Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

14 August 2025; Rory Gaffney of Shamrock Rovers shoots to score his side's second goal despite the efforts of Gentrit Halili of Ballkani during the UEFA Conference League Third Qualifying Round second leg match between Shamrock Rovers and Ballkani at Tall

Bradley salutes Rovers' 'unplayable' Euro hero Gaffney

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley hailed Rory Gaffney after the veteran striker hit the first two goals in a 4-0 comeback win over Ballkani that sent his side into the Conference League play-offs.

Soccer • 15 Aug

Matt Healy of Shamrock Rovers in action against Ardit Deliu of Ballkani during the UEFA Conference League Third Qualifying Round first leg match between Ballkani and Shamrock Rovers at Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina, Kosovo

Conference League qualifiers: All you need to know

Shamrock Rovers welcome Kosovan side Ballkani to Tallaght, while St Pat's are in Istanbul to take on Besiktas. We look ahead to both Conference League third-round qualifier second legs.

Soccer • 14 Aug

13 August 2025; Manager Stephen Bradley is interviewed during a Shamrock Rovers media conference at Roadstone Group Sports Club in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Bradley says relax as Hoops look to overturn deficit

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley has warned his players not to go gung-ho in their quest to overturn the deficit to Ballkani in the second leg of their UEFA Conference League third round qualifying clash at Tallaght Stadium on Thursday night.

Soccer • 14 Aug

12 October 2024; Stephanie Zambra of Shamrock Rovers in action against Jessica Gargan of Shelbourne during the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Spor

Shels star Gargan: Rovers rematch feels like Cup final

Women's FAI Cup holders Shelbourne continue the defence of their title this weekend, and their date with rivals Shamrock Rovers is easily the plum tie of the round.

Soccer • 15 Aug

[Josh Honohan of Shamrock Rovers, left, reacts during the UEFA Conference League Third Qualifying Round first leg match between Ballkani and Shamrock Rovers at Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina, Kosovo

Sunday warning but Hoops backed to slay Ballkani

Shamrock Rovers have work to do if they're to continue their Conference League journey this year, but Richie Towell and David McMillan both expect Stephen Bradley's men to turn things around against Ballkani tonight.

Soccer • 14 Aug

10 August 2025; Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper Ed McGinty makes a save during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Galway United and Shamrock Rovers at Eamonn Deacy Park in Galway. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

Galway hold weary Rovers to Deacy Park stalemate

Stalemate on Corribside as Galway United and Premier Division table-toppers Shamrock Rovers drew 0-0 at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Soccer • 10 Aug

Bradley glad to be still in the tie ahead of second leg

It was an evening of mixed emotions for Stephen Bradley after his side's 1-0 loss to Ballkani in the first leg of their third round Conference League clash, with the Shamrock Rovers manager somewhat frustrated by the below-par showing in Kosovo.

Soccer • 07 Aug

7 August 2025; Sunday Adetunji of Ballkani celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the UEFA Conference League Third Qualifying Round first leg match between Ballkani and Shamrock Rovers at Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina, Kosovo. Photo by N

Hoops trailing after first-leg defeat to Ballkani

Shamrock Rovers will feel they have enough about them to progress to the play-off round of the UEFA Conference League despite trailing 1-0 Kosovan side FC Ballkani after the first leg of their third round qualifying clash.

Soccer • 07 Aug

Tammy Abraham of Besiktas scored his side's second goal against St Pat's Athletic in Conference League - August 2025

Conference League recap: Losses for St Pat's and Rovers

Turkish heavyweights Besiktas hit four first-half goals against St Pat's while Shamrock Rovers lost 1-0 to Ballkani.

Soccer • 07 Aug

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley celebrates after the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Derry City at Tallaght Stadium

Bradley braced for 'hostile' reception in Kosovo

Stephen Bradley is braced for a "hostile" reception in Kosovo tonight as Shamrock Rovers look to earn a positive result in the first leg of their Conference League third-round qualifier against Ballkani.

Soccer • 07 Aug

3 August 2025; Rory Gaffney of Shamrock Rovers celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Derry City at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfil

Gaffney: We'd back ourselves without a 10-point lead

Rory Gaffney sounded a very confident note as Shamrock Rovers took a commanding lead in the title race

Soccer • 05 Aug

16 July 2025; Harry Wood of Shelbourne in action against Ben Hall of Linfield 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. P

Shels may face Linfield rematch in European decider

Shelbourne could be on track for a rematch with Linfield for a place in the league stage of the UEFA Conference League.

Soccer • 04 Aug

Rory Gaffney of Shamrock Rovers celebrates with team-mate Josh Honohan, right, after scoring their side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Derry City at Tallaght Stadium

Rovers beat Derry to take a big step towards the title

Shamrock Rovers moved ten points clear of second-placed Bohemians at the top of the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division courtesy of a 2-0 win over Derry City at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 03 Aug

3 August 2025; Danny Grant of Shamrock Rovers in action against Brandon Fleming of Derry City during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Derry City at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

League of Ireland: Shamrock Rovers 2-0 Derry City recap

Shamrock Rovers took a big step towards the SSE Airtricity Premier Division title with a 2-0 win over Derry City at Tallaght Stadium. Here's how it happened.

Soccer • 03 Aug

31 July 2025; John McGovern of Shamrock Rovers has a header on goal saved by St Joseph's goalkeeper Bradley Banda during the UEFA Conference League Second Qualifying Round second leg match between Shamrock Rovers and St Joseph's at Tallaght Stadium in Dub

Rovers sail through following St Joseph's stalemate

It wasn't pretty but with a 4-0 lead from the first leg, Shamrock Rovers could afford to play a game that was more akin to a training match as they eased through to the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League.

Soccer • 31 Jul

30 July 2025; Manager Stephen Bradley during a Shamrock Rovers media conference at Roadstone Group Sports Club in Dublin. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Hoops eye league phase ahead of St Joseph's procession

Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley is targeting another long run in the UEFA Conference League as his side look set to book a place in the third qualifying round on Thursday night.

Soccer • 30 Jul

Chris Forrester of St Patrick's Athletic celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the UEFA Conference League Second Qualifying Round first leg match between St Patrick's Athletic and Nomme Kalju FC at Richmond Park in Dublin.

Conference League second legs: All you need to know

Having won their first legs last week, St Patrick's Athletic and Shamrock Rovers are back in Conference League second qualifying round action on Thursday against Nomme Kalju and St Joseph's respectively.

Soccer • 31 Jul

Emily Corbet of Shamrock Rovers, centre, celebrates with teammate Scarlett Herron after scoring her side's third goal during the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Waterford at Tallaght Stadium

Hoops in seventh heaven as Zambra era starts in style

The Stephanie Zambra era got off to a flying start as a rampant Shamrock Rovers hammered Waterford 7-1 at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 29 Jul

Shamrock Rovers coach Stephanie Zambra before the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Athlone Town at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.

'She'll have a lot of respect from the players already'

Shamrock Rovers will return to SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division action tonight for the first time since Collie O'Neill opted to step down as head coach. Waterford will be the opposition and it will be a landmark occasion for Stephanie Zambra after her appointment as interim head coach.

Soccer • 29 Jul

11 November 2024; Assistant coach Stephanie Zambra during a Republic of Ireland Women's Under-17 training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Zambra takes over at Shamrock Rovers on interim basis

Stephanie Zambra has been appointed as women's head coach of Shamrock Rovers on an interim basis.

Soccer • 26 Jul

24 July 2025; John McGovern of Shamrock Rovers celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the UEFA Conference League Second Qualifying Round first leg match between St Joseph's and Shamrock Rovers at Victoria Stadium in Gibraltar. Photo by Salv

Four-goal Shamrock Rovers earn big victory in Gibraltar

Shamrock Rovers have one foot in the UEFA Conference League third qualifying round following a 4-0 victory over St Joseph's at the Europa Sports Park in Gibraltar.

Soccer • 24 Jul

17 May 2025; Shamrock Rovers manager Collie O'Neill before the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

Shamrock Rovers confirm O'Neill resignation

Shamrock Rovers Women's head coach Collie O'Neill has resigned from his position, the club have announced.

Soccer • 24 Jul

Shamrock Rovers defender Roberto Lopes (left) and St Patrick's Athletic midfielder Kian Leavy

Conference League second round: All you need to know

St Patrick's Athletic and Shamrock Rovers are both in first leg action in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League.

Soccer • 24 Jul

18 July 2025; Victor Ozhianvuna of Shamrock Rovers in action against Michael McCarthy of Wexford during the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup second round match between Shamrock Rovers and Wexford at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfil

Teen prospect Ozhianvuna guides Rovers past Wexford

Sixteen-year-old Victor Ozhianvuna capped his full Shamrock Rovers debut with a sublime first goal for the club as Stephen Bradley's side were made to work hard for their passage into the third round of the FAI Cup at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 18 Jul

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 17: Hugo Jesslen of St Joseph's celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's third goal during the UEFA Europa Conference First Qualifying Round Second Leg match between Cliftonville and St Joseph's at Solitude on Ju

Hoops to face Gibraltarian side as Cliftonville flop

Shamrock Rovers will play Gibraltarian side St Joseph's in the second round of the UEFA Conference League after Cliftonville fell short in their bid to set up a second all-Irish clash in Europe this year.

Soccer • 17 Jul