Danske Bank Premiership

STAND-IN Cliftonville manager Declan O’Hara (inset) will be eager to hit the reset button for the European play-offs after a dismal April, but the Reds must wait another week to find out who their semi-final opponents will be.

Glentoran boss Rodney McAree is already turning his attention to the end of season European play-offs following his side’s 2-1 victory over Crusaders at Seaview on Saturday. After failing to overhaul Linfield – who defeated Cliftonville 2-0 at Solitude – in the chase for second place in the league and automatic European qualification, McAree is looking at the positives going forward.

Larne’s midfield dynamo was named the Danske Bank Premiership player of the season after helping his side to a historic first title

Larne owner Kenny Bruce is not one for the limelight at the club, but few people in Irish football don’t know the name by now

FOLLOWING Friday night’s coronation of Larne, there was bound to be a sense of deflation surrounding the teams who had spent much of the season chasing the east Antrim men.

Newry City are hoping to seal their topflight status for next season, when they take on Glenavon on Saturday at The Showgrounds.

The NI Football League have confirmed the dates for the end of season play-offs across the three divisions.

The Inver Park side need a point at Seaview to clinch the league title

Three second-half goals saw the home side to victory at Seaview