Barry Landy

RTÉ Sport contributor

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

22 August 2025; Luke Turner of St Patrick's Athletic celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Drogheda United and St Patrick's Athletic at Sullivan & Lambe Park in Drogheda, Louth. Photo

Turner bags last-gasp winner as Saints beat Drogheda

Luke Turner's late goal broke the deadlock as St Patrick's Athletic saw off Drogheda United deep into injury time at Sullivan and Lambe Park.

Soccer • 22 Aug 25

8 August 2025; Andrew Quinn of Drogheda United clears his lines as Tommy Lonergan of Waterford closes in during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Drogheda United and Waterford at Sullivan & Lambe Park in Drogheda, Louth. Photo by Pia

Drogheda and Waterford play out dreary scoreless draw

Drogheda United and Waterford played out a forgettable scoreless draw at Sullivan & Lambe Park, in one leg of a barren Premier Division evening

Soccer • 08 Aug 25

Dare to dream - Debutant Kareem the Drogs match-winner

Drogheda United's Dare Kareem had the majority of the Sullivan & Lambe Park crowd forgetting all about one departed hero as the debutant scored the winner to beat Galway United.

Soccer • 04 Jul 25

Drogheda end turbulent week by moving into second

Drogheda United kissed goodbye to their European dream this week and if their victory over Sligo Rovers was another farewell of sorts, it was certainly more joyous.

Soccer • 20 Jun 25

16 June 2025; Aaron Greene of Shamrock Rovers, right, in conversation with teammate Graham Burke during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Drogheda United and Shamrock Rovers at Sullivan & Lambe Park in Drogheda, Louth. Photo by Ben M

Drogheda's day of woe continues against Shamrock Rovers

Drogheda United had a day to forget on and off the pitch as they lost 2-1 to Shamrock Rovers at home.

Soccer • 17 Jun 25

Douglas James-Taylor made the difference

Bohs pay the penalty as Drogs get back to winning ways

Douglas James-Taylor's second half penalty saw Drogheda United edge Bohemians 1-0 in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division.

Soccer • 23 May 25

Derry City's Dom Thomas (C) celebrates after scoring the equaliser

Derry escape with point after late stroke of luck

Derry City boss Tiernan Lynch had one of his substitutes to thank for the point his team took away from Sullivan & Lambe Park as Dom Thomas' first Candystripes goal earned them a late 1-1 draw away to Drogheda United.

Soccer • 16 May 25