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SJohn Fallon: Clean-living Gaffney proves there’s life in late bloomers yet
PFA Ireland Awards 2025
First Division player of the year Barry Coffey unsure on Cobh Ramblers future
The Tipperary native scored 26 goals as the Rams finished runners-up to champions Dundalk, then coming up short in the playoffs.

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025

Shelbourne v Galway United - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
'A club with huge potential': Jon Daly named new Waterford head coach
Daly's appointment comes following a "thorough and detailed" search. 

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Harry Nevin after a straight red card 9/11/2025
Red card changes everything as Cork City defiance falls short
Shamrock Rovers sealed their first double since 1987 as Rory Gaffney struck twice in six second-half minutes, overturning Cork City’s spirited start.

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Shamrock Rovers v Cork City - 2025 Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Final
Rory Gaffney overcomes self-doubt to deliver the best season of his career
Shamrock Rovers will celebrate this week before turning their attention to facing Shakhtar Donetsk in the Conference League. 

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

Shamrock Rovers v Cork City - 2025 Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Final
Cork City fans travelled with optimism despite disastrous season
A first league and FAI Cup double since 1987 secures Stephen Bradley's name among Shamrock Rovers' greatest managers. 

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

2025 Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Final Media Conference - Cork City
'Our squad will be in a healthier place': Cork City boss confident about future ahead of FAI Cup final
Cork City boss Ger Nash says the club is in a far strong position heading into Sunday’s FAI Cup final with many players already under contract for next season. 

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Treaty United v Cobh Ramblers - SSE Airtricity Men's First Division
Cobh Ramblers appoint Fran Rockett as new head coach, Kilduff does U-turn at Dundalk
Former Cobh player Rockett previously served as assistant manager at the club. 

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Drogheda United v Bohemians - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
As it happened: League of Ireland Premier Division final day
All the action as it went down on the final day of the SSE Airtricity League of Ireland Premier Division

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Ciaran Kilduff speaks to the media after the game 10/10/2025
Dundalk crisis deepens as Ciarán Kilduff quits 19 days after clinching promotion
The 37-year-old informed relevant parties of his decision to leave on Thursday morning

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

Shamrock Rovers players and staff celebrate winning the 2025 League Premier Division title 29/10/2025
How Shamrock Rovers reclaimed League of Ireland crown despite slow start and slow finish
Had Derry City lost to Drogheda United, rather than drawing, the title would have been concluded in September with five games remaining.

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

Sadou Diallo celebrates after he scored Derry’s second goal 26/10/2025
Derry delay Shamrock Rovers’ title party with emphatic Brandywell win
It was Derry's first victory over Shamrock Rovers in two years.  Rovers manager Stephen Bradley and his assistant Glenn Cronin arrived via helicopter into Judges Road on the outskirts of the city before being taxied to Brandywell after completing the Dublin Marathon.

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

UCD v Bray Wanderers - SSE Airtricity Men's First Division Play-Off Semi-Final First Leg
Doyle’s late header gives Bray advantage over UCD in First Division play-off
Cian Doyle’s injury-time header handed Bray Wanderers a dramatic first-leg victory over UCD.

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Stephen Walsh celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates 24/10/2025
Heeney and Walsh on target as Galway and Drogheda share the spoils
Galway United and Drogheda United played out a hard-fought draw at Eamonn Deacy Park, with Stephen Walsh cancelling out Luke Heeney’s opener in difficult conditions.

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

John Fallon: How Irish clubs are set to spend academy funding
S John Fallon: How Irish clubs are set to spend academy funding
After years of underfunding, a €3m State-backed academy scheme offers Irish football its best chance to build sustainable success

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

Jamie Lennon, Jordan Flores and Dawson Devoy 20/10/2025
Tempers flare but no goals as Bohs and Pat’s share the spoils
The stalemate is a blow to the hopes both sides have of qualifying for Europe. 

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Bangor Celtic v Cobh Ramblers - Sports Direct MenÂ’s FAI Cup Second Round
Cobh Ramblers confirm abrupt departure of manager at crucial point of the season
McDermott was not on the bench for last Friday's game at home to Dundalk. Richie Holland will take charge of Cobh for the playoffs. 

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Cobh Ramblers v Finn Harps - SSE Airtricity Men's First Division
Managerial uncertainty lingers over Cobh ahead of playoff
Ramblers face Treaty in the First Division playoffs on Friday.

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

Simon Power celebrates scoring the first goal with Mason Melia 17/10/2025
Shamrock Rovers fail to clinch title as St Pat's take derby spoils
A goal worthy of winning any game from Simon Power was enough to earn the Saints a massive three points  and ensure there was no repeat of the scenes from 2023 when Rovers clinched the title in Inchicore

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Cape Verde v Eswatini - FIFA World Cup 2026 African Qualifier
'I'm the luckiest person in the world' - Pico Lopes reflects on reaching World Cup and expecting first child
Cape Verde’s 3-0 victory over Eswatini on Monday ensured they finished top of their African zone group, becoming the second smallest country in tournament history to qualify after Iceland.

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

Cork City v Shelbourne - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
Lacklustre Cork City relegated after defeat to Shelbourne
John Henry-Francis' late winner for Shels sparked chants against the Cork City ownership, with the home fans singing ‘We want Usher out’.

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

Cape Verde v Eswatini - FIFA World Cup 2026 African Qualifier
Pico Lopes heading to World Cup after Cape Verde complete fairytale
Cape Verde accumulated 23 points in their first successful World Cup campaign, winning seven, drawing two and losing one of their 10 qualifiers.

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

LOI First Division: Cobh finish second despite loss to Longford while Wexford keep play-off hopes alive
LOI First Division: Cobh finish second despite loss to Longford while Wexford keep play-off hopes alive
Meanwhile, UCD and Athlone shared the spoils in Dublin despite the visitors taking a two goal lead into the break thanks to strikes from Adam Lennon and Ben Feeney

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Sport Ireland Core Grant Investment 2025 Announcement
Minister warns FAI funding could be 'crushed' if it refuses to engage with Oireachtas committee
Minister of state Charlie McConalogue said the allocation of €3m in the Budget for League of Ireland academies is a "big vote of confidence" by the government in the future of Irish football. 

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Kerry FC v Finn Harps - SSE Airtricity Men's First Division
Treaty United’s play-off hopes dented in Kerry 
Treaty are now just a point ahead of Wexford in the race for the play-off spots. 

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

Ger Nash 22/9/2025
'Five wins needed to stay in this division': Nash lays out Cork City's grim plight
The Rebel Army boss apologised to fans after Monday night's damaging defeat at St Pat's. 

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Dare Kareem celebrates scoring his sides first goal wth Owen Lambe 22/9/2025
Superb Kareem strike inspires Drogheda to vital win over Shels
Just as it was in his first start against Galway in July, Dare Kareem’s selection reaped reward for Drogheda.

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Waterford v Sligo Rovers - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
Kavanagh strikes as Sligo edge Galway in vital derby win
The win sees Sligo climb out of the relegation places. 

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

St Patrick's Athletic v Cork City - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
Teen star Melia shines as rampant Saints crush Cork City
The defeat sends Cork City ever closer to the drop. 

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

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

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