Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Bohs let a two-goal lead slip last weekend

LOI team news: Bohs looking for first win of season

Bohs have had a bit of a rocky start to the new season. After a defeat on the opening day following a long trip to the north-west to play Finn Harps, they squandered a 2-0 lead the last day against Longford at Dalymount.

Soccer • 03 Apr 21

The Finn Harps stadium development in Stranorlar, Donegal, pictured in August 2020

Finn Harps get provisional grant of €3.9m for stadium

Finn Harps' dreams of completing building work on their new stadium have been given a huge boost after the Department of Sport announced the provisional allocation of €3.991m to for the development of Finn Park in Donegal.

Soccer • 01 Apr 21

Adam Foley scores Finn Harps second goal

Foley strikes twice as Finn Harps shock Dundalk

Finn Harps made it two wins from two at the start of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division season with a shock win over Dundalk at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 26 Mar 21

Johnny Kenny is likely to lead the Sligo attack

LOI team news: New-look Waterford host Sligo on RTÉ2

There are two matches in the SSE Airtricity League on Friday, including the clash of Waterford FC and Sligo Rovers which is live on RTÉ2.

Soccer • 26 Mar 21

Bohemians manager Keith Long during the game at Finn Park

Long rues 'golden opportunities' after Bohs slip up

Bohemians manager Keith Long was left to rue a host of missed opportunities as his side fell to an opening weekend defeat at Finn Harps.

Soccer • 21 Mar 21

Georgie Kelly stretches for the ball under attention from David Webster

Foley strike decisive as Harps condemn Bohs to defeat

A coolly taken Adam Foley goal on 38 minutes proved to be the match-winner as Finn Harps opened their season with a narrow win over Bohemians.

Soccer • 20 Mar 21

Dundalk's Sonni Nattestad available to face Sligo, despite being sent off for this tackle last week

LOI team news: Dundalk face tough test at Sligo

There's three Premier Division games down for decision tonight. Here's all you need to know.

Soccer • 20 Mar 21

Harps land striker Owalabi from Scotland

Finn Harps have signed striker Tunde Owolabi, a free agent with a good record for scoring goals at non-league level in England.

Soccer • 07 Mar 21

New signings for Finn Harps and Waterford

Finn Harps have moved to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season with the signing of Ryan Shanley on loan from Hibernian.

Soccer • 26 Feb 21

Vitezslav Jaros has been involved in Liverpool first-team squads

LOI transfers: St Pat's sign Liverpool keeper on loan

St Patrick's Athletic have signed Liverpool goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros on a season-long loan

Soccer • 03 Feb 21

Richard Brush back for another spell with Sligo Rovers

With Luke McNicholas joining Finn Harps on a half-season loan, Sligo Rovers have moved to bring goalkeeper Richard Brush back to the club for a fourth time.

Soccer • 01 Feb 21

Will Seymore (L) in action for Sligo Rovers last season against Ryan Connolly of Finn Harps

Finn Harps snap up midfielder Will Seymore

Finn Harps have signed American midfielder Will Seymore who says he has "a chip on his shoulder" ahead of the new campaign.

Soccer • 13 Jan 21

Cretaro retires 21 years after his LOI debut

Rafael Cretaro confirms retirement after 21 seasons

Finn Harps forward Rafael Cretaro has hung up his boots for the final time after confirming his retirement from the game on Twitter.

Soccer • 01 Jan 21

Sligo Rovers sign ex-Doncaster defender Shane Blaney

Sligo Rovers have confirmed the signing of former Doncaster Rovers defender Shane Blaney ahead of the 2021 SSE Airtricity League season.

Soccer • 28 Dec 20

Aaron McEneff scored two of his three spot-kicks on a wild night in Ballybofey

Shamrock Rovers survive a scare to see off Finn Harps

FAI Cup holders Shamrock Rovers battled back from a two-goal deficit to defeat Finn Harps 3-2 in their FAI Cup quarter-final on a wild night in Ballybofey.

Soccer • 20 Nov 20

Dundalk and Bohemians are set to meet with a place in the FAI Cup semi-finals at stake

FAI Cup preview: Semi-final spots at stake

Two more Extra.ie FAI Cup quarter-finals take place tonight with the top three from the Premier Division and a buoyant Finn Harps in action.

Soccer • 20 Nov 20

Waterford FC have made a complaint to the FAI regarding their fixture against Finn Harps on Monday night

Waterford make complaint to FAI in wake of Harps defeat

Waterford have registered a complaint to the FAI in relation to the eligibility of Finn Harps defender Shane McEleney to play in Monday night's crucial Airtricity League Premier Division clash in Ballybofey.

Soccer • 12 Nov 20

RTE Soccer Podcast: Harps survive and Sligo thrive late

The Great Escape features on this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast as we reflect on the final night of the SSE Airtricity League season.

Soccer • 10 Nov 20

Adam Foley (r) celebrates his crucial goal

Late drama as Harps hold on to top-flight status

A lick of Ballybofey paint on a night of drama was the difference between Finn Harps staying in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division or having to endure the play-offs and Longford Town on Saturday.

Soccer • 10 Nov 20

Seven teams have something to play for on the final day, while Shamrock Rovers are looking to make it an unbeaten half-season

LOI final day permutations: Europe & survival at stake

It's the final night of the SSE Airtricity League season where the race for Europe and the team to play Longford Town in the relegation play-off will be decided.

Soccer • 09 Nov 20

Max Murphy made it a debut to remember by scoring Shamrock Rovers' second goal

Murphy scores debut goal as Rovers beat Finn Harps

Shamrock Rovers remain undefeated in this season's SSE Airtricity League Premier Division after beating Finn Harps 2-0 in Ballybofey.

Soccer • 02 Nov 20

FAI Cup semi-finals draw is completed

The Extra.ie FAI Cup semi-final draw has been made, with holders Shamrock Rovers facing the winners of Sligo Rovers v Derry City if they can get past Finn Harps in two weeks' time.

Soccer • 30 Oct 20

Ryan Connolly kept his cool from the spot

Connolly penalty gives Harps crucial win against Pat's

A Ryan Connolly penalty gave Finn Harps a crucial 3-2 victory over St Patrick's Athletic in their bid to avoid the relegation play-off in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division.

Soccer • 28 Oct 20

Rovers weren't in action on Saturday night but will still have been celebrating their success (file photo)

Shamrock Rovers are league champions as Harps down Bohs

The Tallaght outfit won the title and Cork City were relegated as Bohemians fell to a surprise 2-0 defeat at home to Finn Harps.

Soccer • 24 Oct 20

LOI digest: Cork in survival mode for Sligo visit

Cork City travel to Sligo in desperate need of a three points, while Finn Harps are also looking to boost their survival hopes at Bohs.