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Shamrock Rovers new signing Adam Brennan at the Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.

Hoops sign Ireland U19 winger Brennan from UCD

Shamrock Rovers have signed Republic of Ireland Under-19 winger Adam Brennan from UCD.

3 August 2025; Danny Grant of Shamrock Rovers in action against Brandon Fleming of Derry City during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Derry City at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

League of Ireland: Shamrock Rovers 2-0 Derry City recap

Shamrock Rovers took a big step towards the SSE Airtricity Premier Division title with a 2-0 win over Derry City at Tallaght Stadium. Here's how it happened.

Soccer • 03 Aug 25

Stephen Kenny has a quick turnaround with St Pat's

Saints boss Kenny suddenly scrambling for a midfield

St Patrick's Athletic claimed a dramatic 3-2 victory over Cork City at Richmond Park with two injury-time goals but manager Stephen Kenny has little time to savour victory as he prepares for Monday's clash against Shamrock Rovers with a depleted side.

Soccer • 17 May 25

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley walking on the pitch earlier in the day before the postponement

Eleventh hour Tallaght postponement 'not good enough'

Former Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper Barry Murphy believes the 11th hour nature of the decision to postpone the Hoops' league game against Cork City on Sunday was just "not good enough".

Soccer • 24 Feb 25

Shamrock Rovers players react after their side's defeat

Rovers bow out of Europe after penalty heartbreak

Shamrock Rovers suffered a heart-breaking end to their UEFA Conference League adventure as they were beaten by Molde following a penalty shoot-out at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 21 Feb 25

A steward was arrested after last night's game at Tallaght Stadium

Hoops confirm steward will not work with club again

Shamrock Rovers have confirmed that a steward who was arrested following last night's SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division clash with Galway United will not work with the club again.

Soccer • 26 Aug 24

Eileen Gleeson's side take on Wales next month

Ireland line up friendly with Wales, game live on RTÉ

The Ireland Women's National Team will host Wales in Tallaght Stadium in their first home game of 2024, in a game that will be shown live on RTÉ Television and the RTÉ Player.

Soccer • 23 Jan 24

Kyra Carusa is tackled by Elisa De Almeida

Republic of Ireland 0-3 France - recap

Vera Pauw's Republic of Ireland went down 3-0 to France in their final international friendly before the World Cup. Here's how it happened.

Soccer • 06 Jul 23

The Republic of Ireland players are put through their paces at Tallaght Stadium

Preview: Slick French come to Ireland's farewell party

The Republic of Ireland welcome a quality France outfit to Tallaght Stadium tonight for their last game on Irish soil before they head to Australia.

Soccer • 06 Jul 23

Ruaidhrí Higgins surveys the action at Tallaght Stadium

Higgins: Clubs in Europe 'punished' by current schedule

Ruaidhrí Higgins has called on the league season to be extended as the Derry manager believes that teams competing in Europe are being punished by the summer schedule.

Soccer • 27 Jun 23

Ireland fans watch the action at Tallaght Stadium

FAI plans review into empty seats at Tallaght

The FAI will review why there were empty seats at Thursday night's World Cup qualifier against Finland, which had officially sold out two months ago.

Soccer • 02 Sep 22

Sligo Rovers will hope for another memorable European night at the Showgrounds

Sligo granted permission for Euro tie at Showgrounds

Sligo Rovers have confirmed that they have been granted permission by UEFA to stage their upcoming Europa Conference League fixture against Viking of Norway at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 29 Jul 22

Conor Coventry wants to see Ireland shake off their 'nearly men' tag

Time for Under-21s to take the next step - Coventy

Conor Coventry does not want to be cast in the role of "nearly man" as the Republic of Ireland attempt to qualify for the European Under-21s Championship finals for the first time.

Soccer • 14 Jun 22

Georgia's Anastasia Bolkvadze reacts after the 11-0 defeat to Ireland at Tallaght Stadium

Pauw: Growing gap in women's game a problem

The Republic of Ireland's demolition of Georgia was a boost for World Cup qualification, but once again raises questions over the development of women's football as a whole.

Soccer • 01 Dec 21

Joshua Kayode is hoping to help Ireland to a big three points against Sweden

Kayode trusting the process ahead of vital Sweden clash

Republic of Ireland U21 attacker Joshua 'JJ' Kayode has said that the fierce battle for starting berths up front can only be a good thing as they prepare for tonight's crucial European U21 Championship qualifier against Sweden at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 16 Nov 21

The Irish coach is hoping her side can put on a good show in front of 4,000 fans at Tallaght Stadium

Pauw relishing test against 'amazing' Swedes

The Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw knows that her side face a tough task against Sweden in their opening 2023 World Cup qualifier, but says her squad are determined to give it everything at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 20 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

Bohemians manager Keith Long was frustrated by his side's second-half display

Bohs boss left to rue 'two points dropped' from derby

Bohemians manager Keith Long believes his side were their own worst enemy as they threw away a 1-0 lead against the 10 men of Shamrock Rovers in Monday night clash at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 19 Oct 21

Shamrock Rovers 1-1 Bohemians - recap

It was spoils shared in the Dublin derby as the 10-men of Shamrock Rovers came from behind to take a point from Bohemians. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 18 Oct 21

Wexford Youths players Kylie Murphy, left, who claimed a brace and Lynn Marie Grant who scored one goal

Wexford dethrone holders Peamount to reach cup final

Wexford Youths advanced to the Women's FAI Cup Final next month after a deserved 3-1 victory over holders Peamount in PRL Park.

Soccer • 09 Oct 21

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Top two set for big showdown

Adrian Eames and James O'Toole are joined by Lee Desmond to discuss his injury plus the upcoming Pats-Shamrock Rovers top of the table clash.

Soccer • 20 Sep 21

Ireland start their World Cup qualifying campaign this month

Ireland announce Tallaght friendly against Australia

The Republic of Ireland are set to face Australia in an international friendly later this month, the FAI confirmed today.

Soccer • 03 Sep 21

RTÉ will show Rovers UEFA Europa Conference League play-off Round second leg

RTÉ to show crucial Shamrock Rovers European tie

RTÉ Sport have confirmed that Shamrock Rovers UEFA Europa Conference League play-off round second leg against Flora Tallinn of Estonia on Thursday 26 August will be live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player.

Soccer • 16 Aug 21

Stephen Bradley exchanges words with referee Mario Zebec at the full-time whistle

'Gutted' Rovers boss Bradley fumes over key decision

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley says his team "got done" by a poor refereeing decision after the Hoops bowed out of the Champions League qualifiers despite a 2-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava.

Soccer • 13 Jul 21

Richie Towell made his Rovers debut in a 3-1 win over his former team Dundalk

Bradley: Towell needs games to get up to speed

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley felt his side got the rewards their recent performances have been threatening in a 3-1 victory over Dundalk at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 03 Jul 21