Eoin Doyle

RTÉ Sport soccer analyst

Bohemians need to make a statement against Shels

Bohs can lift mood and kickstart season against Shels

While Bohemians haven't had the start to the campaign that they've wanted, there's still plenty of room for optimism at Dalymount and a win over Shelbourne can help kickstart their season.

Soccer • 11 Apr

'A fixture that served up some of last season's finest drama now arrives with even more weight and anticipation'

Richmond Park encounter a pivotal clash to savour

Eoin Doyle looks forward to a fascinating clash between Stephen Kenny's St Patrick's Athletic and Damien Duff's Shelbourne at Richmond Park tonight.

Soccer • 04 Apr

'The anger now spilling out from club representatives is rooted in that feeling of being misled and frustrated by a lack of results'

FAI must deliver on academy funding or let clubs lead

As League of Ireland clubs continue to wait on Government funding for their academies, Eoin Doyle asks whether the FAI are showing enough initiative and leadership.

Soccer • 28 Mar

Eoin Doyle: 'A professional and effective performance in Plovdiv with glimpses of attacking promise, Ireland's 2-1 win over Bulgaria was a step in the right direction'

Attacking options give Hallgrimsson welcome headache

Eoin Doyle feels last night's win in Plovdiv was a night where the Republic of Ireland showed they are slowly evolving under Heimir Hallgrimsson.

Soccer • 21 Mar

'A big factor in their success is Kevin Doherty himself'

Clever loans and Doherty diligence behind Drogheda rise

At the start of the season, few would have predicted that Drogheda United would be leading the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division after five games. But they have defied all expectations, writes Eoin Doyle.

Soccer • 14 Mar

'For a club that has grown accustomed to shaking off early-season blips and still romping to titles, things are different now.'

Stakes high as Shelbourne host Shamrock Rovers

The clash between Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers is of far greater importance to the latter team as the League of Ireland doesn't allow for slow starts.

Soccer • 28 Feb

'If Guardiola – the trendsetter of modern football – is playing this way, then change is in the air'

Change in approach striking as teams embrace two up top

After a low-scoring 2024 season, Eoin Doyle looks at how teams are setting up their attacks in the bid to find goals.

Soccer • 21 Feb

'One thing is certain – the League of Ireland is back, and it's never been better'

League journey begins amid beauty of unpredictability

Before a ball is even kicked, Eoin Doyle is relishing the prospect of a four-way battle for the Premier Division title.

Soccer • 14 Feb

'The occasion never disappoints. It's where Irish football truly shines'

Cup final memories, family ties & a day for granny Rita

Sunday's FAI Cup final at the Aviva Stadium promises to be another special occasion. And while our columnist Eoin Doyle has no great connection to Drogheda United or Derry City, he'll be in the Drogs corner, desperately hoping his cousin David Webster can enjoy a sweet success.

Soccer • 08 Nov 24

'The narratives woven through the campaign have captured the spirit of Irish football at its finest'

Thrilling finish awaits for most captivating LOI season

RTÉ Sport columnist Eoin Doyle looks ahead to what will be a dramatic final night of the 2024 SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division season

Soccer • 01 Nov 24