The Duff effect: Is the League of Ireland on the cusp of something?
A rise in League of Ireland season ticket sales reflects a growing sense of – whisper it – positivity among clubs
A rise in League of Ireland season ticket sales reflects a growing sense of – whisper it – positivity among clubs
The fact that one of Ireland’s best ever players has immersed himself in his Shelbourne role shows a real faith in the value of the domestic game
You could only marvel at how two such extravagantly assembled teams like United and Chelsea could produce such unadulterated muck
The Hoops have set the benchmark for League of Ireland clubs and now look comfortable in better stadiums with better facilities
The ex-Chelsea manager helped out one of his former players with a video team talk before the title decider against Derry
Shelbourne won the League of Ireland Premier Division on Friday night with a 1-0 win over Derry City
Damien Duff’s side earn their first Premier Division title since 2006 with Harry Wood scoring the 85th-minute winner
Shamrock Rovers’ 2-1 win over Waterford not enough to retain title
Damien Duff’s long-time league leaders cannot afford to drop points at the Brandywell or else Stephen Bradley’s side will be poised to pounce
Dundalk have had a chaotic campaign, while Waterford, Galway and Sligo briefly threatened to pull off shocks
Derry’s European ambitions could complicate task for Damien Duff’s side
The former Republic of Ireland forward hopes to guide Shelbourne to the title on Friday at the expense of the club that brought him home
Damien Duff’s Shels side travel to Derry knowing a win will guarantee them the title
Frank Lampard appreciation club; VAR officals hit the town; Chelsea should have bought a Volvo
Defending champions seek five in a row as they trail season-long frontrunners Shelbourne by two points
TV View: Of course this roller coaster of a League of Ireland season would come down to the final round
Only Shamrock Rovers can deny Shelbourne the title, but victory against Derry would seal the league
Shelbourne lead St Pat’s by four points at the top of the league table
Huge night for Shelbourne and Derry City as they hunt crucial wins to bolster their title challenge before the final week of the season
A first-half blitz from The Reds saw them seize control and end Athlone’s double dreams
Newly-crowned league champions face familiar rivals Shelbourne again in cup final
Damien Duff’s men are two clear of Derry City and Shamrock Rovers as all three teams won
Late screamer from Dylan Billy Watts could be crucial for Shamrock Rovers with two games to go
The respective points tallies my be modest compared to previous years but with just three games remaining a handful of clubs are vying for ultimate glory or European football
Mediocrity seems much less stressful as Shels manager prowls the sidelines while his team go down 2-0 to Rovers
Damien Duff concedes his side needs a change in fortune but still have title hopes in their own hands
Shels shorn of key players and coming off a defeat to St Pat’s have work cut out to secure three points in Tallaght
Just one of 10 Premier Division clubs made a profit last year, with most relying on the deep pockets of wealthy owners to keep the show on the road
Al-Amin Kazeem went from a minor role in verbals with Duff to scoring the winner for Pats
Candystripes paired with Bohemians in semi-final draw
Bohemians were the much better side throughout and deservedly levellled at Dalymount Park
FAI peace talks end war of words between Shamrock Rovers and RTÉ over coverage
Patrick Hickey landed the sole goal of the encounter in the 76th minute
Damien Duff says bouncing back from setbacks has never been an issue for his Shels players
Twenty summers after a famous Champions League qualifier, Depor’s first promotion in a decade coincided with Shelbourne’s first European adventure since 2006
Danny Grant put the visitors ahead with an early goal at Tolka Park, before Ali Coote netted the equaliser
First Division side will play in the semi-finals after Wexford drawn at home to Athlone Town
Upset at a boarding gate for three supporters planning to travel to Zurich for match
Liam Burt the penalty hero as Shels make the quarter-finals
Runaway First Division leaders Cork City host Premier Division big guns Derry City in an intriguing FAI Cup tie at Turner’s Cross
Damien Duff’s side couldn’t seize the day despite playing with an extra man for almost an hour
Fine goals by Zach Elbouzedi and Romal Palmer set up third-round showdown with FC Sabah
St Patrick’s Athletic and Shelbourne are in Uefa Conference League action on Thursday
Damien Duff’s side outclassed against Swiss side in first leg of Europa Conference League tie
Damien Duff's Shelbourne facing facing a tough assignment against a Zurich FC side that finished fourth in the Swiss Super League last season
Europa Conference league: Damien Duff’s side secure 1-1 draw against St Joseph’s after fiery tie in the Gibraltar heat
Derry City counting on home form to overturn 2-0 deficit against FCB Magpies
‘I knew it was wrong and it’s all I have thought about since... frankly, it was a ridiculous comment’
Europa Conference League round-up: Derry City lose 2-0 away to Bruno’s Magpies in Gibraltar
Shelbourne manager says St Joseph’s from Gibraltar are organised, compact and difficult to play through
Shelbourne and Derry City win at the top of the table, while Shamrock Rovers lose to Sligo
Assistant manager Joey O’Brien and a number of other backroom staff also agree new deals with the league leaders
Blow for manager Damien Duff’s title hopes as talented defender joins Scottish side
John Martin’s third of the campaign seals three points at Tolka Park
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices