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Fans are keen for the off-field battle to end and see a return to action

Rowing LOI clubs 'in danger of losing public interest'

Former UCD and Shamrock Rovers midfielder Paul Corry feels League of Ireland clubs are risking the loss of public interest amid disagreements over the format for the resumption of the season.

Soccer • 03 Jul 20

Niall Quinn admits some clubs are worried about trying to complete the season

Quinn: League of Ireland clubs in 'dangerous situation'

League of Ireland clubs are in a "very dangerous" situation, according to FAI interim deputy CEO Niall Quinn, who is hopeful of delivering some good news in the next week.

Soccer • 05 Jun 20

A Dundalk fan waves a flag at Oriel Park

OPINION: League of our own has chance to grab attention

Peter Collins hopes a sports-starved Irish public might finally learn to fully appreciate the League of Ireland once the restrictions on mass gatherings are eased amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Soccer • 03 May 20

Soccer Podcast: Minding Sheppard & happier Sligo times

Adrian Eames is joined by James O'Toole of Soccer Republic for the third lockdown episode. They hear from Shelbourne's Karl Sheppard on coping with an auto immune condition during the pandemic Also, Alan Keane and Ian Barraclough reflect on Sligo Rovers' 2012 league-winning triumph.

Soccer • 30 Mar 20

The Premier Division will finish on Friday, 4 December and the SSE Airtricity League season will close on Friday, 11 December, with the second leg of the promotion/relegation play-off.

FAI targets June resumption for League of Ireland

The Football Association of Ireland and the National League Executive Committee have earmarked the third week in June for the resumption of SSE Airtricity League football in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Soccer • 20 Mar 20

The Showgrounds will not host any games for the foreseeable future

Sligo Rovers temporarily lay off all staff and players

Sligo Rovers have temporarily laid off all their staff in an attempt to protect long-term employment amid uncertainty surrounding the League of Ireland's return date due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Soccer • 19 Mar 20

Aidan Friel of Shelbourne in action against Michael Duffy of Dundalk

Airtricity League Premier Division recap & reports

Read back on how all the action unfolded in the top flight.

Soccer • 21 Feb 20

Dalymount Park has been buffeted by high winds

Live TV coverage of Dublin derby cancelled

The SSE Airtricity League of Ireland and RTÉ Sport regret to announce the cancellation of live TV coverage of today's Dublin derby between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers.

Soccer • 15 Feb 20

The Airtricty League Premier Division is back

All you need to know: The Airtricity League is back

The SSE Airtricity Premier Division is back. Get all the latest team news and pre-match thoughts from the managers here.

Soccer • 14 Feb 20

Limerick FC can apply to enter this season's Airtricity League

FAI reaches agreement with Limerick FC

Limerick FC have been given the green light by the FAI to apply for a licence to compete in this season's Airtricity League.

Soccer • 17 Jan 20

McGlade makes move to Cork City

Cork City have signed winger Dylan McGlade, subject to international clearance, after the 24-year-old had his contract with Blyth Spartans cancelled due to what the club described as "homesickness".

Soccer • 30 Dec 19

Limerick FC set for extinction following court hearing

Limerick FC are on the verge of extinction after the examinership process to try to keep their trading company afloat ended unsuccessfully today.

Soccer • 11 Dec 19

Cork City's Gearoid Morrissey and Matthew Snoddy of Crusaders battle for possession during a Setanta Cup clash in 2013

Lucid not deterred by IFA's stance on all-island league

Kieran Lucid says talks will continue on the formation of an all-island All-Ireland football league despite opposition from the Irish Football Association (IFA) on Thursday.

Soccer • 01 Nov 19

Dundalk's Greg Bolger battles for possession against Linfield's Robert Garrett during a 2011 Setanta Cup clash

IFA won't sanction Lucid's all-island football league

The Irish Football Association (IFA) has ruled out backing any potential all-island All-Ireland football league, insisting the proposals to date are "highly speculative and lack specificity or guarantees".

Soccer • 31 Oct 19

Michael O'Connor's brace was enough for Waterford

O'Connor double dents Saints European hopes

A second home game under new manager Stephen O'Donnell in which they failed to score further dented St Patrick's Athletic's Europa League qualification hopes as Waterford deservedly won for the second time in Inchicore this season thanks to a double from striker Michael O'Connor.

Soccer • 04 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

Robbie Benson head's home his side's second goal in the 3-2 win over Shamrock Rovers

Benson on top of the world after trying season

After a season beset by injury, Robbie Benson was particularly pleased to play a crucial part in Dundalk's win over Shamrock Rovers on Monday night, with the 3-2 victory securing the Oriel Park side a fifth SSE Airtricity League Premier Division title in six seasons.

Soccer • 25 Sep 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

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