Larkin ends goal drought for Gateshead

Colin Larkin in action for Gateshead

Dundalk-born striker Colin Larkin ended a three month goal drought yesterday when he netted in Gateshead FC’s 2-2 draw away to Grimbsy Town.

The Muirhevnamor man had been without a goal since scoring in the 4-1 win over Nuneaton Town in October.

However, the 31-year-old former Wolves striker made it 1-1 for his side from the penalty spot to keep them in the Skrill Premier play-off places.

That was Larkin’s seventh goal of the season and he will be hoping to keep up his newfound scoring form to help push Gateshead – who he joined last summer – towards promotion.

Meanwhile, it was also a good weekend for another Muirhevnamor man as Tiarnan Mulvenna scored the winner for Glenavon in their 2-1 win away to Ballinamallard yesterday for his second goal in as many games following his move to the Lurgan club last week.

Tiarnan Mulvenna wins a header against Ballinamallard yesterday

Dundalk paired with Coleraine in Setanta Cup

Dundalk FC have been drawn against Coleraine FC in the opening round of the Setanta Cup.

The first leg of the tie will take place at Oriel Park on February 24^th, with the return leg at the Coleraine Showgrounds on March 10^th.

Elsewhere in the draw, Shamrock Rovers will face Glentoran, Crusaders will meet Sligo Rovers and Ballinamallard will take on St Patrick’s Athletic.

Dundalk’s last involvement in the Setanta Cup in 2011 saw them reach the final of the competition, only to lose out to Shamrock Rovers.