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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.