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# LOI

Coughlan header gives Saints overdue win over Bohs

St Pat’s had failed to beat their Dublin rivals in nine previous meetings.

2.7k

Apr 3rd 2021, 8:25 PM

# feast your eyes

Sensational Smith volley earns Waterford win over Sligo

Smith’s early goal is worth a watch.

6.6k

Sep 26th 2020, 7:06 PM

# First division

Two apiece for Hyland and Doyle as Drogs devour Cabinteely

Meanwhile, Cobh Ramblers secured another away win by the single goal.

4.9k

Sep 7th 2020, 10:31 PM

# Finn Harps

Sligo Rovers pick up all three points as Harps finish with nine men

Mark Coyle, Ollie Horgan and Kosoar Sadiki were all given marching orders.

4.4k

Sep 7th 2020, 9:59 PM

# FAI Cup

Derry hit Drogheda with devastating late finish, Harps see off Seagulls

Derry City left it to the 89th minute to break the stalemate in Drogheda.

4.4k

Aug 29th 2020, 11:00 PM

# Wrap

Wexford secure first win, Cabinteely underline their spot atop division 1

There were four matches as the Airtricity League’s second tier returned this evening.

4.3k

Jul 31st 2020, 10:31 PM

# Supporting LOI

Stephen Kenny watches on as Benson comes back to haunt Dundalk

Pat Hoban put Dundalk in front with his 100th goal for the club, but St Pat’s forced the draw.

38.3k

Jul 31st 2020, 9:58 PM

# Opinion

League of Ireland may be the ugly duckling of Irish sport, but it's primed to take flight

Conan Byrne knows the problems in the league, but there is good to be built upon too.

15.7k

Jul 17th 2020, 9:00 PM

# scenario 4

Derry City declare support for all-island league, urge other clubs to follow

‘We would encourage other clubs to acknowledge the fragility of the present arrangements,’ say the Candystripes as they give unwavering support for a new format.

4.2k

May 14th 2020, 6:47 PM

# first class

Watch: Conor English smashes in late equaliser for Wexford

Meanwhile, Cabinteely roared into the new First Division season with four goals in 45 minutes against Bray.

4.3k

Feb 21st 2020, 11:15 PM

# Saints March On

Hale and Forrester goals help 10-man Saints past Sligo

The vistors saw Oliver Younger dismissed for picking up two yellow cards.

3.3k

Feb 21st 2020, 10:26 PM

# dirty half dozen

Burke grabs five goals as ruthless Rovers hit Cork for six

The Rebels slumped to their second defeat after falling at home to Shels last week.

9.9k

Feb 21st 2020, 10:25 PM

# Impact

Super sub Liddle strikes late to save point for Derry

The visitors had looked on course to record a first ever league win at the Brandywell.

2.8k

Feb 21st 2020, 10:17 PM

# FAI Cup

Wright and Lyons ensure Bohs account for Crumlin and set up semi-final clash with Rovers

Robbie Brady’s brothers were unable to crack the Bohs defence in Inchicore.

4.3k

Sep 16th 2019, 10:47 PM

# marching in

Stephen O'Donnell lands first management job with St Pat's

The former Dundalk skipper has been given a two-year contract in Inchicore.

5.6k

Aug 31st 2019, 12:50 PM

# red hot

Frustrating start for Fenn as Sligo score four to win in Cork

A brace apiece from Ronan Coughlan and Romeo Parkes gave Sligo victory in Turner’s Cross.

5.9k

Aug 30th 2019, 10:12 PM

# LOI

Derry held by Waterford in entertaining draw

Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe gave the visitors the lead, but Michael O’Connor’s first-half equaliser ensured a share of the spoils.

2.0k

Aug 30th 2019, 10:10 PM

# high drama

Eight goals and four red cards as Sligo rally from two down to knock out Limerick

Jason Hughes was among the men sent off after an apparent altercation with a steward.

6.6k

Aug 24th 2019, 10:10 PM

# First division

Kilduff double sends Shels clear at the top as Henderson leaves Cobh with a win

It was a big night for Shelbourne as Longford fall prey in Bray.

4.8k

Jun 14th 2019, 10:25 PM

# honours even

Cork and Sligo both left frustrated after Showgrounds draw

Ronan Coughlan cancelled out an opener from Graham Cummins, but both sides will feel they could have taken maximum points.

3.6k

Jun 14th 2019, 9:50 PM

# Last 8

Cork pay the penalty against Bohs, Derry see off Harps in extra time in EA Sports Cup quarters

Dundalk and Waterford also made the final four with wins this evening.

5.6k

May 27th 2019, 10:28 PM

# brace

Drinan double delivers Waterford win over Pat's

Chris Forrester was left frustrated at the RSC this evening.

4.0k

Mar 15th 2019, 9:57 PM

# the wicklow way

Stripe for the picking: Bray return to traditional kit for 2019

A welcome addition to the League of Ireland.

5.2k

Dec 20th 2018, 5:17 PM

# safety dance

Four mad minutes see Sligo seal Bray's relegation

Caolan McAleer and Michael Drennan struck either side of Jake Ellis as the hosts secured safety.

5.3k

Oct 6th 2018, 10:41 PM

# Late Drama

Harps end up happy as top three drop points in First Division

Leaders UCD were held by Shelbourne and Harps were the only team to make ground.

3.9k

Jul 6th 2018, 10:59 PM

# French Flair

Honours even between Waterford and Bohs thanks to super Supple save and terrific Héry goal

Noel Hunt played 48 minutes on his return to Waterford.

4.1k

Jul 6th 2018, 10:26 PM

# Candystripes

Debut boy Roy gives Derry comeback win over Limerick

The Scotsman scored early in the second half and the hosts seen off a battling Limerick to secure all three points.

3.1k

Jul 6th 2018, 10:15 PM

# Goals Goals Goals

Waterford's unbeaten home run emphatically ended as Limerick hit six

Stanley Aborah’s early red card for a two-footed lunge gave the hosts an uphill struggle.

9.3k

May 18th 2018, 10:37 PM

# second stint

Shamrock Rovers re-sign Alan Mannus as his contract expires in Scotland

The Northern Ireland international will be 36 when he is eligible to play for the Hoops on 1 July.

7.1k

Apr 18th 2018, 9:24 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.

2.8k

Apr 13th 2018, 10:58 PM

# fate sealed

McDermott double seals Drogheda's drop as Candystripes close in on Europe

The Louth club are destined for division 1 with four games still to play in the season.

3.1k

Sep 29th 2017, 9:59 PM

# All Square

Doherty to thank as Derry take a point home from Galway

Barry McNamee came close to scoring for the Candystripes, but both sides were left frustrated in the sun.

3.3k

May 8th 2017, 10:06 PM

# north by northwest

Own goal leaves new Sligo boss Lyttle frustrated

Derry City claimed a share of the spoils at the Showgrounds tonight.

3.9k

Apr 22nd 2017, 10:00 PM

# column

Reasons to be cheerful about the League of Ireland despite the challenges

In his final column of the year, John O’Sullivan looks on the bright side.

4.8k

Nov 4th 2016, 10:06 AM

# Friday Night Lights

Teams vs the silver screen: Is your League of Ireland ticket value for money?

Columnist John O’Sullivan assesses the arguments against splashing out €15 to see Irish football.

9.7k

Sep 23rd 2016, 8:00 AM

# Rovers return

Missed penalties, red cards and four goals: the Dublin derby didn't disappoint tonight

Kurtis Byrne gave Bohs the lead in Tallaght but Shamrock Rovers hit back.

7.6k

Jul 15th 2016, 10:07 PM

# Candystripes

10-man Longford made to suffer in Derry

The visitors were fortunate to only concede four at the Brandywell.

3.2k

Jul 15th 2016, 10:04 PM

# European Union

Why do bitter League of Ireland rivals support each other in Europe?

And there are more than just coefficient points at stake says John O’Sullivan

7.0k

Jul 15th 2016, 12:15 PM

# Stalemate

Cherrie the hero as Bray frustrate Bohs on a night of missed chances

Ismahil Akinade will wonder how he didn’t find the net.

3.8k

Jul 8th 2016, 10:04 PM

# three in a row

Finn Harps make it 3 wins in a row as they beat Galway

Sean Houston scored the only goal of the game.

3.0k

Jul 8th 2016, 9:57 PM