Johnny Ward

RTÉ Sports reporter

Aaron Greene (L) celebrate's the match-winning goal

Greene rocket ensures Dublin derby delight for Rovers

If Shamrock Rovers are to retain their title, perhaps they will look back on the final game in the first series as especially pivotal, Aaron Greene's rasper deciding a riveting Dublin derby against Shelbourne.

Soccer • 09 Apr 22

Shels boss Damien Duff gets into it with fourth official Ben Connolly

Duff luck for Shels as Harps run riot at Tolka Park

Finn Harps secured a vital win, their first of the season, at the expense of a shockingly out-of-sorts Shelbourne in Drumcondra.

Soccer • 18 Mar 22

Stephen Walsh was the Galway United hero.

First Division wrap: Walsh inspires Galway comeback

Ten-man Waterford FC hung on to take a 2-2 draw against Galway United in a rollercoaster First Division clash at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Soccer • 05 Mar 22

Galway win as Waterford move top in First Division

Ten-man Galway United had John Caulfield smiling after a Turner's Cross game for the first time in a very long time as his Tribesmen held out to beat Cork City 1-0.

Soccer • 25 Feb 22

Darragh Burns opened the scoring for Pats

Saints sweep past Shels to open season in style

St Patrick's Athletic opened their SSE Airtricity League Premier Division campaign with a 3-0 win over Damien Duff's newly-promoted Shelbourne at a sold-out Tolka Park.

Soccer • 18 Feb 22

'With the way Ireland are playing at the moment, the results we are picking up, you want to be part of it'

New role fuels Manning's 'massive' Ireland ambitions

Ryan Manning is aiming to make a big impression for Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland after thriving in a new role for Swansea City, writes Johnny Ward.

Soccer • 30 Jan 22

Dawson Devoy enjoyed a fine 2021 seaosn at Dalymount Park

Devoy set to depart Bohemians for MK Dons

Dawson Devoy is subject of interest from MK Dons, with a deal for the promising playmaker in the offing, RTÉ Sport understands.

Soccer • 20 Jan 22

Donnacha Sammon of Galway United in action against Hugo Gwiazdowski and James Roche of Shamrock Rovers during the EA SPORTS National League of Ireland U14 League Final match last month

FAI faces League of Ireland standoff over U-14 season

The FAI faces an off-season war with League of Ireland clubs after vowing that there is no going back on the shock decision to delay the start of the 2022 Under-14 campaign until July.

Soccer • 06 Dec 21

Galway United won the 2021 Under-14 League of Ireland

Clubs to discuss 'disgraceful' delay of Under-14 season

The FAI is being asked to explain a dramatic redrawing of the Under-14 League of Ireland campaign without consultation with the clubs, as the Premier Clubs Alliance gets set for an emergency meeting on Friday.

Soccer • 02 Dec 21

Brandon Kavanagh lashes home the only goal of the tie to put Bray into a showdown with UCD

Kavanagh bullet sees Bray through, leaves Galway gutted

A Brandon Kavanagh screamer, Bray Wanderers' only chance in over 180 minutes of football, left Galway devastated by the Corrib.

Soccer • 07 Nov 21