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Cork's Jimmy Keohane and Michael Duffy of Dundalk

Recap: Sheppard fires Cork to battling victory

Cork City edged out 10-man Dundalk for a big three points at Turner's Cross. Read how the action unfolded.

Cork City and Dundalk players observe a minute's silence for Ryan McBride

SSE Airtricity League wrap: Saints, Cork & Bohs prevail

Cork City make a title statement, St Pat's come out on top in the Dublin derby, Bohs edge out Drogheda, Limerick plunder the spoils in Bray and Finn harps see off Sligo Rovers.

Soccer • 25 Mar 17

Paul O'Conor scored the only goal of the game

O'Conor wonder-goal gives Limerick precious away win

Limerick recorded their second win of the season with a 1-0 win in Bray thanks to a Paul O'Conor wonder-strike.

Soccer • 25 Mar 17

Bohemians boss Keith Long saw his side extend their unbeaten run

Byrne heads Bohs to victory in Drogheda

Dan Byrne's 75th-minute headed goal was the difference between the teams as Bohemians extended their unbeaten run to four games at the expense of Drogheda.

Soccer • 25 Mar 17

O'Hanlon the hero as Saints get first win of season

Substitute Josh O'Hanlon scored with his first touch to prove St Patrick's Athletic's saviour with a dramatic winner against 10-man Shamrock Rovers just seconds after his introduction at Richmond Park.

Soccer • 25 Mar 17

Cork are now six points clear of Dundalk

Karl Sheppard on the double as Cork City stay unbeaten

Karl Sheppard's brace propelled Cork City six points clear at the top of the SSE Airtricity League as they maintained their recent sequence of good results over champions Dundalk.

Soccer • 25 Mar 17

Cork City and Dundalk do battle at Turner's Cross

LOI digest: Caulfield relishing crunch Leeside battle

Dundalk travel to Cork City in the pick of the Airtricity League Premier Division games this weekend.

Soccer • 25 Mar 17

Nathan Boyle celebrates his goal Derry City

Derry City boss refusing to get carried away

Derry City manager Kenny Shiels insists it's far too early to start talking about title challenges for the Candystripes, despite their 3-1 victory over league champions Dundalk.

Soccer • 20 Mar 17

Karl Sheppard celebrates his goal against Drogheda

Caulfield: We're showing right attitude to challenge

John Caulfield knows all too well that league campaigns are a marathon not a sprint, but the Cork City boss said his charges are showing the hunger and attitude required to make a real fist of claiming the title.

Soccer • 11 Mar 17

Patrick McEleney celebrates his goal of the season contender

McEleney wonder goal gives Dundalk victory

Dundalk maintained their 100% start to the season thanks to Patrick McEleney's sensational strike against newly promoted Limerick at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 10 Mar 17

Robbie Keane has been training with Shamrock Rovers

Robbie Keane training with Shamrock Rovers

Robbie Keane is back on home soil and training with Airtricity League Premier Division side Shamrock Rovers.

Soccer • 08 Mar 17

Brandon Miele celebrates scoring the first goal of the game

RECAP: Airtricity League Premier Division

Cork City, Bray Wanderers and Drogheda United remain unbeaten after two matches in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division, while Shamrock Rovers secured bragging rights over Bohemians in the night's high-profile Dublin derby.

Soccer • 03 Mar 17

Stephen Kenny dismisses the nation that his side are vulnerable ahead of the new season

Kenny confident Dundalk can raise the bar again

Despite losing some key players in the close season, Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny has witnessed a real determination from his players in pre-season to do well again in the campaign ahead.

Soccer • 20 Feb 17

The current surface at Oriel has come in for criticism in recent years

Dundalk to lay new artificial pitch at Oriel Park

Dundalk have said a new artificial pitch will be laid at Oriel Park ahead of the upcoming Airtricity League season.

Soccer • 19 Jan 17

Robbie Keane retired from international duty last August after 68 goals in 146 appearances

Preston latest club linked with move for Keane

Championship outfit Preston North End are the latest club linked with a move for Republic of Ireland record goal scorer Robbie Keane, though the player remains coy on his future.

Soccer • 16 Jan 17

Stephen O'Donnell has signed a new contract with Dundalk

Stephen O'Donnell signs two-year deal with Dundalk

SSE Premier Division champions Dundalk have been handed a timely boost with the news that club captain Stephen O'Donnell has signed a new two-year contract with the club.

Soccer • 23 Dec 16

Late, late Maguire strike seals Cork cup win

Sean Maguire found redemption to score a dramatic late, late winner to give Cork City the FAI Cup as John Caulfield’s side finally took some limelight from their much-heralded rivals at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 07 Nov 16

Shane Keegan stays in the top flight to take over at Galway

Shane Keegan named as new Galway United manager

Galway United have announce the appointment of Shane Keegan as first team manager.

Soccer • 06 Nov 16

Daryl Horgan has attracted the attention of several top clubs

Horgan refusing to be distracted by scout talk

Dundalk midfielder Daryl Horgan is refusing to be distracted by speculation on his future ahead of the FAI Cup final.

Soccer • 06 Nov 16

Horgan firmly in the shop window in Cup final

Daryl Horgan will be aiming for more silverware when Dundalk take on Cork City in tomorrow’s FAI Cup final and such is his growing reputation that a number of scouts will be at the Aviva Stadium to watch the Galway native.

Soccer • 05 Nov 16

Richie Towell scored the winner for Dundalk in last year's final

Dundalk and Cork eye grand finale in Cup decider

There is an air of confidence in both the Dundalk and Cork City camps ahead of the sides meeting yet again in the Irish Daily Mail FAI Cup final.

Soccer • 05 Nov 16

Wexford Youths players mob Lee Chin after his terrific late goal

Superb Chin strike puts Wexford in driving seat

Lee Chin scored a dramatically late, superbly taken first goal for Wexford Youths to give Shane Keegan’s side a 2-0 first-leg win and put them in the driving seat in the SSE Airtricity League promotion/relegation play-off with Drogheda United.

Soccer • 01 Nov 16

Pete Mahon's Drogheda will now face Wexford

McCaffrey's goal sends Drogs into play-off decider

On-loan forward Gareth McCaffrey struck the decisive goal in spectacular fashion as Drogheda United progressed to the Airtricity League Promotion/Relegation Play-off after surviving a major scare against Cobh Ramblers at United Park.

Soccer • 28 Oct 16

Kieran Sadlier bagged a brace for the Bit o Red

Five-star Sligo Rovers finish in style

Sligo Rovers secured a fifth spot finish in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division following a comfortable 5-0 win over Wexford Youths at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 28 Oct 16

Derry fittingly finish the season with victory

Derry City capped off a fine season in style with a dominant performance and 2-0 win over St Patrick's Athletic at Richmond Park.

Soccer • 28 Oct 16