Two Dublin derbies: one decided by brilliance, the other by farce

Two Dublin Derbies across two different divisions in two days. One decided by brilliance, the other by farce.

For Extratime.ie: Heary denies stepping down as Sligo Rovers manager

In the latest twist in the Sligo Rovers-Owen Heary saga, the Bit O'Red released a statement on Friday evening officially confirming that the Dubliner had “stepped down” as manager – only for Heary to refute that live on Setanta Sports by responding: “I never stepped down. They sacked me.”

Shels' fightback begins as ten man Bohs capitulate

Bohemians   0     Shelbourne   3

The Shelbourne renaissance under Johnny McDonnell began in earnest at Dalymount Park as the Reds comfortably despatched ten man Bohemians, securing their first league win since early May, with Dean Kelly becoming the first Shels player to score more than once in a league game this season.

No surface worries for Sligo as they make it five from five

Bohemians   0     Sligo Rovers   3

The much maligned Dalymount Park surface didn't stop the Sligo machine from churning out another victory as Ian Baraclough's men made it five wins from five Premier Division games with a 3-0 victory over Bohemians, providing RTÉ with live League of Ireland goals for the first time in four attempts in the process.