Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

The Ireland U17s team which started against Spain on Saturday

Replicating full-time conditions key for Irish next gen

Paul Corry and David McMillan discuss how Irish football can build on the Under-17's progress to the European Championship knockout stages.

Soccer • 29 May 23

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Ireland's building blocks and LOI

David McMillan and Paul Corry join Raf Diallo and Ed Leahy to talk about building on the Ireland U17s success, while the men's and women's senior teams prepare for a busy June. There's also a review of the latest League of Ireland action and a look ahead to the FA Cup final.

Soccer • 29 May 23

Charlotte FC's head coach has had a long-standing interest in Jack Byrne having worked with him at Manchester City

Byrne in 'fantastic position' to tackle future dilemmas

Shamrock Rovers midfielder Jack Byrne is in an excellent position when it comes to the career choices he faces in the next few months, according to Paul Corry.

Soccer • 24 Apr 23

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Byrne situation, LOI & City-Arsenal

Paul Corry and David McMillan join Raf Diallo and Anthony Pyne to review the weekend's SSE Airtricity League action, discuss Charlotte FC's rejected bids for Shamrock Rovers' Jack Byrne and look ahead to Manchester City vs Arsenal.

Soccer • 24 Apr 23

Paddy Barrett was sent off in the second half against Derry City - a decision that frustrated Damien Duff

McMillan: LOI refs should go with the flow more often

Damien Duff is right to be frustrated by some of the refereeing decisions in the League of Ireland according to former players Graham Gartland and David McMillan.

Soccer • 03 Apr 23

Ali Coote tries to get past Lee Grace during last September's meeting between the teams

Bohs-Rovers derby 'the most anticipated in a long time'

With Bohemians flying high in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division and Shamrock Rovers having finally got their first win of the season, Friday's Dublin derby is the 'most anticipated' in years according to Graham Gartland.

Soccer • 04 Apr 23

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Dublin derby & Duff on refereeing

David McMillan and Graham Gartland join Raf Diallo to review the weekend's League of Ireland action including Damien Duff's comments about refereeing standards. Bohs vs Shamrock Rovers is previewed, there's a look-ahead to the Ireland women's USA trip and Premier League chat.

Soccer • 03 Apr 23

Richie Towell shoots to score his side's second goal

Rovers thrash Dundalk to move closer to league title

Shamrock Rovers took a huge step towards retaining their league title with a crushing victory over nearest challengers Dundalk at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 21 Aug 22

McMillan sinks Harps as Dundalk move up to sixth

David McMillan's first-half strike proved enough for Dundalk to see off Finn Harps at Oriel Park to move up to sixth place in the SSE Airtricity League table.

Soccer • 17 Jul 21

David McMillan: 'I have strong ties with the club and I'm just delighted to be back'

David McMillan 'delighted' as he returns to Dundalk

David McMillan is back at Dundalk after a two-and-a-half-year spell in Scotland.

Soccer • 29 Jul 20

David McMillan: 'If I was involved with the club I'd be trying to appoint in-house'

McMillan: Vinny Perth the man to take over at Dundalk

Former Dundalk striker David McMillan believes Vinny Perth is the right man to take over from Stephen Kenny at Dundalk, despite the Lilywhites No 2 not having the required pro license.

Soccer • 01 Jan 19

David McMillan brings to an end his four-year stay with Dundalk

McMillan: St Johnstone offer too good to turn down

David McMillan thought he had missed the boat to become a professional footballer but now cannot wait to get started at new club St Johnstone in the New Year.

Soccer • 19 Dec 17

David McMillan has secured a move abroad

McMillan completes move to St Johnstone

St Johnstone have confirmed the signing of Dundalk striker David McMillan on a two and-a-half year contract.

Soccer • 13 Dec 17

Little has separated the sides in previous finals

Cork City and Dundalk preparing for a tight battle

Cork City and old rivals Dundalk are anticipating another tight encounter this weekend, when the pair meet for a third consecutive time in the FAI Cup final and the record standing at once win apiece.

Soccer • 03 Nov 17

Sean Hoare celebrates Robbie Benson's late goal

Benson strikes late to postpone Cork's title party

Robbie Benson's 87th-minute equaliser silenced Turner's Cross as Dundalk spoiled Cork City's planned title coronation in front of almost 7,000 people.

Soccer • 26 Sep 17

Kenny confident Dundalk can score in Rosenborg

Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny is confident his side can score the away goal they will need in the second leg of their Champions League qualifier with Rosenborg.

Soccer • 12 Jul 17

Dundalk's Robbie Benson and Lukas Schubert of Derry compete for the ball

Dundalk have 'big mountain' to climb, admits McMillan

Dundalk striker David McMillan insists the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division champions haven't given up hope of retaining their title despite leaving themselves with a "big mountain" to climb after falling 15 points behind leaders Cork City.

Soccer • 24 May 17

David McMillan and Dundalk will be looking to be in the hat for next Monday's draw

McMillan: No reason to be fearful against Tel-Aviv

Dundalk's David McMillan is relishing the challenging of getting the victory against Maccabi Tel-Aviv - an outcome that may see the Co Louth club advance in the Europa League.

Soccer • 08 Dec 16

David McMillan scored two headers against BATE Borisov in the 3-0 win at Tallaght Stadium

David McMillan scoops player of the month award

Dundalk striker David McMillan has been named the SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers’ Association of Ireland Player of the Month for July after a month spent terrorising defenders.

Soccer • 09 Aug 16

David McMillan heads home Dundalk's opener

Dundalk down BATE to progress in Champions League

Dundalk are just one win away from making the group stages of the Champions League after an incredible night at Tallaght Stadium saw them overturn a one-goal defeat from the first leg to beat BATE Borisov 3-1 on aggregate.

Soccer • 03 Aug 16

McMillan has been in blistering form for the Lilywhites

Dundalk's McMillan hopeful of Bate shock

Dundalk’s top scorer David McMillan remains hopeful that the Irish club can build on last year’s performance against BATE Borisov and cause a huge upset in the third round of the Champions League qualifiers.

Soccer • 25 Jul 16

David McMillan also scored Dundalk's only goal in their 1-1 draw with FH at Oriel Park

Goal hero McMillan thrilled to set up BATE rematch

Dundalk hero David McMillan was thrilled after his two goals helped his side reach the third round of the Champions League qualifiers.

Soccer • 21 Jul 16

David McMillan celebrates with his team-mates

McMillan brace keeps Dundalk in control at summit

Dundalk extended their lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity League to five points as David McMillan’s brace saw the Lilywhites overcome Galway United 2-1 at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 06 May 16

David McMillan: 'They broke really well and there were some heart-attack moments'

Dundalk's McMillan happy to win ugly

David McMillan believes that not playing well and winning is a mark of champions and insists he is not concerned how Dundalk earn their points this season.

Soccer • 16 May 15

David McMillan with his March Player of the Month award

VIDEO: McMillan named March Player of the Month

Dundalk striker David McMillan has been named the SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers’ Association of Ireland Player of the Month for March.

Soccer • 09 Apr 15