Paul Buttner

RTÉ Sport contributor

Graham Burke of Shamrock Rovers, right, celebrates with team-mate Danny Grant after scoring their side's winning goal against Longford Town in third round of 2025 FAI Cup

Rovers come good against spirited Longford

Shamrock Rovers needed to prove spot on as Longford Town paid a cruel price to bow out of the FAI Cup after a gallant rearguard effort at Tallaght Stadium, with the Dublin club coming out 2-1 victors.

Soccer • 18 Aug

10 August 2025; Mason Melia of St Patrick's Athletic celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between St Patrick's Athletic and Sligo Rovers at Richmond Park in Dublin. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sp

Melia brace sees Pat's overcome 10-man Sligo

Mason Melia scored a striker's brace inside five minutes as St Patrick's Athletic put their midweek European disappointment firmly behind them.

Soccer • 10 Aug

18 July 2025; Victor Ozhianvuna of Shamrock Rovers in action against Michael McCarthy of Wexford during the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup second round match between Shamrock Rovers and Wexford at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfil

Teen prospect Ozhianvuna guides Rovers past Wexford

Sixteen-year-old Victor Ozhianvuna capped his full Shamrock Rovers debut with a sublime first goal for the club as Stephen Bradley's side were made to work hard for their passage into the third round of the FAI Cup at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 18 Jul

James Clarke of Bohemians celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Bohemians and Galway United at Dalymount Park in Dublin.

James-Taylor and Clarke help Bohs back to winning ways

Douglas James-Taylor's first goal for Bohemians was eclipsed by a brace from in-form James Clarke as Bohemians got back to winning ways with a 3-0 victory over Galway United on a sweltering night at Dalymount Park.

Soccer • 11 Jul

4 July 2025; Jordan Flores of Bohemians clears the ball during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between St Patrick's Athletic and Bohemians at Richmond Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

St Pat's draw another blank as Bohs make their point

St Patrick's Athletic failed to deliver a much-needed morale boost ahead of next week's Conference League clash with FC Hegelmann of Lithuanian as their dismal run of results continued with this frustrating stalemate against Dublin rivals Bohemians.

Soccer • 04 Jul

James Clarke rescued a point for Bohs in the 95th minute

Clarke pops up late on as Bohs secure parity with Sligo

James Clarke scored a last-gasp equaliser as Bohemians drew 1-1 against Sligo Rovers in a game they should really have won but might have lost.

Soccer • 27 Jun

Shelbourne manager Damien Duff at the final whistle

Duff questions Shels players motivation and preparation

Damien Duff said he would have been embarrassed if Shelbourne had taken even a point from Friday night's clash with Derry City at Tolka Park as he questioned the motivation of his champions.

Soccer • 21 Jun

Duffy magic sees Derry leapfrog lacklustre Shelbourne

A piece of Michael Duffy magic undid Shelbourne at Tolka Park as Derry City won for the first time in five outings to Dublin this season.

Soccer • 20 Jun

Dayle Rooney (L) celebrates his goal with Archie Meekison

Rooney penalty sinks Derry & keeps Bohs upwardly mobile

Dayle Rooney proved spot on for the second time in a fortnight as resurgent Bohemians maintained their excellent form in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division, beating ten-man Derry City 1-0.

Soccer • 30 May

Reynolds hails Rooney resurgence as Bohs stay on rise

Alan Reynolds has praised Dayle Rooney for epitomising Bohemians' reborn confidence.

Soccer • 17 May