A dramatic opening night to say the least as the Premier Division season began in earnest, Derry City taking the early advantage ahead of St Pats, also a night of stalemates with three games deadlocked including the meeting of Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk.

The Premier Division returns to action this evening, Shamrock Rovers looking to start their five in a row ambitions on a winning note against Dundalk, Galway United and Waterford make a return having spent a number of years in the First Division.

As we build towards the 2024 LOI season, we aim to keep up to date with all confirmed player movements across the League of Ireland. Spot anything we are missing? Let us know on Twitter @FinalWhistleie.

All contracts are for at least the entirety of the 2024 Season unless otherwise stated.

After scoring twice on a night when he concluded his career with 150 league goals for the Lilywhites, Patrick Hoban announced his departure from Dundalk on Friday night. Although he will be playing somewhere else next year and not wearing a Dundalk shirt, it won't be farewell—rather, it will be "see you next year."

UCD gave them a scare but Dundalk got the job done as they defeated the students 5-1 at the UCD Bowl when it looked as if the fourth-place finish had been presented it was slammed in their faces once more in the second half.