March 19th to 28th - After a long winter break the league finally resumed on March 19th. In the Premier Division, Finn Harps are sitting pretty at the top of the table with two wins from two. A one-nil win at home to Bohemians on the opening weekend was followed up by a two-one win at Dundalk. Three goals from Adam Foley saw him top the scoring charts two weeks in. Dundalk's first game had seen them draw one-all at Sligo - Patrick McEleney's opener was cancelled out by Romeo Parkes. Parkes was also on the scoresheet on Friday night as Sligo came from behind to win two-one at Waterford. Jordan Gibson scored the winner in that one.

The champions, Shamrock Rovers, needed a last minute equaliser from Aaron Greene to preserve their long unbeaten league record. That was after St Patricks Athletic had scored what looked like a late winner when Robbie Benson's cross was diverted into his net by Pico Lopes. Pats' good start continued on Saturday evening when Billy King scored an injury time winner at home to Drogheda United.

Newly promoted Longford Town, tipped by many for the drop, have started with four points from their first two games. They beat Derry City two-nil in their opening game and then cames from two goals down to earn a point at Bohemians on Saturday evening.

The first round of first division games took place this weekend. Cork City scored a late winner in their derby clash with Cobh Ramblers. Cian Bargery scored late on to ensure a winning start for Colin Healy's side on their return to the first division. The eagerly anticipated clash between Galway United and Shelbourne finished goalless at Eamonn Deacy Park - Shels would be happy with a point there after being reduced to ten men when Glen McAuley was sent off before half-time.

Cabinteely started off with a two-one win in Wexford. The points were also shared at the UCD Bowl where visitors Athlone Town scored a 94th minute equaliser through Adam Wixted to take a point back home to the Midlands. The final game of the weekend finished scoreless at the Carlisle Grounds between Bray Wanderers and Treaty United. The league debutants will be happy enough taking a point back to Limerick after playing the last half an hour with ten men after a sending off.

As long as no manager leaves his job between now and Wednesday, it looks like we have our first monthly winner of the season - Joseph Kavanagh, last season's overall runner-up, has 59 points, seven clear of David Moran in second place. Fiachra O'Brolachain and James Connolly finished joint third on 50 points. Fifth place was shared by Eoghan Brophy and Jason Shanahan.

 


The Greatest League - March 2021 Leaderboard
No.
 Lst Chg
Name
Team Name
Pts
Lst
Chg
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1
    
Joseph Kavanagh
Joey's Invincibles
59
    


2
    
David Moran
Burt and Hery
52
    
3
    
Fiachra O'Brolachain
Southstand Rovers II
50
    
4
    
James Connolly
SRFC - Above Us Only Sky
50
    
5
    
Eoghan Brophy
Get Out Of The Graveyard
47
    
6
    
Jason Shanahan
Ashford Academical
47
    
7
    
Brian O'Toole
The Saints Are Coming
44
    
8
    
Jason Thomas
Rovers Adler Champ
44
    
9
    
Joe Turner
The Pursuit of Accidents
44
    
10
    
Ciaran O'Hart
Riverchapel Plate
42
    
11
    
Gary Fitzpatrick
Cabo Cubs
39
    
12
    
Cathal Thornton
Ollie Cahill's Cabal
37
    
13
    
James Bull
Dublin County FC
37
    
14
    
Keith Ryan
Ifyourenotfirstyourelast
37
    
15
    
Neil Walsh
Kimmage Hoops
37
    
16
    
Tony McNamee
Football Special
37
    
17
    
Tom Keane
Hoopshoops
35
    
18
    
Connor Edwards
Ollie's At The Wheel
34
    
19
    
Gerry Draper
Everton10
34
    
20
    
Tommy Hamill
Omeath All-Stars
34
    
21
    
Dean Fletcher
Fletchy's Flyers
32
    
22
    
Eoin Scully
The View Locally
32
    
23
    
Gerry Moore
Sligobourne United
32
    
24
    
Sean Taylor
Giovagnoli's Faroese Army
32
    
25
    
Adam O'Callaghan
AdamSRFC
30
    
26
    
John Brophy
Must Do Better Than Eoghan Utd
30
    
27
    
Caroline Carroll
The Seagulls
29
    
28
    
Danielle Brady
There's Only One Keano
29
    
29
    
Sean Keane
Hoops1825
29
    
30
    
Darragh Kenny
The Good Guys
27
    
31
    
David Lavelle
Gers Abu
27
    
32
    
Gary Donnelly
Caboavista
27
    
33
    
Gary McGurk
The Rod Squad
27
    
34
    
Lisa Donnelly
Jeff Is King
27
    
35
    
Niamh McGee
Bit O'Red
27
    
36
    
Sean O'Mairtin
From Mels To Milan
27
    
37
    
Trevor Rankin
Trev's Tossers
27
    
38
    
Conor O'Sullivan
Jus Cos
24
    
39
    
Eoghan Farrelly
89th Minute
24
    
40
    
Gary Keating
Hery Bikers
24
    
41
    
Richard Johnston
As Thick As Tock
24
    
42
    
Bobby Casserley
Woodview Rovers FC
22
    
43
    
David Doyle
Dublin Is Green And Whitechurch
22
    
44
    
James Callan
Up Our Road
20
    
45
    
Andy Dunne
Champagne Football FC
19
    
46
    
Paul Moore
Niall Quinn's Disco Pants
19
    
47
    
Alan Doyle
Shamrock Ravers
17
    
48
    
Brian Greene
Seabass And The Boys
17
    
49
    
John O'Driscoll
The Botchments
17
    
50
    
Karl Seale
StephenHawkingsFootballBoots
17
    
51
    
Sean O'Brien
The Rod Squad
17
    
52
    
Gearoid McIntyre
Cmon Townies
15
    
53
    
Niall Carroll
Mick's YellowBellies
12