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Shelbourne won only their second home league game of the season as they beat the reigning champions Shamrock Rovers by the odd goal in three in a rip-roaring contest at a heaving Tolka Park.
Stephen Doyle caught up with Joey O’Brien and Stephen Bradley after the match.

Ben Symes and Shane Keegan are back for this week’s LOI Late Night, discussing all the League of Ireland games on Friday night, with you, the supporters!
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Pádraig Amond delivered a striking masterclass at the RSC, scoring a superb hat-trick as Waterford FC produced a dominant display to close the gap on second-from-bottom Sligo Rovers to five points in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division.
Odhran Johnson caught up with Graham Coughlan & John Russell and Ben Symes caught up with Stephen Kenny following his sides victory over Drogheda.

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings news from the World Cup, Ireland and the League of Ireland.
FAI confirms Ireland’s Nations League matches against Israel will be played at a neutral venue behind closed doors following UEFA approval.
Growing pressure from pro-Palestine groups and recent protests influenced debate around hosting Israel in Dublin.
Damien Duff returns to frontline coaching after being appointed Brentford assistant manager under Keith Andrews.
Duff reunites with Andrews after their previous spell together in Stephen Kenny’s Republic of Ireland coaching setup.
Brentford move marks Duff’s first role since stepping down as Shelbourne manager last year.
Reflection on Duff’s remarkable managerial journey, culminating in Shelbourne’s first league title in 18 years.
South Korea come from behind to defeat Czechia 2-1 in their opening FIFA World Cup match.
Mexico make a winning start on home soil with a 2-0 victory over South Africa at the Azteca Stadium.
Opening World Cup fixtures feature red cards, standout goals and an impressive tournament launch ceremony.
Newsround contributors debate their earliest World Cup memories and the tournaments that defined generations.
Dion Fanning revisits Euro 2016’s “Battle of Marseille” and the chaos surrounding England and Russia supporters.
Discussion on whether Ireland could have prospered in Group A had they qualified for the World Cup.
League of Ireland action returns with leaders Shamrock Rovers travelling to champions Shelbourne in a major Friday night clash.
Cape Verde international Pico Lopes speaks about representing both Ireland and Cape Verde ahead of a high-profile friendly against Spain.
Legendary commentator George Hamilton shares insights into the power of silence and timing during sport’s biggest moments.
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Shane Hannon, Enda Coll and Dara Smith-Naughton are on hand to bring you all the headlines from across the sporting world as the World Cup has started, it began last night with Mexico comfortably beating South Africa 2-0 in a game that featured 3 red cards. In the early hours of the morning, South Korea narrowly beat Czechia 2-1 while we were all asleep. The lads go through all the different talking points following the opening to the greatest show on earth.
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