Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Green light for all Premier Division games to proceed

All of Friday's games in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division and First Division will go ahead after the UCD Bowl pitch passed a second inspection.

Soccer • 10 Mar 23

Shelbourne and St Patrick's will now meet on 3 October

FAI acknowledge frustrations as Shels-St Pat's re-fixed

The FAI have confirmed that the controversial SSE Airtricity Premier Division re-fixture between Shelbourne and St Patrick's Athletic will take place at Tolka Park on Monday, 3 October.

Soccer • 19 Sep 22

Derry play host to Bohemians on 9 September

Dundalk v Shelbourne, Derry City v Bohs live on RTÉ

The SSE Airtricity Premier Division games between Dundalk and Shelbourne and Derry City's home tie with Bohemians will both be broadcast live on RTÉ in September.

Soccer • 22 Aug 22

Finn, second from left, celebrates finding the net against Hibernians of Malta in the previous round

Finn wants no moral victories as Hoops face Ludogorets

While accepting that the trip to Bulgaria to take on Ludogorets in their Champions League second round qualifier is a step up, Shamrock Rovers captain Ronan Finn has highlighted a mindset within the squad that is determined to ensure that the tie is still alive for the return leg in Tallaght.

Soccer • 18 Jul 22

Will Patching of Derry City pictured at the launch of the FAI and SSE Airtricity's sustainability drive for Irish football

Good Will hunting a big performance against Rovers

Derry City midfielder Will Patching admits that his side's trip to Tallaght to take on defending champions Shamrock Rovers is a massive encounter which the Candystripes can't afford to lose.

Soccer • 13 May 22

Marc Bircham claims he is suspended for the play-off final

Turmoil at Waterford as Bircham sacked before play-off

Marc Bircham and Waterford FC owner Richard Forrest have been giving their sides of the story after Bircham was sacked as manager this morning, just three days before the club's promotion/relegation play-off clash with UCD.

Soccer • 23 Nov 21

The RSC will host the fixture on Tuesday next

Waterford v Derry City rescheduled for Tuesday evening

Due to a power issue at the RSC, the SSE Airtricity Premier Division clash between Waterford and Derry City has been pushed back 24 hours and will now take place on Tuesday next.

Soccer • 30 Oct 21

Shamrock Rovers could clinch the league title, live on RTÉ2 tonight

LOI preview: Shamrock Rovers on brink of league title

Shamrock Rovers could clinch the SSE Airtricity Premier Division title this evening in front of the RTÉ cameras, while there are key matches in the race for Europe and to avoid the relegation play-off.

Soccer • 29 Oct 21

There will be no Shamrock Rovers supporters at the Dublin derby in November

Bohemians block Rovers ticket sales in tit-for-tat move

Bohemians have confirmed that they will make no tickets available for away supporters for next months Dublin derby clash with Shamrock Rovers, despite the fact that sporting venues will be allowed to operate at 100% capacity by then.

Soccer • 19 Oct 21

Ronan Coughlan scored his seventh goal of the season last Monday

LOI team news: Saints aim to stay top against Waterford

St Patrick's Athletic lead the SSE Airtricity Premier Division ahead of tonight's fixtures as they travel to Waterford, while Chris Shields is set to say goodbye to Dundalk.

Soccer • 25 Jun 21

Ruaidhri Higgins is the new Derry City manager

New Derry boss Higgins determined to 'drive club on'

Ruaidhrí Higgins understands the size of the challenge he has taken on at Derry City and is determined to "drive the club on".

League of Ireland • 23 Apr 21

Declan Devine has paid the price for a poor start to the campaign

Derry City part ways with Declan Devine

Declan Devine has left his position as manager with SSE Airtricity Premier Division bottom side Derry City.

Soccer • 22 Apr 21

Declan Devine's went down 2-1 to Waterford

Devine 'sick to his stomach' after Waterford defeat

Derry City manager Declan Devine admitted he was 'sick to the pit of his stomach' after his side lost 2-1 at home to Waterford on Saturday night.

Soccer • 04 Apr 21

'We're not stupid' - Buckley questions Dundalk changes

Sligo Rovers manager Liam Buckley has not been impressed by the rearranging of the deck chairs at Dundalk and he believes that whoever is making the main football decisions at the club should hold a UEFA Pro Licence.

League of Ireland • 16 Mar 21

WATCHLOI streaming service will form part of the Premier Division coverage until the mid-season break

FAI confirms new RTÉ deal and introduce more streaming

The FAI has announced a new broadcast deal with RTÉ Sport for the SSE Airtricity Premier Division as well as a new streaming platform for the First Division and Women's National League.

Soccer • 26 Feb 21

Stephen Bradley is plotting his side's title defence

Bradley hoping for one more signing ahead of new season

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley is happy with how his squad is taking shape ahead of the new campaign, despite losing some key players.

Soccer • 04 Feb 21

SSE Airtricity Premier Division final day - recap

Finn Harps pulled off a final day great escape, while Sligo Rovers played themselves into a potential European place on a dramatic evening of SSE Airtricity Premier Division action. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 09 Nov 20

Daryl Murphy made his first apperance for homeclub Waterford in 15 years

Brennan strikes late as Shels secure vital away win

Shelbourne took a giant leap towards safety in this year's SSE Airtricity Premier Division as Ryan Brennan struck late in a 1-0 win over Waterford at the RSC.

Soccer • 10 Oct 20

Waterford sign Daryl Murphy for a second time this week

LOI team news: Waterford host Saints in race for Europe

There is just one match in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division tonight, with Dundalk's visit to the Ryan McBride Brandywell postponed due to international call-ups.

Soccer • 04 Sep 20

Vinny Perth's long association with Dundalk has come to an end

Dundalk sack head coach Perth

Dundalk have dismissed head coach Vinny Perth after the Lilywhites' disappointing 3-0 Champions League qualifier defeat to Slovenian side NK Celje on Wednesday.

Soccer • 21 Aug 20

Aidan Friel of Shelbourne celebrates with his manager at the end of the game

'We had our character and personality back'

After a below-par performance in going down to Waterford last weekend, Shelbourne manager Ian Morris was full of praise for the way the side responded in their 1-0 win over Finn Harps in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division on Tuesday evening.

Soccer • 05 Aug 20

Cork sign Arsenal's Olowu and QPR's Dalling on loan

Cork City have made a late move to strengthen their squad on the eve of the new SSE Airtricity Premier Division by signing Arsenal Under-23 defender Joseph Olowu on loan.

Soccer • 13 Feb 20

Paul Fox of Cabinteely reacts after going close

Nothing to separate Cabinteely and Longford in play-off

Cabinteely and Longford played out a battling but entertaining 0-0 draw this evening in the first leg of their SSE Airtricity Premier Division play-off leaving everything to play for going into the second leg in Longford next weekend.

Soccer • 04 Oct 19

SSE Airtricity Premier Division recap and reports

Waterford claimed a vital win over Bohemians, Sligo came out on top of a four-goal game with Finn Harps, while St Pat's and UCD played out a scoreless draw.

Soccer • 13 Sep 19

SSE Airtricity Premier Division recap and reports

Get all the reports from tonight's SSE Airtricity Premier Division action, including the draw between Cork City and Finn Harps and Shamrock Rovers' Dublin derby victory.

Soccer • 29 Apr 19