League of Ireland Premier Division preview - Another two big Dublin derbies to look forward to
Seán O'Connor and Aidan Fitzmaurice preview this week's League of Ireland Premier Division action as Bohemians welcome St Pat's and champions Shelbourne visit Shamrock Rovers in two big Dublin derbies.
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