Category: Premier Division

Rovers claim bragging rights in the Dublin Derby

By Gerard Mulreaney (@gerardmulreaney)

It’s taken 27 months, but it’s finally happened. After seven defeats and one draw, Shamrock Rovers have overcome their fiercest Dublin rivals Bohemians, to claim all three points. Continue reading “Rovers claim bragging rights in the Dublin Derby”

Kenny resigns as manager of St Pats

By Gerard Mulreaney (@gerardmulreaney)

St Patrick’s Athletic have today released a statement to say that manager Harry Kenny has resigned. This comes after the club suffered a 3-1 defeat to UCD in the 2nd round of the extra.ie FAI Cup. Continue reading “Kenny resigns as manager of St Pats”

Where now for Dundalk and Collie O’Neill?

By Dermot Keely(@keelysbar)

Last Friday the beloved Jimmy Dainty was laid to rest. Unfortunately circumstances prevented me from being there but I would like to extend my sympathy to Helen and all the family. Jimmy was one of the English men who came to Ireland(Dundalk) and loved it. Continue reading “Where now for Dundalk and Collie O’Neill?”

Rogers breaks records as Dundalk hold Qarabag in the Champions League

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Dundalk goalkeeper Gary Rogers broke the European appearance record by an Irish domestic player when he played in the 1st leg of their UEFA Champions League 2nd qualifying round tie against Qarabag last night. Continue reading “Rogers breaks records as Dundalk hold Qarabag in the Champions League”

Rovers turn on the style to progress in the Europa League

Shamrock Rovers are into the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League following their 4-3 aggregate victory over Norwegian side SK Brann. Continue reading “Rovers turn on the style to progress in the Europa League”

UCD awarded a 3-0 win after Bohs fielded an illegible player

Bohemians were today sanctioned by the FAI for fielding an illegible player during the clubs 1-0 defeat to UCD on Monday night, when midfield sensation Danny Mandroiu played despite the fact that he was suspended. Continue reading “UCD awarded a 3-0 win after Bohs fielded an illegible player”

Monday bonus for fans of the GreatestLeagueInTheWorld

It’s a Bank Holiday bonus on Monday, with four games set to take place in the Premier Division. All four games are intriguing in their own way. Dundalk look to keep pressure on leaders Shamrock Rovers by beating UCD, ahead of the big Dublin Derby clash with Bohemians on Tuesday night, Cork City hoping to halt their recent slide with a home game against Sligo Rovers, Finn Harps trying to kick-start their season against St Pats, while Derry make the lengthy trip to Waterford as their push for Europe gathers pace. Continue reading “Monday bonus for fans of the GreatestLeagueInTheWorld”

Nigerian striker heading to Sligo

By Gerard Mulreaney (@gerardmulreaney)

Sligo Rovers, who have a reputation for thinking outside the box when it comes to their transfer business, hope to have pulled another rabbit out of the hat with their latest signing, Nigerian striker Brendan Ogbu. The signing is subject to a work permit and international clearance. Continue reading “Nigerian striker heading to Sligo”