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court and crime

Man charged with possession of baking soda and ammonia

Gardaí have charged a man with possession of baking soda and ammonia, arising out of a garda operation targeting the alleged production of crack cocaine in a Limerick housing estate.

soccer

UnCorked: John Caulfield’s best of the rest

sport

Murphy beats Coppinger with final shot at Lyre

soccer

Stephen Kenny bullish after St Pats trashing

soccer

Brian Gartland: In so many ways it’s really Hollywood stuff

soccer

Lilywhites win to leave title in sight

Dundalk take giant title leap with win against Cork City

Dundalk 2 Cork City 1: Irish football’s ‘New Firm’ served up some blockbuster entertainment at a throbbing Oriel Park last night but, at the end of a breathless and occasionally breathtaking game, it was reigning champions Dundalk who were doing all the celebrating, their first win this season over arch-rivals Cork City coming at the perfect time to open up a four-point gap at the top of the table with just five games left in the title race.

Wed, 12 Oct, 2016

Hammink and Buckley bag final two ‘Queen’ spots

Carlijn Hammink and Ciara Buckley secured the last two spots in Friday’s Queen of the Roads at Ballincurrig.

Wed, 12 Oct, 2016

Dundalk v Derry City - Irish Daily Mail FAI Cup Semi-Final

Late Ronan Curtis strike earns Derry City dramatic draw against Dundalk

Dundalk 2 Derry City 2

Mon, 03 Oct, 2016

David McMillan out to make Europa League impression

Dundalk’s Champions League dream might have ended in Poland on Tuesday night but their hopes of making a further impression in Europe have only just begun, according to striker David McMillan.

Thu, 25 Aug, 2016

Cork City’s Dennehy brothers hunt new deal after FAI Cup final

Just 24 hours after their FAI Cup final appearance, Cork City’s Dennehy brothers yesterday appeared on the free agent list released by the Players Football Association of Ireland.

Tue, 10 Nov, 2015

Corcoran equaliser a morale boost for Ndo and Sligo

Sligo Rovers 1 Galway United 1

Mon, 06 Jul, 2015

The Big Interview: Anthony Daly will always be a winner

One of the most engaging conversations you’ll have in life is a sit down with Anthony Daly.

Sat, 08 Nov, 2014

Shane Curran: Tea and a slice of cake

They say you have to be mad to be a goalkeeper, and Shane ‘Cake’ Curran is proof enough of that. Over the course of his career, with Roscommon and St Brigid’s, Curran has proved one of the most colourful characters in the GAA — and the organisation is so much better for it.

Sat, 11 Oct, 2014

Pat’s claim eighth straight home win

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Sat, 02 Aug, 2014

Sligo sunk as Jensen strikes back

Sligo Rovers 1 Rosenborg BK 3(Aggregate 3-4)

Fri, 25 Jul, 2014

Super Sligo upset Norwegian champions Rosenborg

Sligo claimed a shock victory in the Europa League second qualifying round as they claimed a 2-1 win over Rosenborg in Norway.

Fri, 18 Jul, 2014

Player of month Horgan seeks crowning glory with Dundalk

In accepting the SSE Airtricity/SWAI player of the month award for May yesterday, Daryl Horgan now wants to crown Dundalk’s season with the title.

Fri, 27 Jun, 2014

Keane slip sees Sligo fall

Sligo Rovers 0 Shamrock Rovers 1

Mon, 02 Jun, 2014

Ndo to auction medals for Gary O’Neill cancer fund

Sligo Rovers midfielder and League of Ireland legend Joseph Ndo is auctioning off three of his medals to help raise funds for Drogheda United’s Gary O’Neill, who has testicular cancer.

Tue, 05 Nov, 2013

North sends Cup west

Sligo Rovers 3 Drogheda United 0

Mon, 04 Nov, 2013

VIDEO: Rovers snatch cup with dramatic late winner

Drogheda United 2 Sligo Rovers 3

Sun, 03 Nov, 2013

Bolger beauty gets title party going at Pat’s

St Patrick’s Athletic 2 Sligo Rovers 0

Mon, 14 Oct, 2013

Brilliant Pats pick up first title in 14 years

A sublime first league goal of the season from Greg Bolger, with topscorer Anto Flood adding a second, duly sealed the deal on a first Premier Division title in 14 years for St. Patrick’s Athletic, as they beat Sligo Rovers 2-0 to jubilant scenes at Richmond Park.

Sun, 13 Oct, 2013

Super Sligo turn on style

Sligo Rovers 3 Shamrock Rovers 0

Mon, 07 Oct, 2013

Sligo and Drogheda head to Ford Cup final

Sligo Rovers will meet Drogheda United in the final of the FAI Ford Cup after respective victories over Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk in two incident packed semi-finals.

Sun, 06 Oct, 2013

Sligo dump out champions Derry

Raffaele Cretaro ended Derry City's reign as FAI Ford Cup holders with the only goal at the Showgrounds as Sligo Rovers, winners of the competition in 2010 and 2011, advanced to the semi-finals, the draw for which will be made on Monday night.

Sun, 15 Sep, 2013

Brennan ensures deserved win for St Pats

A stunning free kick goal from Killian Brennan gave St. Patrick's Athletic a deserved 1-0 win over a sluggish Derry City at the Brandywell to see the Dubliners move back top of the Premier Division table, two points clear of Dundalk.

Tue, 03 Sep, 2013

Early goal ends battling Sligo’s hopes

Molde 2 Sligo Rovers 0 (Molde win 3-0 on Agg)

Wed, 24 Jul, 2013

Dunne hails City spirit

Before this game at Turner’s Cross last night, some Cork City fans unfurled a banner imploring that the club sack ‘the Dub’, manager Tommy Dunne.

Sat, 06 Jul, 2013

Pat's stay three points clear at the top

St. Patrick's Athletic were the big winners on a night of drama in the Airtricity League Premier Division without having to kick a ball.

Fri, 05 Jul, 2013

Sligo win keeps up bit o’ pressure on Saints

Sligo Rovers moved to within four points of leaders St Patrick’s Athletic after they secured their first win in five, and just second in nine, by comprehensively defeating UCD 5-2 at the Showgrounds on Saturday evening.

Mon, 17 Jun, 2013

Rovers rampant as they regain third

After four league games without a goal, champions Sligo Rovers got their season back on track as they came from behind to convincingly beat UCD 5-2 to regain third place in the table.

Sat, 15 Jun, 2013

Inspired Ryan defies Sligo

AIRTRICITY PREMIER DIVISION:

Sat, 25 May, 2013

Champions held by struggling Bray - Airtricity League roundup

Struggling Bray Wanderers showed their mettle to frustrate Sligo Rovers at the Carlisle Grounds as they held the champions and league leaders to a scoreless draw.

Fri, 10 May, 2013

Airtricity League wrap

Champions Sligo Rovers got back to winning ways with a convincing 3-0 win over Derry City to leapfrog the Candystripes back to the top of the table to delight a packed Showgrounds.

Mon, 06 May, 2013

Sheppard denies champions

AIRTRICITY LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION

Sat, 04 May, 2013

Rusk earns Drogs a draw

An equaliser deep in stoppage time from substitute Graham Rusk earned Drogheda United a 2-2 draw against 10-man Sligo Rovers in a dramatic game at the Showgrounds.

Sat, 27 Apr, 2013

Pat’s end Sligo unbeaten record

AIRTRICITY PREMIER DIVISION

Sat, 20 Apr, 2013

Rovers need late winner from defender to beat Limerick; UCD lose again

Central defender Jeff Henderson scored a late winner as Sligo Rovers came from behind to beat Limerick 2-1 at the Showgrounds to maintain their 100% start to the season.

Sat, 23 Mar, 2013

Sligo ready for final title push

With a first title in 35 years glimmering like a beacon before them, Sligo Rovers boss Ian Baraclough is unperturbed his players are feeling a little nervous tension ahead of this afternoon’s potential title decider with St. Patrick’s Athletic.

Sat, 13 Oct, 2012

Sligo title bid faces tough test in Cork

Sligo Rovers can’t actually win the title in Cork tonight but a victory or, at least, the avoidance of defeat, will keep them on course to finish the season as Airtricity League Premier Division champions.

Fri, 05 Oct, 2012

Sligo still six points clear

Sligo Rovers are still six points clear at the top of the Airtricity league after a 3-0 win at the Showgrounds last night.

Tue, 11 Sep, 2012

Precious point for lucky Sligo

St Patrick’s Athletic 0 Sligo Rovers 0

Sat, 25 Aug, 2012

Sligo edge closer

Sligo Rovers took another giant step towards the Airtricity League Premier Division title with an emphatic 3-1 victory over Shelbourne at Tolka Park last night.

Sat, 18 Aug, 2012

Baraclough plotting a shock in Slovakia

European gains is top of Ian Baraclough’s agenda as Sligo Rovers go into Europa League action tonight in Slovakia, where they are plotting an away victory.

Thu, 19 Jul, 2012

Byrne goal dents Rovers league challenge

Sligo Rovers 1 Bray Wanderers 1

Sat, 07 Jul, 2012

Dundalk face tough task against league leaders Sligo

Dundalk, who went out of the EA Sports Cup against Drogheda United on penalties in their quarter-final match on Monday, face Premier Division leaders Sligo Rovers at Oriel Park tonight.

Fri, 29 Jun, 2012

Lithuanian test for Hoops in Champions League

Shamrock Rovers have been drawn against Lithuanian champions FK Ekranas in the Uefa Champions League second qualifying round draw.

Tue, 26 Jun, 2012

Millstreet stay alive thanks to Vaughan

A dogged Millstreet came from five points down to draw their quarter-final tie at Inchigeela on Saturday night.

Mon, 25 Jun, 2012