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Harps homecoming for defender Shaun Kelly

Finn Harps continue to strengthen ahead of the start of the new SSE Aitriticty Premier Division season and have added former Limerick defender Shaun Kelly to their ranks.

Soccer • 30 Jan 20

Daryl Horgan is arguably the most coveted player in Irish football at the moment

'Magician' Horgan has Kenny under his spell

Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny has paid tribute to “magician” Daryl Horgan after the winger conjured up two goals which helped the defending champions to a 2-1 win over nearest rivals Cork City in the race for the SSE Airtricity League title on Tuesday night.

Soccer • 12 Oct 16

Gavan Holahan gets away from Vinny Faherty

Cork hammer Galway to throw title race wide open

On a dramatic evening in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division Cork City were cool and classy enough to register a convincing win at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Soccer • 08 Oct 16

Kilduff back on top after a trying season

Dundalk target man Ciaran Kilduff reflected on an arduous journey back from injury after scoring his side’s late equaliser in a dramatic 1-1 draw against AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League on Thursday evening.

Soccer • 16 Sep 16

Stephen Kenny holds Ciaran Kilduff's arm aloft as Dundalk acknowledge the role played by their travelling supporters

Ambitious Kenny salutes 'courageous' Dundalk

Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny lauded the courageous performance of his team and vowed that achieving qualification is not the end of the road for the Europa League underdogs.

Soccer • 16 Sep 16

Dundalk welcome Derry City for the FAI Cup semi-final

Dundalk and Cork kept apart in FAI Cup draw

FAI Cup holders Dundalk have been handed a home semi-final against Derry City after the draw on RTÉ's Morning Ireland paired the two teams together.

Irish • 13 Sep 16

Dundalk's David McMillan (c) celebrates his goal

Dundalk edge past 10-man Sligo Rovers

Dundalk extended their lead at the top of the Premier Division to seven points as they saw off ten man Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 07 Sep 16

Shamrock Rovers welcome St Patrick's Athletic to Tallaght

Dublin derby takes centre stage as Hoops host Pats

Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick's Athletic go head-to-head at Tallaght Stadium in a game that will be shown live on RTÉ2. Dundalk travel to Bohemians, while Derry City welcome Galway in the evening's other game.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Cyrus Christie is on the look out for a new housemate after Jeff Hendrick's move

Mixed emotions for Christie over Hendrick move

Cyrus Christie did not know whether to laugh or cry when house-mate Jeff Hendrick landed his big-money move to the Premier League.

Soccer • 01 Sep 16

Aiden McGeady has joined Preston North End

Preston sign Irish winger Aiden McGeady

Preston North End have signed Republic of Ireland international winger Aiden McGeady on loan from the remainder of the season.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Patrick Barrett celebrates his goal and Dundalk's second

Dundalk put five past Crumlin United

Dundalk cruised into the quarter finals of the FAI Cup with a commanding display against Leinster Senior League side Crumlin United at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

David O'Connor clears the ball from the Rovers defence

Patterson keeps Derry on course for Europe

Rory Patterson kept Derry City’s quest for Europe on course with the only goal of the game at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Kenny Browne was among the goals for Cork

Cork turn on the style to hammer Bray

Cork City moved to within a single point of SSE Airtricity League leaders Dundalk with a ruthless 4-0 win over Bray Wanderers at Turner's Cross, albeit with an extra game played.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Martin O'Neill is confident he will sign a new contract with the FAI

Irish boss insists he will sign new contract

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill has insisted his new contract will be signed soon despite the agreement being announced almost three months ago.

Soccer • 30 Aug 16

Martin O'Neill would have liked more time to work with Robbie Keane

O'Neill wishes he worked with Keane in his prime

Martin O'Neill has admitted his only disappointment at working with Robbie Keane was that he did not inherit him until he was 33-years-old.

Soccer • 30 Aug 16

Injury-time Campion goal seals Sligo victory

Achille Campion struck at the death as Sligo Rovers came from behind to defeat Galway United at the Showgrounds.

Irish • 06 Sep 16

Bray fight back to draw with Derry

Dylan Connolly scored twice as Bray Wanderers deprived Derry City of regaining second place in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division table.

Irish • 06 Sep 16

McCarthy is a doubt for the World Cup qualifier against Serbia

McCarthy a serious Ireland doubt with groin injury

The Everton midfielder is a serious doubt for the World Cup qualifier with Serbia after the Toffees confirmed a decision will be made tomorrow on whether he requires an operation.

Soccer • 27 Aug 16

David McMillan celebrates his first-half goal

Dundalk extend lead at top with win over Wexford

The 18th goal of David McMillan’s season got Dundalk back to winning ways domestically to move the champions four points clear at the top of the Premier Division table after a 1-0 win in Wexford.

Irish • 06 Sep 16

Hoops keep up Europe push with win over Harps

Shamrock Rovers kept up their push for a place in Europe with a routine 2-0 win over Finn Harps at Finn Park.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Kurtis Byrne celebrates his decisive goal

Byrne strike seals derby bragging rights for Bohs

A rare moment of quality from Kurtis Byrne proved the difference as Bohemians edged out St Patrick's Athletic in a dour game at Richmond Park.

Irish • 06 Sep 16

Cork thump Longford to get back to winning ways

Cork City gave their fading Premier Division title hopes a boost by recording a comprehensive 5-2 win over Longford Town at Turner's Cross.

Irish • 06 Sep 16

Dundalk will travel to Russia, Israel and the Netherlands

Kenny: Dundalk are 'even match' for Europa rivals

Dundalk boss Stephen Kenny admits it is a big step up for his side after they were drawn against Zenit, AZ Alkmaar and Maccabi Tel-Aviv in the Europa League.

Soccer • 26 Aug 16

Dundalk's Europa League draw takes place at noon

D-Day for Dundalk in the Europa League

Dundalk will learn their Europa League opponents today with the draw for the group stage of the competition due to take place in Monaco at midday.

Soccer • 26 Aug 16

Former FAI president 'Milo' Corcoran passes away

Former FAI president Michael 'Milo' Corcoran has passed away following a recent illness.

Soccer • 23 Aug 16