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25 May 2026; Adam O'Reilly of Derry City after his side's draw in the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Derry City and Shelbourne at Find Insurance Celtic Park in Derry. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Derry booed off after dull draw with Shels

Derry City's terrible form continued as they drew for the 10th time this season as European hopefuls Shelbourne picked up a point at the Find Insurance Celtic Park in a 0-0 Premier Division stalemate.

Soccer • 25 May

22 May 2026; Michael Noonan of Shamrock Rovers reacts to an offside decision during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Sligo Rovers at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

LOI preview: Rovers out to avoid rare losing streak

The League of Ireland season tips over the halfway mark tonight with Round 19 starting with a big Dublin derby between Bohemians and an out-of-form Shamrock Rovers while Shels travel north to Derry.

Soccer • 25 May

Kevin dos Santos of Derry City, second from right, is congratulated by team-mates after scoring his sides first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Waterford and Derry City at the RSC in Waterford.

Rylah strikes at death to deny Waterford precious victory

A dramatic injury-time equaliser from substitute Henry Rylah denied Waterford FC a valuable SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division victory as Derry City snatched a 2–2 draw at the RSC in a contest the hosts had done enough to win.

Soccer • 15 May

Michael Duffy of Derry City scores his side's second goal past Waterford goalkeeper Stephen McMullan during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Derry City and Waterford at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry.

LOI preview: Derry look to capitalise on Waterford woes

Waterford will be looking for a belated new manager bounce when they host Derry City among four SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division games on Friday night.

Soccer • 15 May

Ryan Brennan of Drogheda United celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Drogheda United and Derry City at Sullivan & Lambe Park in Drogheda, Louth.

Brennan on the spot as Drogs edge past Candystripes

Derry City have beaten Drogheda United just once in nine matches now – and have claimed just two wins in their last 12 SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division games – after Ryan Brennan's penalty sealed a smash-and-grab victory for the hosts at Sullivan & Lambe Park.

Soccer • 08 May

Derry City's Jamie Stott reacts to a missed opportunity against Galway United

Derry and Galway United play out drab draw at Celtic Park

Derry City had substitute Kevin Dos Santos to thank for a hard-fought share of the spoils against Galway United at Find Insurance Celtic Park.

Soccer • 04 May

1 May 2026; Markuss Strods of Bohemians after scoring his side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Bohemians and Derry City at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Bohemians rally to split points with Derry City

There were mixed feelings among the anxious home fans as Bohemians came from behind to gain a point against ten-man Derry City at Dalymount Park on Friday evening.

Soccer • 01 May

23 April 2026; James McClean during a Derry City training session at Find Insurance Celtic Park in Derry. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

McClean gives positive update on hip injury

James McClean has said he hopes to return playing in a matter of weeks after a positive update from a specialist on his hip injury.

Soccer • 27 Apr

Derry City's James Clarke reacts after the opening goal of the game against Shamrock Rovers at Find Insurance Celtic Park

Candystripes make a sweet start to stint at Celtic Park

Derry City started life at Celtic Park with a hard-fought 1-0 win over champions Shamrock Rovers.

Soccer • 24 Apr

23 April 2026; Josh Thomas after a Derry City training session at Find Insurance Celtic Park in Derry. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

LOI preview: Derry City welcome champions to Celtic Park

Derry City are hoping Celtic Park can add to the small bit of momentum building in their season as Shamrock Rovers visit the home of GAA on the Bogside this evening.

Soccer • 24 Apr

31 January 2026; James McClean of Derry City during the 2026 Men's President's Cup final match between Shamrock Rovers and Derry City at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

McClean advised to stop playing amid uncertain future

James McClean has revealed he is going through "hell" playing for Derry City this season with medical advice stating he should not continue his career.

Soccer • 23 Apr

23 April 2026; A general view during a Derry City training session at Find Insurance Celtic Park in Derry. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Derry City hoping 7,000 attend first night at Celtic Park

Derry City will write a new chapter in their storied history on Friday night when they host Shamrock Rovers at Find Insurance Celtic Park.

Soccer • 23 Apr

Dipo Akinyemi of Derry City scores his side's second goal, under pressure from Paddy Barrett of Shelbourne, during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shelbourne and Derry City at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sports

Akinyemi scores to earn Derry victory at Tolka Park

Supersub Dipo Akinyemi netted with his very first touch late on as Derry City took all three points from a tepid encounter with Shelbourne at Tolka Park.

Soccer • 17 Apr

Patrick Hickey of Bohemians during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers at Dalymount Park in Dublin.

LOI preview: Dublin derby offers Hoops chance of revenge

Shamrock Rovers are seeking revenge within the chance to solidify their position at the top of the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division when arch-rivals Bohemians cross the city to Tallaght Stadium. Read our preview.

Soccer • 17 Apr

Ronan Teahan of Dundalk heads his side's second goal v Derry City - Premier Division, April 2026

Dundalk battle back for parity as McClean sees red

Derry City's wait for a first away win of the campaign continues after they were pegged back twice by Dundalk at Oriel Park in a game where James McClean saw red late on.

Soccer • 10 Apr

James McClean of Derry City during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Sligo Rovers and Derry City at The Showgrounds in Sligo

McClean criticises 'awful' LOI pitches, calls for funding

Derry City's James McClean has criticised the "awful" pitches in the League of Ireland, and said facilities in the Irish game are "so far behind it's insane".

Soccer • 07 Apr

Sligo , Ireland - 6 April 2026; James McClean of Derry City during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Sligo Rovers and Derry City at The Showgrounds in Sligo. (Photo By Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

McClean returns as Derry held in Showgrounds stalemate

Sligo Rovers halted their run of consecutive defeats as they picked up a point for the first time in five games, playing out a dull scoreless draw with Derry City at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 06 Apr

3 April 2026; Frantz Pierrot of Galway United shoots to score his side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Galway United and Derry City at Eamonn Deacy Park in Galway. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Pierrot fires Galway to victory over Derry

Galway United substitute Frantz Pierrot proved the Premier Division match winner as the Tribesmen defeated Derry City 2-1 at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Soccer • 03 Apr

Ryan Edmondson of St Patrick's Athletic (r)is tackled by Jamie Stott of Derry City

Derry take some capital gain after draw at St Pat's

Derry City stopped the rot of successive defeats with their first clean sheet of the season in frustrating in-form St Patrick's Athletic as it finished 0-0 at Richmond Park.

Soccer • 16 Mar

13 March 2026; Derry City players huddle before the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Derry City and Shelbourne at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

LOI preview: Derry on ropes ahead of St Pat's challenge

The pressure is on Derry City in the first round of Monday games of this year's SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division season, with a rampant St Patrick's Athletic side their opponent in Richmond Park.

Soccer • 16 Mar

13 March 2026; Daniel Kelly, left, of Shelbourne celebrates with team-mate John Martin after scoring their side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Derry City and Shelbourne at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium i

Shelbourne deserved winners against Derry City

Derry City suffered back-to back-defeats as Shelbourne deservedly claimed a 2-1 win at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Soccer • 13 Mar

*** EMBARGO - STRICTLY NOT FOR PUBLICATION UNTIL 00:01 on 10 March 2026 *** 9 March 2026; Michael Duffy of Derry City poses for a portrait with his SSE Airtricity / SWI Player of the Month Award for February 2026 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in

Duffy lands first POTM award of new season

Derry City winger Michael Duffy has been named the SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers Ireland Player of the Month for February.

Soccer • 10 Mar

James McClean, left, and Ben Doherty of Derry City react after their side's defeat in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Derry City at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.

Derry City blueprint still a mystery - Towell

Derry City have yet to settle on a clear style of play as they continue their underwhelming start to the new season, according to Richie Towell.

Soccer • 09 Mar

31 January 2026; James McClean of Derry City in action against Matt Healy of Shamrock Rovers during the 2026 Men's President's Cup final match between Shamrock Rovers and Derry City at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

LOI preview: Derry begin life on road against champions

Derry City play their first league match away from home this season against champions Shamrock Rovers as two of the big SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division title contenders clash at Tallaght Stadium. Read our preview.

Soccer • 06 Mar

Michael Duffy scores his second goal of the night against Waterford

Duffy plunders hat-trick as Derry rally to sink Blues

Once again Michael Duffy was Derry City's hero as they came from behind to deservedly see off Waterford in a six-goal thriller at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Soccer • 27 Feb