Sean Maguire was the hero as Cork City opened their campaign with a 2-0 win over Bohemians at Turners’ Cross tonight.

The former West Ham and Dundalk striker scored both goals for the home side.

Fellow title contenders St Patrick’s Athletic went down to a surprise 3-1 loss at home to Galway United.

Christy Fagan gave the Saints the lead but back came Galway with goals from former Saint Vinny Faherty along with John Sullivan and Enda Curran.

Finn Harps were 2-1 winners against Derry City as the Donegal side marked their return to the top-flight.

David Scully and Ryan Curran with the goals for the home side while Rory Patterson pulled one back, late on, for Derry.

Wexford Youths’ debut season in the top flight ended in a 2-0 loss to Longford Town with Kevin O’Connor and Josh O’Hanlon scoring.