Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

LOI team news: Towell set for Hoops bow versus Dundalk

Richie Towell is available to make his Shamrock Rovers debut against his former side, while St Patrick's Athletic face a difficult match in Dalymount Park in the battle to stay at the head of the table.

Soccer • 02 Jul 21

Richie Towell will be in the green and white Hoops in July

Former Dundalk star Towell signs for Shamrock Rovers

Shamrock Rovers have confirmed that Richie Towell has signed for the club and will be available to play for the league leaders in July.

Soccer • 12 May 21

Richie Towell: "You can see that the club is going in the right direction."

Richie Towell joins Class of 92-owned Salford City

Former Dundalk midfielder Richie Towell has joined League Two outfit Salford City.

Soccer • 31 May 19

David McGoldrick helped Sheffield United to a comfortable win

C'ship round-up: Towell sees red, McGoldrick on mark

Leeds missed the chance to extend their lead at the top of the Championship following a 2-0 defeat to Hull at Elland Road.

Soccer • 29 Dec 18

Darren Randolph's Middlesborough defeated Reading in the Championship.

Championship watch: Mixed results for Irish players

There were mixed results for some of the Irish players in action during the Sky Bet Championship games on Saturday.

Soccer • 22 Dec 18

Richie Towell scored again for Rotherham

Championship wrap: Towell and O'Brien on the mark

A full round-up of the action across the water.

Soccer • 08 Dec 18

Rotherham United's Richie Towell (L) celebrates scoring the opening goal

Championship wrap: Towell on mark but Canaries stay top

Richie Towell gave Rotherham the lead but Norwich fought back to remain at the top of the Sky Bet Championship after Leeds had temporarily replaced them.

Soccer • 01 Dec 18

Richie Towell has been in good form in the Championship

Towell receives Ireland call as Rice sits out again

Declan Rice has not been included in Martin O'Neill's Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming Nations League games against Wales and Denmark, but Harry Arter has returned to the squad.

Soccer • 04 Oct 18

Towell joins Rotherham on another season-long loan

Championship outfit Rotherham United have re-signed Richie Towell on loan from Brighton and Hove Albion on a season-long loan deal, subject to FA and Premier League clearance.

Soccer • 31 Aug 18

Elation for Richie Towell as Rotherham edge play-off

Former Dundalk midfielder Richie Towell helped Rotherham to a nerve-shredding 2-1 League One play-off final victory against Shrewsbury Town at Wembley.

Soccer • 27 May 18

Stephen Kenny wants two new faces at Dundalk before the transfer window closes

Kenny targets further signings before window closes

Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny is happy with the way his squad is shaping up going into the new SSE Airtricity League season but is still hoping to bring in one or two new faces.

Soccer • 14 Feb 18

Little has separated the sides in previous finals

Cork City and Dundalk preparing for a tight battle

Cork City and old rivals Dundalk are anticipating another tight encounter this weekend, when the pair meet for a third consecutive time in the FAI Cup final and the record standing at once win apiece.

Soccer • 03 Nov 17

Maguire off mark for Preston, Towell the Rotherham hero

Sean Maguire headed home his first goal for Preston North End against Barnsley at Deepdale, while Richie Towell fizzed in a 90th-minute winner on his full debut for Rotherham to break Bury hearts.

Soccer • 09 Sep 17

Richie Towell: 'There's a lot of competition in the team. I know I have to work hard.'

'Fit & ready' Richie Towell begins life at Rotherham

Richie Towell is "fit and ready to go" as he looks to relaunch his career at League One side Rotherham United after a frustrating year and a half.

Soccer • 08 Sep 17

Richie Towell makes loan move to Rotherham United

Richie Towell's last-gasp transfer window move to Rotherham United is the chance for him to relaunch his career with Brighton and Hove Albion, according to Seagulls boss Chris Hughton.

Soccer • 01 Sep 17

Richie Towell: 'Sometimes you don't believe it when you're not playing, but when they give you a new contract you kind of start believing.'

Towell has 'new lease of life' at Brighton

Richie Towell said getting a new contract with Brighton and Hove Albion has given him "a new lease of life" as he prepares to head out on loan to kick-start his career across the water.

Soccer • 20 Jun 17

Richie Towell (R) will be sent out on loan next season

Richie Towell boosted by extended Brighton deal

Richie Towell has been given a huge vote of confidence by Brighton and Hove Albion, who have extended the Dubliner's contract until 2019.

Soccer • 20 May 17

Richie Towell has struggled to make an impact at Brighton

Richie Towell set for loan move to Championship club

Richie Towell will be sent on loan to a Championship club next season, Brighton manager Chris Hughton has revealed.

Soccer • 17 May 17

Preston duo Daryl Horgan and Andy Boyle have a great chance of continued inclusion in O'Neill's Ireland squad

Ten Hopefuls: O'Neill to name Ireland squad on Monday

Martin O'Neill will name his squad on Monday for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Wales on 24 March and the friendly international against Iceland four days later.

Soccer • 09 Mar 17

Richie Towell celebrates his first goal for the club

FA Cup round-up: Power steals Towell's thunder

Richie Towell finally got his first senior goal for Brighton and Hove Albion, but his thunder was stolen by former Republic of Ireland U21 international Alan Power, who led Lincoln City to a shock FA Cup comeback victory.

Soccer • 28 Jan 17

Matt Doherty (r) was one of the heroes for Wolves as they beat Liverpool

RECAP: Shock in FA Cup 4th round

Relive the action from the fourth round of the FA Cup as Wolves upset Liverpool, Spurs left it late against Wycombe and Richie Towell opened his Brighton account.

Soccer • 28 Jan 17

Richie Towell (L) has made only three appearances for Brighton

Summer slog backfired for Richie Towell

Richie Towell has revealed that he caused the knee injury that has hampered his progress at Brighton by over-training during pre-season.

Soccer • 27 Jan 17

Richie Towell could get another chance to impress in the next round

Hughton praise for Towell in Brighton victory

Brighton manager Chris Hughton praised midfielder Richie Towell after he played 90 minutes in the 2-0 win over MK Dons in the FA Cup.

Soccer • 07 Jan 17

Richie Towell (L) in action in last season's play-off semi-final against Sheffield Wednesday, his only league appearance to date

Hughton to give Towell chance to shine at Brighton

Brighton boss Chris Hughton insists that former League of Ireland star Richie Towell is still in his plans and has revealed that he expects the attacking midfielder to start in the FA Cup this weekend.

Soccer • 05 Jan 17

Daryl Horgan (L): 'You’d be foolish not to look into everything.'

Only 'fantastic offer' would tempt Horgan away

Dundalk star Daryl Horgan says it would take a “fantastic offer” to tempt him away from the triple Premier Division champions.

Soccer • 25 Oct 16