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Saturday 10 June 2023 Dublin: 17°C

# Supporting LOI

All time
Another 5 goals for Limerick as they crush Waterford
The Blues are averaging nearly four goals per game.
# 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.
# long night
10-man Longford frustrate Bray at the Carlisle Grounds
James Mulhall picked up his second yellow card with over 30 minutes to play, but the visitors held on.
# unrest
Airtricity League condemn Athlone Town's late withdrawal from First Division fixture
Hosts Waterford United confirmed the game would not go ahead just two hours before kick-off.
# Supporting LOI
Modern football is noise and the FAI and League of Ireland need to capitalise on that
John O’Sullivan believes the league can benefit from the positive reaction to this week’s international at Turner’s Cross.
# point apiece
Houston rescues a share of the spoils for Finn Harps in north-west derby
Derry had to settle for a 2-2 draw at the Brandywell this evening.
# war of the rovers
McCabe brace beats Sligo Rovers as Hoops hop into third
An energetic Shamrock Rovers attack made it a comfortable win in Tallaght
# rebel raid
Quigley sent off as Cork City claim another win over Bohs
Garry Buckley tapped in the only goal of the game to hand the Rebels all three points at Dalymount Park.
# Away Days
Two see red as Saints end Galway's unbeaten home record with comfortable win
Liam Buckley’s men picked up a 3-0 victory at Eamonn Deacy Park tonight.
# pulling clear
Wexford Youths come out on top of six-goal six-pointer at the bottom
Town and Youths began the night level on six points, but there is valuable daylight below Wexford now.
# Momentum
Boyle bumps Dundalk to sixth straight league win
A first-half header was enough for the Lilywhites at Oriel Park, but the home faithful might well have expected to see more goals.
# Stopper
Schlingermann saves penalty and a point for Sligo Rovers against City
The ‘keeper made amends for giving away the spot kick by thwarting Sean Maguire.
# column
Significant sums of money at stake when Irish clubs opt to postpone a game
League of Ireland columnist John O’Sullivan takes an in-depth look at the delicate balancing act facing Cork City.
# Opinion
There's a reason Cork City fans might not want Leicester City to win the Premier League
John O’Sullivan warns of the dangers of ‘link-up’ deals between Irish clubs and their English counterparts.
# best in the west
Galway boss Dunne hails influence of 'inspirational guy' Pat Lam ahead of fresh start to season
The Connacht head coach has lended his voice to helped Galway United prepare for the new campaign.
# mid-table midlanders
Longford finish season with a flourish at home to Derry
Tonight was the third successive game that the Town managed to score three goals.
# safe for now
Freddy makes it a nightmare for Sligo as Limerick battle their way to play-off
The ‘keeper’s penalty save put Limerick on track for a vital win.
# goal difference
Sligo a bit out of the red after sharing spoils with Shamrock Rovers
Gary McCabe came back to haunt his old club and deny them victory.
# talk of the town
O'Sullivan's clinical strike shoots down Seagulls
The Longford stalwart made the difference to earn his side all three points.
# Candystripes
Brandywell faithful celebrate after 2 months without a goal and 12 games without a win
Longford Town caught Derry on a bad night.
# rousing rebels
O'Sullivan settles for brace as Cork put 4 past Bohs
The Rebels are now unbeaten in 11 games.
# Pat's Party
Saints claim the spoils from cavalier clash with Galway
It was a fine night for attacking football in Inchicore.
# Hoops
Miele's on wheels to deliver victory for Shamrock Rovers in Drogheda
The winger’s first half strike gave the Hoops licence to play on the break for most of this game.
# Six of the best
St Pat's march on as Sligo are shown up at the Showgrounds
That’s six wins on the bounce for the Inchicore side.
# Rout
Fab four score for Bohs in six-goal shootout with Derry
Derry couldn’t recover from a first half blitz
Sligo Rovers return to winning ways despite second-half slip up against Longford
The home side almost let a three goal lead slip at the Showgrounds.
# Journeymen
Quiz: How well do you know your high-profile League of Ireland imports?
From George Best to Big Sam and everyone in between.
# Sixy football
Dundalk hit rock bottom Limerick for six
The champions showed no rustiness on their return to action against Limerick.
# Supporting LOI
Derry undone as Cork City keep the pressure on leaders
Billy Dennehy played a crucial role again.
# at the death
Late, late show steals the points for Drogheda against Bohs
Tiarnan Mulvenna grabbed all three points for his side this evening.
# Comeback
Has Damien Duff made a decision on his new Airtricity League club?
The former Ireland winger was spotted in Richmond Park this evening.
# drog draw
Unstoppable Timlin free-kick earns a point for Derry in Drogheda
Adam Whelan banged in his first Drogheda goal to level the tie after half-time.
# BIT O' CONFUSION
No Heary, no points for Sligo as Towell gets Dundalk back to winning ways
Owen Heary is officially still the manager of the north-west club, but Joe Ndo took charge this evening.
# Tribe
Powerful Keegan header gives Galway all three points in Longford
The visitors struck just past the hour to quieten the home support.
# rebel assault
Cork ride out stormy clash with Bray to stay in touch at league's summit
Colin Healy and Adam Mitchell red cards ensured the game finished with just 20 men on the field.
# Supporting LOI
The League of Ireland punches well above its weight in terms of media coverage
John O’Sullivan says that more coverage does not neccessarily mean more people at games.
# conan the destroyer
10 Saints salvage a point after Longford race to two-goal lead
Ian Bermingham picked up two early yellow cards, but that didn’t stop Saints.
# treaty
O'Conor levels late to end Dundalk's winning streak
Richie Towell’s superb strike had looked like it would be enough for the champions sixth win on the bounce.
# Supporting LOI
Class video captures just what it means to be involved in a League of Ireland club
Kudos to Dundalk’s sponsors Fyffes for this effort.
# bouncebackability
Dundalk get the floodgates open after just 12 seconds against understrength Derry
Like taking Candystripes from a baby for the league leaders.