Johnny Ward

RTÉ Sports reporter

Derry City players remember the great John Hume ahead of the game at Richmond Park

City show 'burning pride' after sombre Derry day

An emotional day for Derry City reached its conclusion on a note of which the late John Hume would have been proud, as Declan Devine's side gained an inspiring victory at Richmond Park.

Soccer • 03 Aug 20

'Disgusted' Waterford players & staff laid off by email

Waterford FC players and management were shocked to learn they were being temporarily laid off by the club via an email.

Soccer • 04 May 20

Conditions deteriorated during the game at Tallaght Stadium

Galway players still unable to train due to hypothermia

Galway United manager Alan Murphy has revealed that at least two of his players will not train tonight after suffering hypothermia on Saturday during the 1-1 draw against Shamrock Rovers II in Tallaght.

Soccer • 02 Mar 20

Jack Byrne opened the scoring at Tallaght Stadium

Shamrock Rovers cruise past Cork City

Like Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers warmed up for Sunday week's FAI Cup final with a bloodless home win on a chilly evening.

Soccer • 25 Oct 19

A frustrated Jack Byrne reacts during Shamrock Rovers' goalless draw with St Pat's

Impressive Saints leave Hoops' hopes on knife edge

If this is a sign of what Stephen O'Donnell and Pat Cregg will bring to St Patrick's Athletic, there are bright days ahead in Dublin 8 as they nullified a frustrated Shamrock Rovers in a Tallaght stlemate.

Soccer • 20 Sep 19

Magical day for O'Brien with 1-2-3 in Champion Stakes

Magical landed a gamble to provide Aidan O'Brien with a remarkable 1-2-3 in in the QIPCO Irish Champion Stakes at a sun-baked Leopardstown on day one of Longines Irish Champions Weekend.

Racing • 14 Sep 19

Shelbourne promoted after beating Drogheda United

Shelbourne will play Premier Division soccer in 2020 after beating Drogheda United 3-1 to secure the SSE Airtricity League First Division title.

Soccer • 13 Sep 19

Grace delivers last-gasp winner for the Hoops

For Galway United, it was a case of former heroes devoid of sentiment at Eamonn Deacy Park, as Shamrock Rovers survived a scare and advanced to the semi-final of the Extra.ie FAI Cup on a 2-1 scoreline

Soccer • 06 Sep 19

Graham Burke wheels away after scoring for Rovers

Burke winner ends Shamrock Rovers' miserable derby run

Before a record Tallaght league crowd of 7,021, Shamrock Rovers ended their appalling record in recent seasons against arch rivals Bohemians, albeit in workmanlike fashion.

Soccer • 03 Sep 19

Conor Melody takes the plaudits after scoring the only goal

Abject Cork make tame Cup exit as Galway advance

Galway United are through to the last eight of the Extra.ie FAI Cup after a shock 1-0 victory over a pathetically poor Cork City side at Terryland, the Leesiders failing to register a single shot on target.

Soccer • 23 Aug 19