THE 2016 SSE Airtricity League Premier Division fixture list has been revealed today.
The opening weekend, which takes place on 4 and 5 March, sees reigning champions Dundalk travel to Bray, while last season’s runners-up Cork City host Bohemians.
Newly promoted Finn Harps begin at home to Derry, while last season’s First Division champions, Wexford Youths, will play Longford Town at Ferrycarrig Park.
2015 EA Sports Cup winners, St Patrick’s Athletic, start against Galway United at Richmond Park, and Shamrock Rovers will meet Sligo at The Showgrounds.
The mid-season break will take place between 6 and 23 June, while the campaign finishes on 28 October.
The Airtricity League First Division fixtures will be confirmed in the New Year.
SSE Airtricity League 2016 – Premier Division Series 1
Friday, March 4
Cork City v Bohemians, Turner’s Cross, 7.45pm.
St. Patrick’s Athletic v Galway United, Richmond Park, 7.45pm.
Finn Harps v Derry City, Finn Park, 8pm.
Wexford Youths v Longford Town, Ferrycarrig Park, 8pm.
Saturday, March 5
Bray Wanderers v Dundalk, Carlisle Grounds, 7.30pm.
Sligo Rovers v Shamrock Rovers, The Showgrounds, 7.45pm.
The full fixture list can be found here.