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<p>Odhran Casey of Shelbourne in action against Kris Twardek of Galway United. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile</p>

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Odubeko cancels out Keohane penalty as Galway and Shels draw again

It was a fourth 1-1 draw of the season between Galway and Shelbourne

<p>Cobh Ramblers captain Rhys Gourdie. Pic: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile</p>

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Cobh Ramblers come from two goals down to draw with Athlone in First Division thriller

<p>A Treaty United supporter at Markets Field in Limerick. Pic: John Sheridan/Sportsfile</p>

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Tensions as Treaty United's ownership of Limerick FC name disputed

Cork City v Wexford - SSE Airtricity Mens First Division

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US consortium remains keen on Cork City despite takeover rebuff

Bohemians v Drogheda United - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division

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Devoy smashes home late winner against Drogs to keep Bohs title hopes alive

Treaty United v Cork City - SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division

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Champions Cork City hit UCD for five as Student's First Division playoff hopes take hit

Dundalk v St Patrick's Athletic - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division

Aidan Keena brace sends Pat's top after Dundalk rout

St Patrick's Athletic lead Shamrock Rovers on goal difference at the top of the Premier Division

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Michael Noonan and Conor Barr 30/8/2026

Shamrock Rovers star Michael Noonan agrees January move to Nottingham Forest

Noonan will move as a free agent but both Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick's Athletic will be entitled to compensation

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Galway United v Bray Wanderers - Club Orange Men’s FAI Cup Third Round

Sammy strikes early to dent Kerry's play-off hopes

Kerry had been on a 12-game unbeaten run at home

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Bray Wanderers v Cork City - SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division

'We need to go up as a whole city': Cork City boss Robson pleads for fan unity

The Rebel Army are back in the top-flight at the first time of asking but challenges exist to snap the yo-yo cycle of promotion and relegation the club has endured since 2022

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

2026 FAI National League Season Launch

'That is non-negotiable': Killarney Celtic target positive start to FAI National league against UCC

Now it’s the turn of the sole representatives of the Kingdom and the Rebels to embark on their new journey in this 15-club third tier of Irish football as Killarney Celtic host UCC Soccer at Celtic Park on Saturday (kick-off is at 2pm).

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Liverpool v Brentford - Premier League - Anfield

Drogheda United to take on Mohamed Salah's Trabzonspor in friendly

Drogheda confirmed that the club will travel to Türkiye to face Trabzonspor at Papara Park on Thursday, 1 October, marking the first time the club has played in Türkiye.

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Stephen Bradley applauds supporters after the match 27/8/2026

Tommy Martin: Rovers' Euro exit bad news but there's better ways to measure health of league

It’s in the thousands of tiny actions being taken to improve things incrementally at all levels of the game that are most important.

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

Bohemians v Derry City - SSE Airtricity Mens Premier Division

Serie A side Como set to sign teenage Bohemians striker Josh Harpur

An initial fee in the region of €250,000 has been agreed.

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

Stephen Bradley applauds the fans after the game 20/8/2026

Stephen Bradley: 'We don’t pin things like quotes on walls of the dressing-room for motivation'

The Rovers manager is aware of ‘noise’ circling his camp on the back of three winless games.

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Ireland v Israel European cup match

League of Ireland club accused of expelling more supporters due to 'Stop the Games' banners

Treaty United asked supporters to leave Market Fields during their Munster derby against Cork City on Friday night

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

Cobh Ramblers v Wexford - SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division

Three first half goals ease Cobh Ramblers to victory at Finn Harps

Cobh move up to fourth spot while for Harps it was ultimately a sixth league defeat on the trot.

Fri, 21 Aug, 2026

Sligo Rovers v Kerry FC - Club Orange Men’s FAI Cup Third Round

Niall Brookwell's leveller against UCD continues Kerry's unbeaten home run

Kerry were without suspended striker Cian Murphy and injured winger Daniel Okwute and could have won this but captain Seanie McGrath failed to finish two clear cut goal chances.

Fri, 21 Aug, 2026

Graham Coughlan applauds the fans at the end of the game 2/8/2026

Waterford pick up another useful point as Sligo home drought continues

Sligo are without a home win since May

Fri, 21 Aug, 2026

Dundalk v Galway United - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division

John Caulfield's Galway United spoil Dundalk's centenary party at Oriel Park

Goals in either half from Ed McCarthy and Kris Twardek secured a huge victory for the Tribesmen.

Fri, 21 Aug, 2026

Anthony Olusanya scores a goal 21/8/2026

St Pat's keep pressure on Shamrock Rovers with victory over Drogs

Goals for Anthony Olusanya and Barry Baggley earned Pat's the win

Fri, 21 Aug, 2026

Shamrock Rovers v Dundalk - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division

Shamrock Rovers given 'significant fine' following incident with fan against Dundalk

Rovers have also been handed a suspended one-match closure of their south stand following the incident at Tallaght Stadium recently.

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026

Shamrock Rovers v Dundalk - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division

'I'm loving every minute of it': Fitzgerald thrilled as Shamrock Rovers on brink of Euro group stages again

Once they don’t squander a two-goal lead away to KF Egnatia on Thursday evening, the Hoops will secure European group stage participation for a third year in a row.

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

Brian Gartland is awarded a red card after tempers flare between both sides 9/8/2026

Four red cards shown as St Pats edge fiery Dublin Derby with Shelbourne

The win consolidates St Patrick’s second place in the table, though they remain seven points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers.

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Waterford v Bohemians - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division

Amond double helps Waterford beat Bohs and ease relegation troubles

Waterford raced in a 3-0 first half lead thanks to Tommy Lonergan and a Padraig Amond brace.

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Jonathan Afolabi celebrates scoring his side’s third goal 7/8/2026

Afolabi opens Shamrock Rovers account with winner in five-goal thriller against Dundalk

Rovers have stretched their lead at the top of the Premier Division to 10 points

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

Galway United v Drogheda United - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division

David Hurley misses late penalty as Drogheda United hang on to draw with Galway United

Elsewhere Derry City recorded a 2-0 victory under interim manager Mark Connolly, who stepped in for Tiernan Lynch following his departure on Wednesday

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

Cork City v Kerry - SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division

Late Cork blitz breaks Kerry hearts

Three late goals saw Cork City come from behind to beat Kerry FC and preserve their 20-point lead at the top of the First Division

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

Bohemians v Midtjylland - UEFA Conference League Third Qualifying Round 1st Leg

Bohemians face monumental task in Denmark after conceding late goal to Midtjylland

Gypsies created three decent chances and had a penalty chalked off by VAR but still lost 2-0 in Dublin

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

Sean Moore dejected after conceding a goal 6/8/2026

Gritty Shels battle hard in Amsterdam against European superpower Ajax

Daniel Kelly grabbed a deserved goal in the Europa Conference League third round qualifier but overall the Dublin side were outclassed

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

Derry City Unveil New Signing James McClean

S John Fallon: Everyone culpable for Derry City's struggles, including James McClean and manager

McClean’s most recent of 17 league outings came against Drogheda in June and it’s unravelled into a heated summer for the veteran and his manager.

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

FC Barcelona v Real Madrid CF - La Liga EA Sports

Ajax's new goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen to face Shelbourne

The 34-year-old goalkeeper had fallen out of favour at Barcelona, where he’d clocked up the second most appearances for a foreign player behind Lionel Messi.

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Stephen Bradley 3/8/2026

'They’re a very dangerous team': Stephen Bradley wary of Shamrock Rovers' latest Euro challenge

After beating Floriana of Malta and losing marginally to Ararat from Armenia in their Champions League rounds, FK Egnatia visit Tallaght in the first leg of the Europa League third round (8pm).

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Greg Cunningham comes full circle as coaching journey begins

Greg Cunningham comes full circle as coaching journey begins

The FAI's new third tier National League kicks off this month with some notable figures looking to cut their coaching teeth at the grade. Greg Cunningham spoke past and future with Paul Madden

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Cork City withstand Athlone fightback to keep title bid on track

Cork City withstand Athlone fightback to keep title bid on track

Cork City raced into a 3-0 first half lead against Athlone but two Peter Grogan goals ensured a nervy finish

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Bohemians v Galway United - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division

Aaron Bolger's stunning volley ensures Galway United hold Bohemians

Colm Whelan’s 10th goal of the season from the spot had Bohs in front before Bolger’s powerful volley before the break earned United a battling draw in Phibsborough.

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

James Clarke celebrates after scoring his side's first goal of the match with Patrick McClean 2/8/2026

James Clarke secures point for Derry City to frustrate St Pats as James McClean omitted

Following his social media comments after Thursday's exit from Europe to Croatian side Rijeka, McClean was left out of the Derry squad and didn't travel to Dublin.

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

Waterford v Shelbourne - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division

Tommy Lonergan nets winner against Shels to boost Waterford's survival hopes

The Blues moved three points clear of bottom side Sligo Rovers thanks to a committed and disciplined performance that was crowned by Tommy Lonergan's 48th-minute diving header.

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

Shamrock Rovers v Ararat-Armenia - UEFA Champions League Second Qualifying Round 2nd Leg

Tallaght switch for Bohs confirmed as Shels prepare for Ajax showdown

As Dalymount Park doesn’t meet Uefa’s venue requirements to host a tie at this stage, the Gypsies must relocate and have chosen the home ground of Shamrock Rovers.

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026

Kerry sign 36-cap Liechtenstein international on loan

Kerry sign 36-cap Liechtenstein international on loan

Simon Lüchinger is aiming to help Kerry reach the First Division play-offs for the first time.

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026

Ballkani v Bohemians - UEFA Conference League Second Qualifying Round 2nd Leg

Bohs score all five penalties on way to shootout success in Conference league qualifier

Though losing 3-2 on the night at Pristina’s Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri, a penalty from Douglas James-Taylor and a late second goal from Patrick Hickey levelled the tie at 4-4 on aggregate to force extra-time

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

Kalju v Shelbourne - UEFA Conference League Second Qualifying Round 2nd Leg

Ajax loom for Shelbourne after first Conference League mission completed

John Russell’s Reds did the legwork in last week’s first leg at Tolka Park by racking up a 5-2 lead over Nõmme Kalju

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

Ronnie Whelan 30/7/2026

Ronnie Whelan hopeful of eventual Home Farm promotion to top flight

The club have re-entered the League of Ireland as a separate financial entity to the existing underage set-up just two years short of the club’s centenary in 2028

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

Finn Harps Announce Patrick McEleney as Head Coach

Finn Harps appoint Patrick McEleney as Interim Head Coach until end of season

Joining the coaching setup as assistant coach for the rest of the campaign is his brother Shane McEleney, who previously played with the club

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Veterans Henderson and Ashton return to Cobh Ramblers as new academy chiefs

Veterans Henderson and Ashton return to Cobh Ramblers as new academy chiefs

The positions are funded through grants are part of the League of Ireland Academy Investment Programme.

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Sligo Rovers v Shamrock Rovers - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division

Record €75,000 fee central in Will Fitzgerald's move to Shamrock Rovers

The Limerick native completed the move ahead of Tuesday’s 11pm transfer deadline but isn’t eligible to be in the Hoops squad when they chase a 2-0 deficit in the Champions League clash against Ararat from Armenia.

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Graham Burke and Lee Grace 27/7/2026

Shamrock Rovers face Ararat-Armenia rescue mission without John McGovern

A groin injury will keep McGovern out of the second leg clash while Victor Ozhianvuna also misses out through injury

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Will Patching and Patrick McEleney after the game 14/9/2024

Finn Harps consider Patrick McEleney punt after McHugh steps aside

Defeat at Kerry for Harps on Friday kept Harps anchored to the foot of the First Division and the run of one victory since May 8 may have influenced the decision of club legend McHugh to migrate into a new internal role.

Sun, 26 Jul, 2026

Francely Lomboto reacts to a missed chance 25/7/2026

Galway and Waterford play out stalemate in final game at Pearse Stadium

Galway remain in seventh while it was another vital point earned in Waterford's relegation battle

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Daryl Horgan celebrates scoring the first goal from a penalty 24/7/2026

St Pats drop crucial points in the title race at home to Dundalk

Ciaran Kilduff’s side stopped the rot of three league defeats as they matched title pretenders St Patrick’s Athletic every inch of the way in this fiercely contested clash back at Richmond Park.

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026