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Noel King names Dundalk’s Jamie McGrath in Ireland u21’s for upcoming qualifiers

- September 3, 2018 2

Dundalk midfielder Jamie McGrath has been called into the squad following his impressive form for the Lilywhites in the SSE Airtricity League. Yeovil Town defender Shaun Donnellan has been ruled out of the fixtures through injury whilst QPR winger Olamide Shodipo is also sidelined. Leeds United's Connor Shaughnessy is recalled to

Dundalk’s Michael Duffy: “I couldn’t believe he’d given it,”

- August 31, 2018 1

Michael Duffy is confident that Dundalk will bounce straight back after an agonising injury-time defeat to Shamrock Rovers ended the Lilywhites’ 13-game winning streak at Oriel Park last night. The winger’s 12th goal of the season cancelled out a second-minute Roberto Lopes header but, after dominating the majority of the game,

‘No Surprises’ in FAI Cup

- August 27, 2018 0

I’ve had the Radiohead song ‘’No Surprises’’ [from the ‘’OK Computer’’ album] going around and around in my head all weekend. It came to mind when I saw the results from Round 2 of the Irish Daily Mail FAI Cup. No prizes for guessing why I thought of ‘’No Surprises’’.

Gavin Bazunu has been named SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers’ Association of Ireland Player of the Month for July.

- August 13, 2018 2

At just 16, the Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper built on his excellent performances in June with a penalty save against the champions Cork City to help earn a 0-0 at Turner’s Cross. The teenage sensation also excelled for the Hoops in two Europa League games with AIK. "I am delighted to be awarded

Routine win for Cork City in the FAI Cup

- August 12, 2018 0

Home Farms Sean Goulding wonder strike was the highlight of a pretty routine victory for holder Cork City, as the “Rebel Army” ran out 5-1 winners in the first round of the Irish Daily Mail FAI Senior Cup clash at a rainy Whitehall. John Caulfields troops put their midweek European disappointment

A dying League, in need of help

- August 7, 2018 8

Before a ball was kicked this season, there was a lot more questions than answers. Some of the questions asked: Was the contracts been offered by Bray Wanderers sustainable? Is the new 10-team league a good idea? Was the fixture pile up in the first half of the season, needed?

Kenny Shiels: “We have a shocking league record at Turner’s Cross so I’d like to do something about that if we could.”

- July 23, 2018 0

Following on from their midweek trip to Minsk, the Candystripes were on the road again today ahead of Monday evening's rearranged league game in Cork. It's a venue that hasn't been kind to the Brandywell outfit down the years with their last league some five seasons ago and a bigger gap

Michael O’Connor signs for Linfield

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- July 20, 2018 4

Former Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers and Finn Harps striker Michael O'Connor has signed for Danske Premiership side Linfield. Linfield manager David Healy said: “He’s an exciting prospect who already has considerable pedigree having played for Shamrock Rovers, Finn Harps on loan and his home town club Dundalk where he has won winners

Kenny Shiels: “We need to stay in the tie as long as we can because if we do that and can nick one ourselves, that would certainly ask the question.”

- July 19, 2018 1

City have a huge job on their hands as they travel to Belarus this week attempting to overturn a 2-0 Europa League first leg deficit at Dinamo Minsk. Whilst not insurmountable, there is no doubting that the Candystripes will need to be a bit more adventurous than they were at the

Martin Russell releases statement as he leaves Bray Wanderers

- July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 1

Martin Russell – Statement Due to the constraints and unrealistic circumstances that have unfolded in recent times at Bray Wanderers FC, it is with deep regret that I have made the decision to resign as manager. I would like to thank all the staff, supporters and players for their efforts whilst at