# SSE Airtricity League Premier Division

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# jack the lad

Byrne the star again as Rovers leave it late to see off UCD

The midfielder continued his excellent form with a brace at Tallaght Stadium tonight.

6.8k

Mar 29th 2019, 10:36 PM

# Devine Intervention

Derry City move into the top four with a return to winning ways

The Candystripes continued their satisfactory start by overcoming Sligo Rovers tonight on Foyleside.

2.4k

Mar 29th 2019, 10:16 PM

# Champion class

Dundalk maintain unbeaten start at the expense of rivals Cork City

A rare Michael Duffy header proved crucial for the Lilywhites in tonight’s clash at Oriel Park.

7.1k

Mar 29th 2019, 9:56 PM

# the blues

Ireland U21 international on the double as Waterford make light work of Finn Harps

Aaron Drinan scored twice as Alan Reynolds’ side picked up their third Premier Division win of the season tonight.

4.6k

Mar 29th 2019, 9:53 PM

# Dublin Derby

Bohs continue to fly high as Buckley strike sees off 10-man St Pat's at sold-out Dalymount

An impressive crowd of over 3,600 saw Bohemians beat rivals St Pat’s on Friday night.

4.5k

Mar 29th 2019, 9:44 PM

# Roundup

Shelbourne stunned with defeat in Cobh while fellow title hopefuls Bray stumped by Wexford

It was a dramatic night of action in the First Division on Friday with two title favourites tasting defeat.

5.9k

Mar 22nd 2019, 10:55 PM

# Hoops

Bolger delivers 85th-minute winner to send impressive Shamrock Rovers seven points clear

Stephen Bradley’s side have now won six of their opening eight games in the Premier Division this season.

5.1k

Mar 22nd 2019, 10:31 PM

# second round

EA Sports Cup champions Derry City welcome Longford to the Brandywell while Dundalk travel to Inchicore

The second round draw for the 2019 EA Sports Cup took place at FAI Headquarters on Tuesday.

2.8k

Mar 12th 2019, 6:23 PM

# familiar face

In-form Bohemians striker appears on Channel 4 show 'Countdown'

It’s been a memorable day for Dinny Corcoran, who was named Player of the Month earlier.

43.1k

Mar 11th 2019, 3:07 PM

# Bit O'Red

Jamaican international Parkes fires Sligo past UCD as Bucko's men secure consecutive wins

Romeo Parkes broke the deadlock after five minutes with Sligo seeing off Finn Harps and UCD back-to-back.

4.3k

Mar 9th 2019, 9:55 PM

# Hoops

Lopes, Watts and Greene all on target as Shamrock Rovers ease past Harps to go top

It was a comfortable evening at Tallaght Stadium as the Hoops went top of the table.

4.9k

Mar 4th 2019, 9:58 PM

# longread

'We beat Le Tissier's Southampton. Lawrie McMenemy shook my hand and said: 'Listen kid, sensational f*****g goal''

Brian Morrisroe chats to The42 in the latest instalment of our League of Ireland Legends series.

35.7k

Mar 3rd 2019, 9:40 PM

# The Reds

'Bring back the glory days!': Wes Hoolahan, Sheridan and Byrne feature as Shels produce stirring promo video

The Reds have made a brilliant promotional video ahead of a pivotal season at Tolka Park in 2019.

5.8k

Feb 27th 2019, 3:40 PM

# tough to beat

'We can take pride in keeping three clean sheets, but tonight it's definitely two points dropped'

Lee Desmond captained St Patrick’s Athletic as the Saints were held to a draw by Finn Harps on Monday.

3.7k

Feb 26th 2019, 7:30 AM

# All Square

Saints drop points for the first time this season as dogged Finn Harps leave Dublin with a point

Both sides earned a point in a tight affair at Richmond Park on Monday.

4.6k

Feb 25th 2019, 9:42 PM

# step in the right direction

Positive news for League of Ireland supporters as RTÉ highlights embargo is finally lifted

Airtricity League clubs are now free to upload goals onto their social media channels the same night games take place.

12.8k

Feb 25th 2019, 5:45 PM

# LOI

Cork City bolster attacking options with loan signing of Portsmouth teenager

Dan Smith has joined the League of Ireland outfit for the first half of the season.

4.9k

Feb 25th 2019, 3:37 PM

# misfiring

'We can't score a goal at the moment' - Cork boss Caulfield eager to put poor start behind them

The Leesiders have yet to find the back of the net in two Premier Division defeats.

2.8k

Feb 25th 2019, 11:40 AM

# Roundup

Michael D. Higgins in attendance as Shelbourne prevail in five goal thriller away to Galway

It was a dramatic opening night in the SSE Airtricity League First Division on Friday.

6.3k

Feb 22nd 2019, 10:19 PM

# Bienvenue à Brandywell

French midfielder joins Derry City from Greek Super League side

24-year-old Gianni Seraf has signed a one-year deal with the Candystripes.

5.1k

Feb 21st 2019, 4:12 PM

# new recruit

More business at Shelbourne with addition of former Wolves midfielder McKenna

Daniel McKenna has joined Shelbourne having spent last season with Bray Wanderers and Telford United

4.8k

Feb 19th 2019, 4:01 PM

# Candystripes

Perfect start for Devine as Derry City go top of the table with comprehensive win over UCD

David Parkhouse and Eoghan Stokes were both on target at the Brandywell for Derry City.

3.0k

Feb 15th 2019, 10:23 PM

# Gypsies

Almost 3,000 in attendance at Dalymount to see Corcoran snatch all three points for Bohs

Keith Long’s men got up and running with a win against Finn Harps on Friday.

7.5k

Feb 15th 2019, 10:07 PM

# Between the sticks

Dundalk settle for a point as Sligo's 19-year-old goalkeeper provides man-of-the-match display

Ed McGinty saved a first-half penalty as Liam Buckley’s Bit O’Red enjoyed a share of the spoils.

6.0k

Feb 15th 2019, 9:53 PM

# new recruit

Dundalk sign former Burnley full-back from Oldham Athletic

Cameron Dummigan is capped for Northern Ireland at U21 level.

5.7k

Feb 15th 2019, 6:41 PM

# League of Ireland

'People who don’t understand the LOI can turn their noses up... but they’re the ones losing out'

Love is in the air as John O’Sullivan welcomes a brand-new SSE Airtricity League season.

12.1k

Feb 15th 2019, 2:40 PM

# safe pair of hands

Waterford sign 21-year-old Finland goalkeeper on loan from Premier League Brighton

The Munster side have agreed a deal to sign Hugo Keto on loan until this summer.

4.5k

Feb 11th 2019, 8:34 PM

# Big Signing

Coup for Dundalk as LOI champions sign former Watford midfielder

Sean Murray has signed a long-term deal with the Oriel Park club.

12.8k

Feb 5th 2019, 8:06 PM

# LOI

Ex-Real Madrid and Liverpool midfielder Bruna joins Derry City

The Argentinian is one of three new signings announced by the League of Ireland club.

7.8k

Feb 5th 2019, 2:13 PM

# Across the water

Promising 19-year-old Bolger heads on loan to Cardiff City from Shamrock Rovers

The Ireland U19 midfielder will join the Bluebirds until the end of this season.

7.7k

Feb 4th 2019, 3:12 PM

# Gypsies

Former Man United and Everton forward Byrne joins Bohemians ahead of 2019 campaign

The 23-year-old Dubliner is the brother of Leinster wing Adam Byrne.

6.2k

Jan 30th 2019, 11:24 AM

# last bite of the cherries

Dundalk's American owners sell 25% share in Premier League side Bournemouth

An American consortium backed by Peak6 completed a takeover of the Lilywhites in January 2018.

7.3k

Jan 29th 2019, 7:00 AM

# Moving On

Former West Ham youth midfielder leaves relegated Limerick for Glenavon

Eoin Wearen has agreed a two-and-a-half year deal with the Danske Bank Irish Premiership club.

5.5k

Jan 28th 2019, 9:41 PM

# carlow rising

'I was working at a chocolate factory in Carlow. Two years later I’m at the Fifa Club World Cup alongside Real Madrid'

Former Wexford Youths winger Eric Molloy discusses moving to New Zealand and playing at last month’s Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi.

36.8k

Jan 20th 2019, 7:00 AM

# Well-travelled

Australian defender Ashcroft arrives in the League of Ireland

Newly-promoted Finn Harps have added the 23-year-old to their ranks ahead of a return to the SSE Airtricty League Premier Division.

6.0k

Jan 18th 2019, 4:03 PM

# Hanging up the boots

'I had 70 and 80-year-old men coming up to me in tears. That kind of summed it up'

Killian Brennan reflects on an incredible career in the League of Ireland after announcing his retirement this week.

11.6k

Jan 17th 2019, 6:40 PM

# Ben Mohamed baby

'It's been a mad few months': From Trinity and Dalymount to marking Mo Salah and gracing the Fifa Club World Cup

Ayman Ben Mohamed talks about his time in the League of Ireland, studying at Trinity and winning the African Champions League.

22.4k

Dec 27th 2018, 2:55 PM

# Candystripes

Patrick McClean looks set for Derry return as Sligo agree to sell 22-year-old defender

The Creggan-born player looks set to depart the Showgrounds with a year left on his current deal.

5.7k

Dec 24th 2018, 3:18 PM

# childhood dream

‘You're in Limerick watching Match of the Day and 10 years later you're actually out there playing at Old Trafford’

Willie Boland played in the Premier League with Coventry and was named Cardiff’s Player of the Year in 2002.

27.0k

Dec 24th 2018, 10:00 AM

# Dan the Man

'I was still playing amateur this time last year': Kelly agrees two-year deal with Dundalk

Daniel Kelly was playing Leinster Senior League football last year and today agreed to join the the double-winners.

4.9k

Dec 22nd 2018, 1:45 PM