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Former Ireland captain John O'Shea accepted onto 2020/22 UEFA Pro Licence course

Former international John O’Shea, recently appointed assistant coach with the Ireland U21s, is one of twenty coaches who have been accepted onto the 2020/22 UEFA Pro Licence course run by the FAI.

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No bounce yet for Neale Fenn as Cork City lose Cross goalfest

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City have to settle for point after perfect start

Clare must box clever and hit moving targets

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Jim McGuinness in the frame to manage Galway United - report

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BULLETIN: Nation braces for total shutdown as red weather warning in place; worst is yet to come

The Kieran Shannon Interview: Tommy Guilfoyle - The previous captain

Who is Tommy Guilfoyle? Told by a doctor he’d never hurl, he hit 2-3 against Cork in the 1986 Munster final and played with Feakle until he was 49. He has suffered personal pain. ‘He was virtually unstoppable,’ declares Anthony Daly. That’s Tommy Guilfoyle

Sat, 22 Jul, 2017

City aim to get back in the groove against Bray

Cork City’s gruelling schedule sees them back in league action tomorrow against crisis club Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Grounds (4pm) as they look to increase their lead at the top to 15 points once again.

Sat, 15 Jul, 2017

Ten-man Sligo hang on for three precious points

Struggling Sligo Rovers picked up a massive result in front of their home fans when beating high-flying Shamrock Rovers 1-0 in a fiery contest – a win that takes the Bit O’Red out of the relegation places and up to eighth place in the top flight standings.

Mon, 03 Jul, 2017

Ten-man Sligo earn points to move them out of drop zone

Sligo Rovers captain John Russell had an eventful game at the Showgrounds against Shamrock Rovers this evening.

Sun, 02 Jul, 2017

Dundalk v Sligo Rovers - SSE Airtricity League Premier Division

Stephen Kenny: We’ve had our bad night

Dundalk 0 Sligo Rovers 3: Dundalk boss Stephen Kenny has backed his side to bounce back from the heaviest home defeat of his reign by beating Cork City in tomorrow night’s potential title decider at Oriel Park.

Mon, 10 Oct, 2016

Sligo Rovers v Cork City - SSE Airtricity League Premier Division

Cork City's title hopes get a jolt

Sligo Rovers 0 Cork City 0: Cork City spluttered in Sligo on Saturday night as their pursuit of SSE Airtricity League Premier Division leaders Dundalk frustratingly stalled in a scoreless draw. 

Mon, 26 Sep, 2016

David McMillan delivers for Dundalk

Sligo Rovers 0 Dundalk 1: Dundalk extended their lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division to seven points following a 1-0 victory over Sligo Rovers at The Showgrounds last night.

Wed, 07 Sep, 2016

Cork City blow chance to close gap on Dundalk

Cork City 1 Sligo Rovers 2

Tue, 09 Aug, 2016

Raffaele Cretaro and Jimmy Keohane swoop as Sligo stun Derry City

Derry City 0 Sligo Rovers 2: Sligo Rovers recorded their first back-to-back league wins of the season when shocking Derry City at the Brandywell thanks to a goal on either side of half-time.

Sat, 30 Apr, 2016

Improving Sligo Rovers still without win

St Patrick’s Athletic 1 Sligo Rovers 1: Brendan Clarke kept St Patrick’s in the match at one end before Christy Fagan worked the oracle at the other once again to deprive Sligo Rovers of a first win of the season.

Sat, 09 Apr, 2016

Limerick pull off great escape

Sligo Rovers 2 Limerick 3: Battling Limerick climbed off the bottom of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division and into the relegation/promotion play-off — against Finn Harps — following a superb 3-2 win at The Showgrounds.

Sat, 31 Oct, 2015

John Caulfield dreaming of FAI Cup glory as Cork face tough trip to face Derry

The top two in the league will be hoping to remain on course for the ultimate cup clash at the Aviva Stadium when the FAI Cup quarter-finals take place this evening.

Fri, 11 Sep, 2015

Peter Hutton expects Bray backlash

Derry City manager Peter Hutton expects resurgent Bray Wanderers to be an even tougher nut to crack after securing a new manager.

Sat, 11 Jul, 2015

Trevor Croly quits as Bray in strife again

Not for the first time this season, confusion surrounded Bray Wanderers last night with manager Trevor Croly understood to have quit ahead of this evening’s Airtricity League fixture in Limerick (6.30pm).

Sat, 04 Jul, 2015

Cork City aim to break with a win

With a Uefa Europa League draw to look forward to during it, Cork City players and staff will hope to enjoy the upcoming summer break.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2015

The bright side of sport: Quality League of Ireland deserves more coverage

The League of Ireland is improving year on year and Steve Neville thinks it deserves to be seen by more people.

Thu, 14 May, 2015

Mark O’Sullivan swoops for City

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Sat, 09 May, 2015

David Cassidy stars as Seagulls stun Sligo in soccer

SligoRovers 1 Bray Wanderers 3: David Cassidy was the toast of Bray Wanderers last night after his superb hat-trick earned the Seagulls their first points of the season and sent struggling Sligo into even more trouble as Owen Heary’s side search for their first win.

Sat, 04 Apr, 2015

Milestone 100th game for Dundalk soccer manager Stephen Kenny

Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny celebrates his 100th game in charge with his team in no mood to take their foot off the pedal when Sligo Rovers visit Oriel Park this evening.

Fri, 27 Mar, 2015

Airtricity League: John Caulfield wants 12th man to roar Cork City to soccer victory

John Caulfield wants more of the same from Cork City’s 12th man against Galway United at Turner’s Cross tonight to help get the goals flowing again Cork have taken a point apiece from resolute away draws at Sligo Rovers and Shamrock Rovers either side of a 5-0 home victory over a struggling Limerick in a steady if unspectacular start to the season.

Tue, 24 Mar, 2015

Cork City struggle at Sligo Rovers

Sligo Rovers 1 Cork City 1

Mon, 09 Mar, 2015

Gerard O’Donnell following his dream

Athletics: The national indoor championships take place in Athlone this weekend with two headline acts having travelled very different paths to star in the midlands and then, hopefully, on the European stage next month.

Mon, 16 Feb, 2015

Sligo bounce back and now eye top four spot

Sligo Rovers 3 Athlone Town 1

Mon, 11 Aug, 2014

Sligo sunk as Jensen strikes back

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

Fri, 25 Jul, 2014

Sligo chances hit by injuries

Inspired by their progression through a round of European competition for the first time in 20 years, with the club also enjoying a much-needed financial boost as a result, Sligo Rovers won’t be in awe of Norwegian giants Rosenborg FK this evening in the Europa League second qualifying round first leg at Trondheim’s Lerkendal Stadium (kick-off 6pm Irish time).

Thu, 17 Jul, 2014

Zayed strike sends Rovers top

Eamon Zayed came off the bench to send Shamrock Rovers to the top of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division after a 1-0 win over bottom club Athlone Town at Tallaght Stadium on Saturday.

Mon, 19 May, 2014

Lucky 13 as gritty Grenagh double up

Grenagh 0-12 Aghabullogue 0-05

Mon, 09 Dec, 2013

Dorgan hails outstanding year for Grenagh

An amazing year for Grenagh ended with a second county title and coach Donie Dorgan paid tribute to the massive effort put in by his players.

Mon, 09 Dec, 2013

Gritty Grenagh singing in the rain

Grenagh 1-10 Kilbrin 2-5

Mon, 11 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

Cannabis addict squared up to garda with broken bottles

A man who abused cannabis almost daily since he was 12 requires “intensive” care and counselling, a district judge said yesterday.

Fri, 04 Oct, 2013

Pats edge closer to title with win over Bray

St. Patrick's Athletic edged a step closer to a first title in 14 years as goals from Anto Flood, John Russell and Christy Fagan gave them a fully deserved 3-1 win at relegation-threatened Bray Wanderers.

Thu, 26 Sep, 2013

Pat’s make giant leap

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Sat, 21 Sep, 2013

Rovers march on as Saints stunned

St Patrick’s Athletic 0 Shamrock Rovers 2

Sat, 14 Sep, 2013

Charity ‘inundated’ with domestic violence referrals

A charitable organisation which deals with the perpetrators of domestic violence has said it is “inundated” with referrals, including those from social workers.

Mon, 19 Aug, 2013

Resilient Saints rescue draw

St. Patrick’s Athletic 2 Zalgiris 2

Fri, 05 Jul, 2013

Fagan keeps Pat’s on course

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Sat, 29 Jun, 2013

Take culture plunge to see if some "arts" is good for you

Culture-shy Katy Harrington decides to try out Cork Midsummer Festival to see if a little arts can be a good experience.

Wed, 26 Jun, 2013

Flying Saints look to maintain charge

They’re top of the table and now they’ve got the top man in the league.

Fri, 14 Jun, 2013

Pat’s hit five to go five points clear

St Patrick’s Athletic 5 UCD 0

Wed, 29 May, 2013

Airtricity League wrap

St. Patrick’s Athletic eased five points clear at the top of the Premier Division table as they beat UCD 5-0 to record their biggest win of the season and stretch their unbeaten league run to twelve games.

Tue, 28 May, 2013

Pats go two points clear - Airtricity League Roundup

With erstwhile leaders Sligo Rovers drawing 0-0 at Limerick, Christy Fagan scored for the fourth time in as many games to help send St. Patrick's Athletic two points clear at the top of the Premier Division table after a 2-0 win over Bohemians at Dalymount Park.

Sat, 25 May, 2013

Pat’s join Sligo at top

St Pat’s joined Sligo Rovers at the top of the Airtricity League table for 24 hours at least following this Dublin derby win at Tolka Park.

Sat, 18 May, 2013