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23:39 Win against Sligo Rovers sees Derry City within three points of table top

Comprehensive victory the second win on the trot for Tiernan Lynch’s troops

22/04 Late drama aplenty as Bohemians and Cork City fight back: what we learned from Monday’s League of Ireland action

It is as you were at the top as Drogheda and St Pat’s played out stalemate, while Shelbourne were left frustrated

20/04 Overheard: Painter Francis Bacon’s childhood home on the market in Dublin for €1.6m

Plus: Big moves for Irish abroad, and the shadowy boffins taking over League of Ireland fantasy football

19/04 St Pat’s and Shamrock Rovers thrilling in the rain, but the ‘UnderDrogs’ stay top: what we learned from Friday’s League of Ireland action

Derry start to show their quality while Sligo batter freefalling Waterford

18/04 Honours even in hectic Dublin derby between St Pat’s and Shamrock Rovers

Pat’s skipper Joe Redmond scores towering head in injury-time to claim point

18/04 League of Ireland: All the action from tonight’s games as it happens

It’s another action-packed night in the League of Ireland with all ten Premier Division teams involved.

18/04 League of Ireland: All the action from tonight’s games as it happened

It’s another action-packed night in the League of Ireland with all ten Premier Division teams involved.

18/04 Cathal O’Sullivan could be League of Ireland’s next million-pound player

Cork City must sell 18-year-old in June to get full value from their academy product

14/04 FAI to include education plan in club licencing from 2027

Some clubs already have arrangements in place but it will be become mandatory from 2027 season

12/04 Drogheda’s winning formula and Shelbourne’s cool striker - what we learned from Friday’s League of Ireland action

Chris Forrester, Graham Burke and Jack Byrne all show enduring class; Cork struggle without key players

11/04 League of Ireland: All the action from tonight’s games as it happens

It’s another action-packed night in the League of Ireland with four games in the Premier Division up for decision.

11/04 As it happened – League of Ireland: All the action from tonight’s games

It’s another action-packed night in the League of Ireland with four games in the Premier Division up for decision.

09/04 Shelbourne boss Damien Duff: ‘As long as I’m wanted here, I’m staying here’

Tolka Park favourite adamant that further success at club will not mean a return to English Premier League

09/04 Shelbourne boss Damien Duff still living the dream: ‘Football is my life’

Tolka Park favourite adamant that further success at club will not mean a return to English Premier League

05/04 Drogheda defying the odds as attendances continue to soar – what we learned from Friday’s League of Ireland action

75th birthday wishes for Damien Duff’s mother; complaints about LOITV; Bohs finally find lift off at Dalymount

04/04 St Pat’s and Shelbourne play out entertaining stalemate

Pat’s had more chances overall, but Shels almost snatched the win at the death

04/04 League of Ireland – Follow all tonight’s action as it happens

Sell-out crowds and major talking points – the League of Ireland is back for another drama-filled night.

04/04 Wexford FC hit out at FAI over ‘unfair and unjust’ points deduction for fielding an ineligible player

Wexford FC have hit out at the FAI following their points deduction for fielding an ineligible player in the opening week of the League of Ireland First Division season.

04/04 Galway United show how the lost ‘art of defending’ can still hit the heights

After defeat of Bohs with just 27% possession, Tribesmen’s defensive wall will be tested by Shamrock Rovers

29/03 St Pat’s put early stamp on title ambitions while Damien Duff shows what it means in Sligo

Pressure mounts on Alan Reynolds at Bohemians; Damien Duff shows what it means in Sligo and refereeing decisions again dominate headlines

28/03 Shamrock Rovers and Derry City both have men sent off in scoreless draw

St Pat’s go top after coming from behind to beat Waterford with late goals

28/03 League of Ireland: All the action from tonight’s games as it happened

It was another action-packed night in the League of Ireland with a full programme of games in the Premier Division.

28/03 League of Ireland: All the action from tonight’s games as it happens

There’s an action-packed gameweek seven of this season’s League of Ireland with a full programme of games in the Premier Division.

28/03 As the FAI and League of Ireland clubs squabble, our talented young players are moulded into professionals abroad

High potential teenage footballers such as Finn Sherlock and Jaden Umeh are leaving Ireland to carve out careers in environments that offer education

25/03 FAI chief Marc Canham flags value of mending and building relationships

Association ‘can’t do it on its own, clubs can’t do it on their own, we have to work together. That is critical’

15/03 Chris Forrester on song for St Pat’s in win over Bohs

Stephen Kenny’s side climb to second with 3-0 win at Richmond Park

14/03 Heimir Hallgrímsson says his League of Ireland comments in December were ‘misinterpreted’

Republic of Ireland manager keen to smooth relations between LOI and FAI as national squad face relegation playoff with Bulgaria

12/03 St Pat’s striker Aidan Keena hails Stephen Kenny influence after being named February Player of the Month

Premier Division top scorer Aidan Keena has been named SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers Ireland Player of the Month for February.

08/03 Kevin Kilbane: FAI must aim at League of Ireland players being picked for the Republic’s squad

Manager Heimir Hallgrímsson’s contentious view on players moving abroad to further international chances may have sparked a healthy conversation

08/03 Danny Grant shoots Shamrock Rovers to first win of the season

Former Bohs recruit bags first goal for Rovers at Tallaght Stadium

07/03 League of Ireland: All the action from tonight’s games as it happened

It was an action-packed gameweek five of this season’s League of Ireland with a full programme of games in the Premier Division.

07/03 League of Ireland: All the action from tonight’s games as it happens

It’s gameweek five of this season’s League of Ireland and there’s a full programme of games in the Premier Division.

07/03 Managers come to the fore in banging financial drum for League of Ireland

Stephen Bradley insists now is the time for the necessary Government investment in the domestic game

03/03 League of Ireland: All the action from tonight’s games as it happens

It’s gameweek four of this season’s League of Ireland and there’s a full programme of games in the Premier Division.

28/02 Dublin derby packs a punch as Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers draw at Tolka Park

Early goal from Harry Wood set the tempo in Drumcondra

28/02 Late Ruairí Keating goal seals comeback win for Cork over Bohs

Ruairí Keating completed Cork City’s recovery from a flat start to seal their first win of the season with an 83rd-minute winner against Bohemians at Turner’s Cross.

21/02 Galway United edge St Patrick’s Athletic in thrilling encounter

Wild night in the west marked by quality, physicality, passion and controversy

21/02 League of Ireland: Follow all the action live from around the country

Champions Shels will be hoping to build on last week’s winning start to the season when they face Waterford away this evening in one of four matches in the League of Ireland Premier Division.

21/02 League of Ireland: Pat’s beaten, Derry see off Bohs and Shels make it two on the bounce

Champions Shels will be hoping to build on last week’s winning start to the season when they face Waterford away this evening in one of four matches in the League of Ireland Premier Division.

21/02 Stephen Bradley knew what he was doing with his outburst against Heimir Hallgrímsson

Shamrock Rovers’ manager says there’s too much arrogance in the Football Association of Ireland

17/02 Damien Duff disappoints viewers looking for an old serial killer

TV View: Questions about the Bohemians man of the match, and perhaps Manchester United should have played a chicken wing in midfield?

17/02 Ken Early: Many Irish fans may be starting to care more about the League of Ireland than the national team

Shamrock Rovers manager’s criticism of Heimir Hallgrímsson may have missed the point but his outburst will do the domestic game no harm

16/02 Shamrock Rovers’ Stephen Bradley rebukes ‘out of touch’ Heimir Hallgrímsson

Ireland manager’s suggestion players must move abroad to gain senior cap ‘incredibly disrespectful’, says Bradley

16/02 Ross Tierney on target as Bohemians beat Shamrock Rovers at the Aviva

League of Ireland attendance record broken with 33,208 spectators turning out for Dublin derby

16/02 Bohemians v Shamrock Rovers: Ross Tierney puts Bohs ahead in front of over 32,000 at Aviva Stadium

It’s an historic day in the League of Ireland as a record 30,000 fans are expected to attend the Dublin Derby between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers at the Aviva Stadium.

16/02 Bohemians v Shamrock Rovers: Ross Tierney puts Bohs ahead in front of over 30,000 at Aviva Stadium

It’s an historic day in the League of Ireland as a record 30,000 fans are expected to attend the Dublin Derby between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers at the Aviva Stadium.

16/02 Bohemians v Shamrock Rovers: Historic day for League of Ireland as over 30,000 fans to attend Dublin Derby

It’s an historic day in the League of Ireland as a record 30,000 fans are expected to attend the Dublin Derby between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers at the Aviva Stadium.

16/02 As it happened: Bohemians beat Shamrock Rovers in front of over 32,000 at Aviva Stadium

It was an historic day in the League of Ireland as a record crowd of over 32,000 fans attended the Dublin derby clash between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers at the Aviva Stadium.

16/02 Bohemians v Shamrock Rovers live score updates: League of Ireland Premier Division

Follow all the action at the Aviva Stadium as the two teams get their campaigns under way

15/02 Bohemians ‘hungry’ for derby win over Shamrock Rovers at Aviva to kickstart new season – Alan Reynolds

Bohemians boss Alan Reynolds says it will be incredible to be backed by thousands at Lansdowne Road in Sunday’s derby against Shamrock Rovers and has called on his players to start as they mean to go on in 2025.

15/02 Stephen Bradley: ‘After I got stabbed I hated football, hated life, hated everything about it, I was angry’

Shamrock Rovers manager talks about underachieving in his playing career, fixing broken people, and his 10-year-old son Josh’s battle with leukemia

14/02 Shelbourne beat Derry City as Tolka Park goes dark on opening night

Boyd scores twice for the champions in first game of new LOI season as there is power outage at Dublin venue

14/02 Ten-man Kerry FC show maturity and composure to see out two-goal win over Finn Harps

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14/02 League of Ireland: Shelbourne’s title defence up and running despite Tolka Park power cut as St Pat’s and Cork City held

The 2025 League of Ireland season kicks off tonight with champions Shelbourne taking on Derry City at Tolka Park in the glamour clash of the night.

14/02 League of Ireland: Shelbourne’s flying start to title defence delayed by Tolka Park power cut

The 2025 League of Ireland season kicks off tonight with champions Shelbourne taking on Derry City at Tolka Park in the glamour clash of the night.

14/02 League of Ireland: Shelbourne’s flying start to title defence halted by Tolka Park power cut

The 2025 League of Ireland season kicks off tonight with champions Shelbourne taking on Derry City at Tolka Park in the glamour clash of the night.

14/02 Who is Michael Noonan, Shamrock Rovers’s 16-year-old European goalscorer?

The striker scored the winning goal against Molde on Thursday night and was back in school on Friday morning

14/02 Who is Michael Noonan, Shamrock Rovers record breaking 16-year-old?

The striker scored the winning goal against Molde on Thursday night and was back in school on Friday morning

14/02 League of Ireland: The Premier Division’s upward curve is undeniable, we could be in for the ‘best season ever’

The Dublin clubs and Derry versus the rest is how the oldest manager on deck sees the evolution being televised

13/02 Molde v Shamrock Rovers: Norwegians reduced to 10 men in Conference League play-off

Shamrock Rovers make history as the first Irish side to play after the group phase of European competition with the first leg of their Conference League play-off against Molde tonight.

13/02 Sixteen-year-old Michael Noonan gives Shamrock Rovers vital win in Molde: As it happened

Shamrock Rovers make history as the first Irish side to play after the group phase of European competition with the first leg of their Conference League play-off against Molde tonight.

13/02 Molde v Shamrock Rovers: 16-year-old Michael Noonan puts Hoops ahead in Conference League play-off

Shamrock Rovers make history as the first Irish side to play after the group phase of European competition with the first leg of their Conference League play-off against Molde tonight.

13/02 The gaffers: Can Damien Duff remain top dog as new League of Ireland season begins?

Gavin Cummiskey profiles the 10 Premier Division managers for the coming season

12/02 Irish teams have been plagued by Molde but Shamrock Rovers need not fear

Stephen Bradley’s side can fancy their chances in the Uefa Conference League against a Norwegian club whose former stars include Erling Haaland and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

08/02 ‘Scary for the opposition. Exciting for us’ – Damien Duff hails ‘beast’ Odubeko as former Manchester United player stars on Tolka bow

Damien Duff believes the potential of Shelbourne’s winter recruit MIpo Odubeko is exciting for the champions and ‘scary’ for every other League of Ireland team.

08/02 Kevin Kilbane: Mason Melia’s historic move should spur Government to support the League of Ireland

The St Pat’s teenager will find the Premier League ruthless but he has earned a chance to make an impact

07/02 Odubeko scores on debut to aid Shelbourne to President’s Cup win over Drogheda

Damien Duff’s new recruit Mipo Odubeko opened the scoring at Tolka Park

07/02 Mason Melia’s Spurs move could change Irish transfers forever but there is still a long road ahead

For the gifted St Pat’s teenager on his way to the Premier League, everything has changed and nothing has changed

07/02 Damien Duff warns Shelbourne players not to be ‘left behind’ as ‘ridiculous’ injuries rule some out of President’s Cup

Manager insists cup match against Drogheda United ‘absolutely not a friendly’

04/02 Mason Melia smashes Irish transfer record to join Tottenham from St Pat’s

Irish teenager to join Spurs for reported €1.9 million initial fee

01/02 Bohemian FC: ‘If they are richer than us, we have to be smarter than them’

Roy Barrett, Daniel Lambert and Matt Devaney discuss future plans for the club, including the development of Dalymount Park

29/01 Shelbourne v Derry City to be televised live as first game under new Virgin Media deal

Broadcaster confirms first five Premier Division fixtures to be show live over opening rounds

27/01 Virgin Media strike four-year League of Ireland broadcast deal

Deal guarantees one live fixture from every round of men’s Premier Division

26/01 Shamrock Rovers lose out in race for Darragh Burns as winger signs for League Two Grimsby

Shamrock Rovers have lost out in the chase for Ireland U-21 cap Darragh Burns as his transfer to League Two side Grimsby Town was confirmed today.

24/01 January’s LOI transfer updates: Darragh Burns on verge of Grimsby move in blow to Shamrock Rovers hopes

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

23/01 January’s LOI transfer updates: Damien Duff swoops for former Celtic midfielder

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

22/01 January’s LOI transfer updates: Ex-Barnsley midfielder Matty Wolfe signs for Sligo Rovers

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

22/01 ‘I basically fell in love with the league’ – Damien Duff factor convinced Ellis Chapman to extend Irish stay at Shelbourne

New Shelbourne signing Ellis Chapman admits the Damien Duff factor convinced him to shelve plans to return to England after his successful stint at Sligo Rovers.

20/01 Gary Hunt returns to Waterford as new head coach of women’s team

Gary Hunt has returned to Waterford FC and will lead the club’s senior women’s side into their first top-flight campaign as head coach.

20/01 January’s LOI transfer updates: Derry City strengthen squad further with signings of Robbie Benson and Carl Winchester

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

20/01 January’s LOI transfer updates: Derry City strengthen squad further by signing three-time league winner Robbie Benson

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

18/01 Derry City get green light to avail of GAA Centre of Excellence

THE GAA have given approval for Derry City to use the Derry Centre of Excellence in Owenbeg as a training facility while the League of Ireland side develop their own base.

18/01 Damien Duff ‘on a bit of a GAA buzz at the minute’ as inter-county stars flock to Shelbourne

It’s not just the imminent arrival of All-Ireland winner Tomás ‘Mossy’ Quinn as the new CEO that has GAA on the brain around Shelbourne.

18/01 ‘If anyone has to leave anyone, it’s the manager who has to leave me’ – Damien Duff factor key to keeping Seán Boyd at home

It’s not just the imminent arrival of All-Ireland winner Tomás ‘Mossy’ Quinn as the new CEO that has GAA on the brain around Shelbourne.

17/01 January’s LOI transfer updates: Defender Jack Keaney departs Drogheda for Cliftonville

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

15/01 Virgin Media set to claim exclusive TV rights for League of Ireland with weekly live coverage on cards

RTE are set to lose the rights to broadcast League of Ireland games for the 2025 season. In a major blow to the broadcaster’s sports coverage, the FAI are on the brink of handing an exclusive deal for league games to Virgin Media.

15/01 New programme for government to include commitment to ‘explore new mechanisms’ for creation of LOI academies with FAI

The draft programme for the new government includes a commitment to explore available options to develop a functioning academy system at League of Ireland level.

15/01 Teenage striker Michael Noonan goes straight into Shamrock Rovers squad for European action

Highly rated 16-year-old moves to Tallaght from St Patrick’s Athletic

15/01 ‘It was a no-brainer for us’ – Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley hails signing of teenage striker Michael Noonan

Talented teenager Michael Noonan has completed his surprise move from St Patrick's Athletic to Dublin rivals Shamrock Rovers, a free transfer that is almost certain to be eventually worth a six-figure windfall to the Hoops.

15/01 January’s LOI transfer updates: St Pat’s sign striker Carty as Hoops nab Noonan

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

15/01 January’s LOI transfer updates: St Pat’s sign striker Conor Carty on two-year deal

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

15/01 ‘I have not spoken to him’ – No healing in rift between Brian Kerr and Stephen Kenny

Brian Kerr has revealed there has been no contact between him and one of his successors as Ireland manager, Stephen Kenny.

14/01 Johnny Kenny’s return to Celtic sparks striker search for League of Ireland clubs

Michael Noonan, the talented 16-year-old striker, is set to swap St Patrick’s Athletic for Rovers

14/01 January’s LOI transfer updates: Shamrock Rovers sign midfielder Matt Healy from Belgian club on three-year deal

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

13/01 January’s LOI transfer updates: Derry linked with bringing another Northern Ireland international back from Britain

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

13/01 Stephanie Zambra returns to Shamrock Rovers as women’s team coach

Stephanie Zambra has been appointed as first-team coach at Shamrock Rovers, the club where she finished her playing career.

13/01 Derry City legend Peter Hutton excited by arrivals of Liam Boyce and Gavin Whyte but admits season ‘won’t be easy’

Derry City legend Peter Hutton has backed Northern Ireland internationals Liam Boyce and Gavin Whyte to light up the Brandywell.

11/01 Highly-rated St Pat’s youngster Michael Noonan set for move to Shamrock Rovers

Highly-rated teenager Michael Noonan is set to join Shamrock Rovers from Dublin rivals St Patrick’s Athletic.

11/01 January’s LOI transfer updates: Derry strengthen their squad with capture of two international attackers

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

10/01 Former Dublin GAA football star Tomás Quinn named as new Shelbourne CEO

Former Dublin GAA star Tomás Quinn says he’s “privileged” to hook up with Shelbourne as he has been named as the new CEO with the Reds.

10/01 Derry City targeting trio of NI stars after securing signing of former international striker

Liam Boyce is joining Derry City from Hearts in a statement of intent move from new Candystripes boss Tiernan Lynch.

09/01 January’s LOI transfer updates: Blow for FAI Cup holders as Frantz Pierrot departs for Bosnia-Herzegovina

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

09/01 January’s LOI transfer updates: Sligo Rovers sign goalkeeper Sam Sergeant from Waterford

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

09/01 Finn Harps cancel contract of Joe Gorman following conviction for being drunk in charge of a vehicle

Finn Harps have cancelled Joe Gorman’s contract less than a month after the defender arrived at the club following his conviction for being drunk in charge of a vehicle.

09/01 January’s LOI transfer updates: Derry City linked with Northern Ireland striker Liam Boyce

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

09/01 Major boost for Shamrock Rovers as they sign Sligo goalkeeper Ed McGinty

Shamrock Rovers have secured one of their major transfer targets for the 2025 season with the capture of goalkeeper Ed McGinty.

08/01 January’s LOI transfer updates: Adam Foley leaves Drogheda as Waterford sign second goalkeeper in 24 hours

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

08/01 Molde to play St Pat’s friendly in advance of Shamrock Rovers Conference League play-off

Molde have confirmed they will play St Patrick’s Athletic in a friendly next month as the Norwegian side prepare for their Conference League play-off against Shamrock Rovers.

08/01 Barry Mocke departs role as Shelbourne CEO

Club co-owner Neil Doyle to temporarily assume chief executive role

07/01 January’s LOI transfer updates: Waterford sign goalkeeper Stephen McMullan from sister club Fleetwood

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

07/01 Johnny Kenny eyes Celtic debut after successful stint at Shamrock Rovers

Johnny Kenny has returned to Celtic training and will hope to earn a chance to impress in Wednesday's league clash against Dundee United after his star year in the League of Ireland.

07/01 January’s LOI transfer updates: Will Jarvis signs for Notts County ending hopes of Shels return

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

06/01 January’s LOI transfer updates: Ireland U-21 striker Tommy Lonergan signs season-long loan with Waterford

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

05/01 January’s LOI transfer updates: Declan McDaid makes move from Bohs to Athlone

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

04/01 January’s LOI transfer updates: Aidan O’Brien joins Woking after Shelbourne departure

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

03/01 Shamrock Rovers dealt blow as Neil Farrugia signs for Barnsley

Shamrock Rovers have suffered a pre-season blow with news that Neil Farrugia has joined Barnsley on a free transfer.

02/01 Shelbourne turn down St Mirren offer for Sean Boyd as Sean Hoare returns to St Pat’s from Shamrock Rovers

Shelbourne have knocked back an approach from St Mirren for striker Sean Boyd.

02/01 Sean Hoare signs for St Patrick’s Athletic on multi-year contract

Defender leaves Shamrock Rovers and returns to Richmond Park, where he played from 2012 to 2016

02/01 FAI vote to switch to summer soccer draws concern from grassroots

Delegates at FAI general assembly voted to allign all leagues on a summer schedule by 2028

28/12 Photographs and memories: The Bosman of his day who wouldn’t be bought or sold

A black and white photograph of a match at Dalymount Park in 1955 stirs strong memories

27/12 ‘It’s not about getting drunk, but it’s about bonding’ – Shelbourne captain a fan of work hard, play hard ethos

One story to emerge from the Shelbourne camp after their success of winning the Premier Division title underlined just how much the Reds camp were enjoying the celebrations.

21/12 ‘The memories will live with me forever’ – Shamrock Rovers’ Pico Lopes proud of European run despite heavy Chelsea defeat

The result may have been one to forget, but the occasion was one Roberto Lopes will remember for the rest of his life.

20/12 December’s LOI transfer updates: Damien Duff adds striker Mipo Odubeko to Shelbourne squad

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

19/12 December’s LOI transfer updates: Shelbourne boss Damien Duff hails ‘massive’ signing of Daniel Kelly

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

19/12 US-based businessman John Wall takes on Kerry FC role as Billy Dennehy becomes CEO

Kerry FC have become the latest League of Ireland club to go through a change of ownership as US-based businessman John Wall has taken joint control, while former manager Billy Dennehy takes on a CEO role after a spell as Sporting Director.

18/12 ‘My son has been battling cancer and that’s my number one priority’ – Stephen Bradley talks down Millwall link ahead of Chelsea return

Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley says his son’s treatment for leukaemia remains his number one priority amid speculation he is a contender for the Millwall job.

18/12 ‘These are up there with the best around’ – Stephen Bradley ‘excited’ ahead of Chelsea return

Shamrock Rovers head coach Stephen Bradley praised Enzo Maresca for installing a "clear identity" at Chelsea ahead of Thursday's Conference League meeting at Stamford Bridge.

18/12 Neil Farrugia on his future: ‘We’ll just see what happens after Chelsea, I’ll see what my options are and go from there’

It’s almost eight years to the day since Neil Farrugia posted that picture on Instagram.

17/12 December’s LOI transfer updates: Conor Keeley returns to Drogheda United after one-year stint at St Pat’s

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

17/12 Champions Shelbourne to host Derry City in Premier Division 2025 season opener

The new League of Ireland season will kick off on February 14th

17/12 LOI fixtures revealed: Shelbourne and Derry City to face off on opening day

Shelbourne will kick off the defence of their Premier Division title at home to Derry CIty when the new term kicks off on St Valentine’s Day.

17/12 ‘I have these two scars from crawling on the beach’ –Damien Duff’s tough love focuses Reds minds for new season

He still bears the physical scars from a rough pre-season programme ahead of what turned out to be a very successful 2024 season.

17/12 ‘I have these two scars from crawling on the beach’ – JJ Lunney on the hard yards that drove Shelbourne to title victory

He still bears the physical scars from a rough pre-season programme ahead of what turned out to be a very successful 2024 season.

15/12 Shamrock Rovers shareholders agreement update to ease tensions among club’s owners

The shareholders agreement of Shamrock Rovers is set to be formally updated to ease tensions between the constituent owners of the club.

14/12 Shamrock Rovers’ European adventure one of the best stories of the Irish sporting year

Despite internal strife and tiny budgets compared to most of their competitors, Stephen Bradley’s side are unbeaten in the Conference League and have a free hit against Chelsea next week

14/12 ‘It’s my dream to play for Celtic’ – Johnny Kenny hoping to sign off at Rovers with goal at Chelsea

Johnny Kenny is targeting a first-team breakthrough at Celtic in January but before returning to his parent club he’s hoping to finish his loan spell at Shamrock Rovers on a high with a goal at Chelsea next week.

12/12 ‘Players will leave, players will come in’ – Stephen Bradley hoping Tallaght hasn’t seen the last of goal hero Johnny Kenny

Stephen Bradley is confident that Shamrock Rovers will be in a good place for the knockout phase of European football even though he admits that the club face a serious battle to hold onto key players that have brought them there – including the Conference League’s joint top scorer Johnny Kenny.

12/12 Shamrock Rovers 3 Borac Banja Luka 0 as it happened: Hoops’ spot in Conference League knockouts confirmed

Shamrock Rovers secured a place in the knockout stages of the Europa Conference League when they beat Borac Banja Luka at Tallaght Stadium tonight.

12/12 Shamrock Rovers v Borac Banja Luka: Kenny and Farrugia goals have Bradley’s Hoops in Conference League command

Shamrock Rovers are hoping to secure a place in the knockout stages of the Europa Conference League when they take on Borac Banja Luka at Tallaght Stadium tonight.

12/12 Shamrock Rovers v Borac Banja Luka: Bradley’s Hoops take early lead in Conference League

Shamrock Rovers are hoping to secure a place in the knockout stages of the Europa Conference League when they take on Borac Banja Luka at Tallaght Stadium tonight.

12/12 Shamrock Rovers v Borac Banja Luka: Bradley’s Hoops hoping to take step towards knockout stages in Europe

Shamrock Rovers are hoping to secure a place in the knockout stages of the Europa Conference League when they take on Borac Banja Luka at Tallaght Stadium tonight.

12/12 December’s LOI transfer updates: Waterford add Dutch striker Maarten Pouwels to squad

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

12/12 FAI ask for expressions of interest from clubs interested in joining new League of Ireland third tier

The FAI plan to add a much-delayed third tier as a link between the League of Ireland and the amateur game by 2026 with a new National League.

12/12 Stephen Bradley confident of focus as Shamrock Rovers target more Euro joy

For the visiting media from Bosnia, the central discussion point of the Shamrock Rovers press conference was hard to follow for reasons that had nothing to do with translation.

11/12 ‘If the club wants to keep evolving, it needs to sort itself out’ – Stephen Bradley calls for unity at Shamrock Rovers

Stephen Bradley has asserted that behind-the-scenes tensions at Shamrock Rovers need to be resolved ‘quickly’ if the club is to progress and suggested that unnamed people who are not aligned to a shared vision would be better off away from the club.

11/12 Shamrock Rovers sign Danny Grant on multi-year contract

The wing-back made more than 120 appearances for Bohemians

11/12 December’s LOI transfer updates: Danny Grant signs for Shamrock Rovers

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

11/12 LOI transfer updates: Derry sign ex-Northern Ireland player Shane Ferguson

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

11/12 November’s LOI transfer updates: Cian Kavanagh departs St Pat’s for Sligo Rovers

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

11/12 December’s LOI transfer updates: Derry sign ex-Northern Ireland player Shane Ferguson

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

10/12 LOI transfer updates: Brian Maher vows to ‘put right’ disappointments of last season after signing new deal at Derry

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

09/12 LOI transfer updates: Cork City sign new goalkeeper ahead of 2025 season

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

08/12 Details of takeover bid and €750,000 loan revealed ahead of Shamrock Rovers’ AGM

The short-lived prospect of the company behind Premier League side Bournemouth investing in Shamrock Rovers evaporated this summer because UEFA multi-club rules prevented them from owning more than 30pc of the Hoops and the amount they were willing to pay for that stake also fell well short of the club’s valuation.

08/12 LOI transfer updates: Adam O’Reilly signs new deal with Derry City

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

06/12 Damien Duff: ‘I don’t pay enough attention to my wife and kids and don’t spend enough time ringing my Mam and Dad’

Damien Duff expanded on the family sacrifices that have been necessary to succeed at Shelbourne as he collected another award.

06/12 Shamrock Rovers in fight to sign Darragh Burns on a permanent basis

Shamrock Rovers are set to make another bid to sign Darragh Burns on a permanent basis after an initial offer to MK Dons was rejected.

06/12 ‘12-hour days are catching up with me’ – Darragh Markey open to full-time football at Drogheda with Europe on horizon

Drogheda United’s Darragh Markey admits the demands of balancing full-time work with football caught up on him in the closing stages of last season.

05/12 Dundalk ‘put through seven rings of hell, the inferno’ to secure league licence – John Temple

Dundalk owner John Temple says the FAI were “embarrassed, upset and annoyed” by the fiasco surrounding Dundalk’s perilous financial state this year – and claims the club are now paying for the “sins” of previous owners.

05/12 Drogheda United’s Darragh Markey wins player of the month award for November heroics

Drogheda United’s Darragh Markey has been named SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers Ireland Player of the Month for November.

04/12 LOI transfer updates: Derry City sign goalkeeper Arlo Doherty while Jason McClelland agrees extension with St Pat’s

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

04/12 LOI transfer updates: Shelbourne’s Rayhaan Tulloch to stay for 2025 season

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

04/12 Cobh Ramblers appoint ex-Iran and Qatar coach Michael McDermott as their new manager

Cobh Ramblers have appointed ex-Iran and Qatar coach Michael McDermott as their new manager ahead of the 2025 First Division season.

02/12 LOI transfer updates: Romal Palmer signs new two-year deal with St Pat’s

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

29/11 LOI transfer updates: Cian Kavanagh departs St Pat’s for Sligo Rovers

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

28/11 ‘We showed real character’ – Stephen Bradley hails players as Shamrock Rovers take European earnings over €5m mark

Stephen Bradley praised the character and perseverance of his players after they confirmed their progression to the next stage of the Europa Conference League with a battling performance in Vienna.

28/11 Magnificent Shamrock Rovers take European story to new level with valuable Vienna point

In Stephen Bradley’s first competitive match as a 40-year-old, a coming-of-age performance from his Shamrock Rovers side.

28/11 Vienna controversy: When the referee was compared to Adolf Hitler and an official complaint was made to UEFA

The last time Shamrock Rovers visited Vienna for a competitive match, the aftermath of which included an official complaint to UEFA and a Hoops match programme editorial that compared the Czech official to Adolf Hitler.

28/11 Shamrock Rovers striving to create new Vienna memories after controversy of 1964 clash

The last time Shamrock Rovers visited Vienna for a competitive match, the aftermath of which included an official complaint to UEFA and a Hoops match programme editorial that compared the Czech official to Adolf Hitler.

27/11 ‘It could be the start of something’ – Stephen Bradley believes successful Dublin derby could lead to more LOI games at Aviva Stadium

Stephen Bradley believes that more regular season League of Ireland games could potentially be played at the Aviva Stadium if February’s Dublin derby between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers proves to be a success.

27/11 LOI transfer updates: Drogheda United captain Gary Deegan departs cup-winners

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

27/11 Dundalk engaging with FAI over 2025 League of Ireland licence

Club says ‘significant progress’ has been made in process to secure licence for next season

27/11 Bohemians to face Shamrock Rovers at Aviva Stadium in move to ease ‘significant financial pressures’

Bohemians told members the club must expand fundraising efforts before construction begins at Dalymount Park

27/11 ‘They speak about themselves as the Man City of Ireland’ – Rapid respect for Shamrock Rovers style ahead of Vienna test

SK Rapid coach Robert Klauß has admitted that preparations for his side’s Europa Conference League meeting with Shamrock Rovers challenged his stereotype of Irish teams.

27/11 Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers to begin 2025 league season at Aviva Stadium

The 2025 League of Ireland season will kick off with a blockbuster Dublin derby between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers at the Aviva Stadium.

27/11 ‘It’s the best feeling as a footballer, to play in these games’ – Dylan Watts is enjoying European expectations

Dylan Watts has reached the stage of his career where he is comfortable with a weight of expectation.

26/11 Colin Fortune appointed as manager of Women’s League of Ireland champions Athlone Town

Colin Fortune has been appointed as manager of Women’s League of Ireland champions Athlone Town – and his first task will be a revenge mission against FAI Cup winners Shelbourne in the 2025 President’s Cup season opener.

26/11 LOI transfer updates: Derry City hoping to see off Shamrock Rovers in race for Gavin Whyte

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

26/11 Damien Duff secures first Shels signing of winter as Ryan O’Kane arrives from Dundalk

Shelbourne have confirmed the signing of Dundalk winger Ryan O’Kane.

26/11 Shelbourne agree deal for Dundalk winger Ryan O’Kane

Shelbourne have agreed a deal to bring Dundalk winger Ryan O’Kane to the club.

25/11 LOI transfer updates: Tom Grivosti signs new deal with St Patrick’s Athletic

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

25/11 LOI transfer updates: Waterford sign teen ace Sam Glenfield on permanent deal

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

23/11 Damien Duff dedicates award to wife Elaine: ‘I’ve probably spent more time giving love and affection and care to Paddy, Sean and Mark’

Damien Duff says he put football before family as he masterminded Shelbourne's dramatic League of Ireland triumph this season - and the Reds boss dedicated his PFAI Men's Premier Division Manager of the Year gong to his wife Elaine.

22/11 LOI transfer updates: St Pats’ Axel Sjoberg and Shelbourne’s Seán Gannon sign new deals

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

21/11 Aaron McEneff a doubt for Europe after coming off injured in Shamrock Rovers’ friendly loss to HJK Helsinki

Shamrock Rovers midfielder Aaron McEneff has emerged an injury doubt for next week’s Conference League clash away to Rapid Vienna with a new hamstring issue.

21/11 LOI licensing deadline pushed back as PFAI chief calls for minimum number of academy players in first teams

The 2025 licensing deadline for League of Ireland clubs has been pushed back to November 26, PFA Ireland general secretary Stephen McGuinness has confirmed.

21/11 Tiernan Lynch: ‘I want to bring the pride back to Derry City’

A little over 12 hours after his winning send-off from Larne, Tiernan Lynch found himself back at the Brandywell again, but this time wearing a different crest.

20/11 LOI transfer updates: Sean Boyd signs new deal with champions Shelbourne

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

20/11 Date and kick-off time for 2025 President’s Cup confirmed as Shelbourne host Drogheda at Tolka Park

The 2025 President’s Cup final between Shelbourne and Drogheda United has been confirmed for Tolka Park on Friday February 7.

20/11 ‘Derry City can be the biggest club on the island of Ireland’ – Tiernan Lynch aims to end title famine and create ‘legacy’

New Derry City boss Tiernan Lynch has vowed to make the Candystripes the biggest club in Ireland.

19/11 Drogheda United owners set to secure majority stake in Danish top-flight club

Drogheda United owners Trivela are set to secure a majority share of Danish top-flight side Silkeborg IF, with player transfers between the pair likely going forward.

18/11 Shamrock Rovers keen on Ed McGinty with Oxford open to deal for Sligo Rovers loanee

Shamrock Rovers are strongly considering a winter move for goalkeeper Ed McGinty with Oxford United open to doing a deal for the 25-year-old who spent the 2024 season back with his former club Sligo Rovers.

18/11 Derry City hire Tiernan Lynch as new manager on three-year contract

Lynch comes from Larne after back-to-back NIFL Premiership titles and replaces Ruaidhri Higgins

18/11 Derry City set to appoint Larne boss Tiernan Lynch as new manager

Tiernan Lynch is set to leave Irish League champions Larne to become the new manager of Derry City.

18/11 Derry City appoint Larne boss Tiernan Lynch as new manager

Tiernan Lynch has left Irish League champions Larne to become the new manager of Derry City.

18/11 Derry City consider move for Larne boss Tiernan Lynch to replace Ruaidhri Higgins

Larne manager Tiernan Lynch is a contender to replace Ruaidhri Higgins as Derry City boss.

18/11 Drogheda’s play-off hero Pierrot coy on future

Striker Frantz Pierrot says he’ll “see what happens” this winter with his contract at Drogheda United now expired.

16/11 ‘A very good end to a very good week’ – Kevin Doherty savours Drogheda’s great escape

In the minutes after Drogheda United’s promotion/relegation play-off victory over Bray Wanderers, it became clear there was a date burned into Kevin Doherty’s mind. July 12, 2024.

16/11 Drogheda maintain Premier Division status with play-off win over Bray Wanderers

Comfortable win at Tallaght Stadium keeps celebrations going for FAI Cup winners

16/11 Drogheda United secure Premier Division status with play-off win over Bray

Drogheda may have had to put their FAI Cup celebrations on the back burner this week but they spoiled Bray Wanderers’ party and got the job done to retain their Premier Division status for 2025.

15/11 LOI transfer updates: Matty Smith and Shane Griffin among trio to leave champions Shelbourne

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.

15/11 Derry City part ways with manager Ruaidhrí Higgins

The Derry man spent three years at the club and won the FAI Cup in 2022

15/11 Ruaidhrí Higgins leaves role as Derry City manager

Ruaidhrí Higgins has left his role as manager of Derry City after midweek talks with owner Philip O'Doherty reached the conclusion that a fresh start would be best for all parties. Derry confirmed the news in a statement released on Friday morning.

13/11 ‘It’s a club that’s going places’ – Andy Boyle aims for fresh start at Waterford after Dundalk exit

Former Ireland international Andy Boyle admits it was a tough decision to leave crisis club Dundalk as he completed his move to Waterford which guarantees him top flight football for next season.

12/11 ‘It looked like we expected to just turn up’ – James McClean blasts ‘unacceptable’ attitude of Derry City players in FAI Cup final defeat

James McClean has criticised the approach of the players at his former club Derry City in Sunday’s FAI Cup final defeat to Drogheda United.

12/11 Conor Kane’s FAI Cup redemption after knee injury – ‘It’s kind of a full circle moment’

Conor Kane’s expectations for his last two FAI Cup finals could not have been more different.

11/11 Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne eye up move for Sligo Rovers midfielder Connor Malley

Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne are eyeing up a move for Sligo Rovers midfielder Connor Malley even though he has a year remaining on his contract.

11/11 ‘I want to come here and win’ – Simon Power hails Kenny factor after signing for St Pat’s

St Patrick’s Athletic’s new signing Simon Power admits the chance to work under his former Ireland Under-21 boss Stephen Kenny was a major factor in his decision to sign a two-year contract at Richmond Park.

11/11 From 2022 devastation to 2024 celebration – Shane Farrell on road to FAI Cup redemption

Shane Farrell still had tears in his eyes when he walked into the mixed zone at Lansdowne Road. Moments after lifting the FAI Cup, the emotion was still raw.

10/11 ‘I didn’t plan crying on national TV’ – Emotional Drogheda manager Kevin Doherty reflects on FAI Cup triumph

Kevin Doherty paid tribute to the sacrifices of his staff and players and the influence of his family after Drogheda United upset the odds to claim FAI Cup glory.

10/11 ‘It's such a proud moment to captain my hometown team’ – Drogheda’s Ryan Brennan savours FAI Cup win

Drogheda’s FAI Cup-winning captain Ryan Brennan admits lifting the 2024 cup tastes even sweeter having suffered late heartbreak in his side’s last final appearance 11 years ago.

10/11 ‘My intentions are to keep going’ – Derry boss Ruaidhri Higgins plans to continue despite trophyless season

Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins says he plans to stay in his post and lead a rebuild of the club for next season after a dismal 2024 campaign which ended with the pain of an FAI Cup final defeat.

10/11 ‘How could you not be proud of that?’ – Kevin Doherty hails Drogheda players after FAI Cup triumph

Kevin Doherty was beaming with pride as Drogheda United lifted the FAI Cup for just the second time in their history, but admits his focus will now turn to next weekend’s promotion/relegation play-off final.

10/11 FAI Cup final player ratings: Outstanding performers for Drogheda on dark day for Derry

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10/11 FAI Cup final player ratings

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10/11 Drogheda stun limp Derry to claim famous FAI Cup final win

It would be a disservice to the players and staff of Drogheda United to claim that the 2024 FAI Cup final was settled by the fact that the team expected to win it just didn't turn up and thus went away empty handed, from the game and from a truly dismal season from a Derry standpoint.

10/11 Derry City 0-2 Drogheda United: Underdogs on course for FAI Cup final upset

It’s Irish football’s showpiece as the season comes to an end with the FAI Cup final today.

10/11 Derry City 0-1 Drogheda United: Underdogs take a shock lead in FAI Cup final

It’s Irish football’s showpiece as the season comes to an end with the FAI Cup final today.

10/11 Derry City v Drogheda United: FAI Cup up for grabs as Candystripes and Drogs go head to head at the Aviva

It’s Irish football’s showpiece as the season comes to an end with the FAI Cup final today.

10/11 The Duff effect: Is the League of Ireland on the cusp of something?

A rise in League of Ireland season ticket sales reflects a growing sense of – whisper it – positivity among clubs

09/11 FAI Cup final preview: Derry hold edge but an unlikely pairing brings ingredients for an open contest

?The last FAI Cup final without a Dublin club was the finale of the Dundalk-Cork City series in 2018 but if that was a power couple, tomorrow’s pairing is closer to an odd one.

09/11 ‘I remember, and I wasn’t hallucinating, but Arsene Wenger was standing over me’ - Kevin Doherty’s path from Liverpool heartbreak to Aviva Cup final

It may be just over 25 years ago by now, but Kevin Doherty still remembers Arsene Wenger towering over him that evening in Rotterdam.

08/11 ‘We just couldn’t hit the button’ – Derry City’s Patrick McEleney on league failure as cup redemption beckons

Less than a month ago, the Derry City camp faced an end-of-season run when they had the potential to do the double if they won three games.

08/11 From America to Sweden – Roscommon’s James Bolger has taken long road to Aviva

FAI Cup fever has hit Drogheda this week ahead of the club’s first final in 11 years.

07/11 ‘We’ve created history tonight’ – Stephen Bradley hails Shamrock Rovers after win takes European haul over €5m

Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley has hailed his side for putting their league title heartbreak behind them to secure a European win over TNS to take a massive step towards the Europa Conference League knockout stages.

07/11 ‘We’ve created history tonight’ – Stephen Bradley hails Shamrock Rovers after latest European win

Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley has hailed his side for putting their league title heartbreak behind them to secure a European win over TNS to take a massive step towards the Europa Conference League knockout stages.

07/11 Shamrock Rovers 2-1 The New Saints: Hoops claim win despite conceding early goal in Tallaght

Shamrock Rovers are hoping to bounce back from their league heartache when they face The New Saints in the Europa Conference League in Tallaght this evening (kick-off 5.45).

07/11 Shelbourne receive €500k funding boost for training facilities after successful appeal

New League of Ireland champions Shelbourne have received more good news after securing a sports capital grant in the region of €500,000 for academy facilities in the AUL after lodging a successful appeal to an initial rejection.

07/11 Shamrock Rovers v The New Saints: Hoops aiming to take huge step into European knockout stage

Shamrock Rovers are hoping to bounce back from their league heartache when they face The New Saints in the Europa Conference League in Tallaght this evening (kick-off 5.45).

07/11 Winning the FAI Cup is bigger than getting a day out in Europe – Brian Maher focuses on Aviva showdown as contract talks loom

The battle is already on within the League of Ireland to secure the services of Derry City goalkeeper Brian Maher for next season.

07/11 Frantz Pierrot hoping to make Haiti proud in Drogheda’s FAI Cup final clash

Come 3.0pm on Sunday, League of Ireland followers from across the globe will have the laptops open and at the ready to stream this year’s FAI Cup final.

06/11 Hoops boss Stephen Bradley confirms Richie Towell not training with first team and won’t play in rest of European campaign

Stephen Bradley has confirmed that the out of contract Richie Towell will not be involved in the remainder of the club’s Europa Conference League campaign and is no longer training with the group.

06/11 ‘Maybe I’m an optimist’ – Ciarán Kilduff on his reasons for taking up a two-year deal at Dundalk

It’s the morning of a new era for Dundalk and two local schools are going head to head on the Oriel Park turf.

06/11 Dundalk owner John Temple hopeful of the club avoiding examinership following relegation

Dundalk owner John Temple says he’s hopeful of the club avoiding SCARP this winter.

06/11 James Keddy departs Wexford after two seasons in charge

Wexford FC have announced the departure of James Keddy after two seasons in charge.

06/11 Sean Boyd reveals Jose Mourinho’s glowing praise for Damien Duff in message to Shelbourne squad

Shelbourne striker Sean Boyd has opened up on the message sent by Jose Mourinho to the squad before their title win in Derry last Friday.

06/11 Ciarán Kilduff confirmed as new Dundalk manager

Dundalk have confirmed Ciarán Kilduff as their new manager.

05/11 Drogheda United’s funding snub ‘just bump in the road’, insists club director

Drogheda United’s failure to secure funding from yesterday’s Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF) allocations is just a “bump in the road”, insists club executive director Wesley Hill.

05/11 Dundalk set to announce Ciarán Kilduff as new manager on Wednesday

Dundalk are set to announce Ciarán Kilduff as their new manager in a press conference on Wednesday.

05/11 Danny Grant looks for ‘new challenge’ as Bohs continue mass clear out of players

Former Ireland U-21 cap Danny Grant says he’s ready for a new challenge after his exit from Bohemians was confirmed.

05/11 ‘Really difficult’ period lies ahead for Bohemians despite Dalymount funding

Bohemians president Matt Devaney has welcomed the Government’s €24.7m funding towards the redevelopment of Dalymount Park but admits the two years the club will spend without a home will be a “really difficult” period.

04/11 Government and FAI close to finalising new funding agreement

Minister for Sport Thomas Byrne and FAI CEO David Courell are both confident that a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and funding arrangement for the football body can be agreed before a general election.

04/11 Large-scale sports funding comes with ‘use it or lose it’ warning as Dalymount Park project proves to be a big winner

Minister for Sport Thomas Byrne says today’s Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF) announcement comes with a ‘use it or lose it’ policy, but added that it's not a concern for Bohemians after the Dalymount Park’s redevelopment was awarded €24.7m.

04/11 Dalymount Park project a big winner as government announce sports grants

Bohemians are the big winners in the allocation of the Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF) with government ministers set to announce on Monday morning that they are committing €24.7 million towards the completion of the project.

04/11 Ken Early: Damien Duff’s unwavering belief in Irish football has elevated the whole league

Th fact that one of Ireland’s best ever players has immersed himself in the Shelbourne managerial role shows a real faith in the domestic game

04/11 Duffer made to suffer before he finds his Hollywood

You could only marvel at how two such extravagantly assembled teams like United and Chelsea could produce such unadulterated muck

04/11 ‘He used to terrify me but now I love him’ – Shelbourne star Seán Boyd on how Damien Duff changed his football life

The irony of Shelbourne’s title breakthrough coming at the expense of Shamrock Rovers is the fact that it was powered by so many relationships that were formed or strengthened in Tallaght.

03/11 Galway United announce new deals for Brendan Clarke and Patrick Hickey

After impressing on their return to the Premier Division this year, Galway United have begun to plan for 2025 with the news that Brendan Clarke and Patrick Hickey will remain at the club next season.

02/11 Bray Wanderers secure promotion/relegation play-off date with Drogheda after penalty shoot-out win over Athlone Town

Goalkeeper Jimmy Corcoran proved Bray Wanderers' penalty shootout hero as the Seagulls soared back from 2-0 down to win a thrilling First Division play-off final at Dalymount Park.

02/11 Shamrock Rovers at Windsor Park showed that appearances matter

The Hoops have set the benchmark for League of Ireland clubs and now look comfortable in better stadiums with better facilities

02/11 How Damien Duff delivered Shelbourne’s first league title since 2006

Shelbourne won the League of Ireland Premier Division on Friday night with a .... over Derry City