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Sunday 26 March 2023 Dublin: 8°C

# LOIlive

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# Bit O'Red
Sligo pick up big win on the road against disappointing Candystripes
Derry have to make the trip to Cork on Monday.
# LOI
Shelbourne on the brink after defeat in Limerick
Rory Gaffney scored a first-half winner for the home side.
# Round-Up
Airtricity League wrap: Bohs ease woes with win in Bray, but Shels keep up
Meanwhile in Cork, Dundalk left it late to snatch a point which puts them in second place.
# Supporting LOI
5 things to look out for in this weekend’s Airtricity League games
The top two in the Premier Division have the weekend off but there’s still plenty to look forward to in the Airtricity League.
# Super Saints
Good night for League of Ireland as 10-man Drogheda battle to draw with Malmo
While St Pat’s earn a 2-2 draw in Lithuania.
# LOI
Alan Mathews quits Shels, Wikipedia says he's Bryan Dobson in an Alan Mathews mask
It’s the end of the road for ‘Mathews’ at Tolka Park.
# LOI
Pat's and Rovers play out scoreless draw while Drogs win in Limerick
Paul O’Conor hit the winner at Thomond Park.
# Supporting LOI
A baffling penalty decision from the Airtricity League last weekend
Mervue United were on the wrong end of this call against Athlone Town on Friday night.
# LOI
Airtricity League wrap: Saints and Derry City play out a draw as Students stun Hoops
Former Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Kenny was celebrating, meanwhile.
# Supporting LOI
5 things to look out for in this weekend's Airtricity League
Second plays third in the pick of the Premier Division fixtures. Here’s what we will be keeping an eye on in the Airtricity League this weekend.
# Supporting LOI
5 things to look out for in this weekend’s Airtricity League games
There’s a full programme of 10 domestic games over the coming days, including the clash of first v third in the Premier Division. Here’s what we’ll be keeping our eyes on.
# Supporting LOI
Airtricity League wrap: Hoops in 7th heaven as Derry keep pressure on
St Pat’s and Drogheda also picked up full points on a busy night of domestic football.
# Supporting LOI
5 things to look out for in this weekend's Airtricity League games
Seven games in the Airtricity League tonight (and two more tomorrow). Here’s what we’re looking forward to on the domestic scene.
# Setanta Sports Cup
Setanta Sports Cup to introduce goal-line assistants next week
Tournament organisers confirmed that the two additional assistant referees will be used for this year’s semi-finals and final.
# Supporting LOI
5 things to look out for in tonight's Airtricity League games
With five games in the Premier Division and three in the First, there’s plenty of domestic football to keep tabs on tonight.
# Drama
Drogheda and Dundalk play out thrilling Louth derby draw
It finished two apiece in Oriel Park on Thursday night.
# LOI
Sligo Rovers chief condemns 'attack' on Limerick FC supporters bus
Away fans had to wait for a replacement bus to arrive from Limerick.
# LOIlive
League of Ireland: Sligo continue winning start with victory at Dundalk
And Limerick earned their first win of the season at Thomond Park.
# Round-Up
Setanta Cup quarter-finals wrap: Cork hammer Cliftonville, as Rovers lose
Meanwhile, Drogheda secured a narrow victory over Portadown in an entertaining encounter.
# main man
Snapshot: Roddy Collins arrives in Athlone, looks askance at camera
What are you looking at, Irish football fans?
# LOIlive
Shamrock Rovers complete deals for Stephen Rice and Shane Robinson
New Tallaght Stadium boss Trevor Croly signed up two midfielders today.
# Early Doors
The Morning Score: Friday
The weekend starts after you read this piece.
# Ger O'Brien
League of Ireland star Ger O'Brien to auction James McClean's poppy-less Sunderland jersey
The Ireland winger made headlines this weekend.
# LOIlive
End of the road for Darius Kierans at Dundalk
The board of management met this afternoon and decided not to renew the Drogheda native’s contract.
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.
# LOIlive
Premier Division wrap: Twigg double can't spoil Sligo's party
The Bit O’Red lifted the Premier Division trophy while Drogheda United were confirmed as runners-up on the final day of the season.
# dudes watching sport
Don't touch that dial... here's the sport on TV this weekend
It’s a loooong weekend… so get your feet up and check this lot out. You deserve it.
# Review
Airtricity League wrap: Twigg ends time at Tallaght Stadium on a high note
The big striker produced an excellent performance in his last home appearance for Shamrock Rovers.
AS IT HAPPENED
Drogheda United v Sligo Rovers, Airtricity League
We went minute-by-minute, as the newly crowned league champions travelled to Drogheda.
# Football friends
Turkish Delight: Drogs to host Trabzonspor
The teams will play a pre-season friendly at Hunky Dorys Park in March.
# Early Doors
The Morning Score: Friday
Hang on in there… it’s almost the weekend.
# penultimate
Airtricity League previews: Champions take final road trip as Twigg bids farewell
Enjoy it while it lasts.
# League of Ireland
Sligo's McGuinness named player of the month
Sligo Rovers centre-half Jason McGuinness picks up the September award for his role in the Bit O’Red’s title run-in.
# League champions
‘It was like a script… It couldn’t have happened any better’ – Mark Quigley
The Sligo Rovers striker says scoring the penalty to win the Premier Division for the Bit O’Red was a “surreal” experience.
# League champions
VIDEO: Here's how Sligo Rovers clinched their first title in 35 years
Highlights of the Bit O’Red’s dramatic 3-2 win over St Patrick’s Athletic and reaction from manager Ian Baraclough.
# Friday Night Lights
Airtricity league previews: Rovers hit the road
The Bit o’ Red can take another giant stride towards the title, while the Hoops take aim at the Seagulls.
# Winning
LOI report: Four-star Derry overcome Dundalk
David McDaid, Patrick McEleney, Ryan Curran and Dermot McCaffrey were all on the scoresheet.
# League of Ireland
Airtricity League: Wins for Saints and Drogheda
The Saints hit UCD for five at Inchicore this evening while 10-man Drogs hung on against 10-man Shels.
# LOIlive
Preview: Pat's and Drogheda look to close the gap on Sligo
The Saints are at home to UCD while Shelbourne visit Hunky Dorys Park tonight.
AS IT HAPPENED
Sligo Rovers v Derry City, Airtricity League
We went minute-by-minute, as Sligo looked to consolidate their lead at the top of the table.