Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

13 February 2026; Michael Duffy of Derry City celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Derry City and Dundalk at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Spor

Another late show as Derry deny Dundalk

Derry City had captain Michael Duffy to thank for a share of the spoils against Dundalk, but in truth referee Declan Toland gave them a massive helping hand by awarding the home side a controversial spot-kick on 96 minutes.

Soccer • 12 hrs

13 February 2026; Patrick McClean of Derry City celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Derry City and Dundalk at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Spo

Friday's Premier Division results and reports

With the weather playing havoc, just the two games down for decision, with Derry City hosting Dundalk and Waterford FC making the trip to face Drogheda United.

Soccer • 11 hrs

Will Fitzgerald of Sligo Rovers in action against Niall Morahan of Bohemians

Preview: Bohs first up for Sligo at the Showgrounds

The Showgrounds is the venue as Sligo Rovers host Bohemians, with John Russell's side looking to bounce back after their opening day defeat late on to Derry City, while Bohemians travel west after a stalemate against St Pat's at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 2 hrs

22 September 2025; A general view before the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between St Patrick's Athletic and Cork City at Richmond Park in Dublin. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

St Pat's-Galway & Shelbourne-Shamrock Rovers postponed

Tonight's Premier Division fixtures between St Patrick's Athletic and Galway United, and Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers have both been postponed as persistent heavy rain continues to disrupt the beginning of the League of Ireland season.

Soccer • 10 hrs

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

Strengthened Shels a big test for ring-rusty Hoops

For most League of Ireland supporters, Shelbourne hosting Shamrock Rovers is the standout game of the evening and one that could carry a narrative all season long.

Soccer • 13 Feb

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: Hoops face Shels test in belated opener

Defending champions Shamrock Rovers get their Premier Division season underway tonight against one of the sides expected to offer a stern challenge this year.

Soccer • 13 Feb

16 July 2025; Paddy Barrett of Shelbourne celebrates after the UEFA Champions League First Qualifying Round second leg match between Linfield and Shelbourne at Clearer Twist National Football Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/S

Rovers are still the team to beat, says Barrett

Shelbourne captain Paddy Barrett insists that Shamrock Rovers are once again the team to beat as his side look to lay down an early season marker against the champions.

Soccer • 12 Feb

Tyreke Wilson of Shelbourne during the UEFA Champions League First Qualifying Round second leg match between Linfield and Shelbourne at Clearer Twist National Football Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Dundalk sign Shelbourne defender Wilson

League of Ireland Premier Division team Dundalk have moved to strengthen their back line with the signing of Tyreke Wilson from Shelbourne.

Soccer • 12 Feb

6 February 2026; Josh Thomas of Derry City celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Derry City and Sligo Rovers at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Stephen McCarth

Towell taken by Derry City's traits in battling win

Richie Towell believes that the "experience, grit and determination" Derry City had to display to make a winning start to their league campaign bodes well for their chances in the season ahead.

Soccer • 10 Feb

8 February 2026; St Patrick's Athletic manager Stephen Kenny during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Bohemians and St Patrick's Athletic at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Pat's must overcome lack of goals - Towell

A lack of goals could be the biggest concern for St Patrick's Athletic under Stephen Kenny this season, according to RTÉ Soccer analyst Richie Towell.

Soccer • 09 Feb

RTÉ Soccer Pod: Aviva poor fare, Derry up and running

Alan Cawley is once more in the presenter's chair to review the first week of the season where he is joined in studio by Barry Murphy and Richie Towell.

Soccer • 09 Feb

8 February 2026; Jordan Flores of Bohemians in action against Joe Redmond of St Patrick's Athletic during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Bohemians and St Patrick's Athletic at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsf

Reynolds hopeful Bohs will stick to Dalymount

Alan Reynolds says that he would prefer if all Bohemians games were played at Dalymount Park after their trip to the Aviva ended in a scoreless draw with St Patrick's Athletic.

Soccer • 08 Feb

St Patrick's Athletic goalkeeper Joseph Anang saves from Bohemians' Connor Parsons, Premier Division, February 2026

Anang stands tall as Bohs and Pat's share the spoils

Joseph Anang proved to be the saviour for St Pat's Athletic with a string of top stops to frustrate Bohemians, this Dublin derby failing to truly ignite as the attendance of 21,472 at the Aviva Stadium had to settle for a scoreless draw.

Soccer • 08 Feb

Dawson Devoy of Bohemians in action against St Patrick's Athletic players, from left, Joe Redmond, Tom Grivosti, and Zack Elbouzedi

Premier Division recap: Bohemians 0-0 St Pat's Athletic

Read how it all unfolded as Bohemians and St Pat's Athletic shared the spoils at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 08 Feb

Jamie Lennon of St Patrick's Athletic (L) and Jordan Flores of Bohemians

Preview: Bohs back at the Aviva this time to face Pat's

For the second year running, Bohemians kick off their Premier Division campaign at the Aviva Stadium, with St Pat's Athletic now providing the opposition.

Soccer • 08 Feb

Shamrock Rovers new signing Naj Razi poses for a portrait during his unveiling at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Razi makes Rovers return after Como spell

Shamrock Rovers have resigned Naj Razi after a spell with Serie A side Como 1907.

Soccer • 07 Feb

6 February 2026; James McClean, right, and Michael Duffy of Derry City celebrate after the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Derry City and Sligo Rovers at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfil

Lynch ignoring media chatter as Derry dig out victory

Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch admitted his side had to dig deep after securing a late win against Sligo Rovers on the opening night of the season.

Soccer • 07 Feb

6 February 2026; Drogheda United goalkeeper Luke Dennison celebrates after a penalty by David Hurley of Galway United, right, goes wide during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Galway United and Drogheda United at Eamonn Deacy Park i

Godden answers Drogheda prayers with dream debut winner

Galway talisman David Hurley is up there with Eric Cantona and Matt Le Tissier when it comes to converting penalties and it was Drogheda's luck that they caught him on an off-night in Terryland with the visitors nabbing all three points late on.

Soccer • 06 Feb

Derry leave it late to break Sligo's resistance

Derry City left it late to break down a spirited Sligo Rovers, as Josh Thomas scored in the 90th minute to secure a 2-1 win at the Ryan McBride Brandywell on the opening night of the season.

Soccer • 07 Feb

6 February 2026; Tommy Lonergan of Waterford left, celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Waterford and Shelbourne at the Regional Sports Centre in Waterford. Photo by Michael P Ryan/S

Lonergan rescues Waterford against Shelbourne

Tommy Lonergan helped Waterford to a share of the spoils against Shelbourne as the sides played out a 1-1 draw in their SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division opener on a heavy RSC pitch.

Soccer • 06 Feb

6 February 2026; Alex Bannon of Derry City celebrate with teammate Michael Duffy, right, after scoring their side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Derry City and Sligo Rovers at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadiu

Friday's Premier Division results and reports

The action as it happened as the 2026 Premier Division got underway.

Soccer • 06 Feb

2 October 2025; A general view inside the stadium before the UEFA Conference League 2025/26 league phase match between Shelbourne and Hacken at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Shamrock Rovers-Dundalk clash off after heavy rain

After failing a pitch inspection, tonight's SSE Airtricity Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk at Tallaght Stadium has been postponed.

Soccer • 06 Feb

Bohemians manager Alan Reynolds during a media day, held at the Aviva Stadium, ahead of the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Bohemians and St Patrick’s Athletic on Sunday February 8th at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Bohs boss Reynolds ready to give teen Martin Aviva shot

Bohemians boss Alan Reynolds is ready to give 16-year-old striker Hugh Martin a chance on the big stage ahead of Sunday's glamour SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division clash against St Patrick's Athletic at Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 05 Feb

31 January 2026; James McClean of Derry City during the 2026 Men's President's Cup final match between Shamrock Rovers and Derry City at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

LOI preview: Derry keen to mark McClean's homecoming

While the champions flag will be raised in Tallaght Stadium tonight on the night the Premier Division season begins, perhaps most eyes will be on Derry City and the return of former Republic of Ireland international James McClean to where he began his career. Read our preview.

Soccer • 06 Feb

Coup for Shelbourne as Jarvis returns to Tolka Park

Shelbourne have made a major move in the transfer market by bringing Will Jarvis back to the club from Notts County for an undisclosed fee.

Soccer • 05 Feb