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Shelbourne claimed back-to-back Leinster Senior League Cup titles following their penalty shoot-our victory over their Dublin rivals St Patrick’s Athletic on Friday evening. The hero for Shels on the night was goalkeeper Lee Steacy, who incidentally was battling a bad flu, as he picked up the man-of-the-match award. Continue reading “Cup hero Steacy ready to step up to be a Number 1”
Dundalk’s Chris Shields was the unanimous ‘Man of the Match’ in last night’s 1-0 win over Cork City in Turners Cross last night, and in his after-Match interview with RTE’s Tony O’Donoghue the no-nonsense midfielder used an Eamon Dunphy quote to sum up his goal. Continue reading “Superb Shields the star as Dundalk close in on the title”
The clash of Cork City and Dundalk would normally whet the appetite of most League of Ireland supporters, however last weekend’s 4-2 victory by Bohemians over Cork has taken some of the gloss off Friday night’s fixture at Turners Cross. Continue reading “Cork v Dundalk Preview”
The last FAI Cup quarter-final between EA Sports Cup winners Derry City and Bohemians, postponed due to International call-ups, will take on Wednesday night at the Brandywell. Continue reading “Derry and Bohs battle it out for semi-final spot in the FAI Cup”
St Patrick’s Athletic goalkeeper Brendan Clarke took to Twitter in defence of claims that his side lacked leadership, after he stepped up to take a penalty in their 2-1 win over Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds on Saturday night. Continue reading “St Pats goalkeeper Clarke jumps to the defence of his teammates”
Keeley in action against Bluebell in the FAI CupThey say ‘your health is your wealth’, but most importantly for many sportsmen and women it’s your mental health that is your wealth. Continue reading “Cabinteely’s Keeley speaks about his battle with depression”
Wexford FC have a welcome distraction from league action this evening as they entertain Crumlin United in the First Round of the Irish Daily Mail FAI Cup. Continue reading “Wexford boss Locke wary of potential Cup upset “
Despite doubts over a number of players Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan is still relishing the challenge of this Friday night’s big Irish Daily Mail FAI Cup first round clash against Bohemians in Ballybofey (kick-off 8.00). Continue reading “FAI Cup Preview: Finn Harps v Bohemians “
UCD have reached the final of the Under 19 Enda McGuill Cup after a 3-0 win over Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds. The students began the game in quick fashion and took the lead on twelve minutes through a Ben Hanrahan header. Continue reading “Students reach the Enda McGuill Cup Final – Reaction from both sides”
Stephen Henderson and his young Cobh Ramblers side are looking forward to testing themselves against Premier Division opposition in this weekend’s FAI Cup game against Limerick in St Colman’s Park. Continue reading “Cobh bang on form heading into Cup clash with Limerick “