Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Michael Duffy of Dundalk in action against Sean Quinn of Shelbourne

Dundalk hold their nerve to edge out Shels

New Dundalk boss Filippo Giovagnoli marked his first league game in charge with a hard fought win over Shelbourne at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 11 Sep 20

Horgan (r) was sent to the stand by the referee after his side were reduced to 10 men

Horgan: It wasn't a dirty game, it was a derby

Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan was left to rue his side's ill-discipline after their 3-1 loss to Sligo Rovers last night.

Soccer • 08 Sep 20

Sligo up to third after seeing off nine-man Harps

Sligo Rovers continued their impressive post-lockdown form despite not being at their best, as they saw off nine-man Finn Harps at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 07 Sep 20

The Bohemians manager was frustrated with key refereeing decisions

Long frustrated at denial of 'stonewall penalty'

Keith Long believes his Bohemians side should have been awarded a penalty in the second half as Shamrock Rovers came out on top at Tallaght Stadium in the SSE Airtricity League.

Soccer • 05 Sep 20

Graham Burke celebrates with goalscorer Danny Lafferty

Recap: Shamrock Rovers 1-0 Bohemians

Shamrock Rovers take a five point lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division after a 1-0 win in the Dublin Derby against title rivals Bohemians.

Soccer • 05 Sep 20

Bohemians are currently in second place, while Sligo Rovers are fourth

RTÉ set to televise Sligo v Bohs and FAI Cup draw

RTÉ Sport will broadcast the meeting of Sligo Rovers and Bohemians, and the FAI Cup quarter-final draw, as the revised SSE Airtricity League fixture list is revealed for the remainder of the season.

Soccer • 03 Sep 20

Can Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians make an impression in Europe?

All you need to know: Bohs and Rovers in Europa League

Bohemians make their long-awaited return to European football at 5.30pm in Hungary, while Shamrock Rovers welcome Finnish outfit Ilves Tampere to Tallaght

Soccer • 27 Aug 20

There are nine series of matches left in the SSE Airtricity League, while the FAI Cup will run until late November

WATCHLOI to offer half-season pass for rest of campaign

WATCHLOI have launched the half-season Pass for the 2020 SSE Airtricity League Premier Division season run-in.

Soccer • 25 Aug 20

Finn Harps earned their first league win since the opening night of the season

Harps come from behind to beat Waterford in thriller

Finn Harps picked up their first league victory since the opening night of the season by defeating Waterford FC 3-2 at the Regional Sports Centre this afternoon following a chaotic final 15 minutes.

Soccer • 23 Aug 20

First Division: Cabinteely fall to first defeat

SSE Airtricity League First Division leaders Cabinteely suffered their first defeat of the season with a 3-0 loss at home to UCD.

Soccer • 21 Aug 20

Michael Duffy in action against Advan Kadusico

Sloppy Dundalk crash out of Champions League

Dundalk crashed out of the Champions League in hugely disappointing fashion after a 3-0 humbling at the hands of Slovenian champions NK Celje at the Ferenc Szusza Stadion.

Soccer • 19 Aug 20

Kevin Knight added the third for the league leaders

First Division wrap: Unbeaten Cabo stay clear at top

Cabinteely increased their lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity League First Division table to five points thanks to an impressive 3-1 victory over Longford Town.

Soccer • 17 Aug 20

"I thought the scoreline was harsh on Friday. We didn't take our chances and Cork punished us."

Sligo look to bounce back against Blues

Sligo Rovers will look to bounce back from their disappointing defeat at Turner's Cross as they welcome Waterford to The Showgrounds.

Soccer • 18 Aug 20

'I feel sorry for the people working for the FAI'

Former St Patrick's Athletic winger Conan Byrne thas told the RTÉ Soccer Podcast that he feels most sorry for the staff in the FAI amid the ongoing concern with governance of the association.

Soccer • 10 Aug 20

Derry City defender Colm Horgan deflects the ball into his own net for Shamrock Rovers' opening goal

Hoops come from behind to snatch points in Derry

Shamrock Rovers scored late goals to claim A 2-1 victory over Derry City and extend their lead at the top of the Premier Division.

Soccer • 09 Aug 20

Sligo Rovers off the bottom after second win in a row

Sligo Rovers struck early in both halves as they claimed their second win on the spin with victory over Shelbourne at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 08 Aug 20

Georgie Kelly celebrates his second goal

Kelly off the mark as Pats get back to winning ways

St Patrick's Athletic moved up to fourth in the Premier Division table – at least for the night – following a straightforward 2-0 victory over Finn Harps at Richmond Park.

Soccer • 08 Aug 20

Danny Grant celebrates scoring with Bohemians team-mates Andy Lyons (L) and Keith Ward (R)

Bohs strike early as Dundalk's poor restart continues

Champions Dundalk slipped two points behind second-place Bohs and five behind Shamrock Rovers, who go to Derry Sunday with a game in hand.

Soccer • 08 Aug 20

More fans will not be able to attend GAA club matches from next week

Crowds at sporting events to remain limited at 200

The Government has again delayed increasing the number of people allowed at indoor and outdoor gatherings, meaning that sporting attendances must remain at 200.

GAA • 04 Aug 20

UEFA rules mean uncertainty for Irish clubs in Europe

The Airtricity League Premier Division's four European-qualified clubs will learn their opponents at Monday's draws for the qualification stages of the Europa League and Champions League, but uncertainty remains about whether the games could be played in Ireland.

Soccer • 04 Aug 20

Derry City players remember the great John Hume ahead of the game at Richmond Park

City show 'burning pride' after sombre Derry day

An emotional day for Derry City reached its conclusion on a note of which the late John Hume would have been proud, as Declan Devine's side gained an inspiring victory at Richmond Park.

Soccer • 03 Aug 20

Waterford have suspended all club activities until they receive test results

Quinn: Potential Covid case not a 'total shock'

Niall Quinn says news of a potential case of coronavirus in the League of Ireland hasn't come as a "total shock" for the FAI but admits that it is a "blow" to the restart plans.

Soccer • 03 Aug 20

Shels are not going to Finn Park to make up the numbers

LOI team news: Harps and Shels looking to bounce back

Shelbourne will be looking to kick-start their season at the second time of asking as they face Finn Harps in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division on Tuesday.

Soccer • 04 Aug 20

The player in question did not play against Shelbourne on Saturday but did travel with the squad

Sligo v Waterford match called off over Covid-19 fears

Tomorrow's SSE Airtricity League match between Sligo Rovers and Waterford has been postponed after one of the Waterford players displayed "Covid-19-type symptoms", the FAI has said.

Coronavirus • 03 Aug 20

Andre Wright of Bohemians scores his side's first goal past Cork City goalkeeper Mark McNulty

Recap: Cork City 0-1 Bohemians

Bohemians beat Cork City as both clubs resumed their respective seasons at Turner's Cross in the SSE Airtricity League.

Soccer • 02 Aug 20