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Cork City v Waterford - Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Third Round
'He embodies what we want to be': Josh Fitzpatrick pens new long-term deal with Cork City
Fitzpatrick scored a stunning winner for Cork City against Galway in early August, ending a long run without a victory. 

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Michael Duffy celebrates after scoring his side's first goal of the match 12/9/2025
Derry leapfrog Bohs after wild rollercoaster victory at Dalymount
Only a second win from their last seven games edges Derry two points ahead of Bohemians.

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

Sligo Rovers v Bohemians - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
Alan Reynolds, Stephen O’Donnell and Derek Pender sign new Bohs deals
“I am delighted that Alan, Stevie and Derek have committed their futures to the club," club president Matt Devaney told the club's official website.

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Kerry FC v Cobh Ramblers - Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Third Round
Kerry earn first point against Dundalk in six-goal thriller
The draw is a setback for Dundalk's title ambitions. 

Sat, 30 Aug, 2025

Cork City v Waterford - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
Teen star Murray inspires Cork City to crucial win over Waterford
Cork City have cut the gap to Sligo Rovers to seven points. 

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

Shamrock Rovers v St Joseph's - UEFA Conference League Second Qualifying Round 2nd Leg
UAE likely short-term destination for idle Jack Byrne
Byrne’s contract at Shamrock Rovers runs until the end of 2026 but it’s widely expected his time with the Hoops is over.

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

Harry Wood celebrates after the match 28/8/2025
Harry Wood shares his celebratory week with familiar Grimsby's giant-killers
Two days after Grimsby dumped Manchester United out of the Carabao Cup, Wood helped Shelbourne progress to the Conference League phase by opening the scoring against Linfield.

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

Finn Harps v Treaty United - SSE Airtricity Men's First Division
Finn Harps honour Ollie Horgan in best possible fashion with three huge points
Hans Mpongo’s 26th-minute strike was enough to push Kevin McHugh’s side over the line on what was an emotional evening in Ballybofey.

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

Shamrock Rovers Training Session and Media Conference
'Belgian fifth division club has better infrastructure than Shamrock Rovers' - New report shows where LOI needs work
Hans Vander Elst, director of football at Double Pass, was taken aback when he saw League of Ireland leaders Shamrock Rovers changing in prefabs at their Roadstone training base.

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

CD Santa Clara v Shamrock Rovers FC - UEFA Conference League Play-off Round 1st Leg
Lincoln City bidding to lure Corkman Josh Honohan from Shamrock Rovers
Honohan has been a revelation for the Hoops since joining from his hometown club at the start of last season.

Fri, 22 Aug, 2025

Joey O'Brien and Ali Coote 20/8/2025
Joey O'Brien calls for clear minds as Shelbourne eye European dream
No time for slippages when the ultimate prize is within touching distance.

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

Cork City v Dundalk - Irish Daily Mail FAI Cup Final
FAI Cup quarter-final draw: Cork City head to Finn Harps, Kerry to host Sligo Rovers
The women's FAI Cup semi-final draw also took place on Tuesday afternoon.

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

Kerry FC v Cobh Ramblers - Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Third Round
'We'll be ready for it' - Colin Healy looking forward to Kerry's historic home FAI Cup quarter-final
The Kingdom, in their first ever last-eight clash, will face five-time FAI Cup winners Sligo Rovers at Mounthawk Park on the weekend ending September 14 following Tuesday afternoon's draw.

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

Joey O'Brien 11/8/2025
Shels at high point of new era aiming to grip the bat lightly
Shelbourne face Rijeka on Tuesday evening 2-1 after their surprise first leg victory in Croatia. 

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Patrick McClean receives a red card from referee David MacGraith 10/8/2025
Justice for Sligo Rovers after McClean's red card rescinded
Sligo Rovers boss John Russell called the red card "hugely frustrating".

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Shelbourne Media Conference
'We're here to attack the game': Shels boss not banking on first-leg lead against Rijeka
Due to historical crowd issues, Rijeka will not have any travelling support at Tolka Park.

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Shelbourne v Bohemians - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
Shels and Bohs share the spoils after late drama at Tolka Park
The point sees Bohemians regain second place behind leaders Shamrock Rovers.

Sat, 09 Aug, 2025

When Shamrock Rovers moved lock stock to Boston
When Shamrock Rovers moved lock stock to Boston
Entire clubs from Europe and South America set sail to the United States for the inaugural USA League in 1967 including Wolverhampton Wanderers, Aberdeen, Cagliari and Shamrock Rovers.

Thu, 07 Aug, 2025

Stephen Kenny celebrates after the game 24/7/2025
Shamrock Rovers out to seal Europa Conference League progression but St Pats with work to do
The Saints toiled to the slenderest of first-leg leads last week while Rovers won 4-0 on the road.

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Qarabag FK v Shelbourne - UEFA Champions League Second Qualifying Round 2nd Leg
Much changed Shelbourne drop into Europa League after narrow loss to Qarabag
Joey O'Brien, in the grand scheme of things, had to be mindful of next week’s Europa first-leg. They’re racking up the airmiles again, flying to Croatia to meet Rijeka.

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

John Russell 12/7/2025
'We must wrestle the game from Cork' - Sligo seeking to push City further towards abyss
Another defeat for basement side City would create a 11-point gap to chase Sligo in the playoff spot with just 11 games remaining

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

Stephen Bradley at full time 18/7/2025
Shamrock Rovers will 'respect' St Joseph's in Conference League qualifier says Stephen Bradley
Meanwhile, St Patrick’s Athletic have the incentive of facing either Besiktas of Turkey or Ukrainians Shaker Donetsk in the third round should they overcome Nõmme Kalju, starting at home on Thursday (7.45pm).

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

Mark Coyle dejected 23/7/2025
Shelbourne outclassed as Qarabag show gulf in class in Champions League second round qualifier
But the Reds did occasionally sculpt moments that could have brought with them something to the second leg in Baku.

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

Shelbourne Press Conference
Shelbourne sign Dutch keeper as cover ahead of Champions League clash with Qarabag
Regular custodian Conor Kearns was forced off with a hamstring during the first half of last Wednesday’s second leg at Linfield.

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Cork City v Dundalk - Irish Daily Mail FAI Cup Final
FAI Cup third round draw: Cork City to host Waterford, St Pats to face Shelbourne
The draw for the last-16 took place on Tuesday afternoon.

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Linfield v Shelbourne - UEFA Champions League First Qualifying Round 2nd Leg
Shels, Shamrock Rovers, and Pats find out European routes
Shelbourne host the Azerbaijani champions Qaraba in the Champions League qualifiers on Wednesday at Tolka Park before making the long trek to Baku a week later.

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

St Patrick's Athletic v FC Hegelmann - UEFA Conference League First Qualifying Round 1st Leg
'It’s not something that’s ever discussed' - St Pats chasing glory over financial windfall says Stephen Kenny
The Saints have taken a narrow 1-0 advantage to Kaunas where they meet Hegelmann.

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Linfield v Shelbourne - UEFA Champions League First Qualifying Round 2nd Leg
'We’re looking to the group stages – that’s where the real money is' says Shelbourne boss Joey O'Brien
Shels' 2-1 aggregate victory over Linfield was completed at Windsor Park on Tuesday night.

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Cork City v Drogheda United - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
'The decision was very quick' - Cork City striker Djenairo Daniels joins Kilmarnock
“I’m very happy to be here. I couldn’t wait until everything was done," Daniels told the club's official website.

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Derry City v Waterford - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
Rampant Derry put seven past Waterford
Liam Boyce scored a hat-trick while Gavin Whyte was impressive. 

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

Drogheda United v Galway United - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
Teenager Kareem’s dream debut keeps Drogheda’s European hopes alive
Dare Kareen was brought into the club in the off-season as an Under 20s player.

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

Dundee United v Celtic - William Hill Premiership - Tannadice Park
Callum McGregor: 'Adam Idah has the world at his feet with the ability and talent he’s got'
Idah’s homecoming to Leeside will be special, while League of Ireland exports Liam Scales and Johnny Kenny also form part of the Scottish champions’ squad for their friendly against Cork City at Páirc Uí Chaoimh next Tuesday.

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

Watch: Roy Keane stars in new ad promoting the League of Ireland
Watch: Roy Keane stars in new ad promoting the League of Ireland
Keane features in the advertisement promoting the League of Ireland - "A League Of Our Own' - and Rockshore, the official beer of the LOI.

Tue, 01 Jul, 2025

Treaty United v Cobh Ramblers - SSE Airtricity Men's First Division
Cobh Ramblers closing on new investor to replace FC32
Cobh manager Mick McDermott said the process of FC32 handing over ownership of the club to another investor "has been ongoing for a month and I believe will be completed imminently". FC32 took Cobh out of member ownership in October. The club is amid a strong season in the First Division, sitting second behind Dundalk. 

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

Cork City v Sligo Rovers - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
Cork City ready to meet Troost’s €75,000 price tag but goalkeeper leaning towards exit
Tein Troost is understood to be exploring other options for when the transfer window opens next Tuesday, July 1.

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

St Patrick's Athletic v Shelbourne - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
S John Fallon: Few will rival Damien Duff's legacy of promoting League of Ireland
FAI's Limerick probe has a few twists to turn and Andrews leading the way for growing field of Irish managers.

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

Joey O’Brien 23/06/2025
Joey O'Brien not ruling himself out as possible Damien Duff successor
In their first game since Damien Duff's exit as manager, Shelbourne drew 2-2 with Waterford.

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Cobh Ramblers close on First Division summit with win over Kerry
Cobh Ramblers close on First Division summit with win over Kerry
Cobh are just one point behind Dundalk ahead of their clash on Friday.

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Liam Boyce celebrates scoring a goal with Ronan Boyce and Gavin Whyte 23/6/2025
Saints stumble again as Boyce's goal lifts Derry to fourth
Liam Boyce's clinical first-half header secured Derry City a 1-0 victory over a dominant St Pat's at Richmond Park.

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Bohemians v Shamrock Rovers - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
Bohs stun Shamrock Rovers with first half Dalymount blitz
Dayle Rooney and James Clarke struck in the first half to hand Bohemians a vital win over Shamrock Rovers.

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Roberto Lopes celebrates scoring his sides second goal 20/6/2025
Shamrock Rovers must 'take the madness out of it' against Bohemians
Captain Pico Lopes has operated on both sides of the divide but the bruises of how the Gypsies engineered an Easter resurrection to win 3-2 at Tallaght still hurt.

Sun, 22 Jun, 2025

Damien Duff dejected near the end of the game 20/6/2025
Damien Duff sensationally quits as Shelbourne manager
“While all at Shelbourne FC are deeply saddened by Damien’s decision, we fully respect that he feels this is the right choice for him at this time," the club said in a statement.

Sun, 22 Jun, 2025

Kerry FC v Finn Harps - SSE Airtricity Men's First Division
Super sub Abel Alabi helps Kerry shock Bray
Kennedy Amechi opened the scoring for Kerry after just 11 seconds. 

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Michael Duffy celebrates scoring the first goal 20/6/2025
Duffy's moment of magic earns Derry victory over Shels
Shelbourne can have few complaints as Derry leapfrog them up to fourth place in the Premier Division. 

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

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