Johnny Ward

RTÉ Sports reporter

Jay McClelland put Pat's ahead in the first half

Second-string Saints earn point against Galway

Honours were shared at a windy Eamonn Deacy Park with Galway United dominating the second period against an understrength Saints but surrendering ground on both Sligo Rovers and Waterford in the race for a European place.

Soccer • 11 Aug 24

Shamrock Rovers striker Johnny Kenny celebrates his second goal against Vikingur Reykjavik at Tallaght Stadium

Kenny brace extends Rovers' Champions League journey

Ten-man Shamrock Rovers beat Vikingur 2-1 at Tallaght Stadium in the second leg of their Champions League first qualifying round tie to book their place in the next round where they will face Sparta Prague of Czechia.

Soccer • 16 Jul 24

Clinical Shels put Galway to the sword to stay top

Shelbourne stayed top, Derry City now looking the only real danger in the title race, even if they rode their luck a shade against ten-man Galway United.

Soccer • 28 Jun 24

Evan Caffrey celebrates scoring the decisive goal

Late Caffrey goal sees Duff's Shels beat Kenny's Pat's

A stunning left-footed strike six minutes into injury time from substitute Evan Caffrey helped Premier Division leaders Shelbourne to a 2-1 victory over St Patrick's Athletic at Richmond Park.

Soccer • 20 May 24

Another clean sheet for Galway stopper Brendan Clarke

Galway and Sligo share spoils after stalemate

Endeavour was admirable but genuine skill was lacking as the Connacht derby between Galway United and Sligo Rovers ended without a goal by the Corrib.

Soccer • 10 May 24

Maurice Nugent is mobbed after netting for Galway United

Battling Galway edge past toothless Bohs at Dalymount

Ten-man Galway United edged ahead of Bohemians and into the top four of the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division with a thoroughly deserved victory in Phibsborough.

Soccer • 06 May 24

Turner celebrates after puttin Pat's two clear

Pat's upend form-guide to demolish Sligo

A double from defender Luke Turner might have kick-started Saint Patrick's Athletic's season, even if he were upstaged late on by the teenage sensation Mason Melia.

Soccer • 01 Apr 24

John Caufield's Galway side were held scoreless by Drogheda

Galway and Drogheda united in stalemate

Both Galway United and Drogheda United will have regrets after a scoreless scrap on a horrible night for football in Galway.

Soccer • 08 Mar 24

Shelbourne dig deep to edge past gritty Galway

League leaders Shelbourne ended this old-school battle on a bad pitch a man down but a goal up as gritty Galway gave it all but it was not enough.

Soccer • 05 Mar 24

Dylan Connolly of Bohemians walks away from flares thrown onto the pitch at Richmond Park

Bohs take spoils in derby game marred by crowd problems

Declan Devine got the response he might merely have conjured in dreams, as the under-pressure Bohemians boss watching his side surprise a disappointing Saint Patrick's to avenge their FAI Cup final defeat in gutsy style.

Soccer • 23 Feb 24