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27 June 2025; Owen Elding of Sligo Rovers, right, celebrates with teammate Will Fitzgerald after scoring their side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Bohemians and Sligo Rovers at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo b

Friday's Airtricity Premier Division recap and reports

Shamrock Rovers stretched their lead at the top of the table as they edged to a hard-fought win over Waterford while second-placed Bohemians needed a goal deep in injury time to take a point against Sligo. Get all of Friday's match reports here.

Soccer • 27 Jun

Ethan Doherty and Shane Walsh contest a high ball

Derry and Galway share spoils in Celtic Park thriller

Matthew Tierney's 69th minute goal - Galway's fourth of an absorbing game - looked to have completed a magnificent comeback from Padraic Joyce's team who trailed by six points in the opening half and seven after the break.

Football • 01 Jun

London hold firm to end title drought

David Devine gave his best display yet in a London jersey, shooting a terrific 1-12, as the Exiles held firm to claim the Christy Ring Cup title 1-27 to 1-24 over Derry.

Hurling • 01 Jun

Brendan Rogers after scoring a two-pointer in the loss to Donegal

Derry need to lose indiscipline and rediscover spirit

Derry need to rediscover the spirit that propelled them to successive Ulster titles in 2022 and 2023, while ironing out the indiscipline which has plagued them, according to the Sunday Game panel

Football • 07 Apr

Derry manager Paddy Tally talks to his players

Tally confident Derry can bounce back for Championship

Derry manager Paddy Tally believes that his side will be able to rebound from relegation to Division 2 of the Allianz Football League, and is confident his players will recover in time for the Ulster Championship.

Football • 16 Mar

Derry goalkeeper Neil McNicholl can only look as Niall Scully of Dublin goes on the attack

Dublin ramp it up to blitz Derry

Dublin stormed to an impressive 3-20 to 2-12 victory over Derry in Division 1 of the Allianz Football League.

Football • 22 Feb

The page in the programme that made mention of Londonderry

FAI apologises over use of 'Londonderry' in programme

The FAI has apologised after last night's match programme against Wales carried a map of Ireland featuring the term 'Londonderry'.

Soccer • 04 Dec 24

Derry were two-point victors over Armagh in the Ulster final in Omagh

Derry bid to justify favourites tag in minor decider

Familiar foes Derry and Armagh lock horns in Sunday's Electric Ireland All-Ireland minor football final, with the Oak Leafers bidding to maintain a remarkable run of form.

Football • 05 Jul 24

All-Ireland Camogie round-up: Dublin see off Wexford

Dublin came out on top of a crunch tie with Wexford at Parnell Park to place one foot in the quarter-finals of the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship.

Camogie • 08 Jun 24

Fitzmaurice: Hundred things have gone wrong in Derry

Former All-Ireland SFC winning manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice believes that several things have gone wrong in Derry at once and says it will take an improbable resurrection to salvage their championship.

Football • 04 Jun 24

'Punishment will come for that, no doubt,' Joyce said of the foul that injured Damien Comer

Joyce 'sickened' by Comer injury after win over Derry

Galway manager Pádraic Joyce was highly satisfied with his side's performance in their win over Derry but said he was "sickened" by the injury suffered by Damien Comer, which leaves him doubtful for the remainder of the round robin phase.

Football • 19 May 24

"Salivating over your own game is something for the hurling fraternity."

Galway and Derry poised for a classic

As the football championships kicks into high gear this weekend, Enda McGinley casts his eye over the clash between Derry and Galway and sees plenty to get excited about.

Football • 18 May 24

Derry failed to contain the goal threat posed by Megan Dowdall

Dowdall-inspired Westmeath defeat Derry

A goal from the outstanding Megan Dowdall three minutes from the end of normal time finally confirmed Westmeath's 4-08 to 0-16 Very Camogie League Division 2A final triumph after Derry had threatened a remarkable comeback.

Camogie • 14 Apr 24

McEvoy eyes 'sunbathing and golf' before quest for Sam

We're accustomed to players stressing how they won't rest on their laurels after big-game successes, but Derry's star man Eoin McEvoy has "sunbathing and golf" on his mind after the Oak Leafers captured the Allianz Football League Division 1 title after a dramatic penalty shootout win over Dublin.

Football • 01 Apr 24

Brendan Rogers: 'It's been a long journey, hopefully it can go a wee bit further'

Rogers: Derry targeting every competition they enter

Derry are still "developing", says Brendan Rogers, and winning a league title is key to that development, he adds.

Football • 27 Mar 24

Chrissy McKaigue believes Derry are well set for the future

Derry reaping the rewards of underage work - McKaigue

Veteran Derry defender Chrissy McKaigue believes that his county are reaping the rewards of years of development work at all levels after they claimed an emphatic 2-19 to 1-09 victory over Roscommon to book their place in the Allianz National League Division One final.

Football • 25 Mar 24

Ryan O'Donoghue reacts after a goal attempt cleared the crossbar

Glass: Any silverware would be 'fantastic' for Derry

Derry midfielder Conor Glass said any piece of silverware would be "fantastic" after his side inched closer to a Division 1 final after a five-point away win over Mayo this afternoon.

Football • 17 Mar 24

Shane McGuigan celebrates scoring Derry's second goal

Derry defeat Mayo to return to top spot in Division 1

Derry returned to the top of the Division 1 table after a dramatic 3-15 to 2-13 victory over defending champions Mayo at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park in Castlebar.

Football • 17 Mar 24

Joint captains, Aoife Ní Chaiside and Aine McAllister lift the Jack McGrath Cup

Dominant Derry crowned intermediate champions

Derry are Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Intermediate camogie champions for the second time after they saw off Meath with richly deserved 1-17 to 1-09 victory.

Camogie • 12 Aug 23

Tara Flynn of Glen Dimplex presents the player of the match award to Maeve Clinch last Sunday

Meath determined to learn lessons from Derry draw

Meath and Derry cross swords once more at St Tiernach's Park today, having battled to a draw in the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Championship final at Croke Park last Sunday.

Camogie • 12 Aug 23

Paul Flynn's weekend football predications

Paul Flynn looks forward to the weekend's football action and he expects a few twists and turns in both the All-Ireland SFC semi-finals and the Tailteann Cup final.

Football • 14 Jul 23

Adam O'Reilly of Derry City reacts at the final whistle

Derry boss Higgins rues late penalty decision

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins was left to rue a penalty decision that went against his side in their scoreless draw with Bohemians at the Brandywell.

Soccer • 10 Jun 23

Dublin are where they need to be - Canavan

Two-time All-Ireland winner Peter Canavan believes that Dublin are exactly where they need to be at this stage of the season, despite doubts over some inconsistent displays in the league.

Football • 04 Apr 23

RTÉ GAA Podcast: Football league finals preview

Peter Canavan and Niall McCoy join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to preview the four Allianz League finals.

Allianz Football League • 30 Mar 23

"It is obviously off-putting" - Glass on Hawkeye controversy

Glass critical of communication over Hawk-eye error

Derry midfielder Conor Glass criticised the quality of communication over the decision to retrospectively adjudge Shane Walsh's free a point during half-time in their All-Ireland semi-final against Galway in July.

Football • 27 Aug 22