Tag: Irish Football
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Supersub Sam Glenfield’s late strike preserves Waterford’s Premier Division status against Bray at Tolka Park
Late drama at Tolka Park keeps Waterford in the Premier Division The rivalry between Bray Wanderers and Waterford FC produced another pulsating chapter on Friday night at a packed Tolka Park, where every seat was filled and every heartbeat visible in the stands. In a contest that swung on a couple of key moments, Waterford…
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Waterford Secure Premier Division as Glenfield Strikes Late
Waterford Edge Bray to Keep Premier Division Dream Alive In a feverish Tolka Park atmosphere, Waterford faced a stern test against Bray Wanderers as the seasons latest chapter in their battle to stay in the Premier Division unfolded. The Co. Wicklow club Bray, backed by a vociferous away following, looked on course to claim a…
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Graham Burke Clinches Euro Draw for Shamrock Rovers as He Dismisses Lasers and €80m Hype
Calm Under Pressure: Burke’s Penalty Seals a Historic Tie Graham Burke demonstrated why he is one of Shamrock Rovers’ most trusted players as he calmly stroked home a penalty on foreign soil, in a moment that could redefine the club’s European ambitions. In a match loaded with expectation and external noise—from a €80 million price…
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Graham Burke Guides Shamrock Rovers Toward Historic Euro Draw
Calm under Pressure: Burke’s Penalty Seals a European Night The scene on the edge of the pitch was tense. Shamrock Rovers faced a daunting foe, lasers flickering at their visitors and a price tag of €80 million looming over the opposing striker. In the midst of the chaos, Graham Burke remained unflustered, embodying the calm…
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League of Ireland Final Day: Sligo Rovers End Stephen Kenny’s European Dream as Champions Fall
Intro: A Championship Day to Remember The League of Ireland Premier Division title race and European hopes reached a dramatic crescendo on final day, with Sligo Rovers delivering a shock result that reshaped the destiny of the champion and underscored the competitiveness of Irish football. On a night packed with tension across venues, a decisive…
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League of Ireland final day: Stephen Kenny’s European dream ends as Sligo beat champions — as it happened
Final day drama in the League of Ireland Premier Division Across the country, the League of Ireland’s final day delivered the kind of drama you only get in a season finale. The capital’s title hopefuls, the defending champions, and a few mid-table sides all carried something of ambition and anxiety into kick-off, with European dreams…
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Power stunner keeps Hoops waiting as Shamrock Rovers’ title bid stalls again
Shamrock Rovers’ title dream stalls after another setback Shamrock Rovers’ grip on the League of Ireland title tightened but did not tighten completely this weekend. A 1-0 defeat at home to St Patrick’s Athletic coupled with Derry City’s late fightback against Waterford at the RSC left Stephen Bradley’s side clinging to a six-point cushion with…
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Shelbourne edge Sligo to boost European push with late goals at Tolka Park
Late drama seals Shelbourne’s latest win in European push In a rollercoaster Irish Premier Division encounter at Tolka Park, Shelbourne edged Sligo Rovers thanks to late strikes from Daniel Kelly and John Martin. The victory extends Shelbourne’s impressive winning streak to four and cements their place in the hunt for European football, a target head…
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Dundalk Earn Premier Division Return as They Clinch First Division Title
Historic Return for Dundalk as they clinch First Division crown In a night of jubilation at Oriel Park, Dundalk produced a measured, decisive performance to seal the First Division title and secure a return to the Premier Division for the club’s 100th anniversary in Irish football in 2026. With a brace of goals in the…
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FAI Budget €3m to Boost League of Ireland Academies
Introduction: A new chapter for Irish football academies The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has secured an additional €3 million in Budget 2026 to advance the professionalisation of 26 League of Ireland (LOI) academies. This injection sits atop the FAI’s existing €6 million annual government funding under a memorandum of understanding that runs until 2027.…