sentences:  Derry City played in the first League of Ireland match ever to be shown live on television when they visited Tolka Park to play Shelbourne during the 1996–97 season.The game was broadcast on RTÉ's Network 2 and finished 1–1 with Gary Beckett scoring for Derry.In addition, during an 8 January 2007 episode of RTÉ's "The Panel", Irish comedian, Karl Spain, was seen drinking from a mug displaying the crest of Derry City.