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Alex Nolan of Cork City is tackled by Robert Burns of Galway United during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Cork City and Galway United at Turner's Cross in Cork. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Fitzpatrick rocket earns spirited Cork City victory

It's been a long time coming, but Ger Nash finally gained his first SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division win as Cork City manager at the 10th attempt thanks to a spirited 1-0 defeat of Galway United.

Soccer • 01 Aug 25

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 25

Bohemians' Alannah McEvoy, left, celebrates with team-mates Hannah O'Brien, right, and Sarah Power, after scoring their first goal of the game

Bohs prevail on penalties to reach All-Island Cup final

Bohemians are through to the All-Island Cup final in the most dramatic of fashions over coming nine-player Shelbourne on penalties in a full-blooded, chaotic affair.

Soccer • 26 Jul 25

25 July 2025; Pádraig Amond of Waterford celebrates with team-mate Grant Horton, right, after scoring their side's fourth goal, from a penalty, during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Galway United and Waterford at Eamonn Deacy Park

Amond bags two as Waterford extend Galway's losing run

A Pádraig Amond double aided Waterford FC in earning three points on the road, as the Blues defeated Galway United 4-2 at Eamonn Deacy Park

Soccer • 25 Jul 25

30 May 2025; Robbie Benson of Derry City in action against Keith Buckley of Bohemians during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Bohemians and Derry City at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

LOI preview: Title challengers clash as Hoops watch on

In the midst of a hectic time for Irish clubs in Europe, three matches with plenty at stake take place in the Premier Division this evening concerning issues at the top and bottom of the table.

Soccer • 25 Jul 25

Aislinn Meaney scored a stunner for Galway

WPD wrap: Athlone lose ground at top after Galway draw

Athlone Town and Galway United played out a battling draw in a high-quality affair at The Athlone Town Stadium as the reigning champions saw their lead at the top cut to just two points.

Soccer • 19 Jul 25

James Clarke of Bohemians celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Bohemians and Galway United at Dalymount Park in Dublin.

James-Taylor and Clarke help Bohs back to winning ways

Douglas James-Taylor's first goal for Bohemians was eclipsed by a brace from in-form James Clarke as Bohemians got back to winning ways with a 3-0 victory over Galway United on a sweltering night at Dalymount Park.

Soccer • 11 Jul 25

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 25

Bobby Burns jumps for joy after netting Galway's leveller

Burns' night out west as Galway and Shels finish level

Galway United and Shelbourne drew 1-1 at Eamonn Deacy Park after Bobby Burns netted late to cancel out Mipo Odubeko's first-half header.

Soccer • 27 Jun 25

18 April 2025; Francely Lomboto of Sligo Rovers after his side's victory in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Waterford and Sligo Rovers at the Regional Sports Centre in Waterford. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Lomboto improvisation sees Sligo edge out Galway

Francely Lomboto struck a glorious winner for Sligo Rovers against his old club as the Bit O'Red beat Galway United 2-1 at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 23 Jun 25

Edward McCarthy, left, celebrates with Galway United team-mate Vincent Bordin after the Tribes opened the scoring at Eamonn Deacy Parkng the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Galway United and St Patrick's Athletic at Eamonn Deacy Park i

First-half dominance paves way for Galway United win

First-half goals from Edward McCarthy, David Hurley and Robert Slevin powered Galway United to a 3-1 victory over St Patrick's Athletic at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Soccer • 20 Jun 25

Ronan Boyce of Derry City in action against Greg Cunningham of Galway United

Derry again fail to fire as Galway earn deserved point

Derry City's shocking current run continued, as another disappointing display meant that Galway United deservedly secured a point in a 1-1 draw at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Soccer • 13 Jun 25

Bohemians players celebrate victory over Derry City at the full-time whistle

Friday's League of Ireland results and reports

The results and reports from roudn 18 of the SSE Airtricty Premier Division.

Soccer • 30 May 25

Shamrock Rovers' Michael Noonan is tackled by Robert Slevin (L) and Garry Buckley of Galway United

Galway hold firm to leave Tallaght with a point

Shamrock Rovers all but emptied their bench but were left deeply frustrated on the night by Galway's good defensive work.

Soccer • 30 May 25

Conor McCormack struck the winner on 85 minutes

McCormack hits late winner as Galway halt losing run

Galway United overcame Cork City 2-1 at Eamonn Deacy Park thanks to a late Conor McCormack winner to end a run of four successive defeats.

Soccer • 23 May 25

Reece Hutchinson scored the winner for Sligo Rovers

Hutchinson strikes late as Sligo pile misery on Galway

Reece Hutchinson was the Sligo Rovers hero as the league's bottom side Sligo Rovers picked up just a third win of the season, beating Galway at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Soccer • 16 May 25

Moses Dyer is banging them in for Galway United

Galway's on-fire Dyer scoops April award

Moses Dyer of Galway United was the overwhelming winner of the SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers Ireland Player of the Month for April.

Soccer • 14 May 25

Rebecca Cooke bagged a brace for Shelbourne (file pic)

Shelbourne show their grit in thrilling win over Galway

Shelbourne emerged victorious in a thrilling battle of two heavyweight contenders in an end-to-end SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division clash at a sun-soaked Tolka Park.

Soccer • 10 May 25

Darragh Leahy scored the only goal of the game at the RSC

Leahy goal enough as in-form Waterford win again

Waterford FC's incredible run of form in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division continued as John Coleman's first game as manager saw his side stretch their winning run to four games with victory over Galway United at a rocking RSC.

Soccer • 09 May 25

Sean Grehan of Bohemians (R) celebrates with team-mate Jordan Flores after the first of his two goals

Grehan the hero as Bohs fight back to beat Galway

Seán Grehan was the two-goal second-half hero as Bohemians came back to defeat Galway United 2-1 at a sun-swept Eamonn Deacy Park.

Soccer • 05 May 25

St Patrick's Athletic manager Stephen Kenny celebrates after his team beat Galway United

Kenny wants Saints to 'play like league leaders now'

A satisfied Stephen Kenny challenged his side to "go and play like league leaders" after they combined first-half verve with second-half grit to go top of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division.

Soccer • 03 May 25

St Patrick's Athletic Aidan Keena of celebrates Kian Leavy's goal

Saints survive red card to beat Galway and go top

Saint Patrick's Athletic are top of the League of Ireland Premier Division table, despite finishing with ten men as they took care of a gutsy Galway side to win 2-0 by the Camac.

Soccer • 02 May 25

Stephen Kenny's side are looking to return to winning ways

LOI preview: Kenny and Caulfield duel behind Drogheda

Top meets bottom in tonight's SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division matches, but perhaps it's the clash of Stephen Kenny and John Caulfield's teams that is the highlight. Read our preview.

Soccer • 02 May 25