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John Russell will remain in charge of Sligo Rovers in 2024

Russell extends Sligo Rovers contract into 2024

Sligo Rovers have confirmed that John Russell has extended his stay as manager for next season.

LOI: Rovers crowned champions & match reports

Shamrock Rovers signed off a historic season with a victory, while Shelbourne earned a fine fourth-place finish with a win in Drogheda.

Soccer • 03 Nov 23

Stephen Bradley celebrating four in a row with the travelling fans after the game

Bradley blasts 'weak' Cork guard of honour decision

Stephen Bradley has slammed Cork City's "weak" decision not to give Shamrock Rovers a guard of honour at Turner's Cross on Monday night.

Soccer • 30 Oct 23

St Patrick's Athletic players applaud their fans after the 1-0 victory over Sligo Rovers

Daly: Patience key for Europe-bound St Pat's

St Patrick's Athletic's feint title hopes remain on life support, but manager Jon Daly was pleased his side stayed patient as European football was guaranteed with a 1-0 win over Sligo Rovers.

Soccer • 24 Oct 23

Pat's keep pressure on Hoops after edging out Bohs

St Patrick's Athletic won 2-0 away at Bohemians to move within three points of leaders Shamrock Rovers, having played a game more than the reigning SSE Airtricity Premier Division champions.

Soccer • 21 Oct 23

The pitch at Tallaght Stadium has been deemed unplayable for tonight's league clash between Shamrock Rovers and Drogheda United

New LOI dates confirmed after Friday postponements

Two games in tonight's of SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division schedule have been called off due to torrential rainfall in Dublin.

Soccer • 20 Oct 23

Ruairi Keating with his player of the month award. The Cork City striker scored five goals in September

Five-goal Keating wins September's player of the month

Cork City striker Ruairí Keating has been voted the SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers Ireland Player of the Month for September after hitting five goals in an impressive spell across league and cup action.

Soccer • 19 Oct 23

A bottle thrown onto the pitch at Turner's Cross

Turner's Cross to be partially closed in FAI clampdown

The FAI has issued a partial stadium closure of Turner's Cross due to crowd behaviour during Cork City's FAI Cup semi-final clash with St Patrick's Athletic last Sunday.

Soccer • 11 Oct 23

Supporters at the away end at Oriel Park before the League of Ireland clash between Dundalk and Drogheda United

Drogheda United appeal over travel ban rejected

Drogheda United's appeal over a one-match travel ban following recent crowd trouble has been rejected.

Soccer • 09 Oct 23

St Patrick's Athletic players celebrate the winner in Cork

Doyle secures points for Pat's in Cork

A late Mark Doyle header made sure that St Patrick's Athletic kept up with the pace at the top of the table by giving the team a 1-0 win over Cork City at Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 29 Sep 23

Paddy Kirk of Bohemians is tackled by Kailin Barlow of Sligo Rovers

Second-half rally sees Bohemians sink Sligo

Bohemians came alive in the second half with goals from Jonathan Afolabi, who scored twice, and Ali Coote getting them back to winning ways in the league with a 3-1 win over Sligo Rovers.

Soccer • 29 Sep 23

Graham Burke celebrates the only goal of the game as Shamrock Rovers took the points

Burke bags winner as 10-man Rovers edge towards title

Graham Burke proved the hero as champions Shamrock Rovers held firm to take a massive three points in a feisty Dublin derby at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 29 Sep 23

Dayle Rooney of Drogheda in action against Robbie Benson and Sam Durrant of Dundalk

Dundalk derby win boosts their European hopes

Dundalk gave their hopes of qualifying for Europe next season a huge boost as they came from behind to beat their neighbours Drogheda United in the 175th Louth Derby at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 29 Sep 23

Shamrock Rovers Aaron Greene reacts to a missed opportunity

UCD hold Hoops but relegation confirmed

Shamrock Rovers missed the chance to go seven points clear atop the SSE Airtricity League table, stumbling to a scoreless draw that also confirmed UCD's relegation.

Soccer • 22 Sep 23

Tommy Lonergan scores his and St Patrick's Athletic's second goal

Lonergan on the double as Saints sink Dundalk

It was a tale of two halves for St Patrick's Athletic as they kept marching on in the title race and all but ended Dundalk's slim European hopes in the process with a 3-1 win at Richmond Park.

Soccer • 22 Sep 23

Graham Burke celebrates with team-mate Rory Gaffney after the Hoops leveller

Hoops still in control of title race after Derry draw

Graham Burke's late penalty ensured that Shamrock Rovers retained their four-point advantage at the top of the Premier Division after a 1-1 draw against Derry City at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Soccer • 15 Sep 23

Jordan McEneff, 22, of Derry City celebrates

Derry City ease past Drogheda to close gap to the top

Derry City ran out comfortable 3-0 winners over a battling Drogheda United at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Soccer • 13 Aug 23

Shamrock Rovers denied by Molloy's injury-time header

Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers could not be separated in a breathless Ringsend derby, as Shels came from behind to earn their thirteenth draw of the season thanks to Gavin Molloy's heroics late on.

Soccer • 11 Aug 23

Adam Murphy of St Patrick's Athletic in action against Adam McDonnell

St Pat's and Bohs play out entertaining derby stalemate

A brilliant first half save from James Talbot and the frame of his goal, on the double, ultimately earned Bohemians a point at Richmond Park.

Soccer • 11 Aug 23

Danú Kinsella Bishop earned a point for UCD

No winner in Cork and UCD's relegation scrap

Cork City and UCD's relegation worries have only increased after they played out a 1-1 draw at Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 11 Aug 23

Daniel Kelly of Dundalk (r) celebrates with team-mate Archie Davies finding the net

Dundalk edge out Sligo to boost European hopes

Daniel Kelly's 10th minute header gave Dundalk's European hopes a huge boost as they got the better of Sligo Rovers at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 11 Aug 23

Burt bags first Shamrock Rovers goal to down Cork City

Champions Shamrock Rovers were pushed all the way in their 2-1 win over Cork City thanks to goals from Graham Burke and Liam Burt either side of Barry Coffey's free-kick.

Soccer • 06 Aug 23

Daryl Horgan made his first appearance since re-signing for Dundalk

Wood knocks Dundalk as Shels leave Oriel with a point

Harry Wood's goal seven minutes from the end earned Shelbourne a share of the spoils with Dundalk at Oriel Park to keep their European hopes very much alive.

Soccer • 06 Aug 23

Drogheda snap winless run against struggling UCD

Goals from Ryan Brennan, Conor Keeley and Adam Foley helped Drogheda United to a 3-1 win over UCD as they snapped a three-game winless run.

Soccer • 14 Jul 23

Top, L-R: Shamrock Rovers, Derry City, St Patrick's Athletic and Dundalk are all in European action this week

LOI clubs eye financial windfall and European benchmark

As well as any potential financial windfall, European football offers Irish clubs the chance to measure progress at an international level, according to RTÉ soccer analyst Paul Corry.

Soccer • 11 Jul 23

SSE Airticity League Premier Division

Russell extends Sligo Rovers contract into 2024

LOI: Rovers crowned champions & match reports

Bradley blasts 'weak' Cork guard of honour decision

Daly: Patience key for Europe-bound St Pat's

Pat's keep pressure on Hoops after edging out Bohs

New LOI dates confirmed after Friday postponements

Five-goal Keating wins September's player of the month

Turner's Cross to be partially closed in FAI clampdown

Drogheda United appeal over travel ban rejected

Doyle secures points for Pat's in Cork

Second-half rally sees Bohemians sink Sligo

Burke bags winner as 10-man Rovers edge towards title

Dundalk derby win boosts their European hopes

UCD hold Hoops but relegation confirmed

Lonergan on the double as Saints sink Dundalk

Hoops still in control of title race after Derry draw

Derry City ease past Drogheda to close gap to the top

Shamrock Rovers denied by Molloy's injury-time header

St Pat's and Bohs play out entertaining derby stalemate

No winner in Cork and UCD's relegation scrap

Dundalk edge out Sligo to boost European hopes

Burt bags first Shamrock Rovers goal to down Cork City

Wood knocks Dundalk as Shels leave Oriel with a point

Drogheda snap winless run against struggling UCD

LOI clubs eye financial windfall and European benchmark