Paul Buttner

RTÉ Sport contributor

Paul Doyle of UCD in action against Luka Lovic of Bray Wanderers

Whelan on form as UCD secure promotion play-off spot

As so often the case this season, Colm Whelan proved the match winner for UCD as a stunning free-kick goal and a sublime assist earned a promotion/relegation play-off against Waterford as they deservedly beat Bray Wanderers at Dalymount Park in this First Division play-off final.

Leagie of Ireland • 19 Nov 21

Anthony Wordsworth had put Bircham's side in front

Waterford point in Longford keeps them second bottom

Waterford paid the penalty as they finished with 10 men against relegated Longford at Bishopsgate to blow the chance of putting their automatic Premier Division survival back into their own hands after a 1-1 draw.

Soccer • 13 Nov 21

Adam McDonnell celebrates after putting Sligo 3-0 up late on - a result that secured European football for the Bit O' Red

Sligo beat St Pat's to secure European football

Goals from Ryan De Vries and Johnny Kenny punished defensive errors while Adam McDonnell added a third as Sligo Rovers secured their place in the Europa Conference League next summer following a 3-0 win over St Pat's at Richmond Park.

Soccer • 05 Nov 21

Conor Clifford and Bray were unable to find a way past the Galway defence

Bray held by Galway in Carlisle Grounds stalemate

Bray Wanderers failed to make their possession pay as they couldn't break down Galway United in a goalless draw at the Carlisle Grounds.

Soccer • 03 Nov 21

Matty Smith hat-trick fires Saints past Longford

Matty Smith scored a hat-trick as St Patrick's Athletic eased past Longford Town 4-1.

Soccer • 29 Oct 21

Anthony Wordsworth netted the winner on 65 minutes

Waterford beat Bohemians to ease relegation worries

Second-half goals from John Martin and Anthony Wordsworth avenged their FAI Cup semi-final defeat at the same venue on Friday night as Waterford gave their survival hopes a massive boost when battling back to beat Bohemians 2-1 at Dalymount Park.

Soccer • 25 Oct 21

Graham Burke (L) celebrates after scoring the winner

Rovers on brink of title after victory at Longford

Graham Burke was sprung from the bench to score the only goal of the game at Bishopsgate to edge Shamrock Rovers ever closer to their 19th league title.

Soccer • 23 Oct 21

Referee Neil Doyle shows a red card to Roberto Lopes of Shamrock Rovers

Ten-man Rovers come from behind for a point

Shamrock Rovers edged a little closer to their 19th League of Ireland title, but they had to avail of a soft equaliser in coming from behind with 10 men against their arch-rivals Bohemians in this roller coaster Dublin derby at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 18 Oct 21