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<p>GUESS WHO'S BACK (MAYBE): Former Dundalk manager Filippo Giovagnoli could be set for a League of Ireland return in one of the new academy director roles. Pic: ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo.</p>

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Former Dundalk boss Filippo Giovagnoli in line for shock League of Ireland return

He took over the then league champions after Vinny Perth was sacked amid claims of interference from the club’s hierarchy.

<p>Patrick Hickey headed Bohemians into a 20th minute lead against Dundalk. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile</p>

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Arubi earns Dundalk point as Bohs’ lead is cut

<p>Shamrock Rovers' Graham Burke and Drogheda United's Andrew Quinn challenge for the ball. Pic: Dan Clohessy/Inpho</p>

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LOI Preview: Drogheda United face Derry amidst ownership uncertainty as in-form Dundalk travel to Bohs

Derry City v Shelbourne - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division

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Pressure on stuttering Derry City ahead of St Pat's trip

'I’m excited to be here' - Kevin Long completes move to Waterford FC

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'I’m excited to be here' - Kevin Long completes move to Waterford FC

Patrick Hickey celebrates scoring the first goal 13/3/2026

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Bohs maintain lead at top as Hickey scores first goal to sink former club Galway United

Charlie Lyons’ late strike seals Cork City win over Longford Town

Charlie Lyons’ late strike seals Cork City win over Longford Town

Charlie Lyons struck late after Seani Maguire’s penalty was saved to give Cork City a hard-earned 2-1 win

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

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

Shels and Shamrock Rovers share spoils after rollercoaster first half

All four goals in the Dublin derby were scored in the opening 33 minutes

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Stephen Kenny celebrates after the game with Kian Leavy 2/3/2026

Sublime late Kian Leavy strike for Pat's stuns Galway

Pat's dominated possession but chances were at a premium. Still, Stephen Kenny's side deserved the win which puts them on seven points

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Bohemians v Shamrock Rovers - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division

Stephen Bradley changes tack on commentary around Michael Noonan deal by keeping quiet

Bradley was asked following the 3-2 defeat at Bohemians whether he stood by his firm earlier comments

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

Kerry FC v Finn Harps - SSE Airtricity Men's First Division

O’Brien strike earns Longford a point against Kerry

The draw leaves Kerry still searching for a win this season following defeats to UCD and Athlone

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Connor Parsons celebrates after scoring his side's first goal of the match with Dayle Rooney 27/2/2026

Brilliant Bohs outclass Shamrock Rovers despite late flurry from champions

Bohemians were heading for their biggest derby win over Shamrock Rovers in 24 years and their fourth clean sheet in a row until two late goals by Stephen Bradley's side.

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

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

Seani Maguire header makes it three wins in a row for Cork City

The hosts were the better side from start to finish in front of 3,175 at Turner’s Cross.

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

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

Derby debutant Darragh Power cautioned about 'biggest game in Irish football'

Bohs welcome Rovers to a sold-out Dalymount, sitting at the summit with seven points from their opening three games.

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Dundalk v Drogheda United - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division

Drogheda hit with €15,000 fine and away fan ban over Oriel Park incident

Supporters barred from four away games and Oriel Park after pyrotechnics incident injured a child

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

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

Mechanics of 'concealed' Michael Noonan deal left Stephen Bradley 'shocked'

Last weekend’s Sunday Times, followed by confirmation by the club, confirmed that the teenager’s family lodged a complaint with the English FA about the player’s agent.

Tue, 24 Feb, 2026

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

Mullen grabs late point for 10-man Dundalk against Shamrock Rovers

Pico Lopes gave Rovers a 19th minute lead, and Dundalk had Vinnie Leonard sent off in the second half, but the Louth side found a way to earn a point against the champions

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

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

Michael Noonan saga centres on third-party cut of potential transfer fee

Michael Noonan looked to be heading to Germany earlier in February after TSG Hoffenheim brokered a transfer fee of €1.8m but the player opted to stay at Shamrock Rovers

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

A view of flares after Drogheda scores late goal 20/2/2026

Minister suspends funding for astro turf pitches while awaiting plan to avoid flare damage

'We cannot have a situation where someone is set on fire. If this continues as it is, I mean, it won't be a pitch I'll be worried about. It'll be the death of somebody', the minister said

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Stephen Kenny 20/2/2026

'So many people murdered, it's just infinite sadness' - Stephen Kenny calls on Uefa to make decision on Ireland facing Israel

The former Ireland boss admits he has sympathy for the situation that Heimir Hallgrimsson and his players now find themselves in after being drawn to face Israel home and away later in the year.

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Kevin Doherty applauds the fans 20/2/2026

Drogheda United boss 'not eating or sleeping for the last 48 hours' over club row

Co-chairperson and Sinn Féin TD for Louth Joanna Byrne released a statement on Wednesday evening claiming that fellow board members had called on her to resign, stating that her position was “no longer tenable” after calling for the Republic of Ireland to boycott its forthcoming Nations League games with Israel

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Drogheda United v Derry City - Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Final

Talks behind scenes at Drogheda United to end public spat

Joanna Byrne remains as co-chair of the club despite claiming she was asked to resign on Monday due to her calling on the FAI to boycott the Nations League games against Israel later this year

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Stephen Bradley 19/2/2026

Shamrock Rovers to get title defence up and running at the third attempt against St Pat's

Elsewhere, Derry City’s third of four successive home games is against in-form Bohemians

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Norwich City win battle to land Dundalk's Vinnie Leonard and send midfielder on loan to Cork City

Norwich City win battle to land Dundalk's Vinnie Leonard and send midfielder on loan to Cork City

Brighton looked favourites to land the 17-year-old in January when they met Dundalk’s valuation but other bids followed and all parties have decided the Championship club is the right destination

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Sligo Rovers v Bohemians - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division

Alan Reynolds hails resilience of Bohs hat-trick hero Colm Whelan

Whelan scored three goals in a 13-minute blitz at Sligo Rovers on Saturday night.

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Cork City v Waterford - Pre-Season Friendly

'I've never seen a kid like him': Ruairi Keating on Cork City prospect Cillian Murphy

Friday’s First Division opener against Treaty United at Turner’s Cross was meandering towards stalemate until the substitute produced an incisive pass that led to Keating pocketing a stoppage-time goal

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

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

Stoppage-time Keating goal seals dramatic win for Cork City over Treaty

Bravery from new manager Barry Robson – by substituting his two full-backs for attackers – paid off when youngster Cillian Murphy teed up Hans Mpongo to square for Keating

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

St Patricks Athletic v Galway United - Sports Direct Mens FAI Cup Quarter-Final

St Pat's v Galway, Shels v Shamrock Rovers postponed after heavy rainfall

The First Division match between UCD and Kerry at the UCD Bowl will go ahead

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

SSE Airtricity & League of Ireland 2026 Season Launch Event

Looking up? Football holding its own in Kerry under ambitious Colin Healy

The former Celtic, Sunderland and Cork City man will hope an increase in playing budget will lend itself to an upturn in results at the Kingdom county outfit.

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

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

Showcase LOI opener attracts 21,472 but fails to spark on pitch

By Bohemians sacrificing home advantage to move across Dublin City to Lansdowne Road, they attracted 21,472 but will regret not giving them a goal their dominance deserved.

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Shamrock Rovers Unveil New Signing Naj Razi

Shamrock Rovers re-sign 'ready to go' Naj Razi after spell in Italy

"When he left Como, we had a very good conversation," said Rovers manager Stephen Bradley. "He asked could he come in and train, so it was a no-brainer for us to bring him in."

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Derry City v Sligo Rovers - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division

Josh Thomas' late stunner sees Derry City comeback to defeat Sligo Rovers

Trailing to Jad Hakiki’s first half goal, Alex Bannon’s stunning equaliser meant the Brandywell men had on-loan striker Thomas to thank for the late winner.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Waterford v Shelbourne - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division

Tommy Lonergan's leveller sees Waterford frustrate Shelbourne on opening night

Whereas Shels included in their starting line-up just one of their arrivals, six-figure capture Odhrán Casey, Waterford’s team showed seven new faces from the squad that required a playoff to avoid relegation.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Cork City v Wexford - SSE Airtricity Men's First Division

Seani Maguire agrees Cork City extension, ends speculation about future

Cork City manager Barry Robson said that amid speculation about Maguire's future, the club was "really thrilled" for him to sign the extension

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Derry City Unveil New Signing James McClean

Stephen Bradley 'delighted' about James McClean's return to League of Ireland

Stephen Bradley's Shamrock Rovers face Derry City - and their new signing James McClean - in the President's Cup at 5pm on Saturday

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

SSE Airtricity & League of Ireland 2026 Season Launch Event

Pats ready to hit the ground running after rejuvenated Kenny's fact-finding trip to England

The Saints boss linked up with a couple of his former coaches, including Brentford manager, Keith Andrews.

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Cork City Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Media Event

'Our offer was rejected' - Stephen Bradley believes Seani Maguire is not for sale

Maguire faces a First Division campaign from next month following relegation but Rovers want him for a season that has their Champions League return as a cornerstone.

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Shamrock Rovers v Cork City - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division

TSG Hoffenheim agree fee with Shamrock Rovers for rising star Michael Noonan

The club are currently third in the German top-flight and recently had two offers rejected but Rovers were tempted by a better package received in recent days closer to their €2m valuation.

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Virgin Media announces sponsorship of the Bohemians women’s first team

Virgin Media announces sponsorship of the Bohemians women’s first team

The Virgin Media logo will now feature on the front of the home jersey of the Bohs women’s side, which will be available to purchase from the Bohemians club store.

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Sportsfile Images of the Year 2023

'I’m very proud' - Ronan Finn named Shamrock Rovers' Director of Football

The 38-year-old, who won five league titles and two FAI Cups as a player for Rovers, will begin his new role next Monday.

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

Derry City v Shelbourne - Extra.ie FAI Cup Final

Derry City chairman: 'The target is very clear, we want to win the league this year and maybe next year'

The self-made billionaire has retired from his managing director position at American Engineering giants Vertiv and has vowed to put all his spare time and money into his beloved Candystripes.

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Shamrock Rovers Unveil New Signing Ellen Molloy

Shamrock Rovers complete signing of Republic of Ireland international Ellen Molloy

"I’m really excited for a change and a new challenge,” Molloy told her new club’s official website.

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Josh Honohan celebrates scoring his side’s second goal with his teammates 31/8/2025

LOI director Mark Scanlon reveals €6m is gambled on every Premier men's fixture

Also revealed was the €1m threshold being smashed for revenue generation from the streaming service, LOITV

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Gareth Bale with representatives from the host countries, including Ade Solanke 10/10/2023

S John Fallon: Irish clubs targeted by multi-club hawkers but not as much as their players

Ade Solanke’s transfer last week is an indicator of the post-Brexit landscape English outfits are navigating to source the finest Irish talent.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Shamrock Rovers v Cork City - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division

Chelsea circle as bidding war for Michael Noonan heats up

Barcelona pondered an approach for Noonan before choosing the ‘new Mo Salah’.

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

Eintracht Frankfurt v Aberdeen FC: Group G - UEFA Europa Conference League 2023/24

'This is a great opportunity' - Cork City name ex-Celtic midfielder Barry Robson as manager

City were rocked by the shock departure of Ger Nash as manager two days before Christmas

Sun, 11 Jan, 2026

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

Shamrock Rovers swoop for St Pat's winger Jake Mulraney

Darragh Nugent lined up to move the other way in player exchange deal

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

2025 Soccer Writers Ireland Awards

'We’re there to get out of the group': Pico Lopes delighted with Cape Verde World Cup draw

Roberto 'Pico' Lopes' Cape Verde were drawn against Spain, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay in their World Cup group

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division Player of the Month November 2025

S John Fallon: Clean-living Gaffney proves there’s life in late bloomers yet

Once his football career is over, Rory Gaffney has plans to become an accountant. He already has the qualifications, acquired during his playing career

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Kerry FC v Finn Harps - SSE Airtricity Men's First Division

'It didn’t take much convincing': Dundalk confirm signing of Ronan Teahan from Kerry

Dundalk also confirmed that Keith Buckley has joined the club

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025