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A Roman renaissance for Evan Ferguson could help Ireland reach the World Cup

A Roman renaissance for Evan Ferguson could help Ireland reach the World Cup

The striker is expected to start for new club Roma on Saturday

Sat Aug 23 2025 - 06:00
Linfield manager David Healy questions refereeing decisions in Shelbourne defeat

Linfield manager David Healy questions refereeing decisions in Shelbourne defeat

Linfield were reduced to 10 when Matt Fitzpatrick was shown red in the 18th minute

Fri Aug 22 2025 - 09:42
Shelbourne take two-goal lead to Windsor after big win over 10-man Linfield

Shelbourne take two-goal lead to Windsor after big win over 10-man Linfield

Matt Fitzpatrick was shown a straight red in the 18th minute at Tolka Park

Thu Aug 21 2025 - 22:16
Lucrative payday of €3.7m at stake when Shamrock Rovers take on Santa Clara in the Azores

Lucrative payday of €3.7m at stake when Shamrock Rovers take on Santa Clara in the Azores

Home side enduring a disastrous start to season, losing in opening two games without scoring and conceding four

Thu Aug 21 2025 - 06:00
Joey O’Brien plays down Windsor Park tricolour scenes ahead of Shels and Linfield rematch

Joey O’Brien plays down Windsor Park tricolour scenes ahead of Shels and Linfield rematch

Shels on the cusp of earning €3.8m in Uefa prize money for reaching Conference League proper

Wed Aug 20 2025 - 19:22
FAI Cup holders Drogheda United to face Shamrock Rovers in quarter-finals

FAI Cup holders Drogheda United to face Shamrock Rovers in quarter-finals

St Patrick’s Athletic to host Galway United at Richmond Park in another all Premier League last eight encounter

Tue Aug 19 2025 - 13:48
Mason Melia on target as St Pat’s beat Shelbourne in FAI Cup

Mason Melia on target as St Pat’s beat Shelbourne in FAI Cup

The 17-year-old keeps dream alive of silverware before move to Spurs

Sun Aug 17 2025 - 19:36
Shelbourne to host Linfield at Tolka Park in Conference League playoff first leg

Shelbourne to host Linfield at Tolka Park in Conference League playoff first leg

Shamrock Rovers travel to the Azores to play Santa Clara

Fri Aug 15 2025 - 10:36
Mason Melia building towards thrilling end to St Pat’s chapter ahead of Tottenham move

Mason Melia building towards thrilling end to St Pat’s chapter ahead of Tottenham move

Teenager’s goals and works of on-field artistry have been increasing, much to the dismay of defenders

Fri Aug 15 2025 - 06:00
Shamrock Rovers blow Ballkani away to book a trip to the Azores

Shamrock Rovers blow Ballkani away to book a trip to the Azores

Rory Gaffney scored twice in 4-0 second-leg win at Tallaght Stadium

Thu Aug 14 2025 - 22:13
‘They’re bigger, stronger, faster’: St Pat’s looking to salvage pride in tough European away tie at Besiktas

‘They’re bigger, stronger, faster’: St Pat’s looking to salvage pride in tough European away tie at Besiktas

Saints still want something from Thursday’s game despite their first-leg defeat, says midfielder Baggley

Wed Aug 13 2025 - 18:04
Jack Byrne removed from Shamrock Rovers squad ahead of Conference League clash

Jack Byrne removed from Shamrock Rovers squad ahead of Conference League clash

Attacking midfielder is not injured but will not play against Ballkani

Wed Aug 13 2025 - 16:22
Europa League: Shelbourne on the cusp of European breakthrough

Europa League: Shelbourne on the cusp of European breakthrough

Avoiding defeat at Tolka Park guarantees Joey O'Brien's men progress to group phase

Tue Aug 12 2025 - 06:00
Seán Boyd to miss Shelbourne’s Europa League tie against Rijeka

Seán Boyd to miss Shelbourne’s Europa League tie against Rijeka

Striker ruled out of game against Croatian champions where a result guarantees group stage football

Mon Aug 11 2025 - 15:28
Irish eyes on Ipswich as they target quick return to Premier League

Irish eyes on Ipswich as they target quick return to Premier League

Several players are aiming to gain promotion from the Championship while helping the Republic of Ireland reach the World Cup

Fri Aug 08 2025 - 13:11
St Pat’s outplayed by classy Besiktas in Conference League

St Pat’s outplayed by classy Besiktas in Conference League

Inside 43 minutes, this two-legged contest was cooked as Tammy Abraham scored hat-trick

Thu Aug 07 2025 - 22:14
RTÉ not showing Shelbourne’s Europa League second leg against Rijeka

RTÉ not showing Shelbourne’s Europa League second leg against Rijeka

LOITV profits from streaming sales to go directly into Shelbourne coffers

Thu Aug 07 2025 - 15:30
Mason Melia central to St Pat’s hopes of producing big European shock against Besiktas

Mason Melia central to St Pat’s hopes of producing big European shock against Besiktas

Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s star-studded Turkish side come to Tallaght Stadium for Uefa Conference league first-leg tie

Thu Aug 07 2025 - 11:23
Shelbourne boss Joey O’Brien tempers expectation after famous win over Rijeka in Croatia

Shelbourne boss Joey O’Brien tempers expectation after famous win over Rijeka in Croatia

Shelbourne face Rijeka in Tuesday’s second leg at Tolka Park

Thu Aug 07 2025 - 10:48
Stephen Bradley relying on squad depth to get injury-hit Shamrock Rovers through Kosovo test

Stephen Bradley relying on squad depth to get injury-hit Shamrock Rovers through Kosovo test

Hoops boss acknowledges there is no margin for error on road to Conference League proper

Thu Aug 07 2025 - 06:00
Ole Gunnar Solskjær confirms he was approached by FAI to take Ireland job

Ole Gunnar Solskjær confirms he was approached by FAI to take Ireland job

‘We had some good conversations, but in the end it did not turn out that way’

Wed Aug 06 2025 - 20:25
Shelbourne boss Joey O’Brien targets victory in Croatia despite admitting ‘monster task’ awaits

Shelbourne boss Joey O’Brien targets victory in Croatia despite admitting ‘monster task’ awaits

Another clash with Linfield looms on horizon if Dubliners fall short

Tue Aug 05 2025 - 21:20
Shelbourne and Linfield could meet again in Conference League playoff with €4m at stake

Shelbourne and Linfield could meet again in Conference League playoff with €4m at stake

Shelbourne already saw off the Belfast side in a Champions League qualifying round

Mon Aug 04 2025 - 14:58
Drogheda damage Bohs title hopes with late winner at Dalymount

Drogheda damage Bohs title hopes with late winner at Dalymount

Sub Joshua Thomas scores to keep Drogheda in the race for European football

Fri Aug 01 2025 - 22:18
St Pat’s come from behind against Kalju to set up Besiktas clash

St Pat’s come from behind against Kalju to set up Besiktas clash

Stephen Kenny’s side progressed in extra time of Conference League qualifier

Thu Jul 31 2025 - 21:50
Challenges for young Irish players trying to make it explored in RTÉ documentary

Challenges for young Irish players trying to make it explored in RTÉ documentary

Shelbourne’s academy features on Football Families, which continually comes back to lack of funding

Thu Jul 31 2025 - 14:44
St Pat’s aim to get Estonian job done to prolong Conference League campaign

St Pat’s aim to get Estonian job done to prolong Conference League campaign

Shamrock Rovers looking to boost rating by beating St Joseph’s again

Thu Jul 31 2025 - 06:00
Shelbourne drop to Europa League qualifiers as Qarabag lead proves too great to overturn in Baku

Shelbourne drop to Europa League qualifiers as Qarabag lead proves too great to overturn in Baku

Joey O’Brien’s side to face Rijeka in Europa League third-round qualifiers

Wed Jul 30 2025 - 21:12
Cork City confirm Cathal O’Sullivan ruled out for the season with ACL injury

Cork City confirm Cathal O’Sullivan ruled out for the season with ACL injury

Cork City manager Gerard Nash says club ‘absolutely gutted’ for the 18-year-old

Tue Jul 29 2025 - 19:51
Shelbourne not lacking motivation for return Champions League tie against Qarabag

Shelbourne not lacking motivation for return Champions League tie against Qarabag

‘You are playing ... against a team that has made the group stages for the last 10, 11 years,’ says boss Joey O’Brien

Tue Jul 29 2025 - 19:05
Athlone confident in their goalscoring abilities ahead of European debut against Cardiff City

Athlone confident in their goalscoring abilities ahead of European debut against Cardiff City

Colin Fortune’s side host Welsh club in Champions League first-round qualifier at Athlone Town Stadium

Tue Jul 29 2025 - 15:51
Gutsy Shelbourne unravelled by late Qarabag onslaught in first leg Champions League qualifier

Gutsy Shelbourne unravelled by late Qarabag onslaught in first leg Champions League qualifier

Azerbaijani champions put three goals past Shels at Tolka Park

Wed Jul 23 2025 - 22:14
Evan Ferguson completes season-long loan move to Roma

Evan Ferguson completes season-long loan move to Roma

‘Niggling injuries’ have stalled 20-year-old Irish international’s progress at Brighton

Wed Jul 23 2025 - 13:46
Shelbourne looking to pull off a shock and take Qarabag scalp

Shelbourne looking to pull off a shock and take Qarabag scalp

Manager Joey O’Brien confident his battle-hardened squad can put it up to undercooked Azerbaijani side

Wed Jul 23 2025 - 06:00
FAI Cup draw: Champions Drogheda United drawn against Derry City in repeat of last year’s final

FAI Cup draw: Champions Drogheda United drawn against Derry City in repeat of last year’s final

Last 16 draw throws up four all Premier Division ties including Dublin derby between St Pats and Shelbourne

Tue Jul 22 2025 - 14:03
Shelbourne learn potential opponents as they chase lucrative qualification for European group stages

Shelbourne learn potential opponents as they chase lucrative qualification for European group stages

Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick’s Athletic also find out their routes to Conference League group stages

Mon Jul 21 2025 - 14:38
Mason Melia proves too hot to handle as St Patrick’s Athletic see off Hegelmann in Lithuania

Mason Melia proves too hot to handle as St Patrick’s Athletic see off Hegelmann in Lithuania

Teenage striker scores early goal and sets up a second as Stephen Kenny’s side progress in Uefa Conference League

Thu Jul 17 2025 - 19:37
Shelbourne survive spirited Linfield to reach Champions League second round qualifiers

Shelbourne survive spirited Linfield to reach Champions League second round qualifiers

Linfield were reduced to 10 after 63 minutes at Windsor Park

Wed Jul 16 2025 - 22:10
Shelbourne poised to keep Champions League ambitions on track but Linfield quietly confident

Shelbourne poised to keep Champions League ambitions on track but Linfield quietly confident

Joey O’Brien’s side lead 1-0 on aggregate after their win at Tolka Park last week

Tue Jul 15 2025 - 17:41
James Clarke bags brace for Bohemians to climb to second

James Clarke bags brace for Bohemians to climb to second

Douglas James-Taylor scored his first goal for Bohs since arriving from Drogheda United

Fri Jul 11 2025 - 22:04
Stephen Kenny on Mason Melia: ‘Some players are taking turns to have a go at him’

Stephen Kenny on Mason Melia: ‘Some players are taking turns to have a go at him’

St Pat’s manager expressed concern about physical attention 17-year-old striker is receiving

Fri Jul 11 2025 - 10:00
Aidan Keena ends St Pat’s goal drought to edge past Hegelmann

Aidan Keena ends St Pat’s goal drought to edge past Hegelmann

Keena was on target from the penalty spot late in the Conference League first-leg qualifier at Richmond

Thu Jul 10 2025 - 22:04
Mipo Odubeko on target against Linfield to give Shelbourne upper hand for trip to Windsor Park

Mipo Odubeko on target against Linfield to give Shelbourne upper hand for trip to Windsor Park

Joey O’Brien’s side make the return trip to Belfast next Wednesday

Wed Jul 09 2025 - 22:13
St Pat’s boss Stephen Kenny hopes ‘unacceptable’ run comes to an end in European clash with Hegelmann

St Pat’s boss Stephen Kenny hopes ‘unacceptable’ run comes to an end in European clash with Hegelmann

Lithuanian opponents have strong financial backing and could pose problems for Inchicore club

Wed Jul 09 2025 - 18:02
Shelbourne aim to launch new era in Champions League clash with Linfield

Shelbourne aim to launch new era in Champions League clash with Linfield

Shelbourne aim to launch new era in Champions League clash with Linfield

Wed Jul 09 2025 - 06:00
FAI seek to postpone Wednesday’s Oireachtas committee hearing

FAI seek to postpone Wednesday’s Oireachtas committee hearing

Ongoing Garda investigation cited as reason to push back hearing date

Mon Jul 07 2025 - 10:54
Bohs and St Pat’s play out stalemate to leave Stephen Kenny winless in six matches

Bohs and St Pat’s play out stalemate to leave Stephen Kenny winless in six matches

Attention turned to making European football now for former Ireland manager’s side

Fri Jul 04 2025 - 22:09
Callum O’Dowda joins up with Robbie Keane at Hungarian side Ferencváros

Callum O’Dowda joins up with Robbie Keane at Hungarian side Ferencváros

Irish international leaves Cardiff City after three years at the club

Fri Jul 04 2025 - 16:40
FAI keen to secure Owen Elding for Ireland before Sligo exit, with Juventus weighing move

FAI keen to secure Owen Elding for Ireland before Sligo exit, with Juventus weighing move

Host of English clubs also interested in talented youngster

Fri Jul 04 2025 - 06:00
Joey O’Brien confirmed as Shelbourne head coach on long-term contract

Joey O’Brien confirmed as Shelbourne head coach on long-term contract

Assistant manager succeeds Damien Duff in job

Thu Jul 03 2025 - 22:15
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