Adrian Flanagan

RTÉ Sport contributor

Waterford goalkeeper Stephen McMullan and Tommy Lonergan of Waterford celebrate after the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Waterford and Drogheda United at the RSC in Waterford.

Lonergan's injury-time penalty gives Waterford first win

Waterford FC finally enjoyed a slice of fortune that had eluded them all season as Tommy Lonergan's controversial stoppage-time penalty secured a dramatic first SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division win of the campaign over Drogheda United at a rain-soaked RSC.

Soccer • 31 mins

Kevin dos Santos of Derry City, second from right, is congratulated by team-mates after scoring his sides first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Waterford and Derry City at the RSC in Waterford.

Rylah strikes at death to deny Waterford precious victory

A dramatic injury-time equaliser from substitute Henry Rylah denied Waterford FC a valuable SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division victory as Derry City snatched a 2–2 draw at the RSC in a contest the hosts had done enough to win.

Soccer • 15 May

John Mahon is congratulated by Waterford team-mate Jordan Faria after claiming a late equaliser against Dundalk

Mahon rescues Waterford point in six-goal thriller

John Mahon rescued an unlikely point for Waterford in a pulsating six-goal thriller with Dundalk in their SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division clash at the RSC as the hosts showed nerves of steel to pick themselves off the floor twice to earn a 3-3 draw.

Soccer • 04 May

24 April 2026; Dean McMenamy of Waterford, 27, celebrates after scoring his sides equalising goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Waterford and Galway United at the RSC in Waterford. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Waterford strike late to rescue point against Galway

Dean McMenamy scored a 96th-minute equaliser for Waterford FC that rescued a point from the jaws of defeat against Galway United in their Premier Division clash at the RSC.

Soccer • 24 Apr

6 April 2026; Colm Whelan of Bohemians heads against the crossbar during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Bohemians and Waterford at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Paul Phelan/Sportsfile

Bohs remain unbeaten but miss chance to go top of table

Bohemians are still unbeaten in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division as they made it four draws in a row as they were held by bottom side Waterford FC to a 1-1 draw in their clash played at Dalymount Park on Easter Monday.

Soccer • 06 Apr

3 April 2026; Pádraig Amond of Waterford celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Waterford and Shamrock Rovers at the RSC in Waterford. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Hoops deny Waterford with late Burke penalty

Graham Burke rescued a point for Shamrock Rovers from the penalty spot ten minutes from time in their Premier Division clash with bottom side Waterford FC, who had led through a Pádraig Amond strike.

Soccer • 03 Apr

Ryan Edmondson of St Patrick's Athletic wheels away after opening the scoring against Waterford

Comfortable for Pat's in taking three points in Waterford

The dubious goal panel may have to decide whether St Patrick's Athletic defender Luke Turner will be credited with both goals as his side overcame the disappointing Waterford FC challenge 2-0 in their SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division clash at the RSC.

Soccer • 20 Mar

Sam Todd of Bohemians celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Waterford and Bohemians at the RSC in Waterford. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Todd breaks Waterford's resistance as Bohs win again

Sam Todd made the most of a late call-up into the starting Bohemians lineup in place of the injured Harry Vauaghan, as the central defender headed the lone goal that kept his side top of the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division after a 1-0 win over winless Waterford FC at the RSC.

Soccer • 06 Mar

Waterford manager Jon Daly issues instructions to Pádraig Amond of Waterford during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Waterford and Sligo Rovers at RSC in Waterford. (Photo By Tyler Miller/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Missed Waterford spot-kick sees Sligo take a point

Padraig Amond missed the opportunity to hand Waterford FC their first win of the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division as the Blues captain struck a 48th-minute penalty off the crossbar as his side had to settle for a scoreless stalemate in their battle with Sligo Rovers at the RSC.

Soccer • 20 Feb

6 February 2026; Tommy Lonergan of Waterford left, celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Waterford and Shelbourne at the Regional Sports Centre in Waterford. Photo by Michael P Ryan/S

Lonergan rescues Waterford against Shelbourne

Tommy Lonergan helped Waterford to a share of the spoils against Shelbourne as the sides played out a 1-1 draw in their SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division opener on a heavy RSC pitch.

Soccer • 06 Feb