Rob Slevin News Today

Dundalk claimed the result of the night on Friday evening as they edged past Shamrock Rovers at Oriel Park.

Tribesmen take all three points thanks to a pair of first half goals

Newly-promoted Galway United have re-signed Stephen Walsh and Rob Slevin ahead of their top-flight return.

Waterford have unveiled the return of Robbie McCourt for their Premier Division return.

The difference a year can make – last November Galway United had been soundly beaten by Waterford in the First Division playoffs having finished a disappointing third behind the Blues and champions Cork City.

While studying for a commerce degree in UCC, Rob represented Ireland at the 2019 World University Games, held in Naples.

Treaty United were beaten 2-0 away to Waterford on the same night meaning that a draw was enough for Dario Castelo’s side.

When kick-off finally comes on Saturday afternoon, Galway United could be as little as 90 minutes away from the Aviva Stadium.

Galway United travel to the Carlisle Grounds tomorrow night (7.45pm ) to take on Bray Wanderers, and with seven games remaining in the league, United need a maximum of seven points to clinch the title.

Club director Jonathan Corbett reflects on the rise of Galway United.