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Victor Ozhianvuna of Shamrock Rovers in action against Joe Redmond of St Patrick's Athletic during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between St Patrick's Athletic and Shamrock Rovers at Richmond Park in Dublin.

Friday's League of Ireland results and reports

Shamrock Rovers are top of the table after beating St Patrick's Athletic, while Sligo Rovers defeated ten-man Bohemians and Dundalk and a Derry City side that had James McClean sent off, drew 2-2 at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 10 Apr

3 April 2026; Eoin Kenny of Dundalk celebrates after setting up his side's third goal, an own goal by Zeno Ibsen Rossi of Shelbourne during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shelbourne and Dundalk at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by Da

Friday's League of Ireland results and reports

Action resumed after the international break, with leaders Bohemians away to Drogheda United in the top flight

Soccer • 04 Apr

MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 10: Guglielmo Vicario of Tottenham Hotspur embraces his teammate Antonin Kinsky who was substituted after 17 minutes during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg match between Atletico de Madrid and Tottenham Hotspu

Spurs supporters call for emergency action after collapse

Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust called for "emergency action" with interim head coach Igor Tudor on the brink after a chaotic 5-2 loss at Atletico Madrid.

Soccer • 11 Mar

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

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

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 • 13 Feb

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 • 13 Feb

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's second goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on February 08, 2026 in Liverpool, England

City keep title hopes alive with dramatic Anfield win

Erling Haaland kept Manchester City in the title race with an added-time penalty as Pep Guardiola's side came from behind to win 2-1 in a chaotic finish.

Soccer • 08 Feb

3 August 2025; Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley and Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch before the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Derry City at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

League of Ireland: Can anyone halt Rovers' dominance?

The new League of Ireland season kicks off this evening and there's a sense of the domestic game heading in the right direction.

Soccer • 06 Feb

Barry Robson before a William Hill Premiership match between Rangers and Aberdeen at Ibrox Stadium, on January 06, 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Alan Harvey/SNS Group via Getty Images)

Former Aberdeen boss Robson takes charge of Cork City

Cork City have named former Aberdeen and Raith Rovers manager Barry Robson as the club's new first team boss.

Soccer • 12 Jan

3 August 2025; Josh Honohan of Shamrock Rovers during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Derry City at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

League of Ireland season to begin earlier in 2026

The 2026 SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division will begin a week earlier than previously in a bid to ease fixture congestion later in the campaign, while Derry City have been confirmed as Shamrock Rovers' opponents in the President's Cup.

Soccer • 01 Dec 25

St Patrick's Athletic Drogheda United Bohemians players

LOI finale permutations: Europe and play-off undecided

Nine of the 10 Premier Division teams still have something to play for as the final night of the season begins. Here we look at many scenarios possibly ahead of Saturday's last round of games.

Soccer • 01 Nov 25

Shamrock Rovers players celebrate winning the league title after victory over Galway United

Hoops boss Bradley happy 'just to get it done'

Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley says the Hoops are "happy to get it done" as they finally secured the SSE Airtricity League title.

Soccer • 30 Oct 25

A general view of the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League trophies displayed on stage prior to the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase Draw at Grimaldi Forum on August 29, 2025 in Monaco, Monaco.

Race for Europe: Permutations for five-way battle

The race for a European place will go down to the wire in this year's Premier Division with five teams in the mix. Here we look at what each side will need in their closing two games.

Soccer • 21 Oct 25

St Patrick's Athletic manager Stephen Kenny

Kenny's focus sharpened by European ambitions

Stephen Kenny is hopeful maximum points from St Patrick's Athletic final two league games will be enough to secure European football.

Soccer • 21 Oct 25

19 May 2025; Jake Mulraney of St Patrick's Athletic in action against Cory O'Sullivan, left, and Trevor Clarke of Shamrock Rovers during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick's Athletic at Tallaght Stadium

LOI preview: Hoops looking to clinch at sombre Saints

It has been a long time coming but Shamrock Rovers stand on the verge of becoming Premier Division champions tonight as they make the shortest journey of the season to take on St Patrick's Athletic at Richmond Park. Read our preview.

Soccer • 17 Oct 25

29 August 2025; Chris Forrester of St Patrick's Athletic celebrates with team-mate Mason Melia, right, after scoring his side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Derry City and St Patrick's Athletic at The Ryan McB

Friday's Premier Division results and reports

Two late goals sees Derry snatch a point off Pats as Cork get much needed win over Waterford in the Premier Division.

Soccer • 30 Aug 25

23 June 2025; Dayle Rooney of Bohemians celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Monday's League of Ireland results and reports

All the action, as it happened, on a night when Bohemians beat Shamrock Rovers at Dalymount Park to keep the Premier Division title race interesting.

Soccer • 23 Jun 25

Damien Duff and Stephen Bradley did exchange a handshake afterwards

Bradley: From start to finish we controlled it

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley felt his side were deserving winners against Shelbourne on Friday evening, stating that they possessed a measure of control in the Premier Division clash at Tolka Park.

Soccer • 14 Jun 25

Douglas James-Taylor made the difference

Bohs pay the penalty as Drogs get back to winning ways

Douglas James-Taylor's second half penalty saw Drogheda United edge Bohemians 1-0 in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division.

Soccer • 23 May 25

Aaron McEneff wheels away after scoring the late winner

Hoops go six clear after comeback win in Derry

Leaders Shamrock Rovers secured a statement win to come from behind to see off Derry City at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium

Soccer • 23 May 25

Conor McCormack struck the winner on 85 minutes

McCormack hits late winner as Galway halt losing run

Galway United overcame Cork City 2-1 at Eamonn Deacy Park thanks to a late Conor McCormack winner to end a run of four successive defeats.

Soccer • 23 May 25

John Coleman is the new manager at Waterford

Ex-Sligo boss Coleman to take charge at Waterford

Waterford FC have announced that John Coleman will take the reins as the club's new first-team manager.

Soccer • 03 May 25

Kevin Doherty: 'We're not getting carried away, 11 games gone but we're happy with how we are competing'

Doherty hails Drogheda's excellence in a 'mad league'

After drawing with St Pat's Athletic to preserve their lead at the summit of the Premier Division, Drogheda United manager Kevin Doherty felt it was his side's best performance of the season so far.

Soccer • 22 Apr 25

Shamrock Rovers travel to Sligo looking to secure a first league win of the campaign

LOI preview: Winless Rovers' clash at Showgrounds

The two sides without a win in this year's Premier Division meet tonight as Shamrock Rovers travel to the north-west to face Sligo Rovers in The Showgrounds. Read our preview of all games.

Soccer • 03 Mar 25

Friday's League of Ireland results and reports

Read how it all unfolded as Galway United, Shelbourne, Derry City and Drogheda United recorded wins in the top flight.

Soccer • 21 Feb 25