Ian Bermingham and Derek Pender have been called into the Republic of Ireland Under-23 squad for tonight's match against Northern Ireland at Mourneview Park in Lurgan, kick-off 7.45pm.
Sligo Rovers jumped to fifth in the eircom League Premier Division with a deserved 3-2 defeat of an out-of-form Shamrock Rovers at the Showgrounds.
Republic of Ireland Under-23 manager Pat Fenlon has named his squad to take on Northern Ireland in Lurgan on 13 May as part of the UEFA Under-23 International Challenge Trophy.
Fahrudin Kuduzovic, Raffaele Cretaro and Anto Murphy came off the bench to inspire Sligo Rovers to a 3-0 defeat of unlucky Galway United at the Showgrounds.
David Cassidy’s sublime volley inflicted a first defeat of the season on Waterford United as Dundalk went three points clear at the top of the eircom League of Ireland First Division at Oriel Park.
A busy weekend in the eircom League kicks off on Friday, with Shamrock Rovers hosting Bohemians at Tolka Park the highlight of the night.
Champions Drogheda United travel to the Brandywell for the main fixture of tonight's eircom League of Ireland action with Paul Doolin's side looking to build on last week's victory.
There were 10 games down for decision in the eircom League of Ireland Premier and First divisions on Friday.
At the launch of the new eircom League season it was announced by the FAI that the 22 League of Ireland clubs will receive €2million in direct contributions and subsidies.
RTÉ Sport has confirmed its increased commitment to Irish soccer for the coming season.