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Congratulations to John Mahon! 👏
The former Sligo Rovers defender has been named Player of the Month for August! 🏆
🥇John Mahon - Waterford
🥈Daryl Horgan - @dundalkfc.bsky.social
🥉Michael Duffy - Derry City
The former Sligo Rovers defender has been named Player of the Month for August! 🏆
🥇John Mahon - Waterford
🥈Daryl Horgan - @dundalkfc.bsky.social
🥉Michael Duffy - Derry City
A three-year lease has been secured by Bohemians for a building on the North Circular Road! 🤝
The rent is €1k a year due to its non-for-profit community use! 🪧
The deal was questioned by councillors, who noted the market rent was around €160k! 🗣️
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The rent is €1k a year due to its non-for-profit community use! 🪧
The deal was questioned by councillors, who noted the market rent was around €160k! 🗣️
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Half-Million Euro row as Cllrs clash over Bohs’ Cut-Price Lease - Gript
PAT COYNE: Councillors clash over proposal to give Bohs’ massive cut-price lease. Cllr Ring said it amounted to “nearly half a million euro” in foregone rent, and the deal subsidised a club that “ma...
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September 18, 2026 at 10:23 AM
A three-year lease has been secured by Bohemians for a building on the North Circular Road! 🤝
The rent is €1k a year due to its non-for-profit community use! 🪧
The deal was questioned by councillors, who noted the market rent was around €160k! 🗣️
gript.ie/half-million...
The rent is €1k a year due to its non-for-profit community use! 🪧
The deal was questioned by councillors, who noted the market rent was around €160k! 🗣️
gript.ie/half-million...
Bohemians’ exit from Dalymount Park has been pushed back until at least May 2027! 🚨
Delays to the redevelopment mean they will spend the first half of next season at Dalymount! 🏟️
The floodlights removal means all games will be Saturday/Sunday afternoon kick-offs! ☀️
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Delays to the redevelopment mean they will spend the first half of next season at Dalymount! 🏟️
The floodlights removal means all games will be Saturday/Sunday afternoon kick-offs! ☀️
bohemians.ie/bohs-to-play...
September 18, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Bohemians’ exit from Dalymount Park has been pushed back until at least May 2027! 🚨
Delays to the redevelopment mean they will spend the first half of next season at Dalymount! 🏟️
The floodlights removal means all games will be Saturday/Sunday afternoon kick-offs! ☀️
bohemians.ie/bohs-to-play...
Delays to the redevelopment mean they will spend the first half of next season at Dalymount! 🏟️
The floodlights removal means all games will be Saturday/Sunday afternoon kick-offs! ☀️
bohemians.ie/bohs-to-play...
Victor Ozhianvuna may have already played his last Shamrock Rovers game, with Stephen Bradley confirming he is not being rushed back! ☘️
Arsenal have specialists closely monitoring their incoming signing, whose absence is due to a complex ‘growth issue’! 🔴
www.independent.ie/sport/soccer...
Arsenal have specialists closely monitoring their incoming signing, whose absence is due to a complex ‘growth issue’! 🔴
www.independent.ie/sport/soccer...
September 18, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Victor Ozhianvuna may have already played his last Shamrock Rovers game, with Stephen Bradley confirming he is not being rushed back! ☘️
Arsenal have specialists closely monitoring their incoming signing, whose absence is due to a complex ‘growth issue’! 🔴
www.independent.ie/sport/soccer...
Arsenal have specialists closely monitoring their incoming signing, whose absence is due to a complex ‘growth issue’! 🔴
www.independent.ie/sport/soccer...
League of Ireland top scorer Tommy Lonergan (Waterford) has been named in the Ireland U21 squad! 🇮🇪
Senior international Adam Brennan and Michael Noonan (both Shamrock Rovers) are also included! 👏
Senior international Adam Brennan and Michael Noonan (both Shamrock Rovers) are also included! 👏
September 18, 2026 at 10:18 AM
League of Ireland top scorer Tommy Lonergan (Waterford) has been named in the Ireland U21 squad! 🇮🇪
Senior international Adam Brennan and Michael Noonan (both Shamrock Rovers) are also included! 👏
Senior international Adam Brennan and Michael Noonan (both Shamrock Rovers) are also included! 👏
Huge congratulations to Bohemians star Markuss Strods on receiving his first senior Latvia call-up! 🇱🇻
Latvia face Armenia, Cyprus (x2) and Montenegro in the Nations League during the international break! 🇦🇲🇨🇾🇲🇪
Very well deserved! 👏
Latvia face Armenia, Cyprus (x2) and Montenegro in the Nations League during the international break! 🇦🇲🇨🇾🇲🇪
Very well deserved! 👏
September 18, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Huge congratulations to Bohemians star Markuss Strods on receiving his first senior Latvia call-up! 🇱🇻
Latvia face Armenia, Cyprus (x2) and Montenegro in the Nations League during the international break! 🇦🇲🇨🇾🇲🇪
Very well deserved! 👏
Latvia face Armenia, Cyprus (x2) and Montenegro in the Nations League during the international break! 🇦🇲🇨🇾🇲🇪
Very well deserved! 👏
Huge congratulations to former Sligo Rovers star Owen Elding on his first Ireland call-up! 🇮🇪
Ireland face Kosovo, Israel (x2) and Austria in the Nations League during the international break! 🇽🇰🇮🇱🇦🇹
Very well deserved! 👏
Ireland face Kosovo, Israel (x2) and Austria in the Nations League during the international break! 🇽🇰🇮🇱🇦🇹
Very well deserved! 👏
September 18, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Huge congratulations to former Sligo Rovers star Owen Elding on his first Ireland call-up! 🇮🇪
Ireland face Kosovo, Israel (x2) and Austria in the Nations League during the international break! 🇽🇰🇮🇱🇦🇹
Very well deserved! 👏
Ireland face Kosovo, Israel (x2) and Austria in the Nations League during the international break! 🇽🇰🇮🇱🇦🇹
Very well deserved! 👏
Alex Byrne is currently on trial in Austria with DSM Football World! 🇦🇹
The 17-year-old Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper is training with the multi-club group, which includes Hartberg and Viktoria Plzen! 🧤
The 17-year-old Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper is training with the multi-club group, which includes Hartberg and Viktoria Plzen! 🧤
September 18, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Alex Byrne is currently on trial in Austria with DSM Football World! 🇦🇹
The 17-year-old Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper is training with the multi-club group, which includes Hartberg and Viktoria Plzen! 🧤
The 17-year-old Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper is training with the multi-club group, which includes Hartberg and Viktoria Plzen! 🧤
Rory Britton (Shamrock Rovers) is attracting interest from Premier League clubs! 💫
September 18, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Rory Britton (Shamrock Rovers) is attracting interest from Premier League clubs! 💫
Ollie Cahill has been appointed as Shelbourne’s new Head of Player Development! ✅
A five-time League of Ireland winner as a player, Cahill returns to Tolka Park where he will work with Shelbourne’s new Academy Director Keith Long! ✍️
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A five-time League of Ireland winner as a player, Cahill returns to Tolka Park where he will work with Shelbourne’s new Academy Director Keith Long! ✍️
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Shelbourne FC Appoints Ollie Cahill as Head of Player Development - Shelbourne Football Club
Shelbourne FC is delighted to announce that former five-time league title winner Ollie Cahill will be joining the club in his role as Head of Player Development. Ollie made over 150 appearances for th...
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September 18, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Ollie Cahill has been appointed as Shelbourne’s new Head of Player Development! ✅
A five-time League of Ireland winner as a player, Cahill returns to Tolka Park where he will work with Shelbourne’s new Academy Director Keith Long! ✍️
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A five-time League of Ireland winner as a player, Cahill returns to Tolka Park where he will work with Shelbourne’s new Academy Director Keith Long! ✍️
shelbournefc.ie/shelbourne-f...
Dean Haggins has been appointed as @droghedaunited.bsky.social’s new Finance Director! ✅
Haggins joins his hometown club after a recent spell as Interim Finance Manager for the FAI! 💶
Haggins joins his hometown club after a recent spell as Interim Finance Manager for the FAI! 💶
Drogheda United is delighted to announce the appointment of Dean Haggins as Finance Director.
Dean Haggins Appointed Finance Director
Dean Haggins Appointed Finance Director
www.droghedaunited.ie
September 18, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Dean Haggins has been appointed as @droghedaunited.bsky.social’s new Finance Director! ✅
Haggins joins his hometown club after a recent spell as Interim Finance Manager for the FAI! 💶
Haggins joins his hometown club after a recent spell as Interim Finance Manager for the FAI! 💶
Keith Long has been appointed as Shelbourne’s new Academy Director! ✅
The former Bohemians and Waterford boss returns to Irish football, with his new role supported through the League of Ireland Academy Investment Programme! ✍️
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The former Bohemians and Waterford boss returns to Irish football, with his new role supported through the League of Ireland Academy Investment Programme! ✍️
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Shelbourne FC Appoints Keith Long As New Academy Director - Shelbourne Football Club
Shelbourne FC is delighted to announce the appointment of Keith Long as the club’s new Academy Director. Keith brings a wealth of League of Ireland experience and a proven track record of developing e...
shelbournefc.ie
September 18, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Keith Long has been appointed as Shelbourne’s new Academy Director! ✅
The former Bohemians and Waterford boss returns to Irish football, with his new role supported through the League of Ireland Academy Investment Programme! ✍️
shelbournefc.ie/shelbourne-f...
The former Bohemians and Waterford boss returns to Irish football, with his new role supported through the League of Ireland Academy Investment Programme! ✍️
shelbournefc.ie/shelbourne-f...
Michael Owen has revealed plans for St. Pats to help establish a new football league in Pakistan have ‘fizzled out’!🇵🇰
The project aimed to create a new talent pathway, with players potentially progressing to Europe, but a number of issues saw the plans collapse! 👀
www.dublinlive.ie/sport/soccer...
The project aimed to create a new talent pathway, with players potentially progressing to Europe, but a number of issues saw the plans collapse! 👀
www.dublinlive.ie/sport/soccer...
Michael Owen opens up on failed St Pat's football project in Pakistan
Owen was brought on board alongside Dublin club St Patrick’s Athletic in a high-profile attempt to launch a talent pipeline to Europe, only for the venture to quietly die a death.
www.dublinlive.ie
September 18, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Michael Owen has revealed plans for St. Pats to help establish a new football league in Pakistan have ‘fizzled out’!🇵🇰
The project aimed to create a new talent pathway, with players potentially progressing to Europe, but a number of issues saw the plans collapse! 👀
www.dublinlive.ie/sport/soccer...
The project aimed to create a new talent pathway, with players potentially progressing to Europe, but a number of issues saw the plans collapse! 👀
www.dublinlive.ie/sport/soccer...
Anthony O’Connor is in talks over a new contract at Galway United! 🗣️
The Irish defender has impressed since joining from Harrogate this summer! 🇮🇪
He has been the subject of @corkcityfc.ie interest ahead of their return to the Premier Division! 🧐
www.connachttribune.ie/sport/oconno...
The Irish defender has impressed since joining from Harrogate this summer! 🇮🇪
He has been the subject of @corkcityfc.ie interest ahead of their return to the Premier Division! 🧐
www.connachttribune.ie/sport/oconno...
O'Connor in talks over new contract at Galway United
Central defender only signed initial contract until end of the season
www.connachttribune.ie
September 18, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Anthony O’Connor is in talks over a new contract at Galway United! 🗣️
The Irish defender has impressed since joining from Harrogate this summer! 🇮🇪
He has been the subject of @corkcityfc.ie interest ahead of their return to the Premier Division! 🧐
www.connachttribune.ie/sport/oconno...
The Irish defender has impressed since joining from Harrogate this summer! 🇮🇪
He has been the subject of @corkcityfc.ie interest ahead of their return to the Premier Division! 🧐
www.connachttribune.ie/sport/oconno...
Points won since John Russell was appointed as Shelbourne manager!👇
St. Pats - 14
Waterford - 13
Bohemians - 10
Galway United - 10
Derry City - 9
@droghedaunited.bsky.social - 9
Shamrock Rovers - 6
@dundalkfc.bsky.social - 6
Sligo Rovers - 3
Shelbourne - 2
St. Pats - 14
Waterford - 13
Bohemians - 10
Galway United - 10
Derry City - 9
@droghedaunited.bsky.social - 9
Shamrock Rovers - 6
@dundalkfc.bsky.social - 6
Sligo Rovers - 3
Shelbourne - 2
September 18, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Points won since John Russell was appointed as Shelbourne manager!👇
St. Pats - 14
Waterford - 13
Bohemians - 10
Galway United - 10
Derry City - 9
@droghedaunited.bsky.social - 9
Shamrock Rovers - 6
@dundalkfc.bsky.social - 6
Sligo Rovers - 3
Shelbourne - 2
St. Pats - 14
Waterford - 13
Bohemians - 10
Galway United - 10
Derry City - 9
@droghedaunited.bsky.social - 9
Shamrock Rovers - 6
@dundalkfc.bsky.social - 6
Sligo Rovers - 3
Shelbourne - 2
Shelbourne 1-2 Drogheda United
Shelbourne:
Daniel Kelly 22’
Drogheda United:
Warren Davis 40’
Leo Burney 57’
Shelbourne:
Daniel Kelly 22’
Drogheda United:
Warren Davis 40’
Leo Burney 57’
September 14, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Shelbourne 1-2 Drogheda United
Shelbourne:
Daniel Kelly 22’
Drogheda United:
Warren Davis 40’
Leo Burney 57’
Shelbourne:
Daniel Kelly 22’
Drogheda United:
Warren Davis 40’
Leo Burney 57’
Sligo Rovers 1-3 Galway United
Sligo Rovers:
Cian Kavanagh 8’
Galway United:
Jimmy Keohane 18’, 86’
Stephen Walsh 38’
Sligo Rovers:
Cian Kavanagh 8’
Galway United:
Jimmy Keohane 18’, 86’
Stephen Walsh 38’
September 14, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Sligo Rovers 1-3 Galway United
Sligo Rovers:
Cian Kavanagh 8’
Galway United:
Jimmy Keohane 18’, 86’
Stephen Walsh 38’
Sligo Rovers:
Cian Kavanagh 8’
Galway United:
Jimmy Keohane 18’, 86’
Stephen Walsh 38’
Waterford 2-2 Derry City
Waterford:
Evan McLauglin 45+1’
Padraig Amond 57’
Derry City:
Adam O’Reilly 9’
Michael Duffy 51’
Waterford:
Evan McLauglin 45+1’
Padraig Amond 57’
Derry City:
Adam O’Reilly 9’
Michael Duffy 51’
September 14, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Waterford 2-2 Derry City
Waterford:
Evan McLauglin 45+1’
Padraig Amond 57’
Derry City:
Adam O’Reilly 9’
Michael Duffy 51’
Waterford:
Evan McLauglin 45+1’
Padraig Amond 57’
Derry City:
Adam O’Reilly 9’
Michael Duffy 51’
Dundalk 0-4 St. Pats
Dundalk:
-
St. Pats:
Aidan Keena 22’, 37’
Ryan Sheridan 75’
Ryan Edmondson 82’
Dundalk:
-
St. Pats:
Aidan Keena 22’, 37’
Ryan Sheridan 75’
Ryan Edmondson 82’
September 14, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Dundalk 0-4 St. Pats
Dundalk:
-
St. Pats:
Aidan Keena 22’, 37’
Ryan Sheridan 75’
Ryan Edmondson 82’
Dundalk:
-
St. Pats:
Aidan Keena 22’, 37’
Ryan Sheridan 75’
Ryan Edmondson 82’
Michael Noonan will sign for Nottingham Forest in January! 🏴
The 18-year-old striker will undergo a medical on Wednesday before joining the Premier League side on a free transfer from Shamrock Rovers! 🤝
Rovers and his former club St. Pats will receive training compensation!💰
The 18-year-old striker will undergo a medical on Wednesday before joining the Premier League side on a free transfer from Shamrock Rovers! 🤝
Rovers and his former club St. Pats will receive training compensation!💰
September 14, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Michael Noonan will sign for Nottingham Forest in January! 🏴
The 18-year-old striker will undergo a medical on Wednesday before joining the Premier League side on a free transfer from Shamrock Rovers! 🤝
Rovers and his former club St. Pats will receive training compensation!💰
The 18-year-old striker will undergo a medical on Wednesday before joining the Premier League side on a free transfer from Shamrock Rovers! 🤝
Rovers and his former club St. Pats will receive training compensation!💰
The FAI have now opened their investigation into alleged third-party ownership breaches involving Shamrock Rovers players Alex Noonan and Michael Noonan! 🔎
FIFA have referred the case back to the FAI, which has now requested the relevant documents from Rovers! 👀
www.thetimes.com/sport/irish/...
FIFA have referred the case back to the FAI, which has now requested the relevant documents from Rovers! 👀
www.thetimes.com/sport/irish/...
FAI begins investigation into Noonan transfer allegations
Claims of third-party ownership at Shamrock Rovers centre around two teenage players, Michael and Alex Noonan, and also involve FAI’s John Martin
www.thetimes.com
September 14, 2026 at 9:51 PM
The FAI have now opened their investigation into alleged third-party ownership breaches involving Shamrock Rovers players Alex Noonan and Michael Noonan! 🔎
FIFA have referred the case back to the FAI, which has now requested the relevant documents from Rovers! 👀
www.thetimes.com/sport/irish/...
FIFA have referred the case back to the FAI, which has now requested the relevant documents from Rovers! 👀
www.thetimes.com/sport/irish/...
St. Pats 2-0 Shamrock Rovers
St. Pats:
Jason McClelland 4’
Aidan Keena 33’
Shamrock Rovers:
-
St. Pats:
Jason McClelland 4’
Aidan Keena 33’
Shamrock Rovers:
-
September 14, 2026 at 9:50 PM
St. Pats 2-0 Shamrock Rovers
St. Pats:
Jason McClelland 4’
Aidan Keena 33’
Shamrock Rovers:
-
St. Pats:
Jason McClelland 4’
Aidan Keena 33’
Shamrock Rovers:
-
Drogheda United 2-0 Sligo Rovers
Drogheda United:
Warren Davis 38’
Edwin Agbaje 45+4’
Sligo Rovers:
-
Drogheda United:
Warren Davis 38’
Edwin Agbaje 45+4’
Sligo Rovers:
-
September 14, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Drogheda United 2-0 Sligo Rovers
Drogheda United:
Warren Davis 38’
Edwin Agbaje 45+4’
Sligo Rovers:
-
Drogheda United:
Warren Davis 38’
Edwin Agbaje 45+4’
Sligo Rovers:
-
Waterford 1-1 Dundalk
Waterford:
Hayden Cann 36’
Dundalk:
John Mahon (OG) 21’
Waterford:
Hayden Cann 36’
Dundalk:
John Mahon (OG) 21’
September 14, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Waterford 1-1 Dundalk
Waterford:
Hayden Cann 36’
Dundalk:
John Mahon (OG) 21’
Waterford:
Hayden Cann 36’
Dundalk:
John Mahon (OG) 21’
Shelbourne 0-1 Derry City
Shelbourne:
-
Derry City:
Michael Duffy 90+4’
Shelbourne:
-
Derry City:
Michael Duffy 90+4’
September 14, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Shelbourne 0-1 Derry City
Shelbourne:
-
Derry City:
Michael Duffy 90+4’
Shelbourne:
-
Derry City:
Michael Duffy 90+4’
Galway United 2-3 Bohemians
Galway United:
Stephen Walsh 31’
Kris Twardek 53’
Bohemians:
Colm Whelan 75’, 90+1’
Ross Tierney 82’
Galway United:
Stephen Walsh 31’
Kris Twardek 53’
Bohemians:
Colm Whelan 75’, 90+1’
Ross Tierney 82’
September 14, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Galway United 2-3 Bohemians
Galway United:
Stephen Walsh 31’
Kris Twardek 53’
Bohemians:
Colm Whelan 75’, 90+1’
Ross Tierney 82’
Galway United:
Stephen Walsh 31’
Kris Twardek 53’
Bohemians:
Colm Whelan 75’, 90+1’
Ross Tierney 82’