Kevin McLaughlin

RTÉ Sport contributor

13 March 2026; Daniel Kelly, left, of Shelbourne celebrates with team-mate John Martin after scoring their side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Derry City and Shelbourne at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium i

Shelbourne deserved winners against Derry City

Derry City suffered back-to back-defeats as Shelbourne deservedly claimed a 2-1 win at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Michael Duffy scores his second goal of the night against Waterford

Duffy plunders hat-trick as Derry rally to sink Blues

Once again Michael Duffy was Derry City's hero as they came from behind to deservedly see off Waterford in a six-goal thriller at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Soccer • 27 Feb

Dawson Devoy of Bohemians celebrates after the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Derry City and Bohemians at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Devoy's stunner sees Bohs takes full points from Derry

Bohemians produced a tremendous display to secure a fully deserved win at Derry City thanks to Dawson Devoy's outstanding second half strike.

Soccer • 20 Feb

13 February 2026; Michael Duffy of Derry City celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Derry City and Dundalk at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Spor

Another late show as Derry deny Dundalk

Derry City had captain Michael Duffy to thank for a share of the spoils against Dundalk, but in truth referee Declan Toland gave them a massive helping hand by awarding the home side a controversial spot-kick on 96 minutes.

Soccer • 13 Feb

26 October 2025; Brandon Fleming, right, celebrates with Derry City teammate Adam O'Reilly after scoring their side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Derry City and Shamrock Rovers at The Ryan McBride Brandywell S

Derry spoil ten-man Shamrock Rovers' title party

Shamrock Rovers' title celebrations continue to be put on hold as Derry City deservedly saw the ten men off 2-1, at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Soccer • 26 Oct 25

Derry City goalscorer Michael Duffy, left, celebrates with team-mates Cameron Dummigan, centre, and Mark Connolly, right

Late Derry winner prolongs Shamrock Rovers' coronation

A Michael Duffy goal deep into injury-time ensured Derry City claimed a 1-0 victory over Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland Premier Division to prolong Shamrock Rovers' coronation.

Soccer • 05 Oct 25

Mipo Odubeko, left, celebrates with Shelbourne team-mate Daniel Kelly after claiming his side's equaliser at the Brandywellst Derry City goalkeeper Brian Maher during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Derry City and Shelbourne at The

Shels and Derry can't be separated in lacklustre affair

Derry City will be the happier side following their 1-1 draw with champions Shelbourne at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Soccer • 19 Sep 25

Alex Bannon of Derry City, left scores his second goal v St Pat's Athletic, Premier Division, August 2025

Bannon the super sub as Derry earn parity with St Pat's

Alex Bannon came off the bench and netted a brace to ensure Derry City battled back to earn a 2-2 down and deservedly earn a point against St Patrick's Athletic.

Soccer • 29 Aug 25

16 August 2025; Drogheda United goalkeeper Luke Dennison saves the first penalty in the penalty shootout of the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup third round match between Derry City and Drogheda United at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by

Dennison the hero as Drogheda dump out Derry

Derry City suffered penalty shoot-out heartache as FAI Cup holders Drogheda United sealed another famous win at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Soccer • 17 Aug 25

8 August 2025; Michael Duffy of Derry City after his side's draw in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Derry City and Cork City at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Cork draw with a Derry side bereft of creativity

Derry City produced one of their worst performances of the season, as bottom side Cork City battled hard to secure a 0-0 draw at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Soccer • 08 Aug 25