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James McClean, left, and Ben Doherty of Derry City react after their side's defeat in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Derry City at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.

Derry City blueprint still a mystery - Towell

Derry City have yet to settle on a clear style of play as they continue their underwhelming start to the new season, according to Richie Towell.

Soccer • 5 hrs

Soccer Podcast thumbnail with presenter Raf Diallo

Updated Parrott flying solo, LOI focus and COYGIG's small margins

Richie Towell and Keith Treacy join Raf Diallo to review the weekend's LOI action and the Ireland forward line for Prague, while Rachel Graham and Méabh De Búrca look back on the Girls in Green's defeats to France and the Netherlands and preview the 2026 Women's Premier Division season.

Soccer • 1 hr

10 October 2025; Graham Burke of Shamrock Rovers in action against Milan Mbeng of Shelbourne during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

LOI preview: Shelbourne seek response in Hoops clash

Shelbourne are looking to avoid falling behind early on in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division's title race when champions Shamrock Rovers make the short trip across the city for a rescheduled clash at Tolka Park.

Soccer • 13 hrs

Will Fitzgerald of Sligo Rovers (second left) scores against Drogheda United - Premier Division, March 2026

Sligo off the bottom after they edge out Drogheda

Sligo Rovers picked up a much needed first win of the season and in doing so moved off the foot of the Premier Division table as they saw off Drogheda United at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 07 Mar

Max Mata of St Patrick's Athletic, left, scores his side's third goal despite the efforts of Evan Caffrey of Shelbourne during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shelbourne and St Patrick's Athletic at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by S

Mata heads home deep in injury time for Saints victory

A double from Ryan Edmondson and a dramatic stoppage time winner from Max Mata delivered St Patrick's Athletic victory from this pulsating Dublin derby at Tolka Park.

Soccer • 07 Mar

Sam Todd of Bohemians celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Waterford and Bohemians at the RSC in Waterford. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Todd breaks Waterford's resistance as Bohs win again

Sam Todd made the most of a late call-up into the starting Bohemians lineup in place of the injured Harry Vauaghan, as the central defender headed the lone goal that kept his side top of the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division after a 1-0 win over winless Waterford FC at the RSC.

Soccer • 06 Mar

Graphic picture in blue that read 'Eoin Doyle Soccer' with an image of him smiling

Returning home can be a full-circle moment

The club game in England is difficult to walk away from, yet the pull of home is constant, writes Eoin Doyle.

Soccer • 06 Mar

31 January 2026; James McClean of Derry City in action against Matt Healy of Shamrock Rovers during the 2026 Men's President's Cup final match between Shamrock Rovers and Derry City at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

LOI preview: Derry begin life on road against champions

Derry City play their first league match away from home this season against champions Shamrock Rovers as two of the big SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division title contenders clash at Tallaght Stadium. Read our preview.

Soccer • 06 Mar

Cathal O'Sullivan of Cork City during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Cork City and Derry City at Turner's Cross in Cork.

O'Sullivan joins Preston after injury nightmare

Republic of Ireland Under-21 international Cathal O'Sullivan has joined Preston North End following the expiration of his contract at Cork City.

Soccer • 05 Mar

Fire stewards remove flares from the pitch before the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Dundalk and Drogheda United at Oriel Park in Dundalk, Louth. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Oriel Park pitch repairs complete after flare damage

Repair works have been completed at Dundalk's Oriel Park after the newly installed astroturf pitch was damaged by flares.

Soccer • 04 Mar

Kian Leavy of St Patrick's Athletic scores against Galway United - Premier Division, March 2026

Pat's strike at the death through Leavy to sink Galway

They left it late but St Pat's Athletic snatched all three points against Galway United at Richmond Park when Kian Leavy fired to the back of the net in the 90th minute to give Stephen Kenny's side back-to- back league wins.

Soccer • 02 Mar

Dawson Devoy of Bohemians before the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers at Dalymount Park in Dublin.

Cawley: Devoy should be in conversation for Ireland nod

Alan Cawley believes Dawson Devoy's performances for Bohemians warrant serious consideration for a Republic of Ireland call-up.

Soccer • 02 Mar

COYGIG, midfield conundrum and Devoy from the top rope?

In a busy week in Irish football, this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast is split into two standalone episodes. Rachel Graham and Anthony Pyne preview the Ireland WNT's qualifiers against France and the Netherlands, while Alan Cawley, Paul Corry and Richie Towell talk LOI and the Ireland midfield conundrum.

Soccer • 02 Mar

27 February 2026; Bohemians manager Alan Reynolds during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Conceding late will 'keep fellas on the ground'

Bohemians boss Alan Reynolds believes shipping two late goals in his side's Dublin derby win over bitter rivals Shamrock Rovers could prove a blessing in disguise for his league leaders.

Soccer • 28 Feb

Cork City striker Seani Maguire wheels away after scoring against Bray Wanderers

First Division: Dominant Cork City move clear at summit

Seani Maguire's third goal in two games saw Cork City fend off Bray Wanderers to jump clear at the top of the First Division table.

Soccer • 27 Feb

Galway United manager John Caulfield celebrates at full-time

Keohane strike secures Caulfield's 100th Galway win

Galway United defeated Sligo Rovers 1-0 at Eamonn Deacy Park thanks to a fine first-half strike from Jimmy Keohane.

Soccer • 27 Feb

Connor Parsons celebrates his goal for Bohemians against Shamrock Rovers

Rovers late show not enough to deny league leaders Bohs

Bohemians remain top of the early Premier Division table after they survived a stoppage-time scare to eventually see off Shamrock Rovers at a raucous turned nervy Dalymount Park.

Soccer • 27 Feb

27 February 2026; Harry Wood of Shelbourne, centre, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Drogheda United and Shelbourne at Sullivan & Lambe Park in Drogheda, Louth. Photo by Shauna

Shelbourne see off Drogheda with second-half comeback

Shelbourne mounted a second-half comeback to claim their first Premier Division win of the season with a 2-1 victory at Drogheda United. At the very least this week, it was only the match that caught fire.

Soccer • 27 Feb

Michael Duffy scores his second goal of the night against Waterford

Duffy plunders hat-trick as Derry rally to sink Blues

Once again Michael Duffy was Derry City's hero as they came from behind to deservedly see off Waterford in a six-goal thriller at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Soccer • 27 Feb

Sean Hoare of St Patrick's Athletic celebrates his goal

Four-goal St Pat's romp to victory over Dundalk

Stephen Kenny stressed that St Patrick's Athletic's home form will be critical to any potential success this season and his players responded in kind with a 4-0 win over Dundalk at Richmond Park.

Soccer • 27 Feb

27 February 2026; Colm Whelan of Bohemians, centre, celebrates with teammates, from left, Connor Parsons, Ross Tierney and Jordan Flores after scoring their side's second goal, a penalty, during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Bohe

SSE Airtricity League results and reports

League leaders Bohemians get the better of Shamrock Rovers, while there were also wins for Derry, Shelbourne, and St Patrick's Athletic in the Premier Division.

Soccer • 27 Feb

A view of the damage to the pitch after the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Dundalk and Drogheda United at Oriel Park in Dundalk, Louth.

Drogs to cover 'full cost' of Oriel Park pitch damage

Drogheda United will cover the full cost of the damage caused to Dundalk's Oriel Park pitch after fans threw flares on to the field of play before last week's SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division derby.

Soccer • 27 Feb

Political theatre not a good look after Oriel scenes

Following the unsavoury incidents at Oriel Park, Eoin Doyle hits at what he views is a 'disproportionate reaction' from those in political office.

Soccer • 27 Feb

Drogheda United fans hit with four-game away ban

As a result of the damage caused to facilities at Oriel Park during their Premier Division clash with Dundalk, the League of Ireland's disciplinary committee has imposed sanctions on Drogheda United, including a ban on supporters attending their next four away games.

Soccer • 26 Feb

26 September 2025; Douglas James Taylor of Bohemians attempts an overhead kick during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

LOI preview: Dublin derby to test Bohs' unbeaten start

Despite it being the fourth round of matches in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division, the stakes are high tonight for the first major Dublin derby and big games for sides struggling to put a win on the board.

Soccer • 27 Feb