Person: Sean Brennan

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Mattie Kenny says Dublin desire the difference over disappointing Laois

Two goals within the opening three minutes of the second-half proved decisive as Dublin eased to victory over a disappointing Laois at Parnell Park.

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Carlow champions catch out Cuala in shock of the weekend

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First Division round-up: Leaders Shelbourne cruise past Galway

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Stephen Henderson resigns as Cobh manager after home win

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Ireland U18s go down 4-0 in Andy Reid's first game as boss

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Dublin overturn Laois in low-scoring affair

Late goals give England the win against Ireland U18s

Three goals in the last 15 minutes helped England to a 3-1 win over the Republic of Ireland Under-18s at an Invitational Tournament in Spain.

Sat, 17 Nov, 2018

‘We know what we’re good at… But we’re working on getting better on the ball’

On Tuesday, the Republic of Ireland’s U17 footballers qualified as top seeds for May’s European Championship in England with a 100% record, and only one goal conceded. Their head coach is former Cork City midfielder Colin O’Brien, who has worked with these players since Ireland U15 level.

Sat, 31 Mar, 2018

Don’t put Irish talent in a box

There has been robust discussion around this week’s series on Irish football and the things being done to restore our supply of top talent. It even spilled beyond these shores, from the UK to USA and Sweden to South Africa, with many of the issues raised striking a universal chord.

Sat, 23 Dec, 2017

Classy Cuala take Leinster crown after another 26-point tally

Cuala (Dublin) 1-23 Kilcormac-Killoughey (Offaly) 1-9: If it wasn’t for Mattie Kenny’s forensic attention to detail, we mightn’t read too much into the curious, 26-point score-lines that his Cuala team has been racking up lately.

Mon, 04 Dec, 2017

Cuala win Leinster final comfortably to set up All-Ireland semi against Liam Mellows

Con O'Callaghan's early goal in Portlaoise set AIB All-Ireland club hurling title holders Cuala on their way to a big win and back-to-back provincial titles.

Sun, 03 Dec, 2017

Dundalk not giving up on title fight

Dundalk 3 Drogheda United 0: Dundalk are refusing to give up on their title.

Sat, 23 Sep, 2017

Rovers hammer hapless Drogs

Fourth-placed Shamrock Rovers moved four points ahead of Derry and built up to Thursday’s Europa League test against Icelandic Stjarnan in style by hammering Drogheda last night.

Sat, 24 Jun, 2017

Ballyea v Cuala - AIB GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Final

Cuala storm to finish line with power and pace

Cuala (Dublin) 2-19 Ballyea (Clare) 1-10: The search for a classic All-Ireland Club hurling final goes on, but there will be no complaints from Dalkey when this game goes into the archive.

Sat, 18 Mar, 2017

Dublin club Cuala claim All-Ireland Club hurling title with ease

Cuala took the honours in the All-Ireland Club hurling final with surprising ease, easing past Ballyea of Clare in a dour struggle.

Fri, 17 Mar, 2017

Drogheda United return to Premier Division after play-off victory against Wexford Youths

Promotion/Relegation play-off second leg: Drogheda United 3 Wexford Youths 0 (Drogheda win 3-2 on agg). Drogheda United secured a swift return to the Premier Division as Pete Mahon’s side ran out 3-0 winners against Wexford Youths at United Park last night, ensuring a 3-2 aggregate win. 

Sat, 05 Nov, 2016

Ramblers bid to keep promotion dream alive

Two goals down going into the decisive away leg of their First Division promotion play-off against Drogheda United, the situation looks pretty daunting for Cobh Ramblers.

Fri, 28 Oct, 2016

Shane Duggan delivers for Limerick

Runaway First Division leaders Limerick met their toughest test of the campaign last night and, despite finishing with 10 men, prevailed 2-1 against UCD.

Sat, 23 Apr, 2016

Waterford lose again as James English the hat-trick hero for Shelbourne

Waterford United lost for their second successive First Division game last season as Shelbourne coasted to a 4-1 win at the RSC.

Sat, 16 Apr, 2016

Political impasse but Irish boys rule Czechs

Republic of Ireland 5 Czech Republic 2: The scoresheet told the feel-good story, the team sheets the political one.

Tue, 12 Apr, 2016

Letter fills in another piece of The Aud puzzle

A missing part of the story of the German ship the Aud — the location of its tonnes of arms and ammunition planned for the South-West Volunteers to be stored for Easter Monday’s Rising — is believed to have been filled.

Fri, 25 Mar, 2016

Oulart-The Ballagh finally enjoy glory day

Leinster Club SHC final - Oulart-The Ballagh (Wexford) 2-13 Cuala (Dublin) 0-13: It’s the little moments after full-time in Netwatch Cullen Park that the Oulart-The Ballagh players will probably remember most.

Mon, 30 Nov, 2015

Oulart-The Ballagh take Leinster hurling title in windy conditions at Cullen Park

A strong start in Carlow proved far more than just half the battle for Oulart-The Ballagh who went on to finally capture the AIB Leinster Club Hurling title that the club has craved.

Sun, 29 Nov, 2015

Deflected John Mountney strike snatches win for Dundalk

Drogheda United 1 Dundalk 2: John Mountney’s deflected 90th-minute free-kick proved decisive as Dundalk snatched victory in an entertaining Louth derby at United Park last night.

Sat, 04 Jul, 2015

Dublin stunned as Kilkenny snatch last-gasp win

Kilkenny 4-12 Dublin 2-16: Kilkenny advanced to the semi-finals of the Bord Gais Energy Leinster U21 Hurling Championship after defeating Dublin by 4-12 to 2-16 at Parnell Park last night.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2015

Billy Dennehy delivers as Cork City close on top

Cork City 4 Drogheda United 1: A tremendous second half hat-trick from Billy Dennehy saw Cork City put an indifferent first-half performance behind them to move to within four points of leaders Dundalk at the top of the Airtricity League Premier Division with a 4-1 victory over Drogheda United at Turners Cross last night.

Tue, 12 May, 2015

Cork City survive late Drogheda United scare

Drogheda United 1 Cork City 2

Sat, 18 Apr, 2015

Cork drug lord died in cell from heroin intoxication

A Cork drug lord who was found slumped in his cell in Mountjoy Prison died from heroin intoxication, an inquest has heard.

Thu, 27 Nov, 2014

McEleney the Derry hero

Athlone Town 0 Derry City 1

Mon, 07 Jul, 2014

Skinner halts Bohs’ remarkable revival

Bohemians 2 Athlone Town 2

Sat, 28 Jun, 2014

O’Sullivan the City hero

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Sat, 31 May, 2014

Kilduff goes goal crazy at Cross

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Fri, 11 Oct, 2013

Delight as minnows Bluebell United hold Derry City scoreless

Non-league Bluebell United were the toast of the FAI Ford Cup third round as they frustrated holders Derry City to earn a 0-0 draw at the Brandywell.

Sat, 24 Aug, 2013

Byrne the four-goal hero as Pat's back to winning ways

Conan Byrne scored four times as St. Patrick's Athletic got back to winning ways to stun nine-man Shamrock Rovers 4-0 at Tallaght Stadium to maintain their one-point lead at the top of the Premier Division table.

Fri, 09 Aug, 2013

Kelly rescues a point as Shels maintain unbeaten run

Bray Wanderers 1 Shelbourne 1

Mon, 05 Aug, 2013

Kelly rescues point for Shels

Dean Kelly scored for the second match running as Shelbourne extended their unbeaten league run to five games.

Sun, 04 Aug, 2013

Airtricity League wrap

Killian Brennan scored a dramatic stoppage time penalty winner as St. Patrick's Athletic came from a goal down to beat ten-man Cork City 2-1 at Richmond Park to maintain their three-point lead at the top of the table.

Fri, 26 Jul, 2013

Rovers slump to another draw - Airtricity League wrap

Shamrock Rovers blew a chance to gain further ground on the Premier Division leaders as they slumped to an eleventh stalemate of the season as UCD came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw at Tallaght Stadium.

Fri, 19 Jul, 2013

Shels send City packing

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Sat, 13 Jul, 2013

Drogs forced to settle for scoreless draw - again

Drogheda United drew a blank for the fourth league match in a row as they had to settle for a 0-0 draw at home to bottom side Shelbourne.

Sun, 07 Jul, 2013

St Pat's purple patch comes to an end

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Fri, 14 Jun, 2013

Kelly’s brace fires Shels past brave Bandon

Dean Kelly put non-league Bandon to the sword at Tolka Park as Shelbourne eased into the third round of the cup.

Sat, 01 Jun, 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

Late equaliser sees Hoops salvage point - Airtricity League roundup

Karl Sheppard hit a late equaliser as Shamrock Rovers salvaged a point from a 1-1 draw - the Hoops' seventh stalemate of the campaign - with champions Sligo Rovers at Tallaght Stadium.

Sat, 04 May, 2013

Drogs chief vows to ban troublemakers

Drogheda United chairman Jim Agnew has said any supporter who the club identify as playing a role in the crowd trouble which threatened to spoil Saturday night’s game at Sligo Rovers will be banned from Hunky Dorys Park for life.

Mon, 29 Apr, 2013

Airtricity League roundup: Candystripes come from behind to beat Dundalk

Rory Patterson made a telling return from injury with two penalties as Derry City came from behind to beat Dundalk 3-1 at Oriel Park.

Sat, 13 Apr, 2013

Shelbourne off mark as Rovers draw blank again

Shelbourne 0 Shamrock Rovers 0

Mon, 25 Mar, 2013

Agony and ecstasy for Mulvenna

Bohemians 1 Drogheda United 4

Sat, 27 Oct, 2012

Twigg signs off on the double

As he did on his final home appearance last week, Gary Twigg signed off on the double for Shamrock Rovers as they beat their title successors Sligo Rovers 2-0 at the Showgrounds.

Fri, 26 Oct, 2012

Drogheda reduce gap on leaders Sligo to six points

Bray Wanderers 1 Drogheda United 3

Sat, 08 Sep, 2012