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Daryl Horgan of Dundalk celebrates after scoring his side's first goal, a penalty, during the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division match between UCD and Dundalk at UCD Bowl in Belfield, Dublin.

First Division: Horgan's spot-kick enough for Dundalk

Daryl's Horgan's expertly taken penalty deep in first-half stoppage time livened up a dull game as Dundalk maintained their lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division with the slenderest of wins.

Soccer • 01 Aug

James Keddy replaces Ian Ryan in the role

James Keddy appointed new Wexford FC manager

James Keddy has been appointed as the new manager of Wexford FC on a multi-year deal.

Soccer • 17 Nov 22

First Division round-up: Cobh, Athlone take the spoils

It was a night for the basement boys in First Division action as bottom side Cobh Ramblers hammered Bray Wanderers 5-1 away from home and Athlone Town saw off visiting champions Cork City 3-2.

Soccer • 14 Oct 22

First Division round-up: Cork extend unbeaten run

Cork City stretched their unbeaten league run to 19 games following a 3-1 win over Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Ground.

Soccer • 01 Jul 22

Ian Morris: 'It is with a heavy heart but the time has come for the club and myself to part ways'

Ian Morris to depart Shelbourne managerial hotseat

First Division champions Shelbourne will be on the hunt for a new manager after it was announced that Ian Morris is leaving the club.

Soccer • 25 Oct 21

Stephen Meaney (centre) scored a brace for Athlone (file photo)

Athlone impress as they dismantle Galway

Adrian Carberry can dream of promotion for his local club, or at the very least look forward to a playoff place later this term, on the basis of this staggering victory over a much-talked-about Galway United.

Soccer • 02 Apr 21

Edmond O'Dwyer of Treaty United looks to burst past Richie O'Farrell (L) and Andrew Quinn

Treaty United dig in at Bray to earn first ever point

Newly formed Treaty United picked up a point at Bray Wanderers in their first ever League of ireland game on Sunday afternoon.

Soccer • 28 Mar 21

The A-Z of the 2020 SSE Airtricity First Division

It was a eventful year in the SSE Airtricity League First Division. Here we look back on the campaign with an A-Z with all that went on.

Soccer • 01 Jan 21

It was a frustrating night for Drogheda United manager Tim Clancy

First Division wrap: Drogs' title hopes take major hit

Athlone Town inflicted a huge blow to Drogheda United's First Division title hopes with a shock 2-0 win at United Park.

Soccer • 02 Oct 20

First Division clubs positive about August re-start

The First Division Alliance are confident about the possibility of a return to league action in August, after what they described as a "very positive meeting" with the FAI hierarchy this afternoon.

Soccer • 15 Jun 20

Pat Devlin: "The romance has gone and I don't think the rich clubs can move on without the rest"

Devlin calls for unity rather than self-interest in LOI

Cabinteely Director of Football, Pat Devlin believes that one division in the League of Ireland that is well supported by the powers that be is perhaps an approach to take in the wake of these challenging times.

Soccer • 08 Jun 20

John Caulfield: "We have to decide, can we have 20 (professional) League of Ireland clubs? No we can't."

Caulfield calls for trimmed-down fully professional LOI

Former Cork City boss John Caulfield believes a restructured, trimmed-down League of Ireland consisting of ten to 12 fully professional teams would invigorate the domestic game in the country

Soccer • 11 Feb 20

Limerick FC are deemed to have finished bottom of the First Division

Limerick FC prop up 2019 table after 26-point deduction

Limerick FC have been deemed to have finished bottom of the 2019 First Division after receiving a 26-point deduction in the wake of the appointment of an Examiner to the club in September.

Soccer • 06 Nov 19

Airtricity League First Division