Sport Headlines 24th August
It was a case of so near yet so far for Dundalk last night.
The Airtricity League champions drew 1-1 away to Legia Warsaw, losing 3-1 on aggregate in their Champions League Qualifier tie - it means Dundalk now go into the Europa league group stages instead.
Celtic just about made it through their Champions League play-off last night, meaning they'll be in tomorrow's group phase draw.
They won 5-4 on aggregate against Hapoel Be'er Sheva after losing the second leg 2-0 in Israel.
Tonight Man City take On Steaua Bucharest leading 5-0 from the first leg.
Two Premier League teams were knocked out of the League Cup last night.
James Mc Lean scored in West Brom's 2-all draw with Northampton but they lost via penalties , while Watford were defeated 2-1 after extra time at home to Gillingham.
Chelsea got past Bristol Rovers 3-2, while Liverpool saw off Burton 5-0.
Shay Given, Glen Whelan and Jon Walters started for Stoke in their 4-0 win at Stevenage while Everton enjoyed a 4-0 win at home to Yeovil.
Shane Duffy scored in extra time to give Blackburn a 4-3 win over Crewe.
In the Munster Senior League
Last night newly promoted Ringmahon Rangers got their campaign off to a flying start, winning 1-0 away to Castleview thanks to Dean Swords second half goal.
Tonight champions Avondale United get their title defence underway, they go to Mayfield United for a 7.45 start.
The draw for the FAI Cup Quarter Finals takes place this morning.
Cork City and Cobh Ramblers go into the hat, and the draw takes place just after 8.30.
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