Barry Landy

RTÉ Sport contributor

16 March 2026; Jago Godden of Drogheda United in action against Danny Grant of Shamrock Rovers during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Drogheda United and Shamrock Rovers at Sullivan & Lambe Park in Drogheda, Louth. Photo by Shauna

Drogheda United and Shamrock Rovers cancel each other out

In one of three goalless stalemates on a forgettable evening in the League of Ireland Premier Division, the clash of Drogheda United and Shamrock Rovers at Sullivan & Lambe Park did at least provide a few firsts.

Soccer • 16 Mar

27 February 2026; Harry Wood of Shelbourne, centre, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Drogheda United and Shelbourne at Sullivan & Lambe Park in Drogheda, Louth. Photo by Shauna

Shelbourne see off Drogheda with second-half comeback

Shelbourne mounted a second-half comeback to claim their first Premier Division win of the season with a 2-1 victory at Drogheda United. At the very least this week, it was only the match that caught fire.

Soccer • 27 Feb

Mark Doyle of Drogheda United (L) after scoring against Waterford FC - Premier Division, February 2026

Doyle resumes scoring ways as Drogheda go top

After four seasons away, Mark Doyle returned to Sullivan & Lambe Park with a goal to remind Drogheda United supporters just why he is among the club's greatest ever goalscorers.

Soccer • 13 Feb

1 November 2025; Bohemians players, from left, Connor Parsons, Ross Tierney and James Clarke and Bohemians supporters view a smartphone for the closing minutes of the Shelbourne v St Patrick's Athletic match after the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division

Bohemians secure fourth place with victory at Drogheda

James Clarke's double and a late brace of strikes secured a fourth-place SSE Airtricity Premier Division finish for Bohemians who now stand on the cusp of a return to European football in 2026.

Soccer • 02 Nov 25

Josh Thomas of Drogheda United celebrates after scoring his side's third goal, a penalty, during the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup second round match between Drogheda United and Crumlin United at Sullivan & Lambe Park in Drogheda, Louth.

Thomas keeps Drogheda on track in top-four race

Josh Thomas scored the game's only goal in the first half as Drogheda United beat Cork City 1-0 at Sullivan and Lambe Park – and maintain quest for a top four finish.

Soccer • 17 Oct 25

Derry draw at Drogheda to deny title Hoops coronation

Drogheda United and Derry City couldn't be separated at Sullivan & Lambe Park but a point for the Foylesiders in the 1-1 draw means Shamrock Rovers must wait a little bit longer for their inevitable 22nd League of Ireland title success.

Soccer • 26 Sep 25

22 September 2025; Drogheda United players celebrate their first goal, scored by Dare Kareem, left, during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Drogheda United and Shelbourne at Sullivan & Lambe Park in Drogheda, Louth. Photo by Ben McS

Drogheda revive European hopes as Shels suffer setback

Joey O'Brien's first league defeat as Shelbourne boss could prove fatal to the club's chances of more European football in 2026 as Drogheda United kept their hopes of qualification alive with a well-earned victory at Sullivan & Lambe Park.

Soccer • 22 Sep 25

Graham Burke of Shamrock Rovers after scoring against Drogheda United - 2025 FAI Cup quarter-final

McGinty heroics dethrone Drogheda as Hoops reach semis

Shamrock Rovers' pursuit of a league and cup double remains alive after goalkeeper Ed McGinty saved three penalties In a dramatic shootout victory over FAI Cup holders Drogheda United in the quarter-finals.

Soccer • 12 Sep 25

Michael Noonan of Republic of Ireland scores goal against Andorra in U21 Euro qualifier, September 2025

Noonan's teenage kicks rescue Ireland against Andorra

Substitute Michael Noonan became Republic of Ireland's youngest scorer at Under-21 level as the Shamrock Rovers teenager rescued Jim Crawford's side against Andorra in their European Championship qualifier.

Soccer • 11 Sep 25

Republic of Ireland Under-21 supremo Jim Crawford is refusing to take Andorra lightly

Crawford's cubs yearning to hear Tallaght roar

Republic of Ireland Under-21s head coach Jim Crawford calls for big turnout to support his team in their UEFA European Championship qualifier against Andorra on Tuesday at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 11 Sep 25