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Saturday 10 June 2023 Dublin: 17°C

# SSE Airtricity League Premier Division

All time
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# new recruit
Dundalk sign former Burnley full-back from Oldham Athletic
Cameron Dummigan is capped for Northern Ireland at U21 level.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.