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Shelbourne released a statement in the wake of the incident

Shels condemn throwing of object which struck linesman

Shelbourne have offered an apology to the linemsan struck by an object thrown from the away section during their 2-2 draw at Drogheda United and condemned the actions of the individual responsible for the incident.

Soccer • 06 Apr 24

Shelbourne's Matty Smith reacts to a break in play being called after a flare is thrown at a linesman

Linesman struck by object mars Shels draw at Drogheda

Sean Boyd's late goal for Shelbourne which earned the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division leaders a 2-2 draw at Drogheda United was overshadowed by an incident which saw assistant referee Dermot Broughton struck by an object thrown from the away section.

Soccer • 05 Apr 24

Sam Durrant of Dundalk in action against Luke Heeney

Dundalk win drought continues in goalless Louth derby

Dundalk's wait for a first win of the season continues after they were held to a scoreless draw by 10 man Drogheda Utd at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 01 Apr 24

Dundalk go in search of a first win of the season

LOI preview: Crucial Louth derby for struggling Dundalk

There are big games in the League of Ireland Premier Division on Bank Holiday Monday. Look ahead to the matches here.

Soccer • 01 Apr 24

Brandon Kavanagh of St Pat's in action against Drogheda

Stalemate in Drogheda as Pat's slow start continues

The sides couldn't be separated as Drogheda United and St Patrick's Athletic played out a scoreless, but hardly a bore, draw to leave both sides towards the foot of the table.

Soccer • 29 Mar 24

Max Mata ended Sligo's run of five home league games without a goal

Mata brace moves Sligo up to third after nervy win

Sligo Rovers jumped into third place in the Premier Division after a somewhat nervy win over Drogheda United at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 16 Mar 24

John Russell and Sligo are still seeking a first win on home turf this term

Preview: Sligo Rovers and Drogheda target a second win

The final SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division game before the international break sees Sligo Rovers welcome Drogheda United to the Showgrounds, with both sides looking for their second win of the campaign.

Soccer • 16 Mar 24

John Caufield's Galway side were held scoreless by Drogheda

Galway and Drogheda united in stalemate

Both Galway United and Drogheda United will have regrets after a scoreless scrap on a horrible night for football in Galway.

Soccer • 08 Mar 24

Both Dalymount Park and Tallaght Stadium failed pitch inspections after heavy snow in the capital last Friday

New fixture dates for postponed LOI games confirmed

New dates have been confirmed for the two SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division games that were postponed last Friday as a result of heavy snow in Dublin.

Soccer • 08 Mar 24

Drogheda United manager Kevin Doherty (L) celebrates with Evan Weir

Drogs gets past Bohs on emotional Weavers Park night

Drogheda United are off the mark for the 2024 SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division season but Bohemians were architects of their own downfall in falling to defeat on an emotional night at Weavers Park.

Soccer • 04 Mar 24

Weavers Park, formerly known as United Park, is under Drogheda United ownership

Drogheda United buy stadium from FAI

Drogheda United have completed the purchase of Weavers Park from the FAI, ending a 35-year period of not owning their own home.

Soccer • 04 Mar 24

Pádraig Amond of Waterford, left, celebrates with team-mate Darragh Power

Amond on the mark as Waterford stun Drogheda

Padraig Amond's first League of Ireland goal in 14 years sealed a first victory back in the Premier Division for Keith Long's Waterford against a dire Drogheda United.

Soccer • 23 Feb 24

Patrick Hoban celebrates after scoring Derry City's second goal

Derry ride their luck to dispatch Drogheda

Derry City got off to a winning start but they were made to work hard by a well-organised Drogheda United side at a sold-out Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Soccer • 16 Feb 24

Kevin Doherty has made the move into full-time management

Drogs' Doherty hoping to deliver in full-time role

Kevin Doherty has delivered his last letter, but not before signing a major document of his own last November.

Soccer • 14 Feb 24

Oisin Gallagher moved to Lincoln City from Derry City

Transfers: Drogs bring in Lincoln City pair on loan

Drogheda United have confirmed the double loan signing of Hayden Cann and Oisin Gallagher from Lincoln City.

Soccer • 15 Jan 24

Jack Keaney has finished his time at UCD

Drogheda land Keaney for new season

Drogheda United have signed defender Jack Keaney from UCD in the first new addition since the takeover at the club.

Soccer • 04 Dec 23

Drogheda takeover officially gets the green light

Drogheda United members have voted to accept an offer from American sports investment fund Trivela Group to take full control of the club.

Soccer • 06 Nov 23

Damien Duff salutes the Shelbourne travelling support after the game

Shels fight back to secure fourth with Drogheda victory

Jack Moylan enjoyed the perfect end to his Shelbourne career as his two goals saw him finish joint-top goalscorer in the Premier Division – and keep Shelbourne in the European conversation until next week's FAI Cup final.

Soccer • 03 Nov 23

The Bescot Stadium has been purchased by Walsall's owners

Drogheda United look to Walsall on what future holds

Barry Landy speaks with connections to Walsall FC after their owners, Trivela Group, added Drogheda United to their group this month.

Soccer • 31 Oct 23

Sligo Rovers secure draw and Premier Division survival

Sligo Rovers secured their Premier Division status for 2024 after a low-key scoreless draw with Drogheda United at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 28 Oct 23

Roberto Lopes, right, celebrates with Markus Poom, who scored the Hoops' fifth goal

Shamrock Rovers thrash Drogheda to close in on title

Shamrock Rovers took a big step towards their fourth successive SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division title after a 5-0 win over Drogheda United at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 22 Oct 23