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Dundalk's John Mountney battles for possession against Michał Kucharczyk of Legia Warsaw

Dundalk eye away goal to ‘set the tie alive’

Dundalk midfielder John Mountney says that a positive start away to Legia Warsaw in the return leg of their Champions League third round qualifier is crucial as they still harbor hopes of progression.

Irish • 21 Aug 16

Friday's FAI Cup team news

The FAI Cup kicks into high gear with the third round this weekend and there are several all-Premier Division games as well as the clash of St Patrick's Athletic and run-away First Division leaders Limerick. Get all the latest team news here.

Soccer • 19 Aug 16

Stephen Kenny believes a poor refereeing decision cost his side dearly

Kenny furious after Legia benefit from penalty

Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny was left fuming with a penalty decision which cost his side dearly in their Champions League play-off first leg with Legia Warsaw.

Soccer • 17 Aug 16

A late second goal may have killed Dundalk's chances

Dundalk left with a mountain to climb in Poland

Dundalk's dreams of the Champions League group stages were left hanging by a thread after a fortunate penalty award set Legia Warsaw on the way to a 2-0 victory in Dublin.

Soccer • 17 Aug 16

As it happened: Dundalk 0-2 Legia Warsaw

Dundalk face an uphill battle to progress to the group stages of the Champions League after they suffered a 2-0 defeat to Polish champions Leagia Warsaw in Dublin. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 17 Aug 16

Bohemians battle from behind to sink Sligo

An injury time winner from the boot of Stephen Best saw Bohemians come from two goals down to beat ten man Sligo Rovers 3-2 at Dalymount Park.

Irish • 15 Aug 16

Gary Rogers believes it's crucial to go to Poland with a clean sheet

Rogers targets a clean sheet against Legia Warsaw

Dundalk goalkeeper Gary Rogers has underlined the importance of keeping a clean sheet in his side’s Champions League play-off first leg with Legia Warsaw at the Aviva Stadium on Wednesday.

Soccer • 15 Aug 16

Aaron McEneff scored two from the spot for Derry

Derry stroll to comfortable win in Ballybofey

Derry City have earned the north-west bragging rights with a routine win over neighbours Finn Harps in Ballybofey this evening.

Soccer • 12 Aug 16

Shamrock Rovers' Robert Cornwall feels the challenge of Raffaele Cretaro

Sligo close gap on Hoops in five-goal thriller

Sligo Rovers closed the gap on fourth placed Shamrock Rovers in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division as the Bit O'Red recorded a 3-2 home win.

Soccer • 12 Aug 16

Christy Fagan celebrates his first-half goal

Early Fagan strike helps Pats to Galway win

A very early Christy Fagan goal helped St Pat's to a 1-0 win over Galway at Richmond Park.

Soccer • 12 Aug 16

RTÉ will be at Oriel Park for Dundalk v Cork on Friday 2 September

RTÉ to broadcast Cork against Dundalk and Longford

RTÉ will broadcast live coverage of Longford Town’s visit to Cork City and City’s clash away to Dundalk in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division.

Soccer • 11 Aug 16

Bray extend Dundalk's European hangover

Dundalk winger Daryl Horgan scored before being sent off on his birthday as Karl Moore hit a sublime free kick winner to complete Bray Wanderers’ remarkable comeback as they stunned the champions at the Carlisle Grounds.

Soccer • 10 Aug 16

Sean Heaney of Rovers celebrates scoring his side's second goal with team-mates

Heaney secures Hoops' win over lowly Longford

The 2-1 win for Shamrock Rovers over bottom side Longford Town in Tallaght maintained the Hoops’ unbeaten record during Stephen Bradley’s four match managerial reign.

Irish • 05 Aug 16

Sebastien Dewaest of Genk celebrates his first-half goal

Cork City's European dreams ended by clinical Genk

Cork City's Europa League dream has ended for another year with a 2-1 defeat to KRC Genk at Turner's Cross.

Irish • 04 Aug 16

Longford and Galway share the spoils

Longford Town sit five points adrift at the bottom of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division table following a captivating 1-1 draw with Galway United at City Calling Stadium.

Soccer • 30 Jul 16

Today's FAI Cup third round draw was made by Martin O'Neill and FAI President Tony Fitzgerald.

Crumlin to host holders Dundalk in third round

Non-league Crumlin United have been pitted against Airtricity League leaders Dundalk in today’s third round draw for the FAI Cup while there are also three top-division ties.

Irish • 29 Jul 16

Leon Bailey celebrates with team-mates after his first-half goal

Bailey strike edges Genk past impressive Cork City

A moment of class from Genk teenager Leon Bailey was all that separated the sides in the third qualifying round of the Europa League at the Luminous Stadium as Cork City fell to a 1-0 defeat in Belgium.

Irish • 28 Jul 16

Cleary has signed an initial one-year deal with the Blues

Cleary joins Birmingham after Liverpool release

Birmingham City have signed Republic of Ireland youth international Daniel Cleary after he was released from Liverpool at the end of last season.

Soccer • 27 Jul 16

Dundalk claimed an away goal in last year's corresponding fixture against BATE Borisov

Fenlon: Dundalk capable of crucial away goal

Pat Fenlon believes Dundalk’s game plan for their Champions League qualifier with BATE Borisov will be to claim an away goal and says they have the personnel to do so.

Soccer • 26 Jul 16

McMillan has been in blistering form for the Lilywhites

Dundalk's McMillan hopeful of Bate shock

Dundalk’s top scorer David McMillan remains hopeful that the Irish club can build on last year’s performance against BATE Borisov and cause a huge upset in the third round of the Champions League qualifiers.

Soccer • 25 Jul 16

Longford Town dug out a crucial point against Sligo Rovers

Longford dig out crucial point against Sligo

Longford Town gave themselves some hope in their efforts to escape relegation from the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division as they played out a dogged 2-2 draw with Sligo Rovers at City Calling Stadium.

Soccer • 23 Jul 16

Keith Long was disappointed in Bohs' performance against Derry

Bohs boss questions work-rate after Derry defeat

Bohemians manager Keith Long bemoaned his side's lack of cutting edge after the struggling Dalymount club suffered a home defeat at the hands of Derry City.

Soccer • 23 Jul 16

Craig Walsh in action for Shelbourne last year against Dundalk

Walsh opens up on addiction that led to year ban

Shelbourne’s Craig Walsh has thanked the Irish Sport Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel which took into account his personal difficulties when handing down a 12-month suspension for a doping violation.

Soccer • 22 Jul 16