Barry Landy

RTÉ Sport contributor

Evan McLaughlin scored the winning penalty for Derry City

Derry see off gritty Drogheda in penalty shootout

Derry City advanced to the second round of the FAI Cup courtesy of a penalty shootout win against nine-man Drogheda United at Head In the Game Park.

Soccer • 24 Jul 21

Darragh Markey scored Drogheda's second goal in their 3-1 win over Finn Harps

Drogheda come from behind to sink Harps

Drogheda United recovered from an early setback to put Finn Harps to the sword at Head In The Game Park, as Dan O'Reilly's late goal sealed a comfortable win for Tim Clancy's side.

Soccer • 02 Jul 21

Chris Shields celebrates Dundalk's opener

Duffy goal enough as Dundalk get the better of Drogs

Michael Duffy was on the mark for Dundalk in a 1-0 win over Drogheda United as Vinny Perth picked up a first victory in his second spell as Dundalk boss.

Soccer • 21 Jun 21

Will Patching is mobbed by his team-mates after scoring his and Derry's second goal of the night

Patching's dead ball mastery helps Derry see off Drogs

A brace of free-kicks from on-loan playmaker Will Patching earned Derry City a 2-1 win against Drogheda United at Head In the Game Park – which will inevitably lead to questions about the playmaker's immediate future.

Soccer • 28 May 21

Jordan Adeyemo bagged a brace on Boyneside

Adeyemo strikes twice in Drogs win

Jordan Adeyemo's late brace sealed a hard fought 4-1 win for high-flying Drogheda United against struggling Longford Town.

Soccer • 24 May 21

Dane Massey celebrates Drogheda's opening goal of the game

Saints slip up as Drogheda move up to fourth in table

St Patrick's Athletic suffered another blow to their title aspirations as Drogheda United put them to the sword with two stunning first-half strikes from Dane Massey and Mark Doyle setting them on their way to victory.

Soccer • 14 May 21

James Clarke (r) rescued a share of the spoils for the hosts

Another blow for Bohs as Drogheda grab a point late on

James Clarke's 93rd minute equaliser won a point for Drogheda United as Bohemians were denied at the death by Drogheda United at Head In The Game Park.

Soccer • 03 May 21

Chris Lyons heads home Drogheda's goal against Sligo Rovers

Sligo Rovers lose ground on leaders after Drogheda draw

Sligo Rovers slipped further behind leaders St Patrick's Athletic at the top of the Premier Division table after they were held to a draw by Drogheda United at Head In The Game Park.

Soccer • 30 Apr 21

Danny Mandroiu celebrates his late, late winner for Rovers with Chris McCann and Roberto Lopes

Mandroiu heads home late winner for Rovers at Drogheda

Danny Mandriou was the late, late hero for Shamrock Rovers as his 95th-minute goal beat Drogheda United to ensure the champions remained at the top of the SSE Airtricity League.

Soccer • 20 Apr 21

Finn Harps returned to the top of the table after a draw away to Drogheda

Harps edge top again but Doyle grabs draw for Drogs

Finn Harps returned to the top of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division on goal difference, after Mark Doyle's leveller ensured a share of the spoils for the hosts at Head In The Game Park.

Soccer • 03 Apr 21