Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers: the story explained

Elsewhere, Bohemians host Derry City, Dundalk face Shelbourne and Drogheda United entertain Sligo Rovers. Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers has emerged this Friday as one of the stories drawing attention in Ireland.

Key facts

• Elsewhere, Bohemians host Derry City, Dundalk face Shelbourne and Drogheda United entertain Sligo Rovers.
• Dundalk's unbeaten run comes to an end as Sligo Rovers flex their muscles.
• Music ReviewsConfrontational and controversial, Kneecap are in a more sophisticated but less playful mood with new album18:41.
• Pat's are away to Galway, Drogheda host the Bit O' Red.
• Bohs v Derry the pick of the fixtures while leaders St Pat’s journey to Galway in this Friday night’s League of Ireland action.

What we know

Going deeper, Dundalk's unbeaten run comes to an end as Sligo Rovers flex their muscles.

On the substance, Music ReviewsConfrontational and controversial, Kneecap are in a more sophisticated but less playful mood with new album18:41.

Beyond the headlines, Pat's are away to Galway, Drogheda host the Bit O' Red.

More precisely, Bohs v Derry the pick of the fixtures while leaders St Pat’s journey to Galway in this Friday night’s League of Ireland action.

It is worth noting that this week’s LOI previews and predictions: A tricky trip for Pat’s and Rovers look to bounce back.

By the numbers

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The wider context

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The bottom line

• This week’s LOI previews and predictions: A tricky trip for Pat’s and Rovers look to bounce back.
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