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St Pat's players will hope their European journey continues after tonight's game at Tallaght Stadium

Preview: Saints seek another heroic European display

League of Ireland football has been enjoying an extended moment in the sun over this unusually warm summer, and St Patrick's Athletic have a great opportunity to maintain that momentum as they welcome CSKA Sofia to Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 11 Aug 22

Tom Grivosti sticking tight to Duckens Nazon of CSKA Sofia in the first leg

Pat's planning to finish the job at Tallaght - Grivosti

If St Patrick's Athletic can carry out their game-plan against CSKA Sofia at Tallaght Stadium on Thursday night, they have the potential to move into the final qualifying round of this season's Europa Conference League.

Soccer • 10 Aug 22

Shamrock Rovers ahead of the 2020 FAI Cup final at the Aviva Stadium

Hoops ponder Aviva switch but Tallaght preferred option

Shamrock Rovers hope to play their upcoming European competition group stage games in Tallaght Stadium but are examining the possibility of renting the use of the Aviva Stadium ahead of discussions with UEFA.

Soccer • 10 Aug 22

John Russell is keen to raise standards in Sligo Rovers in an effort to be back in Europe next season

Sligo face exit but Russell keen to learn from Viking

Sligo Rovers face a near impossible task in their Europa Conference League third-round second-leg clash with Viking, but manager John Russell feels there will be a lot to take from the games regardless of the outcome.

Soccer • 11 Aug 22

Rory Gaffney and Aidomo Emakhu were on the scoresheet for Shamrock Rovers in Skopje

Gaffney: Ghosts of past pain key to group stage feat

Rory Gaffney believes learning the lessons from the pain of past European shortfalls was crucial in Shamrock Rovers ending an 11-year wait for a return to group stage football.

Soccer • 11 Aug 22

Stephen Bradley celebrates after the victory in Skopje

Bradley hails Rovers but hits out at travel issues

Stephen Bradley lauded Shamrock Rovers' achievement of securing group stage European football this season but said that "serious questions need to be asked" about logistic issues which has led to them having to fly via Shannon Airport.

Soccer • 10 Aug 22

Recap: Shkupi 1-2 Shamrock Rovers (2-5 agg)

Shamrock Rovers have reached the Europa League play-off round after beating KF Shkupi 5-2 on aggregate and also guaranteed group stage football in the Europa Conference League.

Soccer • 09 Aug 22

Delight on the faces of St Pat's players after last week's win

St Pat's Athletic v CSKA Sofia second leg live on RTÉ

RTÉ will broadcast live coverage of Thursday's Europa Conference League qualifier between St Patrick's Athletic and CSKA Sofia from Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 09 Aug 22

'Dylan Watts, I think these European games really suit him and his style of play'

Fearless template best route forward for Hoops & Pat's

Conan Byrne looks ahead to Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick's Athletic's second leg challenges in European competition this week.

Soccer • 09 Aug 22

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Hello Haaland and Pats & Hoops wins

Conan Byrne, Miguel Delaney and David Sneyd join Raf Diallo and James McMahon on this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast to discuss the Premier League's return including the Irish contingent, Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick's Athletic looking to build on their first leg wins in Europe and much more.

Soccer • 08 Aug 22

St Patrick's Athletic players celebrate Serge Atakayi's goal scored in Sofia

Clancy: Saints could have scored more in Sofia

St Patrick's Athletic manager Tim Clancy thought his team were full value for their memorable win in Sofia and that they could have scored even more in the Europa Conference League clash.

Soccer • 05 Aug 22

Europa Conference League recap: Pat's win, Sligo beaten

Relive the fortunes of the two Irish sides as they begin the third qualifying round for the Europa Conference League.

Soccer • 04 Aug 22

Sligo's Shane Blaney shows his frustrations as Viking make it 4-0

Viking pillage of Sligo all but ends European dream

It was always going to be a difficult task for John Russell's Sligo Rovers, but it looks as though their European adventures are all but over for another year as they suffered a heavy defeat in the first leg of their Europa Conference League third qualifying round tie against Viking FK.

Soccer • 04 Aug 22

Serge Atakayi celebrates his winning goal

Atakayi an instant St Pat's legend as CSKA Sofia beaten

Serge Atakayi picked the ideal moment to net his first St Patrick's Athletic goal as he slotted home three minutes from time to seal a famous 1-0 win over CSKA Sofia.

Soccer • 04 Aug 22

Shkupi face Shamrock Rovers in the Europa League

Shkupi promise revenge over 'evil' Irish airport woes

Shamrock Rovers' Europa League opponents Shkupi have released an extraordinary statement condemning the "evil" decision to prevent them from flying into Dublin, with the North Macedonian side instead heading to Shannon Airport ahead of their Tallaght Stadium showdown tonight.

Soccer • 04 Aug 22

St Patrick's Athletic's game is live on the RTE News channel

Preview: Sligo and Pat's aim for historic wins

Sligo Rovers and St Patrick's Athletic have ensured this has been a positive campaign for League of Ireland clubs in Europe, as they prepare to go up a level tonight.

Soccer • 04 Aug 22

Sligo and St Pat's had plenty to celebrate after their second legs last week

Sligo and Pat's both 'up against it' in third round

Gary Rogers and Conan Byrne look ahead to Sligo Rovers and St Patrick's Athletic's Europa Conference League ties against Viking FK and CSKA Sofia.

Soccer • 03 Aug 22

Should Stephen Bradley's side overcome the Macedonian champions, they will be one step away from reaching the lucrative Europa League group stages for the second time in Shamrock Rovers' history

Shkupi tie offers Hoops huge opportunity - Conan Byrne

Shamrock Rovers' tie against North Macedonia's KF Shkupi offers the most realistic prospect of an Irish side coming out on top this Thursday according to former St Patrick's Athletic league winner Conan Byrne.

Soccer • 02 Aug 22

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: LOI Euro trio, PL & England's win

Former League of Ireland title winners Gary Rogers and Conan Byrne join Raf Diallo and James McMahon on this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast to talk Premier League, the LOI trio in European action, England winning Women's Euro 2022 and much, much more.

Soccer • 01 Aug 22

St Patrick's Athletic will travel to Bulgaria for the first leg of their third round qualifier

RTÉ to show live coverage of St Pat's v CSKA Sofia

RTÉ will broadcast live coverage of Thursday's Europa Conference League qualifier between St Patrick's Athletic's and CSKA Sofia.

Soccer • 01 Aug 22

Sligo Rovers will learn their potential play-off opponents tomorrow

La Liga, Serie A opposition could beckon for LOI sides

St Patrick's Athletic and Sligo Rovers could meet heavyweights in the next stage of European competition after pots were confirmed for the Europa Conference League play-off draws on Tuesday.

Soccer • 01 Aug 22

Sligo Rovers will hope for another memorable European night at the Showgrounds

Sligo granted permission for Euro tie at Showgrounds

Sligo Rovers have confirmed that they have been granted permission by UEFA to stage their upcoming Europa Conference League fixture against Viking of Norway at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 29 Jul 22

Shane Blaney of Sligo Rovers scores from distance

Sligo hero Blaney reflects on his wonder strike

Sligo Rovers defender Shane Blaney netted a stunning goal to help Sligo Rovers to a famous Europa Conference League victory over Motherwell and he admitted that it's probably the best goal he ever scored.

Soccer • 29 Jul 22

St Pat's boss Clancy hails spot-kick star Anang

St Patrick's Athletic manager Tim Clancy paid special tribute to goalkeeper Joe Anang after the on loan shot-stopper helped his side to victory over Slovenian side Mura in the second round of the Europa Conference League qualifiers.

Soccer • 29 Jul 22

Graham Alexander cut a dejected figure on the sidelines at the Showgrounds

Alexander admits Motherwell not so great

Graham Alexander believes Motherwell's Europa Conference League exit at the hands of Sligo Rovers in a 3-0 aggregate defeat could be a reality check.

Soccer • 28 Jul 22

Europa Conference League

Preview: Saints seek another heroic European display

Pat's planning to finish the job at Tallaght - Grivosti

Hoops ponder Aviva switch but Tallaght preferred option

Sligo face exit but Russell keen to learn from Viking

Gaffney: Ghosts of past pain key to group stage feat

Bradley hails Rovers but hits out at travel issues

Recap: Shkupi 1-2 Shamrock Rovers (2-5 agg)

St Pat's Athletic v CSKA Sofia second leg live on RTÉ

Fearless template best route forward for Hoops & Pat's

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Hello Haaland and Pats & Hoops wins

Clancy: Saints could have scored more in Sofia

Europa Conference League recap: Pat's win, Sligo beaten

Viking pillage of Sligo all but ends European dream

Atakayi an instant St Pat's legend as CSKA Sofia beaten

Shkupi promise revenge over 'evil' Irish airport woes

Preview: Sligo and Pat's aim for historic wins

Sligo and Pat's both 'up against it' in third round

Shkupi tie offers Hoops huge opportunity - Conan Byrne

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: LOI Euro trio, PL & England's win

RTÉ to show live coverage of St Pat's v CSKA Sofia

La Liga, Serie A opposition could beckon for LOI sides

Sligo granted permission for Euro tie at Showgrounds

Sligo hero Blaney reflects on his wonder strike

St Pat's boss Clancy hails spot-kick star Anang

Alexander admits Motherwell not so great

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