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Paul O'Hehir

League of Ireland 2023 fixtures published for opening weekend

Champions Shamrock Rovers will open their title defence away to Sligo Rovers on the opening weekend of the 2023 season.

The FAI has published fixtures for the opening round of games in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division, First Division and Women’s Premier Division.

Full fixtures for the three competitions are due to be released on Thursday.

But the four-in-a-row-chasing Hoops will travel to the Showgrounds to face the Bit O’Red in their opening fixture on Saturday, February 18.

On Friday, February 17, FAI Cup winners Derry City will travel to St Patrick’s Athletic while promoted Cork City host Bohemians.

Dundalk entertain UCD on that night and Shelbourne face Drogheda United.

First Division newcomers Kerry FC were drawn at home to Cobh Ramblers in their first game at this level, also on February 17.

Finn Harps host Galway United in the tie of the opening round of First Division games while Waterford visit Wexford.

Bray Wanderers travel to Treaty United and, on Saturday, February 18, Longford Town host Athlone Town in the midlands derby.

The Women’s Premier Division starts on March 4 with double winners Shelbourne hosting Cork City.

The new Shamrock Rovers senior team travel to play Sligo Rovers on the opening weekend while Galway United host Wexford Youths.

Athlone Town entertain Peamount United while Bohemians travel to face Treaty United in Limerick.

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