Eoin Doyle

RTÉ Sport soccer analyst

'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 25

'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 25

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 25

'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 25

'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 25

'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 25

'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 25

'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