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Sean Maguire and Ruairí Keating will hope to carry the form from the latter part of the First Division season up a level in 2025

Clancy counting on potent duo to propel Cork City hopes

Cork City manager Tim Clancy looks ahead to the new season as the club tries to mark a return to the League of Ireland top flight in style.

Soccer • 11 Feb

Seani Maguire: 'We played tonight like we're a Premier Division team'

Maguire back in his 'happy place' & eyeing Premier push

Cork City's Seani Maguire believes that the his new side can challenge for the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division next season, after they were narrowly edged out 1-0 by title-chasing Derry City in the Sports Direct FAI Cup.

Soccer • 17 Aug 24

'Shelbourne have probably had the best window in the Premier Division'

Cork look to future with return of Maguire and Keating

The return of Ruairi Keating and Sean Maguire is Cork City planning for the future as any transfer window should be, writes Eoin Doyle.

Soccer • 09 Aug 24

Sean Maguire has returned to Turner's Cross

Former Ireland international Maguire returns to Cork

Former Republic of Ireland international Sean Maguire has returned to Cork City in a major coup for the Leesiders.

Soccer • 06 Aug 24

Sean Maguire made seven appearances for Coventry since his January switch, but failed to find the back of the net

Play-off finalists Coventry release Sean Maguire

Republic of Ireland international Sean Maguire has been released by Coventry City just three days after the Sky Blues' Premier League dream ended with penalty heartache in the Championship play-off final.

Soccer • 30 May 23

James Collins nabbed the winner at Cardiff

Championship round-up: Collins grabs winner at Deepdale

Three Irish players were on target at Deepdale but it was visitors Cardiff who were left the happiest as they earned a 2-1 Sky Bet Championship win over Preston.

Soccer • 20 Nov 21

Sean Maguire: "Ever since I've been at Preston, everyone associated with the club has spoken about the Blackpool games."

Maguire more focused on Blackpool than Liverpool

Sean Maguire grew up as a Liverpool fan but the Republic of Ireland striker says he's more excited about Preston's clash against Blackpool than their upcoming Carabao Cup showdown with Jurgen Klopp's Reds.

Soccer • 24 Sep 21

Swansea City's Ryan Manning gets a pass away in the victory over Middlesborough

Championship wrap: Canaries on song, Swans into third

Norwich City forward Teemu Pukki struck a brace while midfielder Todd Cantwell marked his return from a calf injury with a goal as the Championship leaders beat Luton Town 3-0 to stay 10 points ahead of second-placed Watford.

Championship • 06 Mar 21

Browne with the captain's armband against Cardiff

Ireland's Browne returns but Cardiff foil Preston

Republic of Ireland midfielder Alan Browne returned to captain the Preston North End team on Sunday but it was Cardiff City who were celebrating at the final whistle as Liverpool loanee Sheyi Ojo bagged the visitors' winner in a 1-0 victory at Deepdale.

Soccer • 18 Oct 20

Adam Idah, left, and Aaron Connolly have returned to their clubs directly from Bratislava

Connolly & Idah return to UK as replacements called up

Adam Idah and Aaron Connolly have returned to their clubs in the UK with Sean Maguire and Daryl Horgan drafted into the Republic of Ireland squad for the UEFA Nations League matches against Wales and Finland.

Soccer • 09 Oct 20

Carabao Cup: Maguire on the mark for Preston

Republic of Ireland striker Sean Maguire was on target as Preston were the only convincing winners as the Carabao Cup got under way with four first-round ties.

Soccer • 29 Aug 20

Sean Maguire signs new two-year deal with Preston

Republic of Ireland striker Sean Maguire has signed a new two-year deal with Preston North End.

Soccer • 14 Aug 20

Bamford celebrates after he scores the opening goal for Leeds

Championship wrap: Leeds boost promotion hopes

Leeds have taken a huge stride towards the Premier League as goals from Patrick Bamford, Kalvin Phillips and Mateusz Klich saw them to a 3-1 win at Blackburn, while Republic of Ireland winger James McClean set up two goals for Stoke against Barnsley.

Soccer • 04 Jul 20

The Championship is back - so who's playing for what?

Three days after the Premier League got back up and running, the Championship comes out its three-month slumber. We take a look at the lie of the land.

Soccer • 20 Jun 20

Cork City will not see any more money for Sean Maguire

Cork give up sell-on clauses for cash injection

Cork City have confirmed they sold their sell-on clauses for both Alan Browne and Sean Maguire to Preston North End in order to secure their Premier Division license for this year.

Soccer • 13 Feb 20

Championship round-up: Irish trio on mark, Leeds go top

Republic of Ireland internationals Sean Maguire,James McClean, and Callum O'Dowda scored for their respective clubs on a night when Leeds moved back to the top of the Sky Bet Championship.

Soccer • 11 Dec 19

Sean Maguire scored his first goal for Ireland against New Zealand

Maguire feels weight off shoulders after breaking duck

Sean Maguire will go into Ireland's crucial Euro 2020 qualifier against Denmark with a weight lifted from his shoulders after finally scoring his first senior international goal.

Soccer • 15 Nov 19

Sean Maguire celebrates after scoring his first international goal

'You dream of these moments, scoring for your country'

Sean Maguire admitted he didn't know quite how to react to his terrific 52nd-minute rocket against New Zealand, his first international goal coming on his seventh cap.

Soccer • 14 Nov 19

'It's always nice when you've got someone in your team who can produce something from nothing'

Preston boss hails Maguire as 'special player'

Preston manager Alex Neil hailed Sean Maguire as a 'special player' who can reach double figures this season after his goal gave them a 1-0 win at Birmingham.

Soccer • 21 Sep 19

Sean Maguire was the match-winner for Preston

Championship wrap: Maguire wins it for Preston

Sean Maguire struck the winner as Preston moved up to third in the Championship with a 1-0 win at Birmingham.

Soccer • 21 Sep 19

Maguire a major doubt for Ireland after freak injury

Mick McCarthy may be without Sean Maguire for the games against Switzerland and Bulgaria after the striker suffered a freak injury in training.

Soccer • 31 Aug 19

'Robbo can be anything that he wants to be' - Maguire

Sean Maguire believes the Republic of Ireland have a gem in Callum Robinson and backed his Preston North End team-mate to get better and better on the international stage.

Soccer • 11 Jun 19

Sean Maguire will be looking to break his international duck against Gibraltar on Saturday

Keane edge could prove the difference for Maguire

Sean Maguire talks about his search for an international goal, how he is looking to prevent hamstring issues and his hopes to feature against European minnows Gibraltar.

Soccer • 21 Mar 19

Callum O'Dowda scored a wondergoal for Bristol

Championship wrap: O'Dowda and Maguire among the goals

Callum O'Dowda scored a wonderful individual goal but was on the losing side as Norwich kept their lead at the top of the Sky Bet Championship with a thrilling 3-2 win against in-form Bristol City.

Soccer • 23 Feb 19

Sean Maguire celebrates his goal against Norwich City with team-mates

Championship round-up: Maguire on the mark for Preston

Sean Maguire struck for his first goal of the season for Preston while Leeds United go top of the Championship with victory over Swansea City.

Soccer • 13 Feb 19