First-half goals from Stefan Schwab and Diego Biseswar ultimately downed the Gypsies.

Ali Coote scored twice to secure a first-leg victory over PAOK from Greece.

The Greek giants visit the Aviva Stadium for tonight’s first leg of the third qualifying round of the Europa Conference League.

Maurizio Sarri’s side ran out easy 4-0 winners against PAOK in Group L of the Europa League.

Chelsea kicked off their Europa League campaign with a 1-0 victory over PAOK on Thursday, Willian’s goal the difference in Group L.

PAOK earned a draw against Benfica in the Champions League play-off round, while PSV edged a five-goal thriller at BATE.

After the Greek Superleague being suspended indefinitely, PAOK president Ivan Savvidis apologised for invading the pitch with a gun.

As Shamrock Rovers prepare for round three of the Europa League group stages, we take a look at tonight’s opposition. It’s a pretty interesting story.

Ahead of tonight’s Europa League tie, we preview the game that all of Irish football has been waiting for and highlight some of the key individual encounters.

UEFA have granted Shamrock Rovers permission to play their home games in Tallaght Stadium.

All the day’s news: Dublin Fire Brigade unions head for the LRC, Anglo’s last ever accounts, New York prepares for evacuation, and more success for Shamrock Rovers and Conor Niland…

Shamrock Rovers will play Tottenham at White Hart Lane on 29 September, with the Premier League side making the trip to Dublin in the middle of December.