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Friday's League of Ireland recap and reports

Bohemians claimed Dublin derby bragging rights after they beat Shelbourne at Tolka Park, Shamrock Rovers put three past Sligo Rovers and Drogheda snatched a late draw against Derry. Get all the reports, and how it happened here.

Soccer • 12 Apr 24

Stephen Bradley has outlined his managerial ambitions

Bradley in 'no rush' to fulfil Ireland ambition

Shamrock Rovers head coach Stephen Bradley has revealed that managing Ireland is an ambition of his, while adding that he is in no rush for that dream to be realised.

Soccer • 14 Feb 24

Jack Moylan celebrates his first-half goal for Shelbourne against UCD

Moylan hits late winner as Shels retain fourth spot

Jack Moylan scored a dramatic late winner to complete his second hat-trick of the season to keep Shelbourne's quest for Europe very much alive.

Soccer • 28 Oct 23

Lee Grace, left, and Johnny Kenny of Shamrock Rovers celebrate winning the title at Richmond Park after a 2-0 win over St Patrick's Athletic

Rovers finish with a flourish to seal four-in-a-row

Shamrock Rovers sealed their fourth SSE Airtricity Premier Division title in a row, matching the famous Hoops side of the 1980s, as two dramatic late goals sparked wild celebrations in the away end at Richmond Park.

Soccer • 28 Oct 23

Damien Duff's Shelbourne have drawn a league-high 13 matches this season

Duff: Derby draw with Bohs two points that got away

Shelbourne manager Damien Duff felt the 1-1 draw with Bohemians was a missed opportunity to pick up three valuable points in the race for Europe.

Soccer • 26 Sep 23

Trevor Clarke celebrates his brilliant goal at Richmond Park

Clarke screamer helps Rovers to derby win over St Pat's

Shamrock Rovers, as their fans might sing, showed why they are champions to silence the locals by the Camac with a 2-0 victory over St Patrick's Athletic.

Soccer • 21 Apr 23

'He's getting a good run of it now and hopefully he can kick on'

Lyons' trajectory a template for Farrugia progression

Conan Byrne and Paul Corry discuss Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley's comments about Neil Farrugia's potential to break into the Republic of Ireland squad in the future.

Soccer • 12 Apr 23

Friday's SSE Airtricity League results and reports

Read how it all unfolded as Shamrock Rovers won the day at Dalymount and Derry City suffered their first defeat of the season.

Soccer • 07 Apr 23

Ali Coote tries to get past Lee Grace during last September's meeting between the teams

Bohs-Rovers derby 'the most anticipated in a long time'

With Bohemians flying high in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division and Shamrock Rovers having finally got their first win of the season, Friday's Dublin derby is the 'most anticipated' in years according to Graham Gartland.

Soccer • 04 Apr 23

Paddy Kirk, Declan McDaid and Kacper Radkowski celebrate Bohs' leveller

Bohs edge past UCD to maintain great start

Paddy Kirk and Ali Coote delivered quick-fire second-half goals as Bohemians came from behind to beat bottom side UCD 2-1 at Dalymount Park.

Soccer • 17 Mar 23

Derry City have played just one of their four games in the Brandywell

LOI preview: Derry aim to profit from rivals' woes

Leaders Derry City take on a Dundalk side rising in confidence tonight in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division, while Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick's Athletic go in search of a much-needed win in Dublin derbies.

Soccer • 10 Mar 23

The Saints' defence struggled at Dundalk

St Pat's need to 'reboot' their season - McDonnell

Former St Patrick's Athletic manager Johnny McDonnell says the team needs to 'reboot' their season after two damaging defeats in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division over the long weekend.

Soccer • 08 Mar 23

McPhail wants the focus on the day to day

McPhail: Hoops not entertaining four-in-a-row talk

Shamrock Rovers sporting director Stephen McPhail says talk of potentially winning four SSE Airtricity League titles in a row is not being entertained by the club's players.

Soccer • 18 Feb 23

'I know what the club's about. I've seen it before so it's not new to me'

Colin Healy senses 'big things are happening in Cork'

Cork City manager Colin Healy speaks to Raf Diallo at Dublin's City Hall as Premier Division football returns to Turner's Cross in front of the RTÉ TV cameras as Bohemians visit for the season opener.

Soccer • 17 Feb 23

O'Donnell and Clancy will hope their sides can challenge the two pre-season favourites over the course of 2023

O'Donnell and Clancy poised at head of LOI chasing pack

Dundalk head coach Stephen O'Donnell and St Patrick's Athletic manager Tim Clancy speak to RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo at the launch of the 2023 League of Ireland season at Dublin's City Hall.

Soccer • 16 Feb 23

Jay McGrath will be looking to make his mark at Richmond Park

St Pat's secure loan deal for Coventry's Jay McGrath

St Patrick's Athletic have announce the signing of Jay McGrath on loan from Championship side Coventry City, subject to international clearance.

Soccer • 14 Feb 23

Cork City last featured in the Premier Division back in 2020

Horgan: 'Huge positivity' for Cork ahead of Prem return

Former Cork City defender Neal Horgan speaks to Raf Diallo on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast about what can be expected from the club as they return to the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division for 2023.

Soccer • 13 Feb 23

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: The 2023 LOI season preview

Former St Patrick's Athletic and Shelbourne midfielder Conan Byrne and ex-Cork City defender Neal Horgan join Raf Diallo to preview the 2023 SSE Airtricity League Premier Division club by club as well as looking ahead to the lay of the land in the First Division.

Soccer • 13 Feb 23

Damien Duff at the launch of what will be his second season as an LOI manager

Duff: I did something I was scared of and I'm grateful

After a rollercoaster debut season, Shelbourne manager and Ireland legend Damien Duff looks ahead to a second year in the job at the 2023 League of Ireland launch at Dublin's City Hall.

Soccer • 09 Feb 23

First Division round-up: Galway held to draw by Treaty

Cork City are effectively one win away from promotion after Galway United could only draw with Treaty United in their SSE Airtricity League First Division clash at Markets Field.

Soccer • 01 Oct 22

College old boy Farrugia (r) came back to haunt his former club

Rovers see off stubborn UCD to get back to winning ways

Shamrock Rovers extended their lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity League table to five points with a hard fought 1-0 win against a battling Students side who might have nicked something late on.

Soccer • 26 Sep 22

Michael Duffy's screamer had Derry in front

Duffy's wondergoal helps Derry keep pressure on Hoops

Derry City picked up a huge three points in the title thanks to Michael Duffy's stunning first-half strike against Bohemians.

Soccer • 09 Sep 22

Serge Atakayi celebrates his first-half strike

St Pat's boost top-four hopes with victory over Sligo

Serge Atakayi's first league goal for St Patrick's Athletic gave them a 1-0 win over top-four rivals Sligo Rovers at Richmond Park.

Soccer • 14 Aug 22

Evan Caffrey hit a brilliant winner for UCD

Caffrey stunner fires UCD to vital win over Finn Harps

Teenager Evan Caffrey scored a goal of the season contender as 10-man UCD came from behind to beat Finn Harps 2-1 in their relegation six-pointer at the UCD Bowl.

Soccer • 12 Aug 22

First half goals show the way as Dundalk outgun Harps

Steven Bradley inspired Dundalk to a return to winning ways with a comfortable 3-0 win over Finn Harps at Oriel Park and ensure there is life yet in the title race with a third of the Airtricity Premier Division season remaining.

Soccer • 22 Jul 22