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# First division

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# First division
Students keep up the pace at top of the First Division with defeat of Ramblers
There was plenty of goals across the division.
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Jun 1st 2018, 10:38 PM
# Round-Up
Leaders UCD suffer surprise defeat while Paddy McCourt gets on the scoresheet for Harps
UCD’s lead at the top of the table was reduced on a busy night of action in the First Division.
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May 25th 2018, 10:50 PM
# First division
Galway rein in league leaders UCD, Drogheda take advantage to go second
Tonight’s 2-0 defeat is only UCD’s second loss of the season.
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May 11th 2018, 10:06 PM
# Review
Leaders UCD held, more misery for manager-less Athlone
It was a busy night of action in the SSE Airtricity League First Division.
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May 4th 2018, 11:04 PM
# Round-Up
Kelly hat-trick beats Harps and takes Students top of First Division
Meanwhile, Galway United managed to burn off Wexford with three goals inside seven second half minutes.
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Apr 13th 2018, 10:58 PM
# Round-Up
A late bus, floodlight failures and a five goal thriller on a dramatic night in the First Division
There were plenty of talking points in the SSE Airtricity League First Division on Friday night.
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Mar 30th 2018, 10:37 PM
# Round-Up
There were four sending offs, 22 goals and a seven goal drubbing in the First Division tonight
There were plenty of talking points in the SSE Airtricity League First Division on Friday night.
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Mar 16th 2018, 10:48 PM
# Round-Up
Furlong nets fourth goal while on-loan Rovers striker O'Connor bags debut strike for Harps
There were three games played in the First Division on Friday night.
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Mar 9th 2018, 10:39 PM
# First division
Brilliant Cobh comeback earns Henderson's troops a point against Longford
Longford threw away a two goal cushion at City Calling Stadium in their opening game of the 2018 First Division.
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Feb 24th 2018, 9:57 PM
# New Beginnings
James McClean's brother Patrick signs for Sligo Rovers
Patrick McClean helped Waterford earn promotion to the top flight last season.
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Feb 21st 2018, 5:00 PM
# RIP
League and FA Cup-winning Liverpool goalkeeper dies
Tommy Lawrence was a key member of Bill Shankly’s side of the 1960s.
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Jan 10th 2018, 11:29 AM
# success
Stunning season sees Sean Maguire named PFAI Player of the Year for 2017
The Preston striker scored 26 goals in all competitions as Cork City claimed a first ever double in the club’s history.
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Nov 19th 2017, 12:59 PM
# second tier
'They sweat blood and run their hearts out. Fans pay a tenner - we need to give them their money's worth'
Cobh Ramblers manager Stephen Henderson discusses the frustrations and moments of joy that make life in the First Division worthwhile.
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Aug 3rd 2017, 8:14 PM
# First division
Waterford strengthen grip on promotion place as UCD and Cobh slip up
The Blues are six points clear at the top.
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Jul 7th 2017, 10:38 PM
# First Division Wrap
Three goals put Cobh three points off top as Longford deliver under new manager
There were two games down for decision in the SSE Airtricity League First Division tonight.
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Jul 1st 2017, 10:16 PM
# Onwards and Upwards
Nothing to pay and little to play for: Wexford FC and life at the bottom of the First Division
The new league structure means Wexford FC have no hope of promotion. Manager Damien Locke says they must build for the future.
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May 26th 2017, 1:07 PM
# First division
Former Cork City favourite on the double in Waterford win
Mark O’Sullivan scored twice as Waterford got the better of Wexford in the south-east derby.
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Mar 25th 2017, 9:26 PM
# LOI
Promotion favourites Waterford start with shock away defeat
Athlone Town and UCD were both victorious on the opening night of action in the First Division.
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Feb 24th 2017, 10:48 PM
# Climax
Drogheda and Cobh Ramblers make First Division playoffs on dramatic final day
There was heartbreak for UCD ultimately, as they fell at the final hurdle.
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Oct 15th 2016, 10:21 PM
# Going Up
Unstoppable! Limerick make it 17 wins from 18 in the First Division
Aaron Greene and Robbie Williams scored a goal in either half against Athlone.
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Jul 22nd 2016, 10:06 PM
# back to winning ways
Normal service resumes as Limerick win again in the First Division
Martin Russell’s team enjoyed a straightforward victory over Cabinteely.
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Jun 24th 2016, 9:54 PM
# mann up
Drogs denied big top-of-the-table win as Mann rescues point for Limerick
The draw marks Limerick’s first dropped points of the season.
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Jun 4th 2016, 9:09 PM
# Interview
'The carry-on that has gone on our WhatsApp group over the three or four days!'
Wexford Youths boss Shane Keegan talks winning the title, receiving criticism from elsewhere and chairman Mick Wallace.
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Oct 3rd 2015, 6:30 AM
# proposal
Athlone Town want the League of Ireland to emulate MLS
The club have described the current format as “not fit for purpose”.
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Jul 17th 2015, 2:55 PM
# Development
16 Airtricity League clubs awarded licences for 2015, while three left to wait
Clubs have five working days to lodge an appeal on the decision.
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Feb 17th 2015, 7:03 PM
# First division
Galway shock leaders Shels while Longford fire six past Hoops
Here’s how tonight’s four Airtricity League first division games unfolded.
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May 30th 2014, 10:51 PM
# Round-Up
Shels untouchable as Galway, Waterford pick up First Division wins
Shelbourne open up a seven-point gap with another win in the First Division.
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Apr 18th 2014, 10:58 PM
# League of Ireland
POLL: Should Shamrock Rovers be allowed enter a 'B' team in the First Division?
Reports suggest the Dublin club could field a reserve side in the second tier next season.
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Nov 25th 2013, 1:35 PM
# LOI
Athlone Town clear up managerial situation after Twitter account is hacked
The First Division champions were left red-faced last night after Roddy Collins was told that a new manager was set to be appointed live on air.
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Nov 13th 2013, 11:27 AM
# fresh start
Galway FC invited to apply for League of Ireland licence
If successful in their application, home games will be played at Terryland Park next year.
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Oct 30th 2013, 6:02 PM
# Ready to go
Cobh Ramblers receive First Division license ahead of 2013 season
In addition, the provisional fixture list for the league is set to be released at 12pm tomorrow.
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Jan 24th 2013, 1:36 PM
# Out of a job
Limerick confirm Scully sacking
The First Division title winners have parted company with their manager a month after winning the title.
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Nov 15th 2012, 5:24 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Waterford v Dundalk, promotion/relegation playoff
We went minute-by-minute, as Waterford and Dundalk met again, following Tuesday’s first leg.
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Nov 2nd 2012, 7:35 PM
# Domestic football
Barstooler: 5 talking points from last weekend’s League of Ireland action
Limerick are crowned First Division champions while Sligo still have a bit to do.
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Oct 9th 2012, 3:26 PM
# Round-Up
Airtricity League wrap: Students win at the Brandywell while Sligo held by Bray
There was also an away win for Shelbourne and Bohs drew 1-1 with Cork.
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Sep 21st 2012, 10:03 PM
# Changes
FAI proposes 12-team Airtricity League for 2013
The organisation are also seeking expressions of interest for First Division licences.
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Sep 19th 2012, 4:48 PM
# Round-Up
Airtricity League wrap: Danny boy keeps Sligo on top as the Hoops slip up
The Bit O’Red recorded a 3-1 win over Drogheda United but it wasn’t such a pleasant night for Shamrock Rovers fans.
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May 4th 2012, 11:05 PM
# LOIlive
Airtricity League wrap: Hat-trick for Twigg as Hoops get back to winning ways
There were two 6-0 scorelines while Bohs recorded back-to-back wins.
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Apr 13th 2012, 11:02 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Shelbourne v Sligo Rovers, Airtricity League Premier Division
The League of Ireland’s first action of 2012 got underway this evening with six games in the top tier and another four being played in the First Division. Find out about all of the action here…
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Mar 2nd 2012, 7:00 PM
# mixed emotions
On the rise: Monaghan earn promotion to Airtricity League Premier Division
The presence of Michael D Higgins could not inspire Galway, as they were relegated to the First Division following a 5-1 aggregate loss in tonight’s play-off.
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