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Andy Boyle of Waterford during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Waterford and Sligo Rovers at the Regional Sports Centre in Waterford. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Waterford's Boyle calls time on his career

Four-time League of Ireland Premier Division winner and one-time Republic of Ireland international Andy Boyle has announced his retirement.

Soccer • 04 Oct

Harry Wood of Shelbourne (l) after scoring penalty against Waterford FC - Premier Division, September 2025

Wood spot on to ensure Shelbourne avoid the blues

As they now prepare for next week's Conference League opener against Swedish side BK Häcken, Harry Wood produced another big goal to keep Shelbourne's quest for European football next summer very much alive after a 2-1 win at home to Waterford.

Soccer • 26 Sep

22 March 2025; Katie McCarn of Bohemians, right, celebrates with team-mates after scoring their side's third goal during the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Bohemians and Wexford at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Tyler Miller/Spo

Bohemians enjoy away win in Waterford to move sixth

Bohemians moved into the top half of the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division thanks to a comfortable 3-0 victory away at Waterford.

Soccer • 05 Aug

27 June 2025; Owen Elding of Sligo Rovers, right, celebrates with teammate Will Fitzgerald after scoring their side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Bohemians and Sligo Rovers at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo b

Friday's Airtricity Premier Division recap and reports

Shamrock Rovers stretched their lead at the top of the table as they edged to a hard-fought win over Waterford while second-placed Bohemians needed a goal deep in injury time to take a point against Sligo. Get all of Friday's match reports here.

Soccer • 27 Jun

Wicklow account for the Déise to top Tailteann group

Wicklow claimed top spot in Group 2 of the Tailteann Cup following a 3-29 to 0-21 victory over Waterford at Chadwick's Wexford Park.

Football • 31 May

Conor Keeley struck late on for visitors Drogheda United

Keeley's late Drogs equaliser denies Waterford victory

Conor Keeley rescued an unlikely share of the spoils for Drogheda United as Waterford FC's inability to defend set-pieces came back to haunt them deep into second-half injury-time in their SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division clash at the RSC.

Soccer • 30 May

The alleged incident took place during the match between Waterford and Shamrock Rovers and RSC

FAI investigating alleged racism towards Rovers player

Waterford have said that they are co-operating with the relevant authorities after an alleged incident of racism towards a Shamrock Rovers player by one of their supporters, with the FAI confirming they have launched an investigation.

Soccer • 17 May

Rory Gaffney celebrates Shamrock Rovers' first goal of the night

League leaders capitalise on Waterford defensive errors

Shamrock Rovers were handed three points on a plate by a battling Waterford FC side as Stephen Bradley's side capitalised on two huge errors that gave the league leaders all three points from this SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division clash at the RSC.

Soccer • 16 May

Mark Barry was one of ten Laois scorers in their nine-point win over Waterford

Laois make winning start over Waterford

Laois made a winning start to the Tailteann Cup with a nine-point win over Waterford this afternoon.

Football • 14 May

"The season is too short and the schedule makes little sense"

Hurling Nation: Calendar needs work, Déise need a win

Dónal Óg Cusack casts his eye over the Munster Championship clash between Waterford and Limerick, while again raising questions about the suitability of the hurling championship calendar.

Hurling • 02 May

Mark Fitzgerald greets the full-time whistle in Walsh Park

Bennett stars as Waterford leave Clare reeling

Waterford have had their day in the sun as they've beaten All-Ireland champions Clare by eight points in a superb display at Walsh Park.

Hurling • 28 Apr

Sunday's hurling championship results and reports

All the day's Munster and Leinster hurling championship action.

Hurling • 27 Apr

Keith Long's tenure at Waterford is over

Long departs Waterford after drubbing by Sligo Rovers

Waterford and manager Keith Long have parted company with immediate effect.

Soccer • 19 Apr

Drogheda United finish the night of the top of the Premier Division

Davis stars again as Drogs go top of the table

It is fast turning into the Warren Davis show at every Drogheda United match as the youngster put in another eye-catching, man-of-the-match winning display at Sullivan & Lame Park

Soccer • 04 Apr

Brandon Kavanagh celebrates his last-gasp winner

Kavanagh's stunner snatches victory for the Saints

Brandon Kavanagh scored a stunning free-kick for St. Patrick's Athletic in an incredible ending to the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division clash with Waterford FC at the RSC as Stephen Kenny's side snatched victory from the jaws of defeat with two goals in the dying minutes.

Soccer • 28 Mar

Colm Whelan celebrates after completing his hat-trick

Whelan hat-trick downs Waterford as Bohs bounce back

Bohemians ended a three-game losing run as Colm Whelan's hat-trick saw the Dublin side beat high-flying Waterford 3-0 at the RSC.

Soccer • 07 Mar

McGregor is hopeful that Waterford can push on in 2025

Following a run of games that saw them coming close to claiming the scalps of some of the top teams in the land, things really came together for Lauren McGregor and the Waterford footballers last weekend.

GAA • 08 Mar

Waterford's Navajo Bakboord and Sam Glenfield celebrate victory at the full-time whistle

Waterford put away below-par Derry at the Brandywell

First-half goals from Kyle White and Kacper Radkowski paved the way for Waterford's first win at the Brandywell in four years, with a 2-1 victory over Derry City.

Soccer • 28 Feb

Stephen Bennett's penalty was part of his haul of 1-04

Waterford breeze past Antrim in dominant display

Waterford produced a dominant display at Corrigan Park on Sunday to run out 2-23 to 0-11 winners over Antrim.

Hurling • 23 Feb

Late scores give Longford victory over Waterford

Late scores from Matthew Carey and Daniel Reynolds gave Longford a hard-earned win over a battling Waterford at a windswept Glennon Brothers Pearse Park.

Football • 23 Feb

Mipo Odubeko beats Stephen McMullan in the Waterford goal

Odubeko strikes as Shelbourne sink 10-man Waterford

Mipo Odubeko popped up with the lone goal as champions Shelbourne made it two wins from two games against the battling 10 men of Waterford FC in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division at the RSC.

Soccer • 21 Feb

Waterford's Tommy Lonergan shoots at goal

Waterford see off Sligo in five-goal thriller

A somewhat stagnant Sligo Rovers suffered the opening night blues as Waterford came away with the points following an action packed game at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 15 Feb

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.

Soccer • 12 Dec 24

Mason Melia wheels away after scoring his first-half goal

Melia to the fore as Pat's make it three on the spin

Teenager Mason Melia scored for the third match running as St Patrick's Athletic made it three league wins on the bounce for the first time this season.

Soccer • 20 Sep 24

'He did say after the year was out, he was 50:50. I kind of didn't believe him'

Queally: I was surprised by Davy Fitz departure

Incoming Waterford manager Peter Queally admits that Davy Fitzgerald's departure from the role came as a surprise when it was announced early last month.

Hurling • 25 Aug 24