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Maarten Pouwels is primed for the League of Ireland campaign with Waterford

Waterford add Dutch striker Pouwels ahead of new season

Waterford have signed striker Maarten Pouwels ahead of the 2025 SSE Airtricity League of Ireland season.

Dundalk sign Gibraltar international Annesley

Dundalk have moved to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season with the signing of Gibraltar international Louie Annesley from Blackburn Rovers.

Soccer • 10 Jan 23

FAI Cup preview: Dublin Derby takes centre-stage

The last-16 of the FAI Cup has thrown up just two all Premier Division ties, unquestionably the most high-profile being the Dublin derby meeting between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers at Dalymount Park.

Soccer • 27 Aug 21

Graham Burke had a good chance for the visitors but was unable to score

No goals and few thrills in battle of the Rovers

Sligo Rovers moved back out of the relegation play-off spot following a low-key scoreless draw with Shamrock Rovers at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 19 May 18

An investigation has been launched into a game at the Carlisle Grounds

League rocked by further match-fixing investigation

The Football Association of Ireland has launched an investigation into alleged match-fixing surrounding the friendly match between Bray Wanderers and Waterford on Friday, 8 September at the Carlisle Grounds.

Soccer • 14 Sep 17

Gary Shaw's brace gave Rovers a much needed win

Shaw double keeps Rovers' European hopes alive

Galway United were sucker-punched in their relegation battle as they went down to a 2-1 defeat to Shamrock Rovers - a Ronan Murray penalty outdone by a fantastic Gary Shaw double.

Soccer • 18 Aug 17

Sligo move clear of drop zone after beating Hoops

Ten-man Sligo Rovers picked up their first win in seven Premier Division outings as they beat Shamrock Rovers at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 02 Jul 17

Sligo Rovers fans saw their side come from behind in Bray

Sligo battle from behind for a point in Bray

Michael Leahy scored a brace as Sligo Rovers twice came from behind to earn a deserved point against Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Grounds.

Soccer • 26 May 17

Dundalk ease to victory over struggling Saints

Michael Duffy's stunning free-kick set Dundalk on their way to a comfortable win against St Patrick's Athletic at Richmond Park.

Soccer • 26 May 17

Classy Cork put four past 10-man Rovers

Cork City extended their unbeaten run at start of the new SSE Airtricity League season to 16 games as defeated Shamrock Rovers at Turners Cross.

Soccer • 26 May 17

Karl Sheppard is beaten to the ball by Michael Schlingermann

City survive early scare to extend unbeaten run

Cork City's unbeaten run stretched to 15 games after they beat a spirited Sligo Rovers 2-1 at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 23 May 17

Conan Byrne's goal will live long in the memory

Watch: Conan Byrne's stunner for St Pat's

Conan Byrne scored a genuine goal-of-the-season contender for St Patrick's Athletic in their 4-0 demolition of Bohemians. In a sneak preview of Monday's Soccer Republic, you can see that goal here.

Soccer • 31 Mar 17

Keith Ward are Lee Desmond challenge for the ball in Dalymount

Airtricity League round-up: Cork keep on winning

Cork City maintained their 100% league record, Dundalk claimed bragging rights in the Louth derby and a stunning Conan Byrne goal helped St Pat's to a Dublin derby win. Get all Friday's Airtricity Premier Division reports here.

Soccer • 31 Mar 17

Simon Madden's injury-time goal gave Shamrock Rovers victory

Last-gasp Madden goal nicks it for Rovers

A 90th minute winner form Simon Madden broke Finn Harps' hearts at Tallaght Stadium after the Donegal side had recovered from 2-0 down.

Soccer • 31 Mar 17

Conan Byrne scored a real goal of the season contender for the Saints

Conan Byrne's cracker leads Saints to derby victory

Conan Byrne scored a goal of the season contender from the halfway line as he inspired St Patrick's Athletic to a second Dublin Derby win of the week over Bohemians at Dalymount Park.

Soccer • 31 Mar 17

Michael Duffy celebrates Dundalk's second goal

Dundalk grab bragging rights in Louth derby

Dundalk bounced back from their defeat against Cork City last week to take the Louth bragging rights yet again with a 3-1 victory over neighbours Drogheda United in an eventful derby at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 31 Mar 17

Pete Mahon steered Drogheda back to the top flight

Mahon's evolution has Kenny fearing Drogs revolution

Stephen Kenny believes Pete Mahon's evolution is triggering a Drogheda United revolution that the Lilywhites must be prepared for ahead of Friday night's Louth derby.

Soccer • 30 Mar 17

Shaw struck either side of half-time to help Shamrock Rovers to all three points

Shaw double helps Rovers to beat Galway at Deacy Park

It was an away win for Shamrock Rovers on the night as Gary Shaw sealed victory with his all-important double which sees the Hoops make it two wins from four in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division.

Soccer • 13 Mar 17

SSE Airtricity League of Ireland

Waterford add Dutch striker Pouwels ahead of new season

Dundalk sign Gibraltar international Annesley

FAI Cup preview: Dublin Derby takes centre-stage

No goals and few thrills in battle of the Rovers

League rocked by further match-fixing investigation

Shaw double keeps Rovers' European hopes alive

Sligo move clear of drop zone after beating Hoops

Sligo battle from behind for a point in Bray

Dundalk ease to victory over struggling Saints

Classy Cork put four past 10-man Rovers

City survive early scare to extend unbeaten run

Watch: Conan Byrne's stunner for St Pat's

Airtricity League round-up: Cork keep on winning

Last-gasp Madden goal nicks it for Rovers

Conan Byrne's cracker leads Saints to derby victory

Dundalk grab bragging rights in Louth derby

Mahon's evolution has Kenny fearing Drogs revolution

Shaw double helps Rovers to beat Galway at Deacy Park

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