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Key defender Keeley opts to stay with Drogheda United

Drogheda United have kept hold of their player of the year Conor Keeley after the defender penned a new contract this year.

Soccer • 05 Nov

1 November 2025; Bohemians players, from left, Connor Parsons, Ross Tierney and James Clarke and Bohemians supporters view a smartphone for the closing minutes of the Shelbourne v St Patrick's Athletic match after the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division

Bohemians secure fourth place with victory at Drogheda

James Clarke's double and a late brace of strikes secured a fourth-place SSE Airtricity Premier Division finish for Bohemians who now stand on the cusp of a return to European football in 2026.

Soccer • 02 Nov

St Patrick's Athletic manager Stephen Kenny before the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Bohemians and St Patrick's Athletic at Dalymount Park in Dublin.

LOI final day: Who will go fourth and prosper?

Paul Corry and Graham Gartland preview the battle for fourth place ahead of Saturday's final round of games in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division.

Soccer • 31 Oct

Galway draw dents Drogheda's European push

It was a share of the spoils at Eamonn Deacy Park as Galway United and Drogheda United drew 1-1 after Stephen Walsh cancelled out Luke Heeney's early second-half goal.

Soccer • 24 Oct

Graphic picture in blue that read 'Eoin Doyle Soccer' with an image of him smiling

Get fourth and multiply - 3 clubs yearning for Europe

With just two games left in the League of Ireland Premier Division, the battle for fourth place has taken on a level of urgency and importance and kept this league campaign exciting and interesting all the way to the end.

Soccer • 24 Oct

4 July 2025; Conor Kane of Drogheda United in action against Jeannot Esua of Galway United during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Drogheda United and Galway United at Sullivan & Lambe Park in Drogheda, Louth. Photo by Tyler Miller/

LOI preview: Drama awaits as penultimate round begins

The penultimate round of Premier Division fixtures begins tonight as two sides look to move closer to a place in Europe, while their opponents are battling for survival.

Soccer • 24 Oct

A general view of the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League trophies displayed on stage prior to the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase Draw at Grimaldi Forum on August 29, 2025 in Monaco, Monaco.

Race for Europe: Permutations for five-way battle

The race for a European place will go down to the wire in this year's Premier Division with five teams in the mix. Here we look at what each side will need in their closing two games.

Soccer • 21 Oct

Josh Thomas of Drogheda United celebrates after scoring his side's third goal, a penalty, during the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup second round match between Drogheda United and Crumlin United at Sullivan & Lambe Park in Drogheda, Louth.

Thomas keeps Drogheda on track in top-four race

Josh Thomas scored the game's only goal in the first half as Drogheda United beat Cork City 1-0 at Sullivan and Lambe Park – and maintain quest for a top four finish.

Soccer • 17 Oct

Tommy Lonergan of Waterford celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between St Patrick's Athletic and Waterford at Richmond Park in Dublin.

Lawlor brings winning feeling back to Waterford

The Matt Lawlor effect struck gold for Waterford FC once again in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division as second-half goals from Tommy Lonergan and Jesse Dempsey gave the Blues a massive win over Drogheda United in their bid for survival at the RSC.

Soccer • 05 Oct

Derry draw at Drogheda to deny title Hoops coronation

Drogheda United and Derry City couldn't be separated at Sullivan & Lambe Park but a point for the Foylesiders in the 1-1 draw means Shamrock Rovers must wait a little bit longer for their inevitable 22nd League of Ireland title success.

Soccer • 26 Sep

22 September 2025; Drogheda United players celebrate their first goal, scored by Dare Kareem, left, during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Drogheda United and Shelbourne at Sullivan & Lambe Park in Drogheda, Louth. Photo by Ben McS

Drogheda revive European hopes as Shels suffer setback

Joey O'Brien's first league defeat as Shelbourne boss could prove fatal to the club's chances of more European football in 2026 as Drogheda United kept their hopes of qualification alive with a well-earned victory at Sullivan & Lambe Park.

Soccer • 22 Sep

Sligo pegged back by Drogheda at the Showgrounds

Sligo Rovers will go into a relegation six-pointer with Galway United on Monday level on points with the Tribesmen after they were pegged back by Drogheda United at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 19 Sep

Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper Ed McGinty celebrates with supporters after the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup quarter-final match between Drogheda United and Shamrock Rovers at Sullivan & Lambe Park in Drogheda, Louth.

Bradley heaps praise on McGinty as double dreams grow

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley heaped praise on Ed McGinty after his goalkeeper's penalty shootout heroics kept the Hoops' hopes of doing the double on course.

Soccer • 13 Sep

Graham Burke of Shamrock Rovers after scoring against Drogheda United - 2025 FAI Cup quarter-final

McGinty heroics dethrone Drogheda as Hoops reach semis

Shamrock Rovers' pursuit of a league and cup double remains alive after goalkeeper Ed McGinty saved three penalties In a dramatic shootout victory over FAI Cup holders Drogheda United in the quarter-finals.

Soccer • 12 Sep

16 August 2025; Luke Heeney of Drogheda United celebrates after the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup third round match between Derry City and Drogheda United at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

FAI Cup preview: Holders Drogheda face formidable Hoops

The Sports Direct FAI Cup quarter-finals are upon us with three ties tonight and potential upsets littered around the country. Read our preview.

Soccer • 12 Sep

31 August 2025; Matt Healy of Shamrock Rovers, left, celebrates with team-mate Josh Honohan after scoring their side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Drogheda United at Tallaght Stadium in Dub

Healy and Honohan on target in Shamrock Rovers win

A week for the ages for Shamrock Rovers concluded with a 2-1 home win over Drogheda United as the Hoops edged closer to another league crown.

Soccer • 31 Aug

LOI preview: Sligo looking up, Hoops host Drogheda

A guide to the weekend action as Sligo Rovers welcome Bohemians to the Showgrounds and leaders Shamrock Rovers host Drogheda United.

Soccer • 30 Aug

Drogheda United goalkeeper Luke Dennison

Doherty laments 'ridiculous' goalkeeping error

Drogheda United manager Kevin Doherty rued a "ridiculous" late error from goalkeeper Luke Dennison that handed St Patrick's Athletic all three points, but insisted his shot-stopper has been the best in his position all season.

Soccer • 23 Aug

22 August 2025; Luke Turner of St Patrick's Athletic celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Drogheda United and St Patrick's Athletic at Sullivan & Lambe Park in Drogheda, Louth. Photo

Turner bags last-gasp winner as Saints beat Drogheda

Luke Turner's late goal broke the deadlock as St Patrick's Athletic saw off Drogheda United deep into injury time at Sullivan and Lambe Park.

Soccer • 22 Aug

Drogheda United players and management celebrate after their side's victory in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Bohemians and Drogheda United at Dalymount Park in Dublin

RTÉ Sport confirms live coverage of two FAI Cup ties

RTÉ Sport has confirmed the two Sports Direct FAI Cup quarter-finals that will be broadcast live next month.

Soccer • 20 Aug

16 August 2025; Drogheda United manager Kevin Doherty celebrates with his hands in the airafter the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup third round match between Derry City and Drogheda United at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Stephen McCa

Doherty delighted with 'deserved' Drogs performance

Kevin Doherty pulled off another Drogheda United win at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium that saw both extra time and penalties.

Soccer • 17 Aug

16 August 2025; Drogheda United goalkeeper Luke Dennison saves the first penalty in the penalty shootout of the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup third round match between Derry City and Drogheda United at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by

Dennison the hero as Drogheda dump out Derry

Derry City suffered penalty shoot-out heartache as FAI Cup holders Drogheda United sealed another famous win at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Soccer • 17 Aug

Drogheda United manager Kevin Doherty and goalkeeper Luke Dennison

FAI Cup recap: Drogheda edge Derry on penalties

Read how it all unfolded as the cup holders advanced to the last eight of this year's competition.

Soccer • 16 Aug

Players from both teams observe a minute's silence in honour of the late Mary Higgins, mother of former Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins, before the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Derry City and Drogheda United at The Ryan McBride

Pressure on Derry City to overcome old 'Achilles' heel'

Derry City welcome Drogheda United to the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium tonight for a potentially season-defining Sports Direct FAI Cup last-16 showdown.

Soccer • 16 Aug

8 August 2025; Andrew Quinn of Drogheda United clears his lines as Tommy Lonergan of Waterford closes in during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Drogheda United and Waterford at Sullivan & Lambe Park in Drogheda, Louth. Photo by Pia

Drogheda and Waterford play out dreary scoreless draw

Drogheda United and Waterford played out a forgettable scoreless draw at Sullivan & Lambe Park, in one leg of a barren Premier Division evening

Soccer • 08 Aug