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Eircom League Premier Division champions Cork City got their defence of their title off to the perfect start with a 1-0 victory over newly-promoted Dublin City at Turner's Cross, courtesy of a 4th minute penalty by George O'Callaghan.
Derry City 2-0 UCD
Derry City secured three valuable points in their opening game of the new eircom League Premier Division season with a 2-0 victory over UCD at The Brandywell. Goals from Ciaran Martyn and Stephen O'Flynn secured a well deserved win.
Bray Wanderers 2-2 Shelbourne
Ten man Bray Wanderers hung on to claim a 2-2 draw against Shelbourne at the Carlisle Grounds, despite two goals from Jason Byrne.
Bohemians 0 - 1 Drogheda United
Paul Keegan's 52nd minute strike was enough to give Drogheda United a deserved 1-0 victory over Bohemians at Dalymount Park.
St. Patrick's Athletic 0 - 0 Waterford United
Jimmy Fyffe earned Waterford a point with a stunning late penalty stop in a dramatic finish to this eircom National league, Premier Division, game at Richmond Park.