Louth derby draw after Drogheda drama off the pitch – what we learned from League of Ireland
Five concurrent fixtures yield long stretches of stalemate before late drama in Galway and Dundalk
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Shelbourne’s Joey O’Brien says Ireland should not play against Israel in Nations League
Manager has been an advocate for plight of Palestinian people for several years
Galway United earn well deserved point at Shelbourne
Bohemians get big win over Derry City; Shamrock Rovers beat St Patrick’s Athletic
Talented youngster Naj Razi returns to Shamrock Rovers after a cautionary tale abroad
The Tallaght native came home last month having not played in Serie A after signing for Como in 2023
Michael Duffy’s late penalty rescues draw for Derry City against Dundalk
First Division champions Dundalk had been on course for an impressive victory
Shelbourne and St Patrick’s Athletic games postponed due to unplayable pitches
Drogheda United’s home game against Waterford will go ahead and will be shown live on Virgin Media Two
Shamrock Rovers aiming to open account with victory against title rivals Shelbourne
Newly-promoted Dundalk bid to pull off shock in Derry, Stephen Kenny’s Saints target defeat of Galway and new-look Waterford expect tough Drogheda test
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Bohemians and St Pat’s play out stalemate at the Aviva Stadium
Some 21,472 pay into the Aviva on a soggy Sunday afternoon as the goal the occasion could have done with never came
The League of Ireland is back. Here is what we learned from first night of action
Frustrating night for Galway as Jago Godden snatches win for Drogheda United in extra time
Thomas strikes late for Derry City on McClean homecoming
Welsh striker denied Sligo Rovers a point in injury-time
Shamrock Rovers’ opener against Dundalk postponed due to unplayable pitch in Tallaght
Derry City v Sligo Rovers game will now be broadcast on Virgin Media as a replacement
Shamrock Rovers wary of Dundalk danger as League of Ireland returns
Newly promoted from the First Division, Ciarán Kilduff’s kick off their campaign against the reigning champs at Tallaght Stadium
Bohemians boss embraces Aviva Stadium derby but admits venue change not for him
Alan Reynolds reckons his team would be better served taking on St Pat’s at Dalymount Park, ‘as it’s a tough place to play’
League of Ireland preview: Big-spending Derry City out to break Shamrock Rovers dominance
Feelgood factor has returned to the Brandywell, but Shelbourne and Bohemians will also expect to have a say in title race
James McClean makes winning return as Derry City claim President’s Cup over Shamrock Rovers
Darragh Markey goal settles feisty eve of season affair between title contenders
James McClean’s return rises President’s Cup above ‘glorified friendly’
Winger’s return to Derry City adds dimension to pre-league kickabout in Tallaght
Stephen Bradley says Shamrock Rovers close to accepting a bid for Michael Noonan
Shamrock Rovers want a fee closer to €2m for 17-year-old striker after turning down €1m Hoffenheim bid
League of Ireland clubs losing total of €1m revenue because of dodgy boxes
Piracy is hurting game as profit from LOITV live broadcasts of matches goes into football
James McClean signs for Derry City from Wrexham
Shamrock Rovers reject €1m bid for teenage striker Michael Noonan
Shamrock Rovers add Seán Kavanagh to coaching ticket ahead of new season
Former Republic of Ireland under-21 makes straight jump from player to coach
Ger Nash steps down as Cork City manager ‘with immediate effect’
Club says ‘search for a new manager will begin immediately’
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League of Ireland Premier Division attendances increase by 8 per cent
Average attendance increased from 3,490 to 3,775 with a total of 683,208 attending Premier Division games
Shamrock Rovers wing back Josh Honohan to sign for Lincoln City
Wing-back, who was called into Irish squad in 2025, joins English League One club
World Cup-bound Pico Lopes and Athlone Town hero Kelly Brady scoop Soccer Writers awards
Steve Staunton was also honoured at Dublin event for an outstanding career in the green jersey
Premier Division gets early February kick-off as League of Ireland season dates confirmed
Men’s FAI Cup final to be played at the Aviva Stadium on November 8th
Kelly Brady named Sportswoman of the Month for October
Athlone's FAI Cup final hat-trick hero has enjoyed a silverware-laden first season in Ireland
Even in their darkest moments, Cork City can surprise both their supporters and themselves
Fans dream of FAI Cup glory as Logic has never had all that much sway with Cork City supporters
Waterford retain Premier Division status with playoff win over Bray
Sam Glenfield provides 74th-minute winner to bring Waterford from behind
Fan’s view: St Patrick’s Athletic promised a storm, but it just rained disappointment
Richmond Park faithful were confident 2025 season would build on last year’s remarkable turnaround
Alan Reynolds hits back at ‘ridiculous’ Bohemians fans after taking step closer to Europe
Elsewhere, St Pat’s boss Stephen Kenny has a long winter ahead following underwhelming season
Bohemians capitalise as Shelbourne deny St Patrick’s Athletic at Tolka Park
Bohs’ 4-1 win away to Drogheda United sees them finish fourth and gives them a potential shot at European football
League of Ireland previews: Shelbourne play St Pat’s Athletic with European football in sight
Sligo Rovers, Galway United and Waterford looking to avoid relegation playoff on final day
Stephen Bradley hails Shamrock Rovers’ resolve after title win and targets more success
Manager says club aims to end season with domestic double and progress in Europe
Shamrock Rovers finally claim Premier Division title with win over Galway United in Tallaght
Dylan Watts nabs first league goal as Rovers take fifth title in six seasons
How Shamrock Rovers won a fifth Premier Division title in six years
Rovers’ biggest challenge now may come in keeping Stephen Bradley in Tallaght
Shamrock Rovers just one elusive point away from fifth title in six seasons
Galway United in three-way scrap to avoid relegation play-off
Turbulence on and off the pitch for Stephen Bradley as Shamrock Rovers’ title wait goes on
Derry City stay second with 2-1 victory, prolonging Hoops’ wait in the process
Derry City beat Shamrock Rovers at Brandywell to keep Premier Division title race alive
Champions in waiting need a draw on Wednesday at home to Galway United
Melia goal not enough for St Pat’s as Waterford strike back at Richmond
Visitors snatch much-needed point thanks to Ryan Burke leveller
Bohemians and St Pat’s play out heated stalemate at Dalymount
Bohs manager Alan Reynolds shown red after tempers twice flare
Athlone face uncertain future but will focus on completing first league and cup double
The club has chipped away at Dublin’s dominance in the league, but underdogs Bohemians will fly the capital’s flag
Shamrock Rovers title wait goes on and what else we learned on Friday in the League of Ireland
St Pat’s looked a team reborn against the Hoops while Michael Duffy again shone for Derry City
Shamrock Rovers forced to wait as Simon Power nets St Pat’s winner in Inchicore
Derry City win at Waterford to keep title challenge alive
Shamrock Rovers hope it will be third time lucky as they aim to seal title at St Pat’s
After missing two chances to become champions, Hoops must get job done as more tricky fixtures await
Cork City’s relegation confirmed after defeat to Shelbourne
Kerr McInroy put in a dominant performance, while Daniel Kelly handed the Reds the lead
Photographer describes ‘horrific’ Dublin attack by German soccer supporters
FC Schalke ‘utterly condemns’ actions of fans and will ‘take appropriate action’ after investigation
Shelbourne spoil Shamrock Rovers’ party with victory in Tallaght
Rovers would have won the title with a draw, but could not find way past resolute Shels defence
‘We want to get it done’: Stephen Bradley eyes Shamrock Rovers title party against Shels
The Hoops can clinch their fifth league crown in six seasons with a draw against Dublin rivals
FAI receives €3m in budget to build on progress of League of Ireland academies
Twenty-six clubs to benefit from Budget 2026 allocation
Derry City deny Shamrock Rovers title for now after late show against Sligo Rovers
Michael Duffy netted last-minute winner to boost European hopes
‘There’s more to achieve’: Michael O’Neill’s ambition undimmed as he nears 100th game
Manager relying on youth as well as experience as team faces tough World Cup qualifiers
The rise of Kerry FC: ‘Not so long ago you were not allowed play soccer in certain schools here’
Club co-founder Billy Dennehy says the journey so far has been ‘one unattainable thing after another’
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