Paul Buttner

RTÉ Sport contributor

The UCD pitch was only able to take the first half in awful conditions

UCD-Galway game abandoned as Storm Betty wreaks havoc

UCD's FAI Cup clash with Galway United was abandoned at half-time due to a waterlogged pitch.

Adam Murphy of St Patrick's Athletic in action against Adam McDonnell

St Pat's and Bohs play out entertaining derby stalemate

A brilliant first half save from James Talbot and the frame of his goal, on the double, ultimately earned Bohemians a point at Richmond Park.

Soccer • 11 Aug 23

Jonathan Afolabi broke the deadlock late in the game at Dalymount Park

Afolabi bags brace as Bohs pass tough UCD test

Jonathan Afolabi scored twice to make it seven goals in six games as Bohemians finally wore down UCD at Dalymount Park.

Soccer • 28 Jul 23

Chris Forrester bagged the winner from the spot

St Pat's overcome nine-man Longford

A late Chris Forrester penalty earned St Patrick's Athletic a 2-1 win over Longford Town in the first round of the Sports Direct FAI Cup.

Soccer • 23 Jul 23

Drogheda snap winless run against struggling UCD

Goals from Ryan Brennan, Conor Keeley and Adam Foley helped Drogheda United to a 3-1 win over UCD as they snapped a three-game winless run.

Soccer • 14 Jul 23

JJ Lunney scored a stunner for Shelbourne

Shels turn on the style and teach Students a lesson

JJ Lunney scored the pick of the goals as Shelbourne eased to victory at the UCD Bowl to record their biggest win of the season, beating the Students 4-0.

Soccer • 07 Jul 23

St Patrick's Athletic players celebrate after Jason McClelland (c) scored their fifth goal

Saints up to second after putting seven past UCD

Bottom-of-the-table UCD had no answer to the craft and creativity of St Patrick's Athletic at Richmond Park as Jon Daly's side threw down their title credentials.

Soccer • 30 Jun 23

Jake Doyle's stunner helped UCD to an unlikely win over Sligo

UCD battle from behind to stun Sligo Rovers

A freak equaliser from Sam Clarke and a stunning Jake Doyle strike gave UCD an unlikely come from behind win over Sligo Rovers at the UCD Bowl.

Soccer • 23 Jun 23

Matty Smith opened the scoring for Shelbourne

Sligo gatecrash Shelbourne's buyout party

Shelbourne were unable to christen their big announcement earlier in the day of the arrival of businessman Acun Ilicali as their new majority shareholder with a victory as they had to settle for a point in a game they almost lost at the death.

Soccer • 09 Jun 23

Sean Boyd was on the mark for Shelbourne

Shelbourne sink Drogs with second-half surge

A second half blitz from Shelbourne blew Drogheda United away at Tolka Park as Damien Duff's Reds came from behind to record a first win in four games.

Soccer • 05 Jun 23