Sligo Rovers failed to take advantage of Friday evening's draw between title rivals St Patrick's Athletic and Derry City as they could only manage a 2-2 draw with Drogheda United at the Showgrounds on Saturday evening.
There are six games in tonight's Airtricity Premier League with all eyes on Tallaght where Shamrock Rovers host Sligo Rovers. Get all the latest team news and previews for all six games here.
Shelbourne, who played more than 82 minutes with 10 men, produced a battling performance to earn a 0-0 draw at Thomond Park.
Sligo Rovers appeared to get over their mini slump by defeating Drogheda United in Monday night's Setanta Sports Cup semi-final second leg.
Limerick will be hoping to add to a recent good run when they take on Shelbourne at Thomond Park, kick-off 7.45pm.
Derry City missed a chance to go top of the Airtricity League Premier Division after a 1-1 draw with St Patrick's Athletic at Richmond Park.
St Pat's and Derry City shared the spoils, while Dundalk beat Cork, Shamrock Rovers lost to UCD and Bohs enjoyed a victory over Bray.
Previews for the four matches tonight in the Airtricity League Premier Division.
With 18 goals from the weekend's six Airtricity League Premier Division games, we've gone for an attacking 3-4-3 line-up.
Axel Bossekota and Shane Tracy scored a brace apiece as Limerick cruised to their biggest win of the season.
Bottom-of-the-table Shelbourne claimed a late 1-1 draw against hosts Cork City in an entertaining Airtricity League Premier Division encounter at Turner's Cross.
Sligo Rovers' perfect start to their league campaign came to an end as they suffered a 2-0 reverse at the hands of St Patrick's Athletic in their entertaining Airtricity League Premier Division tie at Richmond Park.
Dundalk enjoyed yet another victory on the road as they easily accounted for Bohemians 2-0 in Friday's Airtricity League Premier Division clash at Dalymount Park.
St Pat's end Sligo's unbeaten run, with Derry City, Drogheda and Dundalk also recording wins as Shelbourne score late on to earn a point against Cork
Two goals from in-form striker Gary O'Neill proved decisive as a superior Drogheda United made hard work of defeating bottom club UCD 3-2 at Hunky Dorys Park.
Dave O'Leary headed a stoppage time winner as Limerick FC earned a vital victory at Thomond Park.
The top three sides dominate this edition of the team of the week with Shamrock Rovers and Sligo Rovers providing three players apiece, while Derry and Drogheda United help to complete our eleven.
St Patrick's Athletic can move into third place in the Airtricity League Premier Division if they beat Shelbourne tonight.
Sligo Rovers restored their five-point lead at the summit of the Airtricity League Premier Division with a 2-0 win over Cork City at the Showgrounds on Saturday.
The RTÉ cameras will be at the Showgrounds on Saturday afternoon to see if Airtricity League leaders Sligo Rovers can extend their winning start to the 2013 Premier Division season to eight games with victory over Cork City.
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Stuart Hogg
The Scotland fullback on becoming a Lion
Owen Farrell
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