Johnny Ward

RTÉ Sports reporter

Jordan Adeyemo scores his first goal of the night

Longford pegged back twice with play-off finely poised

It's all to play for in the battle to make the First Division play-off final after a game for the ages in Bishopsgate.

Soccer • 26 Oct 22

Graham Burke converted twice from the spot

Hoops close in on another title after crushing St Pat's

Liz Truss' spell as the boss in Downing Street seems like an eternity compared to the title race, which flirted but ran aground in no time at all as Shamrock Rovers showed why they are champions after a 4-1 win at home against St Pat's Athletic.

Soccer • 21 Oct 22

Serge Atakayi celebrates after scoring the third goal for St Pat's against Bohemians

Saints continue European quest at raucous Richmond Park

St Patrick's Athletic kept up the pressure on Dundalk in the battle for third place with a comfortable win over Bohemians on a balmy autumnal evening at Richmond Park.

Soccer • 14 Oct 22

Sam Curtis does not turn 17 until December but is now a regular with St Patrick's Athletic

Manchester City tracking St Pat's teenage star Curtis

Manchester City are tracking the progress of St Patrick's Athletic's teenage sensation Sam Curtis, with the Premier League champions very keen on the talented defender.

Soccer • 10 Oct 22

Ronan Finn reacts after a missed chance for Shamrock Rovers

Shels stalemate stops Shamrock Rovers making big gain

Shamrock Rovers were held to a 0-0 draw by Shelbourne at Tolka Park as the SSE Airtricity League leaders failed to stretch their advantage at the top to four points.

Soccer • 22 Sep 22

Charlie Lyons is mobbed by Galway team-mates after putting his team ahead against Cork City

Two goals in three minutes sees Galway crash Cork party

Former Cork City boss John Caulfield has already congratulated the Rebels on winning the title but the celebrations were delayed with Galway United coming from behind and beating City in Eamonn Deacy Park.

Soccer • 16 Sep 22

Managerless Bohs claim Dublin derby bragging rights

Bohemians began life without Keith Long by recalling the many great nights they enjoyed under him, finding their form again to prevail in an error-ridden derby against fierce rivals Shamrock Rovers.

Soccer • 02 Sep 22

Tommy Lonergan (left) was gifted a late winner

Galway goalkeeping gaffe gifts UCD victory

UCD are into the last eight of the Extra.ie FAI Cup after emerging victorious from a bizarre five-goal Terryland thriller, the winner one of those goals you rarely see.

Soccer • 26 Aug 22

Andy Lyons celebrates after scoring the winner for Shamrock Rovers

Rovers raise confidence for ECL with Ferencvaros scalp

Shamrock Rovers can get ready for the Europa Conference League group stages draw tomorrow – and they will be third seeds – after winning the battle but losing the war in Tallaght.

Soccer • 26 Aug 22

Gary O'Neill scored Rovers' third with the last kick of the contest

O'Neill lets fly to earn Hoops cushion against Shkupi

Shamrock Rovers beat 10-man Shkupi 3-1 at Tallaght Stadium to hold a first leg advantage in the Europa League third qualifying round tie.

Soccer • 04 Aug 22