Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Noelle Murray 's goal proved the difference for Shels

Women's Premier Division: Murray magic sinks Bohs

The weekend's League of Ireland SSS Airtricity Women's Premier Division action kicked off in dramatic fashion as Shelbourne beat Bohemians in a keenly contested North Dublin Derby at Tolka Park.

Soccer • 04 May 24

Aaron Greene of Shamrock Rovers tries to get past Dylan Connolly

Entertaining derby sees Bohs and Hoops finish level

Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers shared the spoils after an entertaining 1-1 draw in a fiery Dublin Derby at a raucous Dalymount Park.

Soccer • 03 May 24

Zak Bradshaw of Dundalk in action against James Akintunde and Jevon Mills of Bohemians

Dundalk's first win of season gives King perfect start

The Noel King era got off to a dream start as Dundalk claimed their first win of the season against a previously in-form Bohemians side at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 26 Apr 24

James Akintunde celebrates after scoring the only goal in Dalymount

Bohs hold off Drogheda to climb into second place

Bohemians moved up to second place in the Premier Division table after they overcame Drogheda United to secure their third straight league win.

Soccer • 19 Apr 24

James Akintunde (C) celebrates his late winning goal for Bohemians

Akintunde grabs late Bohs winner as Dundalk woes go on

James Akintunde proved Bohemians' match winner off the bench with a late headed strike as they laboured to victory over Dundalk at a windswept Dalymount Park.

Soccer • 15 Apr 24

Shelbourne manager Damien Duff is looking for a reaction from his side

Duff looking for 'reset' after first league defeat

Shelbourne manager Damien Duff says that his side have to hit the reset button after they suffered their first league defeat of the season.

Soccer • 12 Apr 24

Jordan Flores celebrates his first-half penalty at Tolka Park with Bohemians team-mate Dayle Rooney

Flores brace condemns leaders Shels to first defeat

Bohemians ended rivals Shelbourne's unbeaten start to the season in a thriller in front of the RTÉ cameras, taking the three points with a 2-1 victory at Tolka Park.

Soccer • 12 Apr 24

Friday's League of Ireland recap and reports

Bohemians claimed Dublin derby bragging rights after they beat Shelbourne at Tolka Park, Shamrock Rovers put three past Sligo Rovers and Drogheda snatched a late draw against Derry. Get all the reports, and how it happened here.

Soccer • 12 Apr 24

Shelbourne manager Damien Duff during a March fixture at Richmond Park

Shels hit with away fans ban as Duff calls for calm

Shelbourne fans have been banned from attending their next away game in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division, against Galway.

Soccer • 11 Apr 24

Pádraig Amond has enjoyed a fruitful spell since returning to Ireland after a decade in the English leagues

Boos for Bohs after Amond earns winner for Waterford

Pádraig Amond's clinical first half strike proved enough for Waterford to edge past Bohemians by a 1-0 scoreline and leapfrog them in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division table.

Soccer • 05 Apr 24

Galway's David Hurley fights for possession against James McManus

Reynolds gets first win as Bohs too good for Galway

Goals in either half by Jevon Mills and James Akintunde earned Bohemians a 2-0 victory over Galway United at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Soccer • 01 Apr 24

Stephen Bradley celebrates in front of the Shamrock Rovers faithful

Bradley assesses a tale of two halves in Dublin derby

The half-time team talk of Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley seemed to provide the spark for the SSE Premier Division champions as they secured three points and the Dublin derby bragging rights in their victory over Bohemians at Tallaght Stadium on Friday night.

Soccer • 30 Mar 24

Aaron Greene beats Kacper Chorazka to score Rovers' third goal on the night

Rovers capitalise on insipid second-half Bohs display

Shamrock Rovers made it back-to-back wins for the first time this season as a raucous and record-breaking 10,094 people packed into Tallaght Stadium for the Hoops' 3-1 win over Bohemians.

Soccer • 05 Apr 24

'Both Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians have been at the forefront of off-field advancements, exceeding the modest commercial expectations traditionally associated with the league'

Clash of trailblazing rivals spotlights LOI's progress

Tonight's Dublin derby clash between Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians is more than just another fixture on the League of Ireland calendar; it's a historic night symbolising the significant growth and potential of both clubs and, indeed, the league itself, writes our columnist.

Soccer • 29 Mar 24

Alan Reynolds was unveiled by Bohs on Wednesday

Doyle: No better man than Reynolds to rally Bohs troops

Eoin Doyle and Johnny McDonnell look ahead to the Dublin derby between Shamrock Rovers and a Bohemians side under new management.

Soccer • 28 Mar 24

New Bohemians boss Reynolds vows to change mentality

New Bohemians manager Alan Reynolds believes the players must show attitude and ambition as he prepares to begin his reign with a derby trip to Tallaght.

Soccer • 27 Mar 24

Alan Reynolds is the new Bohemians manager

Bohemians name Reynolds as new manager

Alan Reynolds has been confirmed as new Bohemians manager, succeeding Declan Devine with immediate effect.

Soccer • 26 Mar 24

Bohs enjoy managerial bounce as Derry come unstuck

In the build up to this game, Ruaidhri Higgins had cautioned about the bounce a changing of the managerial guard can bring, but his side's best laid plans of dealing with that didn't transpire as his Derry City's unbeaten start to the season came to an end against Bohemians at Dalymount Park.

Soccer • 15 Mar 24

'For a seasoned manager like Kenny, the draw of daily involvement at a club cannot be overstated'

Penny for Kenny's thoughts as Bohs opportunity knocks

There is a vacancy at Bohemians, but will Stephen Kenny bide his time and wait for possible opportunities in the UK as he plots where to go next in his managerial career, writes Eoin Doyle.

Soccer • 15 Mar 24

Pat Fenlon (left) is not taking charge of the Bohs first team, while Ruaidhri Higgins plots another win for Derry City

LOI preview: Pender in hotseat as Bohs seek response

Derek Pender will take charge of managerless Bohemians tonight against Derry City. Read our preview of the four SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division matches.

Soccer • 15 Mar 24

'Reynolds is really well thought of in football circles'

Gartland: Reynolds a 'good fit' for Bohs post-Devine

Alan Reynolds would be a "good fit" for the Bohemians vacancy, according to RTÉ soccer analyst Graham Gartland, with former Republic of Ireland defender Richard Dunne and Vinny Perth also among the names in the shake-up to fill the role.

Soccer • 11 Mar 24

Devine's spell in charge at Dalymount Park has come to an end

Bohs and Devine part ways, Fenlon takes interim charge

Bohemians have parted ways with manager Declan Devine after a difficult start to the new SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division season with director of football Pat Fenlon taking interim charge of the first-team.

Soccer • 11 Mar 24

Damien Duff points to the Shelbourne crest after his side won at Dalymount Park

'13 points, woo hoo' - Duff keeping feet on ground

Shelbourne are the early leaders of the League of Ireland Premier Division but manager Damien Duff is refusing to get carried away.

Soccer • 11 Mar 24

Both Dalymount Park and Tallaght Stadium failed pitch inspections after heavy snow in the capital last Friday

New fixture dates for postponed LOI games confirmed

New dates have been confirmed for the two SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division games that were postponed last Friday as a result of heavy snow in Dublin.

Soccer • 08 Mar 24

Drogheda United manager Kevin Doherty (L) celebrates with Evan Weir

Drogs gets past Bohs on emotional Weavers Park night

Drogheda United are off the mark for the 2024 SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division season but Bohemians were architects of their own downfall in falling to defeat on an emotional night at Weavers Park.

Soccer • 04 Mar 24