So how did the clubs who knocked Shamrock Rovers, Derry City, Dundalk and St. Patrick’s Athletic out of Europe fair after eliminating the Irish clubs from each competition.
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Derry City must overturn a one-goal first leg deficit on Thursday night when they welcome Tobol Kostanay to Tallaght Stadium in the Europa Conference League – but Ruaidhrí Higgins is not afraid of the task that lies in front of them.