#SSE Airtricity League Premier Division

# airtricity-premier-division - Friday 16 November, 2018

Double Trouble

Double Premier Division swoop for Shelbourne as Byrne and Brennan seal moves to Tolka Park

Fri 12:22 PM 3,641 Views 3 Comments

Conan Byrne and Oscar Brennan have both completed deals to join the First Division side.

# airtricity-premier-division - Wednesday 14 November, 2018

Stephen Kenny

'For me, he certainly has the attributes to work outside of the League of Ireland and at international level as well'

Wed 6:20 PM 8,353 Views 8 Comments

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill praised the success of Stephen Kenny, who many see as a potential future Ireland boss.

Webbie This post contains videos

'I'm at the stage in my career where I want to be winning medals': St Pat's complete deal for Waterford defender

Wed 12:51 PM 4,172 Views 3 Comments

Dubliner David Webster has agreed to join St Patrick’s Athletic following one season at the RSC.

# airtricity-premier-division - Monday 12 November, 2018

Back Once Again

FAI Cup-winning manager handed Derry City job for second spell

Mon 6:06 PM 6,646 Views 4 Comments

Declan Devine was last in charge of the Candystripes in 2013.

New Recruits

'We want to work with players who are hungry': Bohemians sign Wolves midfielder and Sunderland goalkeeper

Mon 5:38 PM 8,996 Views No Comments

Both James Talbot and Conor Levingston have represented Ireland at youth level all the way up to U19s.

# airtricity-premier-division - Sunday 11 November, 2018

Homelessness

Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny uses PFAI awards speech to highlight homelessness

Nov 11th 2018, 4:06 PM 3,558 Views 2 Comments

The Lilywhites manager spoke passionately about homelessness in Ireland after being named Premier Division Manager of the Year.

Take A Bow Son

Double-winner Michael Duffy named PFAI Player of the Year following stellar season with Dundalk

Nov 11th 2018, 9:58 AM 5,086 Views 1 Comment

It was a successful night for Dundalk with Stephen Kenny collecting Manager of the Year and Jamie McGrath named Young Player of the Year.

# airtricity-premier-division - Thursday 8 November, 2018

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'I think I can really kick on and score a lot of goals': Ex-Shamrock Rovers striker agrees to join city rivals St Pat's

Nov 8th 2018, 6:29 PM 3,870 Views No Comments

Gary Shaw was the Hoops’ top goalscorer and Player of the Season in 2017.

# airtricity-premier-division - Wednesday 7 November, 2018

Prospect

Waterford sign promising ex-Ireland underage international and West Brom midfielder Elbouzedi

Nov 7th 2018, 7:28 PM 6,060 Views 1 Comment

The 20-year-old joins Waterford off the back of an impressive 2018 where the club sealed Europa League football for next summer.

# airtricity-premier-division - Monday 5 November, 2018

Top Performers

No Cork players included in Soccer Republic's Premier Division team of the year

Nov 5th 2018, 8:15 PM 12,004 Views 17 Comments

Double-winners Dundalk dominate the selection, with Bohs, Waterford and Shamrock Rovers also represented.

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Losing FAI Cup final was unthinkable for double-winner Stephen Kenny

Nov 5th 2018, 7:15 AM 3,058 Views 1 Comment

The Dundalk manager had lost back-to-back FAI Cup finals before yesterday, but secured another double with a 2-1 win against Cork City on Sunday.

# airtricity-premier-division - Sunday 4 November, 2018

LOI

Shamrock Rovers announce new deals for seven players ahead of 2019 season

Nov 4th 2018, 7:03 PM 7,029 Views 4 Comments

Greg Bolger and Joey O’Brien are among those to commit their future to the Hoops.

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McEleney the FAI Cup hero as Dundalk bag second double in four years before 30,412 spectators

Nov 4th 2018, 5:40 PM 18,546 Views 40 Comments

Goals from Sean Hoare and Patrick McEleney helped Dundalk secure the FAI Cup on Sunday.

# airtricity-premier-division - Saturday 3 November, 2018

Lilywhites

'We were unlucky in 2016 and lost on penalties last year. If anyone looked like winning those games, it was us'

Nov 3rd 2018, 7:45 AM 3,458 Views 5 Comments

Brian Gartland looks ahead to Sunday’s FAI Cup final against Cork City where Dundalk are aiming to secure the double.

# airtricity-premier-division - Friday 2 November, 2018

Lilywhites

'Getting suited and booted on cup final morning, it's a real highlight in your career'

Nov 2nd 2018, 7:30 AM 2,472 Views No Comments

Defender Dane Massey looks ahead to Sunday’s FAI Cup final, where Dundalk will look to seal the double.

# airtricity-premier-division - Thursday 1 November, 2018

Let The Good Times Roll

'I was lucky to win a league in England in 2012, but I thought them days would never come back'

Nov 1st 2018, 7:35 AM 7,496 Views 6 Comments

Ronan Murray spent the early part of his career at Ipswich, Swindon and Notts County but now has the chance to win a historic double with Dundalk.

# airtricity-premier-division - Wednesday 31 October, 2018

Hobanator

'He's never played at the Aviva Stadium before, but you can't be sentimental about these things'

Oct 31st 2018, 7:45 AM 6,363 Views No Comments

Patrick Hoban is facing a race to be fit for Sunday’s FAI Cup final against Cork City after suffering a swollen ankle.

# airtricity-premier-division - Saturday 27 October, 2018

End Of Season

Dundalk dominance, Ireland call-ups and teenage transfers: Our League of Ireland writers' review

Oct 27th 2018, 7:45 AM 4,564 Views 4 Comments

Reporters from around the country have their say as the 2018 campaign draws to a close.

# airtricity-premier-division - Friday 26 October, 2018

Turner's Cross

Sadlier hits hat-trick as Cork gear up for cup final by putting five past Bray

Oct 26th 2018, 10:26 PM 4,182 Views 12 Comments

Gearoid Morrissey and Barry McNamee were also on target for the Leesiders.

Concern

Worry for Dundalk ahead of FAI Cup final as Patrick Hoban limps off during Dalymount draw

Oct 26th 2018, 10:12 PM 3,012 Views No Comments

Champions Dundalk earned a 1-1 draw against Bohemians, however their star striker went off injured in the second half.

Rovers Return

Drennan scores stunning goal against former employers as Sligo down Hoops

Oct 26th 2018, 10:08 PM 3,675 Views 3 Comments

The Bit O’Red finish seventh after a 2-0 win over Shamrock Rovers.

Column

'It’s unique, small, noisy, bonkers, heart-breaking and joyous in equal measure'

Oct 26th 2018, 8:00 PM 25,225 Views 13 Comments

In his final column of the season, John O’Sullivan outlines the reasons to be thankful for the League of Ireland.

Three More Years

'I've really enjoyed my time here' - Former Liverpool defender Cleary agrees new deal with champions Dundalk

Oct 26th 2018, 5:37 PM 5,334 Views 1 Comment

Daniel Cleary spent time with Liverpool and Birmingham before moving to Dundalk in 2018.

Bets Are Off

Betting suspended on League of Ireland game following unusual activity

Oct 26th 2018, 4:55 PM 10,190 Views 14 Comments

Waterford face Limerick in the final Premier Division game of the season tonight.

Bucko

'I'm really happy to be here. It's a footballing town' - Liam Buckley appointed new Sligo Rovers manager

Oct 26th 2018, 3:23 PM 3,444 Views 4 Comments

The 58-year-old left St Pat’s by mutual consent earlier this month after seven years in charge.

# airtricity-premier-division - Thursday 25 October, 2018

Long Haul

'We want big games, big occasions and big crowds' - Long agrees new three-year deal at Dalymount Park

Oct 25th 2018, 2:40 PM 3,477 Views 5 Comments

The 44-year-old Dubliner has been in charge of the Gypsies since 2014.

# airtricity-premier-division - Wednesday 24 October, 2018

New Saint

St Pat's appoint former assistant Kenny as Buckley's successor

Oct 24th 2018, 5:40 PM 3,456 Views 3 Comments

The 56-year-old will take the reins at Richmond Park ahead of the 2019 League of Ireland season.

# airtricity-premier-division - Tuesday 23 October, 2018

Irish In Europe This post contains videos

'FC Midtjylland have a brain surgeon and a new 12,000-seater stadium — a result would be amazing for us'

Oct 23rd 2018, 7:30 AM 8,254 Views 2 Comments

Bohemians’ talented U19s face Danish champions Midtjylland in the Uefa Youth League on Wednesday evening in Dalymount Park.

# airtricity-premier-division - Thursday 18 October, 2018

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Opening date for proposed 6,000-seater Dalymount Park pushed back to 2023

Oct 18th 2018, 9:17 AM 5,008 Views 11 Comments

Bohemians and Shelbourne will play in Tolka Park in 2021 and 2022 before sharing Dalymount Park together.

# airtricity-premier-division - Tuesday 16 October, 2018

Parting Ways

Shelbourne legend Owen Heary departs as club decide not to re-appoint manager for 2019

Oct 16th 2018, 6:51 PM 7,167 Views 2 Comments

Heary led the Dublin club to back-to-back Leinster Senior Cup titles and a play-off position in 2018.

# airtricity-premier-division - Friday 12 October, 2018

The Rebel Army

Keohane scores after just 91 seconds as Cork City ease to three points against Limerick

Oct 12th 2018, 10:19 PM 5,726 Views 7 Comments

Goals from Jimmy Keohane, Kieran Sadlier and Aaron Barry saw Cork see off Limerick on Friday night.

Goal Machine

Pat Hoban scores 27th goal of the season as champions Dundalk snatch three points

Oct 12th 2018, 10:05 PM 4,772 Views 5 Comments

Stephen Kenny’s champions secured three points on the road thanks to second-half goals from Pat Hoban and Ronan Murray.

All Square

Drogs and Harps can't be separated in play-off first leg

Oct 12th 2018, 9:59 PM 3,407 Views 3 Comments

All to play for in the second leg.

Dublin Derby

Dan Carr the hero as Shamrock Rovers snatch 90th minute winner to break Saints hearts

Oct 12th 2018, 9:56 PM 4,535 Views 7 Comments

A late goal from the Hoops striker snatched all three points for Stephen Bradley’s men at Richmond Park.

League Of Ireland

One of the longest off-seasons in the world is killing Irish football

Oct 12th 2018, 2:16 PM 10,635 Views 15 Comments

“It’s far too easy for a club to turn the lights out in September and do nothing until February,” writes John O’Sullivan.

Sligo Rovers

‘Courtois got injured at Stamford Bridge and there was a chance of coming on. I was crapping myself on the bench’

Oct 12th 2018, 7:30 AM 16,422 Views No Comments

Sligo Rovers goalkeeper Mitchell Beeney discusses his time at Chelsea and why he chose to move to Ireland.

# airtricity-premier-division - Tuesday 9 October, 2018

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'It doesn't mean much unless you're going out in the Aviva': Mixed emotions for Morris after 40 yard wonder-goal

Oct 9th 2018, 1:21 PM 5,331 Views 5 Comments

Ian Morris scored a stunning 40 yard goal for Bohemians in their FAI Cup semi-final replay on Monday.

# airtricity-premier-division - Monday 8 October, 2018

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Drogheda United progress in dramatic play-off on penalties as heroic Shelbourne battle with nine men

Oct 8th 2018, 10:41 PM 7,323 Views No Comments

In a pulsating First Division play-off Drogheda United came out on top on spot-kicks after Shelbourne received two red cards.

We Meet Again

Cork City book FAI Cup final spot as champions prepare to take on Dundalk for fourth year in a row

Oct 8th 2018, 9:40 PM 7,782 Views 6 Comments

John Caulfield’s side held on to beat Bohemians 2-1 on Monday at Turners Cross in their semi-final replay.

# airtricity-premier-division - Saturday 6 October, 2018

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Two more years! Dundalk's Michael Duffy agrees new deal with SSE Airtricity League champions

Oct 6th 2018, 1:08 PM 3,501 Views 1 Comment

The Derry native has been a standout performer for the Lilywhites this season.

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