Bohs to face Pat's in Aviva showdown

SHAMROCK ROVERS will host Dundalk on the opening night of the new League of Ireland season before Bohemians face St Patrick's Athletic at the Aviva Stadium two days later.

- BY ROBERT HYNES

The fixtures were released yesterday morning.

Following a league and FAI Cup double this year, the Hoops will clash with newly promoted Dundalk, who return to the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division with a bang on Friday, 6 February at Tallaght Stadium

Stephen Bradley's (above) team will travel back to Dundalk on the final day as they aim to reclaim their title after this year’s triumph.