Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

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

Barry McNamee has departed Derry City for Finn Harps

Finn Harps sign McNamee from neighbours Derry

Finn Harps have signed midfielder Barry McNamee from neighbours Derry City less than a week out from their first outing in the 2020 Airtricity League Premier Division.

Soccer • 08 Feb 20

Will Dundalk be crowned champions again?

League of Ireland club by club: New Year resolutions

Every team will be looking to make improvements for the coming campaign, writes a Game of Two Halves.

Soccer • 04 Jan 20

Shamrock Rovers have moved to sign Glenavon's Rhys Marshall

Bradley delight as Hoops swoop to sign Rhys Marshall

Shamrock Rovers have completed the signing of Rhys Marshall from Glenavon.

Soccer • 03 Jan 20

Greg Sloggett scored one of the goals of the season - against Dundalk - in the second round of the FAI Cup

Sloggett inks Dundalk deal

Dundalk have moved quickly to bolster their league-winning squad, securing the services of Derry City midfielder Greg Sloggett.

Soccer • 08 Nov 19

Dundalk captain Brian Gartland lifts the SSE Airtricity League trophy

Dundalk hammer St Pat's on night of celebration

Dundalk were crowned SSE Airtricity League Premier Division champions for the fifth time in six years with a comfortable 4-0 win over St Patrick's Athletic at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 25 Oct 19

Derek Pender will play his final game for Bohemians on Friday night

Bohemians Derek Pender retires after 17-year career

Bohemians captain Derek Pender will play his final game tomorrow night as he announces his retirement after a 17-year career.

Soccer • 24 Oct 19

Daniel Kelly of Dundalk celebrates his goal against the Candystripes

Dundalk defeat Derry City to stretch unbeaten streak

Sean Gannon and Daniel Kelly combined yet again as treble-chasing Dundalk extended their unbeaten domestic run to 31 games with a 1-0 win over Derry City in their Airtricity League Premier Division clash at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 04 Oct 19

Bohemians' Derek Pender celebrates his goal with Luke Wade-Slater

Pender delivers three points for Bohs at Dalymount

Bohemians took a major step towards claiming a place in Europe as stalwart Derek Pender scored to seal a 1-0 SSE Airtricity League Premier Division win over Cork City at Dalymount Park.

Soccer • 04 Oct 19

Raffael Cretaro had a big penalty appeal for Finn Harps

No goals and few chances in basement battle

Finn Harps took a big step towards booking themselves a spot in the promotion-relegation play-off with a point against their relegation foes.

Soccer • 04 Oct 19

Chris Shields acknowledges the Dundalk faithful

Shields salutes Dundalk resolve

Dundalk stalwart Chris Shields paid tribute to the resolute mentality of his team-mates after the Lilywhites cantered to another league title at Oriel Park on Monday night after recording a 3-2 victory over Shamrock Rovers.

Soccer • 24 Sep 19

A jubilant Vinny Perth reacts to the full-time whistle at Oriel Park

Dundalk boss Perth continues to make demands

The high standards that the Dundalk squad impose on themselves were all too evident when head coach Vinny Perth spoke to RTÉ Sport just minutes after the Oriel Park outfit retained their SSE Airtricity League Premier Division title on their home patch on Monday night.

League of Ireland • 24 Sep 19

Seán Hoare soars high as he celebrates scoring the opener at Oriel Park

Dundalk defeat Shamrock Rovers to claim title

Dundalk were crowned SSE Airtricity League Premier Division champions for the fifth time in six seasons after overcoming nearest rivals Shamrock Rovers on a 3-2 scoreline at Oriel Park on Monday night.

League of Ireland • 23 Sep 19

'Sure, you might as well talk to that wall. There's no point. Honestly. The people that make these decisions don't listen'

Bradley hits out at 'disgraceful' fixture pile-up

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley has hit out at the fixture schedule, branding the decision to fix a league encounter four days ahead of an FAI Cup semi-final "disgraceful."

Soccer • 20 Sep 19

Niall Watson opened the scoring in the 21st minute

Sligo strike early and often to sink Finn Harps

Sligo Rovers are now just one point away from safety after they recorded a 3-1 victory over Finn Harps at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 13 Sep 19

Rory Feely celebrates opening the scoring at Dalymount Park

Waterford shock Bohemians at Dalymount

A wonderful Tom Holland finish six minutes from time earned Waterford FC a 2-1 victory over Bohemians at Dalymount Park in front of the RTÉ cameras.

Soccer • 13 Sep 19

UCD's Dara Keane and Lee Desmond of St Pat's engage in an aerial duel at Richmond Park

Saints and Students play out stalemate

UCD frustrated St Patrick's Athletic in a 0-0 draw in new manager Stephen O'Donnell first home game in charge of the Inchicore side to breathe life into their own SSE Airtricity League Premier Division survival hopes with a big point at Richmond Park.

Soccer • 13 Sep 19

'When you consider the last few results (against Bohemians) haven't gone our way, tonight was big'

Bradley: 'You have to mention the crowd, unbelievable'

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley says match-winner Graham Burke should be targeting a return to the Irish squad after the Hoops' long-awaited 1-0 win over Bohemians in Tallaght Stadium tonight.

Soccer • 30 Aug 19

'This was just too good an opportunity to turn down

Fenn - Tough to leave Longford but Cork are my club

New Cork City manager Neale Fenn admitted it was tough leaving Longford Town so close to the end of the season but said the opportunity to manage his old club was too good to turn down.

Soccer • 26 Aug 19

'It's been one of the most challenging seasons I've been involved in throughout my career'

Cork's Alan Bennett on 2019 - 'It was a bit of chaos'

Cork City defender Alan Bennett is hoping some stability will arise from the appointment of Neale Fenn as permanent manager after "one of the most challenging seasons" he's experienced in his career.

Soccer • 26 Aug 19

Jack Byrne scored two beautiful goals to set Shamrock Rovers on their way against Waterford

Byrne on song as Shamrock Rovers demolish Waterford

Shamrock Rovers reduced the gap at the top of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division to four points as they enjoyed a straightforward 5-1 victory on the road against Waterford FC at the Regional Sport Centre tonight.

Soccer • 19 Aug 19

UCD have parted company with manager Collie O'Neill tonight

UCD sack manager Collie O'Neill

UCD have announced that they've parted company with manager Collie O'Neill in a statement released tonight.

Soccer • 19 Aug 19

Dan Carr's exit from Shamrock Rovers is confirmed

Bradley confirms Carr departure after victory in Derry

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley confirmed that Dan Carr was bound for Cypriot outfit Apollon Limassol after his team's 2-0 win over Derry City at the Ryan McBride Brandywell.

Soccer • 17 Aug 19

Devlin calls for more support for Cabinteely

Cabinteely manager Pat Devlin hopes that his side earn promotion to the Premier Division of the Airtricity League but is well aware of the challenges it would bring.

Soccer • 13 Aug 19

Mikey Place's penalty gave Finn Harps their first away win of the season

Waterford pay penalty as Harps claim first away win

Finn Harps earned their first away win of the season and moved level on points with UCD again after a 1-0 success over Waterford at the RSC this evening.

Soccer • 19 Jul 19