Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Kyle Callan-McFadden, left, was on the mark for Sligo Rovers

Sligo remain mired in the drop zone as Pat's claim draw

Sligo Rovers fell further into the relegation mire as they could only pick up a point at home to St Patrick's Athletic following an entertaining 1-1 draw at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 05 Aug 17

Ten-man Sligo dig out crucial point in survival scrap

Gerard Lyttle's Sligo side held on to claim a point against Limerick despite going down to ten men late on.

Soccer • 22 Jul 17

Brendan Rodgers ahead of last night's Champions League tie against Linfield at Windsor Park

Rodgers wants explanation for 'strange' yellow card

Brendan Rodgers will seek an explanation for the "strange" booking Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths incurred during the 2-0 Champions League qualifying win over Linfield.

Soccer • 15 Jul 17

Jon Walters poses with a fan at Tallaght Stadium

Shamrock Rovers really have something going - Dyche

Burnley boss Sean Dyche believes Shamrock Rovers have "something going" as he piled praise on the Airtricity League Premier Division club.

Soccer • 15 Jul 17

Dan Casey has signed for Bohemians from Sunderland

Bohemians sign defender Casey from Sunderland

Bohemians have today announced the signing of defender Dan Casey from Sunderland.

Soccer • 11 Jul 17

Sean Maguire: 'He probably doesn't know much about me and Kevin'

I've never been more confident, says Maguire

Sean Maguire says he's on a mission to show new Preston North End boss Alex Neill why Simon Grayson brought him over from Cork City, and take the Championship by storm in the process.

Soccer • 11 Jul 17

Seanie Maguire and Kevin O'Connor play their last home league game this weekend.

LOI Digest: Pat's confident of causing Cork problems

Seanie Maguire and Kevin O'Connor play their last home game in the league for Cork City as the struggling St. Patrick's Athletic land in Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 09 Jul 17

Kieran Sadlier: 'It's a pleasure to be here.'

Maguire's love for Cork convinced Sadlier to make move

Kieran Sadlier said Sean Maguire's love for Cork convinced him to make the move to Leeside from Sligo Rovers, and shared his desire to take his game to the next level.

Soccer • 03 Jul 17

FAI asks Bray for clarity in midst of crisis

The FAI have asked Bray Wanderers to "clarify its position" as the crisis surrounding the Airtricity League Premier Division club deepens.

Soccer • 03 Jul 17

Padraic Cunningham celebrates his equaliser for Galway

Cunningham nicks a point for Galway late on

Substitute Padraic Cunningham salvaged a point for Galway United with a late equaliser as the the battle of the bottom two in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division finished in stalemate at Richmond Park.

Soccer • 30 Jun 17

Recap: Airtricity League updates

Relive the action from five games in the Premier Division.

Soccer • 23 Jun 17

Graham Burke (far right) was sent off at Oriel Park on the opening round of the season

LOI digest: Rovers eyeing some Dundalk revenge

All your team news ahead of tonight's SSE Airtricity League Premier Division action.

Soccer • 05 May 17

Gerard Lyttle will take over at the Showgrounds after Saturday's clash with Derry

Gerard Lyttle confirmed as new Sligo Rovers boss

Sligo Rovers have confirmed the appointment of Gerard Lyttle as their manager on a two-year deal.

Soccer • 21 Apr 17

Gary Buckley celebrates Cork's third goal at Richmond Park

Ten up for Cork after win over St Pat's

Goals from Karl Sheppard and Garry Buckley and an own goal earned Cork City a Premier Division record tenth win from ten as John Caulfield's side stayed nine points clear at the top.

Soccer • 22 Apr 17

Drogheda take the points at Finn Park

Drogheda United overtook Finn Harps in the Premier Division table following a 2-0 win over the Ballybofey men at Finn Park.

Soccer • 21 Apr 17

Tim Clancy, Aaron Greene and Keith Buckley celebrate at Oriel Park

We've sent a message and want a spot in Europe - McCabe

Gary McCabe has warned the rest of the Airtricity League Premier Division that Bray Wanders are a coming force and are setting their sights high after their stunning defeat of Dundalk at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 15 Apr 17

Sean Maguire has been in brilliant form for Cork

Bohemians out to halt red-hot Cork City

There's five games down for decision in tonight's Airtricity League Premier Division. Read all the latest team news here.

Soccer • 14 Apr 17

Conan Byrne's wonder-strike against Bohemians was the best of his career

Byrne on 'that' goal and life in the League of Ireland

A week after scoring the best goal of has career, St Patrick's Athletic's Conan Byrne talks to Soccer Republic and reflects on life in the Airtricity League.

Soccer • 11 Apr 17

The Sligo Rovers faithful witnessed their side record a second leg win of the campaign

Ayunga and Leahy on the mark as Sligo see off Bohs

Sligo Rovers made a winning start to life without Dave Robertson as they carved out a 2-0 win over Bohemians in the Aiirtricity League Premier Division at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 08 Apr 17

Dundalk stay second after their victory in Donegal

McMillan brace eases Dundalk to victory against Harps

David McMillan's third and fourth goals of the season helped Dundalk towards a comfortable 2-0 win over a lacklustre Finn Harps in Ballybofey.

Soccer • 08 Apr 17

Tony Whitehead gets the congratulations from his team-mates after scoring Limerick's opener

Limerick take the points at Richmond Park

Limerick showed no adverse affects to their managerial upheaval during the week as interim boss Willie Boland's side came away from Richmond Park with a big three points.

Soccer • 07 Apr 17

Gary McCabe has been in fine goalscoring form this season

Bray move to third as McCabe strikes again

Gary McCabe's 35th minute goal sent Bray Wanderers to third place in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division after a 1-0 win over Galway United at the Carlisle Grounds.

Soccer • 07 Apr 17

Sean Maguire was on target again for Cork

Cork power past Derry to remain unbeaten

Sean Maguire notched his eighth league goal in as many games as Cork City marched on to their eighth consecutive league victory after a powerful 3-0 victory against Derry City.

Soccer • 08 Apr 17

League of Ireland digest: Derry aim to stop Cork charge

Top side Cork side host third-placed Derry City in tonight's televised game on RTÉ, while Champions Dundalk travel to Finn Harps. Get all the latest team news and information from those games and the rest of this evening's SSE Airtricity Premier Division games.

Soccer • 07 Apr 17

Caulfield's Cork maintained there 100 per cent start to the season

More to come from unbeaten Cork, says Caulfield

John Caulfield issued a chilling statement of intent to Cork City's Airtricity League rivals after the Leesiders made it seven wins from seven with a 3-0 triumph at Limerick FC.

Soccer • 01 Apr 17