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Aaron Doran of Longford Town during the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division match between Longford Town and Bray Wanderers at Bishopsgate in Longford. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Longford overcome Dundalk and give Cobh new hope

Longford Town produced their best league display of the season to claim a well earned victory over leaders Dundalk at Bishopsgate, extending the title race in the process.

Soccer • 20 Sep

Daryl Horgan fired home Dundalk's second

First Division: Dundalk overcome Kerry to stay unbeaten

Despite early promise from Kerry FC, Dundalk exerted their dominance to keep their place at the top of the First Division as two stunning goals from Leo Gaxha and Daryl Horgan gave Ciaran Kilduff's Lilywhites a 2-0 victory at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 24 May

Daryl Horgan was the star of the show for Dundalk

Dundalk go four clear as Horgan runs the show

Daryl Horgan claimed a goal and an assist as Dundalk defeated title rivals Cobh Ramblers 2-1 in the League of Ireland First Division at St Colman's Park.

Soccer • 16 May

Cian Bargary was the hero for Cobh Ramblers

First Division: Bargary hits last-gasp winner for Cobh

Cobh Ramblers are back in the battle for the First Division title after Cian Bargary scored a dramatic winner at the death against second-placed Bray Wanderers.

Soccer • 02 May

First Division wrap: Five-star Treaty rout Athlone

Treaty United ran out emphatic 5-0 winners over Athlone Town, while Dundalk had a narrow win away to Finn Harps and Cobh Ramblers and Kerry FC shared the points in the Men's First Division.

Soccer • 22 Feb

Dundalk's Vincent Leonard celebrates his goal against Athlone Town at Oriel Park

First Div: Dundalk begin with win; Cobh rise from dead

Vincent Leonard was just eight months old the last time Dundalk competed in the First Division but his first-half header saw the Co Louth side take the first small step towards repeating their promotion of 2008 as they edged out Athlone Town at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 15 Feb

A-Z of the League of Ireland First Division in 2024

An A-Z of the highs and lows of the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division during the 2024 season.

Soccer • 31 Dec 24

Jimmy Corcoran performed heroics for Bray

Bray Wanderers stand strong to reach play-off final

Bray Wanderers showed tenacious defensive resolve to frustrate the Students at the UCD Bowl to book their place in the First Division play-off final.

Soccer • 28 Oct 24

Ruairi Keating headed in what proved to be the derby winner

First Division: Keating earns Cork City derby spoils

Ruairi Keating's first goal since returning to Cork City last month helped the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division leaders defeat local rivals Cobh Ramblers 1-0 at St Colman's Park.

League of Ireland • 23 Aug 24

Evan McLaughlin celebrates after scoring the only goal of the game as Cork City beat Bray Wanderers

First Division: City extend lead as UCD held in Cobh

Cork City's cushion atop the First Division table was padded out to 13 points thanks to an edgy 1-0 victory over Bray Wanderers in front of 2,026 fans at Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 28 Jun 24

Max Murphy and Cristion Magerusan both featured for Bray in the stalemate at UCD

First Division: UCD and Bray draw, Cork fall to Athlone

UCD and Bray Wanderers played out a scoreless stalemate at the UCD Bowl on Friday night.

Soccer • 31 May 24

First Division preview: Waterford and Cobh eye final

Waterford FC and Cobh Ramblers will look to seal a place in the First Division play-off final when they host second leg matches against Athlone Town and Wexford FC today.

Soccer • 28 Oct 23

First Division: Cobh take the points against Waterford

Goals from Jack Doherty and Brendeán Frahill made sure that Cobh Ramblers continued their First Division promotion push with a 2-0 victory over Waterford at the RSC, their first win of its kind at the venue since 2016.

Soccer • 15 Sep 23

First Division: Cobh swoop for last-minute winner

Brendan Frahill's last-minute goal from a Jack Doherty corner made sure that Cobh Ramblers beat Treaty United 1-0 at St Colman's Park.

Soccer • 01 Sep 23

First Division wrap: Galway strike late against Athlone

With Waterford not in action after their game against Treaty United was rained off, Galway United extended their lead over the Blues at the summit of the First Division after a 1-0 win away to Athlone Town.

Soccer • 14 Jul 23

First Division round-up: Galway win again

Galway United maintained their 13-point lead at the top of the League of Ireland First Division with a 1-0 over Kerry despite Waterford thumping Finn Harps 6-1.

Soccer • 30 Jun 23

Kerry FC fell to a 2-0 defeat to Cobh Ramblers

First Div wrap: Cobh win on landmark night in Kerry

Kerry FC made their opening bow in the League of Ireland with a 2-0 defeat to Cobh Ramblers on a historic night in Mounthawk Park.

Soccer • 17 Feb 23

Billy Dennehy is the new manager of Kerry FC

Billy Dennehy confirmed as Kerry FC manager

SSE Airtricity First Division newcomers Kerry FC have announced that Billy Dennehy has agreed to take up the role of their manager for their debut season in the league.

Soccer • 19 Dec 22

Barry Coffey went close early on for Cork City

Cork and Waterford share the spoils in Munster derby

On a significant night in the League Of Ireland First Division title race, Cork City moved four points clear at the top of the table following a 0-0 draw in a captivating Munster Derby clash against Waterford at Turners Cross.

Soccer • 15 Aug 22

Stephen Walsh (centre) struck twice for Galway United

First Division round-up: Tribesmen tear Seagulls apart

Galway United have a two-point lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity League First Division table after inflicting a 5-1 defeat on Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Grounds.

Soccer • 17 Jun 22

After a miserable time on and off the pitch, happier times are returning at Turner's Cross

Galway and Cork set for duel in promotion race

While the mainstream focus on sport in Galway this weekend will be on the Connacht Gaelic football final on Sunday, another vital fixture will take place in the city of the tribes less than 48 hours earlier.

Soccer • 27 May 22

Matt Healy created the first for Cork before scoring the second

High-flying Cork City earn spoils in thrilling derby

SSE Airtricity League First Division leaders Cork City won 3-2 at Cobh Ramblers in the Cork derby.

Soccer • 22 Apr 22

Ian Morris reacts during the 2-1 defeat to Cork City, his final game in charge of Waterford

Waterford part company with Ian Morris

Waterford have sacked manager Ian Morris after just four months and 10 league games in charge following a disappointing start to the First Division season.

Soccer • 20 Apr 22

Barry Coffey was among the goalscorers when Cork beat Bray 6-0 on the opening night

Horgan: Form 'bodes well' for Cork City on field

Former Cork City defender Neal Horgan discusses the club's victory over Waterford on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast and the sense of optimism about matters on the field in the First Division amid large attendances at Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 16 Mar 22

First Division: Cork derby joy, Waterford stay top

Cork City got the better of Cobh Ramblers in the Cork derby while there were also wins for Waterford and Galway United.

Soccer • 11 Mar 22