturday.

Douglas James Taylor was at the double for Bohs either side of half time, before Dawson Devoy made sure of the points in the 94th minute, leaving Cork City 10 points adrift at the bottom of the table.

Connor Parsons and Dawson Devoy got on the scoresheet for the Bohs in the 10th and 76th minute, respectively.

Drogheda United and St Patrick's Athletic take first and second place in the league table, respectively.

Bohemians have signed Lys Mousset, a former €13 million Premier League player with Sheffield United

Stephen Bradley's side are once again the team to beat, and have added the likes of Johnny Kenny, Aaron McEneff and Darragh Burns.

St Patrick's Athletic face Bohemians in the FAI Cup Final at the Aviva

St Patrick's Athletic have recorded another famous FAI Cup victory this evening after a 3-1 victory over Dublin rivals Bohemians