Stephen Trimble was the hero with two saves in a shootout to put Drogheda United into the semi-finals of the EA Sports Cup as they beat Dundalk 3-2 on penalties after a thrilling 1-1 draw at Hunky Dorys Park.

They say a week in a long time in politics and in front of local TD John Halligan at the RSC last night, Waterford United showed that a week is even more longer in football as the Blues shocked Limerick FC in a passionate Munster derby.

This Kerry property mixes local materials and tasteful imports to create an impressive home in a lovely location, writes Tommy Barker

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IN the match programme for last night’s visit of Wolves to Ferrycarrig Park, Mr Wexford Youths himself, Mick Wallace, recalled holding trials for the county U16s in Drinagh on a Sunday morning in October 1998.