Eircom Premier League champions Cork City will begin the defence of their title at home to newly promoted Dublin City when the new season gets underway on March 10.

Last season’s runner-ups Derry City host UCD, while third place Shelbourne will be hoping to get off to a winning stat when they travel to meet Bray Wanderers.

In the First Division, Shamrock Rovers will hope to get their promotion push off to a winning start when they host Dundalk in Tolka Park.

The fixtures are subject to Longford Town’s appeal to FAI Licensing Appeals committee.

EIRCOM PREMIER OPENING WEEKEND FIXTURES
Friday March 10
Bohemians v Drogheda United, Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Bray Wanderers v Shelbourne, Carlisle Grounds 7.45 pm
Cork City v Dublin City, Turner’s Cross 7.45 pm
Derry City v U.C.D. Brandywell Stadium 7.45 pm
St. Patrick’s Athletic v Waterford United, Richmond Park 7.45pm Saturday March 11
Longford Town v Sligo Rovers, Flancare Park 7.30 pm

EIRCOM DIV 1 OPENING WEEKEND FIXTURES
Friday March 10
Limerick v Kildare County, Hogan Park 7.30 pm
Monaghan United v Galway United, Century Homes Pk 8.00 pm
Shamrock Rovers v Dundalk Tolka Park, 8.00 pm
Saturday March 11
Cobh Ramblers v Kilkenny City, St. Colman’s Park 7.45 pm
Finn Harps v Athlone Town, Finn Park 7.45 pm