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<p>Waterford have rejected a domestic record €180,000 bid from Derry City for in-form striker Tommy Lonergan Pics: INPHO</p>

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Waterford reject record LOI bid from Derry City for Tommy Lonergan

The Blues are determined to keep hold of their leading attacking threat ahead of Friday's trip to the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

<p>THEN THERE WERE TWO: Bohemians supporters celebrate after their side's win. Pic: Mark Kavanagh/Sportsfile.</p>

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John Fallon: End of an era looms for fan-owned clubs as investment reshapes the League of Ireland

<p>PAVING THE BRAY: Former Ireland centurion Áine O’Gorman has been appointed as the new academy director of Bray Wanderers, the first female to land one of the new State-funded roles. Pic: Bray Wanderers.</p>

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Áine O’Gorman becomes first female State-funded Academy recruit

Arsenal lead queue of admirers for Cork City's teen Cillian Murphy

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Arsenal lead queue of admirers for Cork City's teen Cillian Murphy

Liam Boyce and James McClean with Referee Aaron O’Dowd 22/6/2026

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'That was 100% a sending-off': Stephen Bradley bemoans James McClean call

Aaron Greene celebrates scoring his side’s first goal 22/6/2026

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Aaron Greene rescues point for Shamrock Rovers against Derry to extend lead

Finn Harps v Shamrock Rovers - SSE Airtricity League Premier Division

Asian company closes in on Finn Harps takeover

The First Division club is one the last remaining fan-owned entities in the domestic game but admit voluntarism is unsustainable for long-term growth, both on and off the pitch.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

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

Nottingham Forest latest suitor in the mix to land Michael Noonan

Dutch giants Ajax have followed Bundesliga side TSG Hoffenheim in joining the hunt for Noonan but the likelihood is him waiting until his 18th birthday on July 31 to finalise his move abroad.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Joe Redmond celebrates scoring a goal with teammates 19/6/2026

Pat's strike twice in injury time to break Sligo resolve

St Pat's trail Premier Division leaders Shamrock Rovers by five points

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

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

Watts and Noonan hit goals as Shamrock Rovers see off Waterford

Rovers made another efficient step forward in the bid to defend their Premier Division title

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Galway United v Derry City - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division

Walsh brace inspires Galway to Pearse Stadium victory over Derry

Galway United lined out at the home of Galway GAA for the first time

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Murphy and Mpongo star as Cork City hit Treaty United for four

Murphy and Mpongo star as Cork City hit Treaty United for four

Cork City picked up their seventh straight win to move 15 points clear of UCD at the top of the First Division

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Winners Shoot - Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Final

Shamrock Rovers to meet Malta's Floriana in Champions League first round qualifier

Meanwhile Derry City will take on CSKA Sofia of Bulgaria in the Europa League first qualifying round.

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Kerry v Wexford - SSE Airtricity Men's First Division

Perez goal enough to see Kerry beat Athlone

Elsewhere in the First Division UCD defeated Finn Harps 5-0 while Bray Wanderers battled back from 2-0 down to earn a 2-2 draw at Treaty United.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Zack Elbouzedi celebrates with James Brown, Joe Redmond, Kian Leavy and Aidan Keena after scoring his side's second goal 12/6/20

Leavy and Elbouzedi strike to get Pat's title challenge back on track

St Pat's trail league leaders Shamrock Rovers by five points.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Tyreke Wilson celebrates after scoring a late winner 12/6/2026

Tyreke Wilson's late strike sees Dundalk defeat Galway United at Turner’s Cross

A crowd of just 454 turned out for the Premier Division fixture

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Cork City edge past Wexford to make it six wins in a row

Cork City edge past Wexford to make it six wins in a row

But City were so, incredibly fortunate to come away with this victory.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Padraig Amond celebrates scoring 3/4/2026

Amond hits hat-trick as Waterford rout Sligo

In the Premier Division relegation battle, Waterford have closed the gap to five points on second-from-bottom Sligo Rovers

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Limerick FC v Cork City - SSE Airtricity League Premier Division

Treaty United FC to adopt Limerick FC name from 2027 season

The League of Ireland First Division club released a statement on Friday to announce that they will acquire the intellectual property associated with Limerick FC and, subject to the completion of the necessary formalities and approvals, will take over their name.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

SSE Airtricity / SWI Player of the Month May 2026

'It's not ideal' says Daryl Horgan as Dundalk head to Turner's Cross to face Galway

Horgan was recently named the SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers Ireland (SWI) Player of the Month for May.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Turner's Cross to host John Caulfield's Galway United v Dundalk on Friday

Turner's Cross to host John Caulfield's Galway United v Dundalk on Friday

Due to ongoing pitch upgrades in Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway have been forced to change venues for four of their home League of Ireland Premier Division fixtures.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Bangor Celtic v Cobh Ramblers - Sports Direct Mens FAI Cup Second Round

Ex-Cobh Ramblers manager to assist Ghana chief Carlos Queiroz at World Cup

Mick McDermott assisted ex-Manchester United coach Queiroz during his spells in charge of Iran and Qatar before he took the standalone role as boss of Cobh for the 2025 season.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

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

James McClean to join RTÉ punditry panel for the World Cup

Their free-to-air roster, from the kick off on Thursday week, June 11, features all 104 games in the expanded 48-nation showpiece being broadcast live from USA, Canada and Mexico.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

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

Carlos Queiroz names St Pats keeper Joseph Anang in Ghana squad for World Cup

Anang joins Roberto Lopes of Cape Verde in being called up to play at the tournament from the League of Ireland.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

Graham Burke shoots past Joseph Anang to score his side's first goal of the match 29/5/2026

Graham Burke's stunner sends champions Shamrock Rovers six points clear at the top

Six points is the buffer they hold over new second placed side Bohemians but their victims St Patrick’s Athletic can’t complain with being two further points adrift.

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Gourdie and Waweru on target as Cobh continue revival

Gourdie and Waweru on target as Cobh continue revival

It was a third consecutive victory for Cobh Ramblers

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Cork City cruise past Finn Harps for fifth straight win

Cork City cruise past Finn Harps for fifth straight win

That's five consecutive wins for Cork City as they maintained their 12-point lead over UCD at the top of the First Division

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Benny Couto 22/5/2026

Benny Couto's late volley earns Waterford point in six-goal thriller against Drogs

Tommy Lonergan scored the opening goal for Waterford after just 15 seconds

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Coláiste Bhaile Chláir v Christian Brothers College, Cork - FAI U19 Schools Dr Tony ONeill Senior National Cup Final

LOI hits Immigrant Investment Programme jackpot with payouts to Kerry, Sligo and Shelbourne

Fianna Fáil TD for Kerry, Michael Cahill, has welcomed confirmation from Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan.

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Enda Stevens celebrates scoring his side’s second goal late in the game 25/5/2026

Shamrock Rovers come back to stun Bohs in 97th minute

Enda Stevens' first goal since returning to Shamrock Rovers saw the champions snap a two-game losing streak

Mon, 25 May, 2026

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

Derry booed off as winless run stretches to six games

It was a second consecutive goalless draw for Derry, and their 10th draw of the season.

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Keating penalty sends Cork City 12 points clear in First Division

Keating penalty sends Cork City 12 points clear in First Division

The victory over Treaty United was Cork City's four on the bounce

Mon, 25 May, 2026

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

Cork City manager Robson delighted by Conor Brann's Ireland call

Brann will remain between the sticks for the next two games before missing the Finn Harps fixture

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Dawson Devoy is challenged by Ronan Teahan 8/5/2026

Bohs retain Devoy for LOI fixtures but Ireland debut against Canada beckons

Alan Reynolds has made the call after consultation with the Boys in Green boys.

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Tyreke Wilson celebrates scoring a goal 15/5/2026

Tyreke Wilson's stunner sees 10-man Dundalk shock Shamrock Rovers

The Lilywhites won with 10 men after Tyreke’s brother, JR, was sent-off in the closing stages.

Fri, 15 May, 2026

FAI Director of Football Media Briefing

S John Fallon: John Martin’s Shamrock Rovers history mystery bad for his FAI role

For the future of harmonious relationships, more than clarity from Fifa will be required to defuse this timebomb.

Wed, 13 May, 2026

Toxic reaction to rainbow jersey prompts Cork City to quit X

Toxic reaction to rainbow jersey prompts Cork City to quit X

The club has discontinued its X presence over a "significant increase in discriminatory and abusive language"

Mon, 11 May, 2026

FAI Director of Football Media Briefing

John Martin on Michael Noonan saga: Any agreements I made were always in the best interest of Shamrock Rovers

Asked if he would have done anything different in relation to the contract deal for Noonan, Martin said: “I don't know."

Wed, 06 May, 2026

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

Damien Duff blown away by Brentford visit as he weighs coaching return

Damien Duff admitted he may have to look outside of Ireland for his next job in football. Though, he currently has no concrete plans

Wed, 06 May, 2026

'It could've been three or four. We wanted it more' - Colin Healy delighted as Kerry FC beat Cork City

'It could've been three or four. We wanted it more' - Colin Healy delighted as Kerry FC beat Cork City

Former City player Niall Brookwell scored the only goal of the game as ten-man Kerry beat the Rebel Army for the first time ever.

Tue, 05 May, 2026

Niall Brookwell the hero as ten-man Kerry beat Cork City

Niall Brookwell the hero as ten-man Kerry beat Cork City

Kerry had Cian Bargary sent off after 75 minutes but held on for the win

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Shamrock Rovers v Drogheda United - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division

John McGovern double helps Shamrock Rovers see off Drogs

Shamrock Rovers hold a three-point lead over St Pat's at the top of the Premier Division

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Bohemians v Shelbourne - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division

Vaughan rescues point for Bohs as Shels denied late

Bohemians extended their winless run to nine games but still sit third in the Premier Division

Mon, 04 May, 2026

UCD go top of First Division after comeback victory over Cobh

UCD go top of First Division after comeback victory over Cobh

A 73rd minute own goal sealed victory over UCD

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Waterford v Dundalk - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division

Late Mahon equaliser earns Waterford point in six-goal thriller against Dundalk

Waterford, who parted ways with manager Jon Daly on Saturday, twice came from behind to level the game

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Jon Daly 1/5/2026

Waterford begin another boss search as Dundalk come to town

The League of Ireland Premier Division’s bottom club are now seeking their fourth manager in the space of 13 months.

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Jon Daly 1/5/2026

Waterford sack Jon Daly after winless start to season

Waterford are nine points adrift of second from bottom Sligo Rovers

Sat, 02 May, 2026

Dundalk v Shelbourne - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division

Shels end Dundalk's unbeaten home run

Shelbourne manager Joey O’Brien came into the game a manager under pressure following four successive defeats

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Graham Burke celebrates scoring a goal 1/5/2026

Shamrock Rovers go top with narrow win over Waterford

Graham Burke’s fifth goal in six games was the difference between the two sides on the night.

Fri, 01 May, 2026

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

Bohs wait for home win goes on as Strods rescues point against Derry

Markuss Strods struck just after half-time to earn a point for Bohs against Derry City, who had Adam O'Reilly sent off late in the game

Fri, 01 May, 2026