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# League of Ireland

This week
26th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Former Kerry FC backer completes LOI switch with Dundalk takeover
Brian Ainscough is targeting European qualification with the Lilywhites in 2024.
Last month
November 2023
Derry City confirm Daniel Kelly capture after Dundalk exit
Elsewhere, there’s been a change to the Kerry FC management team.
Shamrock Rovers make Honohan first new signing ahead of historic five-in-a-row tilt
Meanwhile, Daniel Kelly has left Dundalk after five seasons and 156 appearances for the Lilywhites.
Derry City assistant McLaughlin rubbishes links to Cork City job
‘If anyone is asking me if I’ll be the next Cork manager, then it will be a ‘no’ from me.’
Poll: Have you ever attended a League of Ireland match?
Sunday’s final saw record attendance.
'I went all in because there was no other choice. There was no option to get a job'
Recently retired Eoin Doyle recalls the highs and lows of his largely stellar career in England, Ireland and Scotland.
'I'll be in the Riverside next season or on the bench' - Damien Duff
The Shelbourne boss has hinted he may have managed his last game for the club.
Shamrock Rovers celebrate with trophy after overcoming Sligo
The Hoops lifted their fourth league title in a row in front of a record crowd of 8,021 spectators at Tallaght Stadium.
October
October 2023
Cork City denied late winner against Shamrock Rovers in dead-rubber
Goalkeeper Leon Pohls helps extend champions’ unbeaten run to 10 games.
Sligo Rovers get the point they need to confirm LOI Premier Division safety
Sligo Rovers and Drogheda United played out a scoreless draw at the Showgrounds on Saturday evening.
17-year-old supersub Akachukwu's hat-trick fires Waterford into First Division playoff final
Cobh Ramblers booked their place in the First Division play-off final with a 2-1 aggregate win over Wexford FC.
'I had to take it… I was going to put my family first for once'
Former Irish international Eddie Nolan on his long career in football and reasons for retiring earlier this season.
Advantage Cobh in First Division promotion play-offs; Athlone v Waterford finely poised
Ronan Coughlan and Frantz Pierrot were both on the scoresheet as it finished 1-1 between Athlone and Waterford.
Youngster Leavy stars as St Pat's secure European football for next season
Stephen Bradley and his assistant Glenn Cronin were interested spectators as the Saints overcame Sligo.
Wexford confirm link-up with League One club
The Irish side now have an official association with Reading FC.
Five-star Shamrock Rovers blow Drogheda away to close in on four-in-a-row
Rovers know that victory against St Pat’s next Friday would clinch a record-equalling fourth straight league title.
Keating fires 13th league goal to give Cork City hope in relegation fight
2-0 win at UCD sees Cork City move to within six points of Sligo Rovers as they bid to avoid the relegation play-off.
Pat's beat Bohs to keep pressure on Shamrock Rovers
The three points sees the Saints go level with Derry City in second.
Jack Byrne ruled out of League of Ireland run-in as Rovers close in on title
Star playmaker has played just 17 league minutes since the end of June, and will miss Rovers’ final four games.
There are billionaires and millionaires but community will sustain League of Ireland revival
A coherent plan of investment is vital to ensure progress doesn’t stop before true potential is realised.
'This is the future' - Treaty chairman insists takeover will take club to next level
Canadian investment firm Tricor Pacific Capital are set to make a seven-figure investment with a long-term vision for the League of Ireland outfit.
Turner's Cross set for partial closure after missile incidents
Cork City have been punished for their fans’ behaviour during the St Patrick’s Athletic match.
'What he's gone through in the last 3 months, it's nearly bigger than anything'
Barry Coffey and Richie Holland reflect on an emotional season for Cork City’s star striker Ruairi Keating.
Bohemians advance to FAI Cup final with win away to brave Galway United
Dylan’s Connolly’s first-half goal separated the sides at Eamonn Deacy Park.
Bohemians advance to FAI Cup final with win away to brave Galway United
Dylan’s Connolly’s first-half goal separated the sides at Eamonn Deacy Park.
The French-Algerian Galway star who idolises Zidane
Wassim Aouachria on the journey in football that has taken him to Ireland, with FAI Cup glory in sight.
September
September 2023
UCD relegated but shock stalemate halts Rovers' title charge
Goalless draw with bottom side leaves Hoops boss Stephen Bradley frustrated.
Lonergan at the double to keep St Pat's title hopes alive
Striker found the net twice while Mason Melia celebrates 16th birthday with injury-time penalty in 3-1 win over Dundalk.
Shels on a roll as they edge Cork to boost Euro hopes
Will Jarvis scored his first goal for the club to stretch unbeaten run to nine games.
Galway seal First Division title triumph
Wassim Aouachria and David Hurley were among the scorers.
Sligo win back-to-back games for first time to heap misery on Derry
Stefan Radosavljevic’s second-half goal gave the hosts all three points after Ronan Boyce was sent off for visitors.
Five-star Derry City ensure no slip-ups to close the gap on Rovers
Will Patching and Brandon Kavanagh were both on the double in a 5-0 win for the Candystripes.
Highly rated League of Ireland starlet agrees move across the water
Shelbourne’s Jack Moylan has signed a pre-contract agreement with Lincoln.
Shamrock Rovers turn on style with pivotal win over Bohemians in title race
Lee Grace, Ronan Finn and the returning Neil Farrugia all find the net for hosts.
Dublin epicentre of title race with Shelbourne latest disruptors to join fun
Two derbies in the capital should make things clearer at top as Damien Duff needs late surge to satisfy demands.
August
August 2023
‘John has brought the club from amateur to fully blown professional’
Club director Jonathan Corbett reflects on the rise of Galway United.
Leaders Galway close in on title triumph
David Hurley hit a brace as John Caulfield’s men got the better of Cobh Ramblers.
Drogheda overcome Cork to bolster survival hopes
Late goals from Aaron McNally and Ryan Brennan earned the hosts a vital win.
Lopes header sees Rovers record narrow win over Dundalk
The Cape Verde international scored the only goal of the game at Tallaght Stadium.
Derry suffer second penalty shootout loss in three days
St Patrick’s Athletic are through to the quarter-finals of the FAI Cup.