Dylan O'Connell

RTÉ Sport contributor

Romeo Akachukwu celebrates his and Waterford's first goal

Akachukwu hits half-hour hat-trick to sink Athlone

Waterford are one step closer to a return to the Premier Division after a hat-trick from 17-year-old Romeo Akachukwu inspired the team to a 3-1 (4-2 on aggregate) victory over Athlone Town in the First Division promotion semi-finals.

First Division Play-off • 28 Oct 23

Cobh Ramblers boss Shane Keegan watched his side win by the minimum in Wexford

Advantage Cobh after narrow win in Ferrycarrig Park

Cobh Ramblers have one foot in the promotion play-off final after Pierce Philips' first half goal gave them a 1-0 victory over Wexford FC at Ferrycarrig Park.

Soccer • 24 Oct 23

Ryan Burke of Waterford, centre, is congratulated by team-mates after scoring his sides first goal

Waterford set for Athlone play-off after beating Treaty

Waterford will play Athlone Town in a SSE Airtricity Men's First Division play-off semi-final tie after a 2-0 win over Treaty United at the RSC ended the Limerick side's chances of pipping the midlanders.

Soccer • 20 Oct 23

Jack O'Connor and Paul Leopold in the moment of glory

Strong finish sees Sarsfields land Cork crown

The Seán Óg Murphy Cup is going to Glanmire for the first time since 2014 after Sarsfields defeated Midleton 0-21 to 0-19 in the final of the Co-Op Superstores Premier Senior Hurling Championship at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday afternoon.

GAA • 15 Oct 23

Pat's conquer the Cross to book FAI Cup final spot

St Patrick's Athletic are through to their second FAI Cup final in three seasons after goals from Mark Doyle and Conor Carty helped Jon Daly's team beat Cork City 2-0 at a sold-out Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 08 Oct 23

St Patrick's Athletic players celebrate the winner in Cork

Doyle secures points for Pat's in Cork

A late Mark Doyle header made sure that St Patrick's Athletic kept up with the pace at the top of the table by giving the team a 1-0 win over Cork City at Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 29 Sep 23

First Division: Cobh take the points against Waterford

Goals from Jack Doherty and Brendeán Frahill made sure that Cobh Ramblers continued their First Division promotion push with a 2-0 victory over Waterford at the RSC, their first win of its kind at the venue since 2016.

Soccer • 15 Sep 23

James McClean and Nathan Collins trundle off the field at full-time

Ireland player ratings: McClean's lapse proves costly

Ratings for the Republic of Ireland's efforts in defeat to the Netherlands at the Aviva Stadium.

Euro 2024 • 11 Sep 23

Aidomo Emakhu celebrates with team-mates Andrew Moran and Bosun Lawal after scoring the winner

Emakhu's late show completes stunning Ireland comeback

Aidomo Emakhu's injury-time goal made sure the Republic of Ireland Under-21s started their European Championships qualifying campaign with a 3-2 victory over Turkey at Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 09 Sep 23

Shels' Champions League dreams ended by Glasgow City

Shelbourne's hopes of progressing in the qualifying rounds of the UEFA Women's Champions League ended in a 2-0 defeat to Glasgow City at the Siauliai Central Stadium in Lithuania on Wednesday morning.

Soccer • 06 Sep 23