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Kerry FC players, from left, Okwuy Okwute, Sean McGrath, and Cian Brosnan celebrate after the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup quarter-final match between Kerry FC and Sligo Rovers at Mounthawk Park in Tralee, Kerry.

'Unbelievable' for Kerry but 'disastrous' for Sligo

The Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup quarter-finals were played out over the weekend but the standout result was undoubtedly Kerry's victory over Sligo Rovers for multiple reasons, as Graham Gartland and Richie Towell discussed on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast.

Soccer • 15 Sep

Kerry FC manager Colin Healy celebrates with Carl Mujaguzi during the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup quarter-final match between Kerry FC and Sligo Rovers at Mounthawk Park in Tralee, Kerry.

FAI Cup semi-final draw details confirmed

Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup surprise package Kerry FC have been handed a daunting semi-final draw, with the First Division side facing a trip to Shamrock Rovers, while Cork City will host St Patrick's Athletic in the other last-four clash.

Soccer • 15 Sep

12 September 2025; Kerry FC players and supporters celebrate after the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup quarter-final match between Kerry FC and Sligo Rovers at Mounthawk Park in Tralee, Kerry. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Kerry FC rally to record remarkable Cup win over Sligo

History was created in Tralee as a late Daniel Okwute goal snatched an epic FAI quarter-final win for Kerry FC as the Kingdom miraculously came from three goals down to win 4-3 after extra time and book their place in their first ever semi-final.

Soccer • 12 Sep

16 August 2025; Luke Heeney of Drogheda United celebrates after the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup third round match between Derry City and Drogheda United at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

FAI Cup preview: Holders Drogheda face formidable Hoops

The Sports Direct FAI Cup quarter-finals are upon us with three ties tonight and potential upsets littered around the country. Read our preview.

Soccer • 12 Sep

Dundalk and Kerry play out six-goal thriller

Dundalk may yet end up as First Division champions but they couldn't crack the Kingdom at Oriel Park as their five-match winning run was brought to an end by Kerry FC after a 3-3 draw.

Soccer • 29 Aug

Kerry announce surprise departure of two players

SSE Airtricity Men's First Division side Kerry FC have released two players, one of whom was signed just five days ago, saying in a statement "their values and principles didn't match the standards of the club".

Soccer • 29 Jul

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

Colin Healy was part of the Republic of Ireland senior women's coaching staff until December

Healy takes the managerial reins at Kerry FC

Former Cork City boss and Republic of Ireland women's assistant coach Colin Healy has been appointed as manager of Kerry FC.

Soccer • 05 May

Both sides had appealed the annulment of their meeting from 14 February

LOI committee rejects Kerry and Finn Harps' appeals

The League of Ireland's Independent Appeal Committee has rejected appeals made by Kerry FC and Finn Harps over the decision to overturn their results from the opening night of the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division season due to fielding ineligible players.

Soccer • 17 Apr

Kerry's win against Finn Harps has been scratched off

FAI claim Kerry statement has 'several inaccuracies'

The FAI have claimed there are "several inaccuracies" in a statement Kerry FC issued on Thursday that heavily criticised the process which saw their SSE Airtricity Men's First Division victory over Finn Harps annulled.

Soccer • 04 Apr

Tralee-based Kerry FC are heading into their third season in the League of Ireland

New chair Wall takes controlling stake in Kerry FC

First Division side Kerry FC have announced US-based businessman John Wall as their new chairperson and co-owner.

Soccer • 19 Dec 24

Kerry FC's Andy Spain at the launch of the SSE Airtricity League of Ireland 2024 season held at Vicar Street in February

Byrne: Kerry finding their feet after baptism of fire

Former St Patrick's Athletic and Shelbourne midfielder Conan Byrne highlights Kerry FC's point-scoring run in the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast.

Soccer • 02 Apr 24

Cork City's Jack Doherty bagged a brace on Leeside

First Division: Doherty on the double in Cork victory

On the opening night of the 2024 League Of Ireland First Division season, the Tim Clancy era as Cork City manager got off to a winning start after a 2-1 win against Kerry FC at Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 16 Feb 24

Kerry FC manager Conor McCarthy pictured at the 2024 League of Ireland launch

LOI's youngest manager hoping to deliver for Kerry

The League of Ireland's youngest club now also have its youngest-ever manager as 25-year-old Conor McCarthy takes charge of Kerry FC ahead of the 2024 season.

Soccer • 08 Feb 24

Billy Dennehy revealed his decision to step down at the club's end-of-season awards on Thursday night

Billy Dennehy steps down as Kerry FC manager

Kerry FC have confirmed that manager Billy Dennehy has vacated the hot seat at Mounthawk Park to focus on his role as sporting director of the First Division club.

Soccer • 17 Nov 23

Reece Webb opened the scoring for Wexford at the start of a play-off clinching win

First Division wrap: Wexford book play-off spot

Wexford secured their place in the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division promotion play-offs after a 2-1 away win over Kerry at Mounthawk Park.

Soccer • 06 Oct 23

Ronan Coughlan (Waterford) and Luke Browne (Wexford) do battle in Friday night's SSE Airtricity Men's First Division fixture

First Division wrap: Waterford held, Galway hit six

SSE Airtrictiy Men's First Division champions Galway United continued their title celebrations on Friday night, with a 6-0 hammering of Athlone Town at Eamon Deacy Park.

Soccer • 29 Sep 23

Galway United return to the top flight for the first time since 2017

Galway seal promotion with routine victory in Kerry

After a staggering famine of nearly 27 years without a trophy, Galway United are belatedly back in the top tier of Irish football.

Soccer • 22 Sep 23

Kerry play their home games at Mounthawk Park in Tralee

Longford 'confident' alleged racist remark didn't occur

Longford Town have said that they are 'extremely confident' that an alleged racist remark made towards a Kerry FC player during last Friday's SSE Airtricity Men's First Division clash between the two teams 'did not occur'.

Soccer • 12 Sep 23

Gardaí probe incident that marred Kerry-Longford clash

An Garda Síochána has said that an investigation is underway into a public order incident that occurred during the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division fixture between Kerry FC and Longford Town at Tralee's Mounthawk Park on Friday night.

Soccer • 09 Sep 23

Kyle Robinson of Drogheda United celebrates after scoring

Robinson on mark as Drogs spoil Kerry's big night

Kyle Robinson's early goal sent Drogheda United through to the quarter finals of the FAI Cup at the expense of Kerry FC on a historic night in the Kingdom.

Soccer • 18 Aug 23

Mayo FC are entering the League of Ireland

Mayo and Kerry grow League of Ireland interests

The League of Ireland has accepted applications from the newly-launched Mayo FC to enter the EA SPORTS LOI Academy at MU14, MU15 and WU17 level for the 2024 season.

Soccer • 26 Jun 23

"Kerry FC is shocked, disappointed and angry at racist abuse of our players"

Kerry FC condemn racist abuse of players

Kerry FC have released a statement condemning what it described as "racist abuse" of their players on social media during their 1-0 home defeat to Athlone Town in Mounthawk Park in Tralee last night.

Soccer • 25 Mar 23

Edward McCarthy bagged a hat-trick for Galway United

First Division: Galway United crush Kerry to stay top

It was a night to forget for new boys Kerry FC as they fell to a crushing 9-1 defeat against Galway United at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Soccer • 10 Mar 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