Roberto Lopes called up to the Cape Verde International squad

- September 29, 2020 0

Roberto Lopes has been called up to the Cape Verde International squad for the countries upcoming friendly fixtures in October. The Shamrock Rovers defender will be involved with his sides upcoming friendlies with Guinea and Andorra Lopes already has a Cap for Cape Verde as he featured in a 2-0 victory over

Jack Byrne named in Ireland squad for Slovakia play off

- September 29, 2020September 29, 2020 0

Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has named a 25-man squad for the Euro 2020 Play-Off semi-final against Slovakia in Bratislava and the UEFA Nations League games against Wales in Dublin and Finland in Helsinki. Shamrock Rovers midfielder Jack Byrne and Blackburn Rovers defender Derrick Williams feature for the first time in an

Advantage Drogheda for the First Division…

- September 28, 2020 0

It’s advantage Drogheda after this weekend’s SSE Airtricity League First Division fixtures. The United Park outfit came away from the top-of-the-table clash at Bray Wanderers’ Carlisle Grounds with a 1-0 win – courtesy of a Mark Doyle goal – and leapfrogged their hosts to the top of the table. Drogheda are

The John Caulfield effect….

- September 28, 2020 1

Here’s one to store away for a pub quiz. Who was the first American-born soccer manager to win a top-tier league in Europe? John Caulfield is the answer. Surprised? Well, the League of Ireland is full of surprises! When the summaries are written of the 2020 season here the headlines and

Cessation of Grassroots and Underage football matches in Donegal

League of Ireland

- September 25, 2020 0

Following the introduction of Level 3 COVID-19 restrictions in Donegal, the Football Association of Ireland announces the cessation from midnight tonight of all Adult Amateur and Underage football matches in Donegal with the exception of elite football - namely the SSE Airtricity League and all five underage National Leagues. Furthermore, any

Waterford striker Michael O’Connor joins Ross County

- September 23, 2020 1

Waterford striker Michael O'Connor has left the club and joined Ross County. The club released a statement thanking Michael for his service having featured 24 times for the blues. Ross County sit 5th in the SPL

RTE confirm two Premier Division fixture for live broadcast

League of Ireland

- September 22, 2020 0

RTE have confirmed the live broadcast of two SSE Airtricity League Premier Division fixtures. Dundalk v Shamrock Rovers, which was moved to Sunday, September 27 due to European competition, will be live on RTE2 with kick-off at 7.30pm. The following week, Shamrock Rovers v Sligo Rovers on Friday, October 2 will also

‘Super Mac’ lights up Culture Night at the Carlisle

- September 22, 2020 0

I’ve never spent Culture Night at the Carlisle Grounds before. Technically I didn’t this year either, even though it felt like I was there as I watched the live stream of Bray versus Longford through the club’s Facebook page on my phone. What a night it turned out to be. Any

FAI Cup Quarter final draws Bohemians home to Dundalk

- September 18, 2020 0

The draw has been made for the FAI Cup Quarter-Final. Bohemians v Dundalk Finn Harps v Shamrock Rovers Sligo Rovers v Derry City Athlone v Shelbourne Ties to be played Nov 13-15

Cessation of grassroots and underage football matches in Dublin

- September 18, 2020 0

Following the introduction of Level 3 COVID-19 restrictions in Dublin, the Football Association of Ireland announces the cessation from midnight tonight of all Adult Amateur and Underage football matches in Dublin with the exception of elite football - namely the SSE Airtricity League, Women’s National League and all five underage