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Spirited Bray Wanderers fall short in promotion/relegation playoff final defeat to Waterford
Goals from Conan Noonan and Sam Glenfield helped Waterford come from behind to retain their status as a Premier Division side for 2026.
Goals from Conan Noonan and Sam Glenfield …
Promotion/Relegation Playoff Preview: Bray Wanderers -v- Waterford
Bray Wanderers and Waterford will do battle on Friday night, fighting over a place in next year’s Premier Division.
Bray Wanderers and Waterford will do battle …
First Division play-offs: Bray Wanderers to meet Treaty United in final
Bray Wanderers will face Treaty United in the First Division play-off final on Sunday afternoon at the Athlone Town Stadium.
Bray Wanderers will face Treaty United in …
Finn Harps hitting the right notes for the future
Take a trip down Navenny Street, slip in through the blue gate and you enter a whole different world.
Take a trip down Navenny Street, slip …
Bray Wanderers and Treaty United seize initiative in First Division play-offs
The Seagulls ran out 1-0 winners over UCD in Belfield, while Treaty United edged Cobh Ramblers at Markets Field in Limerick by the same scoreline.
The Seagulls ran out 1-0 winners over …
First Division round-up: Treaty United secure fifth spot as Longford Town finish campaign with a flourish
Treaty United delivered when it mattered most to secure a fifth-placed league finish on Friday night, securing the final playoff berth in turn.
Treaty United delivered when it mattered most …
Longford Town triumph again but fall short of play-off spot
Longford Town produced an excellent display as they recorded their fourth win in a row.
Longford Town produced an excellent display as …
Dundalk secure immediate return to Premier Division with title win
Just over a year after “D-Day” and the club almost going bust, Dundalk have got their hands on the First Division title after a solitary year in the division.
Just over a year after “D-Day” and …
League Preview: Longford Town -v- Cobh Ramblers
Longford Town will hope to extend their unbeaten run to four games and pick up their fourth win in a row when they welcome Cobh Ramblers to Bishopsgate this evening …
Longford Town will hope to extend their …
League Preview: Dundalk -v- Finn Harps
After almost going bust last year and being relegated from the Premier Division, Dundalk can secure promotion from the First Division with a win on Friday night.
After almost going bust last year and …
First Division round-up: Longford Town keep slim play-off hopes alive with win over Treaty United
Town ran out 2-1 victors over Tommy Barrett’s men to claim their third league win on the trot.
Town ran out 2-1 victors over Tommy …
First Division round-up: Dundalk stumble as Cobh Ramblers close gap on summit
The Lilywhites trip to Co Westmeath was one of two games that went ahead due to the effects of Storm Amy.
The Lilywhites trip to Co Westmeath was …
First Division round-up: Dundalk close in on top-flight return as play-off battle heats up
Dundalk are just four points away from sealing their return to the Premier Division after defeating UCD at Oriel Park on Friday night.
Dundalk are just four points away from …
Longford make it two wins in a row with victory at Bray
Longford Town recorded their second superb win in the space of a week when they outplayed Bray Wanderers in a two-nil victory at the Carlisle Grounds in Bray on Friday …
Longford Town recorded their second superb win …
League Preview: Bray Wanderers -v- Longford Town
Bray Wanderers entertain Longford Town in their penultimate league game at home this Friday night, kick off at the Carlisle Grounds is at 7.45pm
Bray Wanderers entertain Longford Town in their …
Fixture updates confirmed ahead of League of Ireland run-in
The League of Ireland can confirm the following fixture updates in the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division and SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division.
The League of Ireland can confirm the …
First Division round-up: Wexford keep playoff hopes alive with big win over Finn Harps
Stephen Elliott’s Wexford kept their playoff charge alive last night with a 3-1 win over Finn Harps in Ballybofey.
Stephen Elliott’s Wexford kept their playoff charge …
Stalemate in the midlands as Kerry and Athlone share the spoils
A bitter evening beneath the Monday night lights of the Midlands saw Kerry and Athlone share the points in Lissywollen in a goalless draw.
A bitter evening beneath the Monday night …
Wayne Groves extends stay as Longford Town boss
First Division outfit Longford Town have confirmed that boss Wayne Groves will remain in his position until the end of the 2026 campaign.
First Division outfit Longford Town have confirmed …
First Division round-up: Treaty United take big step towards claiming playoff spot
Treaty United are in pole position to claim fifth place after seeing off Athlone Town on Friday night at Markets Field.
Treaty United are in pole position to …
Longford Town claim shock win over First Division leaders Dundalk
Longford Town produced their best league display of the season to pick up their first points of the season over leaders Dundalk at Bishopsgate.
Longford Town produced their best league display …
League Preview: Longford Town -v- Dundalk
Longford Town play their penultimate home game this evening.
Longford Town play their penultimate home game …
Clancy and Osagie on target as UCD see off Kerry
UCD played host to Kerry on Friday night in gameweek 31 of the 2025 First Division season. Both teams came into this game in good form. UCD are chasing promotion …
UCD played host to Kerry on Friday …
League Preview: UCD -v- Kerry
UCD have three wins in their last five games, only losing to Treaty United in that time.
UCD have three wins in their last …
First Division round-up: Dundalk maintain lead at summit as Cobh Ramblers see off Treaty United
Dundalk maintained their six-point lead at the top of the table thanks to their 3-1 win over Bray Wanderers at Oriel Park on Friday night.
Dundalk maintained their six-point lead at the …
Doyle and Behan on target as UCD edge Longford Town
Goals from Jake Doyle and substitute Ciarán Behan earned UCD all three points against Longford Town at the UCD Bowl on Friday night. Town pulled a goal back in stoppage …
Goals from Jake Doyle and substitute Ciarán …
League Preview: UCD -v- Longford Town
UCD will hope to get back to winning ways this evening when they entertain Longford Town at the UCD Bowl (kick-off 7:45pm).
UCD will hope to get back to …
Stalemate at Ferrycarrig Park as Wexford and Dundalk cancel each other out
The scoreless draw at Ferrycarrig Park won’t live long in the memory as both sides scrapped hard but were unable to find the net during the 96 minutes of play.
The scoreless draw at Ferrycarrig Park won’t …
League Preview: Wexford -v- Dundalk
But their recent form would suggest they will find it very difficult to do so and it does come any more difficult than their next challenge, a game at home …
But their recent form would suggest they …
Longford Town record comfortable win over Treaty United
After a run of three defeats in a row Town put in a fine performance to claim the win and to keep a clean sheet too.
After a run of three defeats in …
League Preview: Longford Town -v- Treaty United
Longford Town will hope to halt a run of three defeats in a row when they welcome Treaty United to Bishopsgate this evening (kick-off 7.30pm).
Longford Town will hope to halt a …
Dundalk score six to defeat Athlone Town at Oriel Park
A dominant second half display saw the Lilywhites swat aside The Midlands outfit
A dominant second half display saw the …
First Division round-up: Cobh Ramblers ease past Wexford as Bray Wanderers snatch point at Finn Harps
Cobh Ramblers remain six points behind leaders Dundalk thanks to their thumping 4-0 victory over Wexford at St Colman’s Park.
Cobh Ramblers remain six points behind leaders …
Eoin Kenny stars as Dundalk dismantle Longford Town
Dundalk banished any Bank Holiday blues with a comprehensive 4-1 win over Longford Town at Oriel Park.
Dundalk banished any Bank Holiday blues with …
First Division round-up: Title challengers Dundalk, Cobh Ramblers and Bray Wanderers all win
The Lilywhites needed a last-gasp penalty save from Enda Minogue to hold on
The Lilywhites needed a last-gasp penalty save …
Bray Wanderers bolster ranks with arrival of Justin Ferizaj
The 20-year-old joins the Seagulls pending international clearance following a stint in Italy with Serie B side Frosinone.
The 20-year-old joins the Seagulls pending international …
Dundalk confirm departure of Sean Keogh to English Premier League side Brighton
The Lilywhites star will join English Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion for an undisclosed fee.
The Lilywhites star will join English Premier …
First Division round-up: Bray Wanderers keep pressure on Dundalk with late win away to Longford Town
A brace from teenager Billy O’Neill proved decisive in the Midlands as he netted either side of a fine leveller from Daniel Norris.
A brace from teenager Billy O’Neill proved …
Arubi's double sees Dundalk defeat Wexford and extend their lead at the top of the First Division
Arubi (x2) and Ward strikes see off a resolute Wexford for whom Rowe netted his 16th league goal and Haris his first
Arubi (x2) and Ward strikes see off …
Longford Town take all three points from Kerry FC's visit to the Midlanders
A brace from Stefan Ugbesia helped Wayne Groves' side earn their sixth win of the season
A brace from Stefan Ugbesia helped Wayne …