League of Ireland

Hoops had gone into away tie 3-1 up on aggregate against Egnatia

The Dutch masters may be taken aback by the old world feel of the Drumcondra venue

Paddy Madden returns after 15 years in England to finish his career where it started

The win consolidates St Pats’ second place in the table, though they remain seven points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers

Fractious game saw a Rovers fan encroach onto the pitch to confront Dundalk’s Daryl Horgan

Champions are without suspended captain Pico Lopes as fourth-place Dundalk come to Tallaght

Mark Connolly to take charge of first team on interim basis

James McClean left out of Derry squad after outburst, while Waterford continue revival with win against Shelbourne

Drogs claim crucial point in battle at the bottom of Premier Division

Stephen Bradley brings focus back to domestic issues after European ‘frustration’

If Gypsies can get through tough Conference League away tie their reward could be trip to Besiktas

Stephen Kenny’s side share points at Inchicore to leapfrog Bohemians

Visiting Kosovan side Ballkani knocked out of Europe last season by Shamrock Rovers

Alternative to Fifa runs own global tournament and has accepted Cumann Sacair Gaeilge, an all-island team for Irish speakers

While the country partied, the Girls in Green overcame neglect and prejudice. Now they could be off to the World Cup

Former Sligo Rovers boss replaces Joey O’Brien at Tolka Park

Shane Farrell was the matchwinner with two goals at Oriel Park

Saints recover from defeat to Bohemians with three early goals at Richmond

Short-term arrangement follows unexpected recall of on-loan Welshman Evan Watts

She was back in Dublin preparing for work on Monday after witnessing son’s heroics in Texas

Win over Shelbourne edged Bohemians to within a point of second-placed St Patrick’s Athletic

For many League of Ireland fans, this is our Italia 90 moment - our summer party, our time in the sun

O’Brien took over the top job at Tolka Park after Damien Duff left the role in June last year

Bradley believes his side should have been awarded a penalty for James McClean’s challenge on Dylan Watts in the first half

Liam Boyce had given the visitors hope of a shock win in Tallaght with first-half goal

Galway United embrace their temporary new home in Pearse Stadium with win over Derry City

Lilywhites move into third in the table despite getting off to a slow start against Bohemians

Elsewhere, Bohemians manager Alan Reynolds has moved to quell a goalkeeper controversy ahead of Dundalk clash

Cape Verde defender has been inundated with well-wishers since draw with Spain, but focus now switches to Uruguay clash

Kian Leavy caps special week with opening goal at Richmond

Joey O’Brien’s men aiming to eat into 14-point gap separating them and the champions

After playoff heartbreak, Hallgrímsson using Montreal fixture to boost squad for Nations League, Euro 2028

Shamrock Rovers strolling into the sunset; Bohemians strikers find form; Shelbourne extend unbeaten run

Solidarity message for political festival featured mention of Premier Division side

Rovers stay six clear of Bohemians with St Pat’s eight points adrift

League of Ireland previews: Hoops without injured Victor Ozhianvuna for Friday’s challenge at Tallaght Stadium

First Division’s top goalscorer motivated by family as Leesiders chase top-flight return

Enda Stevens hits the back of the net in the 95th minute leaving Shamrock Rovers five points clear at top of the table

North Strand native, whose father was allegedly a close associate of Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch, entered politics after working in the community

Dawson Devoy in top form before joining up with Ireland, and Harry Wood makes the difference for Shelbourne again