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Sligo Rovers manager John Russell applauds his supporters after his side's victory in the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Sligo Rovers at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.

Russell hails Bit O'Red's 'hunger and togetherness'

Sligo Rovers boss John Russell hailed his team's "hunger" and "togetherness" after their stunning 2-1 victory at Shamrock Rovers on Friday night.

Soccer • 23 May

Dylan McGlade of Cobh Ramblers during the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division match between Cobh Ramblers and Bray Wanderers at St Colman's Park in Cobh, Cork.

First Division: McGlade nicks victory for Cobh Ramblers

Cobh Ramblers claimed all three SSE Airtricity Men's First Division points in a whacky Munster derby that saw two goals in three minutes, a 90th-minute winner, an 8.30pm start and the threat of abandonment due to floodlight failure.

Soccer • 22 May

From left, Gareth McElroy, Will Fitzgerald, and manager John Russell after their side's victory in the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Sligo Rovers at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.

Sligo sucker punch floors Shamrock Rovers late on

A goal by substitute Carl McHugh in the seventh minute of injury time gave Sligo Rovers a remarkable come-from-behind win to take all three points at Tallaght Stadium as Shamrock Rovers lost for the second game in succession.

Soccer • 22 May

Leo Burney of Drogheda United celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Drogheda United and Dundalk at Sullivan & Lambe Park in Drogheda, Louth.

Drogs hit back to earn point in Louth derby

Once again, Drogheda United and Dundalk could not be separated, with the Louth derby finishing all square after a game that could have gone either way but ending up going neither.

Soccer • 22 May

22 May 2026; Patrick Hickey of Bohemians, right, celebrates with team-mate Cian Byrne after scoring their side's fourth goal during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Galway United and Bohemians at Eamonn Deacy Park in Galway. Photo b

Bohs take full points from Galway with a glut of goals

There have been considerably more goals per game in the Premier Division this season than the past two and one could see why at Terryland, as Bohemians deservedly beat Galway in a six-goal extravaganza.

Soccer • 22 May

Players from both teams tussle during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Derry City and St Patrick's Athletic at Find Insurance Celtic Park in Derry.

Candystripes rue missed chances in Saints stalemate

Derry City's lacklustre SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division form continued as they had to settle for a scoreless draw against title chasing St Patrick's Athletic at Find Insurance Celtic Park.

Soccer • 22 May

Sean Boyd of Shelbourne celebrates with teammate Paddy Barrett after scoring his side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Shelbourne and Waterford at Tolka Park in Dublin.

Boyd bags dramatic winner for Shels against Waterford

Shelbourne marked the return to action of their influential captain Paddy Barrett with a late, late winner at home to Waterford at Tolka Park.

Soccer • 22 May

Graham Burke of Shamrock Rovers in action against Sean McHale of Sligo Rovers during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Sligo Rovers at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.

Friday's League of Ireland results and reports

The Louth derby ends in a draw while there's a late, late shock in the battle of the Rovers at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 22 May

LOI preview: Top two looking to bounce back from defeat

A full house of Airtricity League Premier Division games are down for decision this evening with leaders Shamrock Rovers and second-placed St Patrick's Athletic both looking to get back to winning ways.

Soccer • 22 May

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

LOI needs to be refereed better but not with help of VAR

Following the controversial penalty decision that went in Waterford's favour on Monday, Eoin Doyle writes that the standard of refereeing in the League of Ireland needs to up with the transformation of the game but that VAR is not the answer.

Soccer • 22 May

6 April 2026; A general view of footballs before the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

FAI National League moves closer as format is confirmed

The format for the new FAI National League has been confirmed, with the competition beginning in August of this year.

Soccer • 20 May

18 May 2026; Drogheda United manager Kevin Doherty reacts during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Waterford and Drogheda United at the RSC in Waterford. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Devastated Doherty blasts one of the 'worst' decisions

Exasperated Drogheda United boss Kevin Doherty launched a scathing attack on the standard of officiating in the League of Ireland after a controversial stoppage-time penalty saw his side fall to a 2-1 defeat on the road against Waterford FC.

Soccer • 19 May

Waterford goalkeeper Stephen McMullan and Tommy Lonergan of Waterford celebrate after the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Waterford and Drogheda United at the RSC in Waterford.

Lonergan's injury-time penalty gives Waterford first win

Waterford FC finally enjoyed a slice of fortune that had eluded them all season as Tommy Lonergan's controversial stoppage-time penalty secured a dramatic first SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division win of the campaign over Drogheda United at a rain-soaked RSC.

Soccer • 18 May

Emma Doherty of Galway United during the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Galway United and Wexford at Eamonn Deacy Park in Galway.

'Best ever' Galway set for Athlone amid Agg rumours

Shelbourne's Rachel Graham believes the current Galway United side are the best the club has put together during their time in the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division ahead of Saturday's top-of-the-table clash with reigning double winners Athlone Town.

Soccer • 18 May

Dawson Devoy of Bohemians reacts towards the Bohemians supporters during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Bohemians and Shelbourne at Dalymount Park in Dublin.

Bite more key than bark when Devoy enters Ireland den

Richie Towell says it's crucial Dawson Devoy looks to be assertive once he links up with the Republic of Ireland squad after earning his maiden senior call-up for the upcoming friendlies against Qatar and Canada.

Soccer • 18 May

The RTE Soccer podcast thumbnail for 18 May featuring Dawson Devoy, Jack Moylan and a big screen image of Seamus Coleman at Everton.

LOI call-ups, Coleman's next move and Moylan makes a mark

Richie Towell and Alan Cawley join Raf Diallo to react to Ireland's 5-0 win over Grenada, the LOI-infused squad picked for the next two friendlies and the weekend's Premier Division action, while Rachel Graham discusses the Women's Premier Division and Katie McCabe's Arsenal exit.

Soccer • 18 May

2 March 2026; Jimmy Keohane of Galway United during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between St Patrick's Athletic and Galway United at Richmond Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Old boys haunt Sligo as Galway end winless run

Three former Sligo Rovers players returned to haunt the Bit O'Red as a well-drilled Galway United ran riot at the Showgrounds to pick up their first win in six games.

Soccer • 16 May

14 March 2026; Shelbourne goalkeeper Mya Sanchez warms up before the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Shelbourne and Treaty United at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by Paul Phelan/Sportsfile

Galway lose 100% record after stalemate with Shelbourne

Galway United saw their 100% start to the season come to an end, but remain undefeated, with a hard fought draw at Tolka Park.

Soccer • 16 May

20 March 2026; Dylan McGlade of Cobh Ramblers during the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division match between Cobh Ramblers and Bray Wanderers at St Colman's Park in Cobh, Cork. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Cobh boost play-off hopes with win over Athlone Town

Dylan McGlade got the only goal of the game as Cobh Ramblers boosted their play-off chances with victory over Athlone Town at St Colman's Park.

Soccer • 15 May

15 May 2026; Daniel Kelly of Shelbourne celebrates with supporters after their side's victory in the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between St Patrick's Athletic and Shelbourne at Richmond Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Kelly the hero as Shelbourne down St Pats at Richmond

Having lost 3-2 in their opening game to St Pats at Tolka Park, Shelbourne gained a measure of revenge as a goal from sub Daniel Kelly gave the Reds a much-needed win.

Soccer • 15 May

15 May 2026; Tyreke Wilson of Dundalk celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers at Oriel Park in Dundalk, Louth. Photo by Paul Phelan/Sportsfile

Leaders Shamrock Rovers stunned by determined Dundalk

Tyreke Wilson's thunderbolt strike saw Dundalk get back to winning ways as Ciarán Kilduff's side shocked Shamrock Rovers at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 15 May

Kevin dos Santos of Derry City, second from right, is congratulated by team-mates after scoring his sides first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Waterford and Derry City at the RSC in Waterford.

Rylah strikes at death to deny Waterford precious victory

A dramatic injury-time equaliser from substitute Henry Rylah denied Waterford FC a valuable SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division victory as Derry City snatched a 2–2 draw at the RSC in a contest the hosts had done enough to win.

Soccer • 15 May

15 May 2026; Patrick Hickey of Bohemians celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Bohemians and Drogheda United at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

Rooney and Hickey strikes give Bohs back-to-back wins

Second-half strikes from Dayle Rooney and Patrick Hickey earned Bohemians a deserved 2-1 victory over Drogheda United at Dalymount Park.

Soccer • 15 May

Luke Turner of St Patrick's Athletic in action against Kerr McInroy of Shelbourne during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between St Patrick's Athletic and Shelbourne at Richmond Park in Dublin

Friday's League of Ireland results and reports

It was another night of twists and turns in the Premier Division. Read back on how it unfolded.

Soccer • 15 May

Michael Duffy of Derry City scores his side's second goal past Waterford goalkeeper Stephen McMullan during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Derry City and Waterford at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry.

LOI preview: Derry look to capitalise on Waterford woes

Waterford will be looking for a belated new manager bounce when they host Derry City among four SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division games on Friday night.

Soccer • 15 May