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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 • 2 hrs

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

9 May 2025; Liam Boyce of Derry City has a header on goal saved by Cork City goalkeeper Tein Troost during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Cork City and Derry City at Turner's Cross in Cork. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

LOI preview: Cork City aim to continue rescue mission

This week's Premier Division fixtures are scattered over three days again with attention tonight on whether Cork City can continue a salvage mission in a tough encounter at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Soccer • 08 Aug

'I'm in awe of them' - Cawley and Treacy hail Drogs

Alan Cawley and Keith Treacy have both piled praise on Kevin Doherty's Drogheda United who continue to defy the odds despite enduring more than their share of setbacks.

Soccer • 05 Aug

Bohemians manager Alan Reynolds, left, and assistant manager Stephen O'Donnell during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Bohemians and Drogheda United at Dalymount Park in Dublin. (Photo By Seb Daly/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Frustrated Bohs boss bemoans lack of creativity

Bohemians manager Alan Reynolds blamed a lack of quality in front of goal for his side's 1-0 defeat at home to Drogheda United on Friday night.

Soccer • 01 Aug

Josh Thomas of Drogheda United celebrates after his side's victory in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Bohemians and Drogheda United at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Thomas strikes late as Drogheda win at Dalymount

A dramatic goal from substitute Josh Thomas, four minutes from time, gave Drogheda United a third consecutive 1-0 league win over Alan Reynolds' side as the visitors took the spoils after a month without a league game.

Soccer • 01 Aug

18 July 2025; Drogheda United manager Kevin Doherty after the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup second round match between Drogheda United and Crumlin United at Sullivan & Lambe Park in Drogheda, Louth. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

LOI preview: Drogheda make return after month off

Drogheda United make a long-awaited return to league action tonight as they look to stop Bohemians closing on the top of the Premier Division, while Galway United visit a beleaguered Cork City at Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 01 Aug

Dare to dream - Debutant Kareem the Drogs match-winner

Drogheda United's Dare Kareem had the majority of the Sullivan & Lambe Park crowd forgetting all about one departed hero as the debutant scored the winner to beat Galway United.

Soccer • 04 Jul

Bohemians new signing Douglas James-Taylor poses for a portrait during his announcement at Dalymount Park in Dublin

Bohs sign James-Taylor, O'Kane moves to Sligo on loan

Bohemians have signed English striker Douglas James-Taylor on a multi-year deal from Walsall, while Sligo Rovers have brought in Ryan O'Kane on loan from Shelbourne.

Soccer • 02 Jul

Crystal Palace are still hoping to be in the Europa League

UEFA delay ruling on Crystal Palace Europa eligibilty

UEFA has postponed a decision on whether or not to admit Crystal Palace into next season's Europa League.

Soccer • 30 Jun

Douglas James-Taylor of Drogheda United celebrates after his side's victory in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Drogheda United and Bohemians at Sullivan & Lambe Park in Drogheda, Louth.

James-Taylor on the move after turning down Drogs offer

Douglas James-Taylor has rejected an offer to make a permanent switch to Drogheda United and is on brink of a fresh move after his loan spell from Walsall came to an end.

Soccer • 29 Jun

Ronan Boyce fired home Derry City's second goal

Derry drub Drogheda at the Brandywell

Derry City moved into second spot on goal difference after an emphatic 3-0 victory over Drogheda United at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium

Soccer • 27 Jun

23 June 2025; Cork City supporters as players enter the pitch before the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Cork City and Drogheda United at Turner's Cross in Cork. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

Nash defends club amidst supporter protests in Cork

Ger Nash has defended the Cork City ownership amid fan chants demanding "we want our club back".

Soccer • 24 Jun

23 June 2025; Cork City players celebrate with Djenairo Daniels, back, after he scored his first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Cork City and Drogheda United at Turner's Cross in Cork. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfil

Daniels strikes at the death as Cork draw with Drogheda

Djenairo Daniels rescued a 96th-minute 1-1 draw for relegation-threatened Cork City as Drogheda United failed to hold out at Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 23 Jun

Drogheda end turbulent week by moving into second

Drogheda United kissed goodbye to their European dream this week and if their victory over Sligo Rovers was another farewell of sorts, it was certainly more joyous.

Soccer • 20 Jun

16 November 2024; Drogheda United co-chairman Benjamin Boycott celebrates after the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division Promotion / Relegation Play-Off match between Bray Wanderers and Drogheda United at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/

Drogheda have been made an example of, says co-chairman

Drogheda United co-chairman Ben Boycott has claimed the Co Louth club have been made an "example of" by UEFA after their expulsion from this season's Conference League.

Soccer • 18 Jun