Eoin Doyle

RTÉ Sport soccer analyst

Cup shocks harder to find as wider gap emerges

Cup football used to be the great leveller, but now professionalism does the levelling – in favour of the stronger, fitter, sharper side.

Soccer • 18 Jul 25

Confidence heading into European duty a necessity

Strong domestic performances now can be the difference between going into Europe with rhythm or retreating with regrets.

Soccer • 04 Jul 25

If it's a rest Duff needed let's hope he is back soon

In a league which has been nothing but unpredictable, Damien Duff's resignation as Shelbourne manager still managed to land like a sledgehammer.

Soccer • 27 Jun 25

A year on, Sligo resolve best tribute to Tommie Gorman

As they strive to stay in the Premier Division, Sligo Rovers can draw on some inspiration in remembering devout fan, a year on from his passing.

Soccer • 20 Jun 25

Drogheda case as confusing as it is devastating

There is a cloud of uncertainty hanging over Drogheda United just days before Tuesday's UEFA Conference League draw, and it's not one created by tactics or results, writes Eoin Doyle.

Soccer • 13 Jun 25

Senegal - not Luxembourg - offer best test for Honohan

Tonight's friendly clash against Senegal can be viewed as a subtle barometer of Heimir Hallgrímsson's instincts and give us a glimpse at how Ireland may evolve ahead of the World Cup qualifiers, writes Eoin Doyle.

Soccer • 06 Jun 25

LOI's fountain of youth boosted by rare Brexit benefit

Week in, week out, we're watching young players not only step onto the pitch but genuinely shine in the League of Ireland arena.

Soccer • 30 May 25

'No one has timed their upswing better than Stephen Bradley's side'

Hoops threatening to make title race a procession

A few short weeks ago, we were teeing up the most open title race in recent League of Ireland memory. Yet as we approach the halfway point of the season, Shamrock Rovers have begun to pull away with a ruthless calm that has turned the narrative in their favour, writes Eoin Doyle.

Soccer • 23 May 25

'The reward for persistence, as any striker knows, is the glorious moment when the ball hits the net and the world goes quiet for half a second'

Mousset will be hoping to begin his feast after famine

Lys Mousset's story may have started slowly, but the hope for Bohemians fans is that it's far from finished, writes Eoin Doyle.

Soccer • 16 May 25

'Shels are just five points off top spot. In a campaign where no one is running away with it, that's a manageable gap'

Duff hoping injuries ease and system clicks for Pat's

Damien Duff will know better than anyone that his team's current form isn't good enough. Their form has dipped, no wins in five, but the performances haven't always reflected the results.

Soccer • 09 May 25