# SSE Airtricity League

Last month

February 2023

# spirit

'When I see my Ma smiling now, it's the best feeling ever to see her happy'

Shelbourne star Shane Farrell determined to repay Damien Duff’s faith but his role model is closer to home.

30.5k

Updated

Feb 13th 2023, 7:00 PM

Last year

2022

# comeback win

Sligo rally with Mata brace in two minutes to edge out Bohs and close in on fourth place

The Bit O’Red now move three clear of Bohs, and one behind St Pats on the table.

3.7k

Aug 7th 2022, 7:18 PM

# Staying Put

Wexford manager Ryan turns down Waterford and reaffirms commitment to the club

The 34-year-old had reportedly emerged as the leading candidate to take over at the RSC.

9.4k

May 25th 2022, 11:45 AM

# new recruit

Finn Harps sign French midfielder as 2022 campaign looms

Élie-Gaël N’Zeyi Kibonge recently played with Pohronie in Slovakia’s Fortuna Liga.

4.9k

Feb 11th 2022, 7:21 PM

All time

# SSE Airtricity League

Ahead of the play-offs, what do the numbers tell us about this year's First Division?

With the semi-final first legs being played tonight, Shane Keegan looks at the key statistics from the 2021 season.

3.8k

Nov 3rd 2021, 7:00 AM

# LOI

Powerful Patterson strike the difference as Waterford overcome 10-man Drogheda United

This was a huge game in the context of relegation this season as the Blues held their nerve against the Drogs.

2.0k

Sep 24th 2021, 10:27 PM

# Three and easy

Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe responds to racist trolls with goal to help Derry City to 3-0 win

The hosts got the better of Longford Town as they closed the gap on Sligo Rovers.

2.9k

Sep 24th 2021, 10:11 PM

# Three and easy

Hat-trick hero Owolabi secures the spoils for Harps as St Pat's feel the pinch

The hosts overturned the Inchicore outfit who had a chance to go level on points with Shamrock Rovers at the top.

3.6k

Aug 20th 2021, 10:37 PM

# LOI

Kavanagh and Martin grab a brace each as Waterford move up to eighth

The hosts picked up a 4-1 against Longford Town.

2.8k

Aug 20th 2021, 10:03 PM

# Three and easy

Galway United pick up 3-1 win to inflict first league defeat of the season on Shels

Shane Doherty, Killian Brouder and Ruairi Keating were all on target for the hosts.

5.2k

Aug 13th 2021, 10:18 PM

# LOI

Rebels slip away from top flight with a draw as Akintunde seals point for Derry

Results elsewhere meant Derry were safe from the playoff even in defeat, but they secured an insurance point.

5.6k

Nov 9th 2020, 10:06 PM

# LOI

Murray and Flores on target as much-changed Dundalk see off Derry

The Lilywhites will carry winning form into Thursday’s Europa League clash with Molde.

4.1k

Oct 19th 2020, 8:08 PM

# Drawing blanks

Cork City's bid to avoid relegation takes a hit after scoreless home draw

Cork’s Cian Coleman had a goal disallowed while Daryl Murphy came off the bench to make his first appearance for Waterford since he re-joined the club.

5.3k

Oct 17th 2020, 9:54 PM

# precaution

Premier Division clash between St Pat's and Dundalk postponed over Covid-19 case

A new date for the fixture will be announced in due course.

4.2k

Oct 7th 2020, 5:34 PM

# even stevens

McNamee equaliser salvages point for Finn Harps as Shelbourne finish with 10 men

Ciarán Kilduff put the hosts in front in the first half.

3.3k

Sep 19th 2020, 10:56 PM

# Wrap

Duggan drive seals WNL win for Peamount, UCD hit Cobh for 6 in First Division

Elsewhere in the First Division, Longford and Drogheda played out a draw.

5.3k

Sep 12th 2020, 11:40 PM

# Late Show

Delap delivers win for Harps after a crazy finish in Waterford

A late shoot-out lifted the Donegal club off the bottom of the table.

7.6k

Aug 23rd 2020, 4:09 PM

# LOI

SSE Airtricity League match postponed amid suspected Covid case for Waterford player

The player travelled with the squad for their match against Shelbourne on Saturday.

36.7k

Aug 3rd 2020, 11:25 AM

# 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

# League of Ireland

Jack Byrne on target again as Shamrock Rovers leave Sligo with a win

The Hoops keep the 100% start to the season in tact with Aaron McEneff and Aaron Greene also on the scoresheet.

8.1k

Mar 7th 2020, 10:17 PM

# LOI

Former Cork City defender joins Derry City for 2020 season

Colm Horgan has left the Leesiders to link up with Declan Devine’s team.

4.5k

Jan 21st 2020, 11:29 AM

# 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

# time is ticking

Three Sligo goals in eight first-half minutes dent Finn Harps' hopes amid relegation danger

Liam Buckley’s Bit O’Red were 3-1 winners at The Showgrounds.

2.6k

Sep 13th 2019, 10:19 PM

# Exit

Cork City confirm departure of Shane Daly-Bütz less than a year after signing

The 22-year-old made seven appearances for the club in the latter half of the 2018 season.

9.1k

Jun 5th 2019, 7:07 PM

# future stars

'We're not just here to take part, we want to win. That's been driven into us from day one'

Bohemians and Ireland U21 defender Darragh Leahy is hoping to maintain his side’s fast start to the Toulon Tournament.

7.9k

Jun 5th 2019, 6:08 PM

# LOI

Carr turns on the style to ensure Rovers stay in touch at the top

Stephen Bradley’s men were 1-0 winners over UCD on Friday night.

4.0k

May 17th 2019, 10:13 PM

# Prolific

The madness, mayhem and brillance of Hoban the history maker

The Dundalk striker scored on Friday night against Shamrock Rovers and wrote himself into the club’s folklore.

6.6k

Apr 27th 2019, 12:05 PM

# Hoops

'I think what Rovers have at the moment is a team of men' - Fenlon feels leaders can maintain strong form

Finishing in European places should be Derry’s aim, says the Candystripes former boss.

3.6k

Apr 19th 2019, 6:30 AM

# League of Ireland

Jack Byrne continues flying start at Rovers with Player of the Month award

The midfielder scored three times across March and was included in Mick McCarthy’s Ireland squad.

3.4k

Apr 11th 2019, 2:58 PM

# no complaints

'It looked like a poor tackle' - Harps boss Horgan reacts to horror challenge on Coll

Colm Deasy was shown a straight red card after his awful tackle on former Finn Harps skipper, Ciaran Coll.

3.9k

Apr 8th 2019, 3:53 PM

# LOI

Parkhouse's late double hands Derry dramatic derby victory in Ballybofey

Declan Devine’s side came out on top of a five-goal derby against Finn Harps.

2.7k

Apr 5th 2019, 9:56 PM

# the students

Clinical UCD teach Waterford a lesson in four-goal win

Collie O’Neill’s side earned their second victory of the Premier Division season tonight.

3.6k

Apr 5th 2019, 9:50 PM

# LOI Legends

'We used to kick lumps out of each other in training and Pat Fenlon would just sit back and laugh'

Former Dundalk and Shelbourne defender David Crawley looks back on his playing days.

21.9k

Mar 31st 2019, 9:30 PM

# good cause

Dundalk unveil new third strip in aid of Temple Street Children's Hospital

The club will be making a €100 donation for every goal scored in both the EA Sports Cup and the FAI Cup this season.

6.8k

Mar 27th 2019, 4:51 PM

# Division 1

Manley grabs hat-trick in Drogheda, while Athlone win away to Bray

Meanwhile, Shelbourne joined a three-way tie at the top of the table.

3.8k

Mar 15th 2019, 10:51 PM

# Hoops

Lopes, Watts and Greene all on target as Shamrock Rovers ease past Harps to go top

It was a comfortable evening at Tallaght Stadium as the Hoops went top of the table.

4.9k

Mar 4th 2019, 9:58 PM

# Wrap

Shelbourne suffer shock home defeat to Cabinteely and the rest of tonight's First Division action

Bray continued their winning start to the season with a 2-0 win against Limerick.

5.9k

Mar 1st 2019, 11:05 PM

# wild rovers

Parkes and Twardek on target as Sligo Rovers win first game under Liam Buckley against Finn Harps

Daniel O’Reilly’s header couldn’t spark a comeback from the Donegal outfit.

3.1k

Mar 1st 2019, 10:35 PM

# dazzling run

Scales' moment of magic helps resilient UCD earn draw at home to St Pat's

The Ireland U21 defender teed up Conor Davis as the Students snatched their first point of the season.

3.0k

Mar 1st 2019, 10:12 PM