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dlvr.itBray get by Kerry to set up First Division Promotion Play-off final against UCDThere was a full house at the Carlisle Grounds in Bray on Tuesday night and the predominantly home support in the 2,550 sold out crowd got plenty to cheer about as Bray Wanderers secured a comprehensive 3-0 win.

dlvr.itStudents set for Sunday’s First Division promotion play-off final after win over LongfordUCD eased by Longford Town in the second leg of their promotion play-off semi-final on Tuesday night in Belfield. Goals from Mikey McCullagh and Hugh Smith earned the Students the 2-0 win on the night.

dlvr.itPromotion play-off preview: UCD -v- Longford TownThe Students bring a two goal lead with them back to the UCD Bowl for the second leg of this promotion play-off against Longford Town.

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dlvr.itCork City – 2026 season reportBarry Robson’s first season as Cork City FC manager saw him guide the club to promotion and back to the Premier Division for 2027. But the club and he will very well know that it is the next stage of his tenure which will define his time on Leeside.

dlvr.it‘It is special’ – Bradley reflects on Gary O’Neill’s return a year after cancer diagnosisIt was an emotional occasion at Tallaght Stadium on Friday night as Shamrock Rovers secured their 23rd league title – their sixth in seven seasons. That emotion was heightened with the return to the team of Gary O’Neill as a substitute – remarkably exactly a year on from his cancer diagnosis.

dlvr.itStudents weather the storm to take control in play-off against LongfordIt’s advantage UCD after their First Division play-off semi-final first leg 2-0 win over Longford Town played at a very wet and windy Bishopsgate.

dlvr.itThe Hoops to return hungrier with Bradley lauding ‘special’ group after sustained title success: ‘You need to have real balls and these have it’Shamrock Rovers won their sixth title in seven, according to Stephen Bradley, despite “running on fumes” at stages during the year as the mileage and intensity of the last few seasons took their toll with the club juggling domestic and lengthy European campaigns all after curtailed pre-seasons.

dlvr.itIn Pictures: Shamrock Rovers celebrate title triumph after four-goal Sligo winShamrock Rovers were crowned League of Ireland Premier Division champions on Friday night after a 4-0 victory over Sligo Rovers at Tallaght Stadium sealed their sixth title in seven years.

dlvr.itPremier Division: Galway United confirm top-flight status as Derry City’s resurgence continuesGalway United have officially secured their place in the 2027 Premier Division after recording a scoreless draw against St Patrick’s Athletic on Friday night.

dlvr.itHow the league was won – The Shamrock Rovers 2026 title winning campaignLooking across the season, the Hoops’ results in the Dublin derbies and their super home record were certainly instrumental in the Hoops securing their sixth league title in seven seasons.

dlvr.itWaterford celebrate as victory over Drogheda virtually guarantees survivalThe chants of ‘we are safe’ rang out around the RSC in Waterford late on Friday night as Waterford scored a resounding 3-1 win over Drogheda United to all but confirm their Premier Division status for 2027 and, in so doing, consign the Co Louth side to a promotion/relegation play-off in a few weeks’ time.

dlvr.itLights out on Bohs’ title hopes as Odubeko strikes late for ShelsShelbourne revelled in their role as heartbreakers once again as Mipo Odubeko’s late goal at Dalymount Park put the lights out on Bohemians’ title hopes and confirmed Shamrock Rovers as League of Ireland champions.

dlvr.itBrennan bags brace as Shamrock Rovers clinch sixth title in seven yearsShamrock Rovers claimed their sixth league title in seven years with a championship-winning performance against relegated Sligo Rovers at Tallaght Stadium in front of over 8,000 passionate supporters.

dlvr.itLeague Preview: Bohemians -v- ShelbourneBohemians host Shelbourne under the lights at Dalymount Park looking to keep the title race alive heading into the final day (kick off 7.45pm). Bohs must match Shamrock Rovers’ result tonight but in truth, only a win will do. This will be the hosts’ last home game of the season as they end the campaign with the first of back to back Dublin derbies.

dlvr.itLeague Preview: Waterford -v- Drogheda UnitedThe last game of the season at the Regional Sports Centre in Waterford is sure to attract a full house on Friday night as the home side do battle with Drogheda United in a bid to preserve their Premier Division status for 2027 (kick-off 7.45pm).

dlvr.itLeague Preview: Shamrock Rovers -v- Sligo RoversShamrock Rovers could secure their sixth league title in seven seasons on Friday at Tallaght Stadium. They are facing an already relegated Sligo Rovers but the visitors have won on their last two visits to Dublin 24. The Bit O’ Red’s 2-1 win in May is the only league match that the Hoops have lost at home all season.

dlvr.itDos Santos goal for Derry sinks Saints title hopesThe 1-0 defeat by Derry City of St. Patrick’s Athletic effectively ended the Saints title ambitions for 2026.

dlvr.itKevin O’Sullivan set to officiate FAI Cup FinalThe FAI have confirmed that Kevin O’Sullivan will lead the officiating team for next month’s Club Orange Men's FAI Cup Final at the Aviva Stadium.

dlvr.itGraham Coughlan on prospect of relegation playoff for Waterford: ‘If we got into a playoff, that would be a hell of an achievement’Waterford head coach Graham Coughlan showed no panic despite their Premier Division safety being dealt a major blow on Friday night at the hands of Bohemians.

dlvr.itAlan Reynolds not knocking Bohs' title hopes after win over Waterford: ‘We still have a chance’Bohemians boss Alan Reynolds gave his first series of post-match interviews following the conclusion of the media ban conducted by the club over the past two weeks as his side avenged their FAI Cup semi final loss to Waterford on Friday night.

dlvr.itRyan Burke haunts former club Waterford as Bohs keep title hopes aliveIt was an unlikely hero at Dalymount on Friday night, as Ryan Burke netted the winner on his first start for Bohs against his former employers, Waterford.

dlvr.itBailey strikes as Longford seal play-off spot with derby win over AthloneJames Bailey’s first-half goal saw Longford Town secure their place in the First Division play-offs with their first win of the season over their Midlands rivals, Athlone Town.

dlvr.itLeague Preview: St Patrick's Athletic -v- ShelbourneSt Patrick's Athletic are the last team still standing with any hope of overtaking Shamrock Rovers at the summit of the league table and they will hope to retain that status after they play Shelbourne at Richmond Park on Friday night (kick-off is at 8pm).

dlvr.itLeague Preview: Bohemians -v- WaterfordA week on from the FAI Cup semi final fixture which seen the Blues book a ticket to Lansdowne, Bohemians host Waterford at Dalymount Park in a fixture that still could have some significant baring on the league table come the end of the night.

dlvr.itLeague Preview: Longford Town -v- Athlone TownIt all comes down to the final El Clasico of the season as Longford Town take on their Midlands derby at Bishopsgate (kick-off 7.45pm).

dlvr.itAidan Kenna picks up his fourth Player of the Month awardSt. Patrick’s Athletic striker Aidan Keena has been named the SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers Ireland Player of the Month for September.

dlvr.itEmily Murphy on her move to the WSL and the goal of World Cup qualificationThe 12-0 aggregate win over Kazakhstan means that the prize for winning December’s two legged tie against Poland will be making back-to-back World Cups. So is Emily Murphy dreaming of the Maracanã and a trip to the World Cup in Brazil next summer?

dlvr.itDenise O’Sullivan delighted with special support from hometown Cork crowd as Ireland close in on World Cup: ‘We’re two games from going to Brazil’Denise O’Sullivan has paid tribute to her hometown Cork crowd who turned out in fine voice for Ireland’s 4-0 win over Kazakhstan on Leeside on Tuesday night that leaves the Girls in Green on track for World Cup qualification.

dlvr.itCarla Ward makes call for Ireland’s biggest crowd with World Cup prize on the line against PolandAfter the 12-0 aggregate demolition of Kazakhstan in round one of the World Cup play-offs, Ireland in round two will face Poland with a prize for the winner being a trip to Brazil next summer.

dlvr.itIreland dominate on Leeside to book berth in World Cup playoff finalIt wasn’t quite the goal fest that we had from Astana but Ireland’s 4-0 win over Kazakhstan, to go with their 8-0 first leg victory, confirmed what we already knew – Ireland are a winning tie away from the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

dlvr.itBradley calls for action over Bohs ‘pattern’ after Tallaght fracasStephen Bradley feels Bohemians are repeat offenders when it comes to on field skirmishes and perhaps the FAI ought to get involved.

dlvr.itIn Pictures: Shamrock Rovers 2 – 1 BohemiansShamrock Rovers moved six points clear at the top of the table thanks to goals from John McGovern and Dylan Watts either side of a Ross Tierney leveller as the Hoops won 2-1 in a fiery Dublin derby in Tallaght.

dlvr.itWatts with winner for the Hoops as Bohs’ title hopes fadeShamrock Rovers look to have found their groove at just the right time as they moved six points clear at the top of the Premier Division with three games remaining after one of the sweetest Dublin Derby victories over Bohemians.

dlvr.itWorld Cup Play-off Preview: Republic of Ireland -v- KazakhstanFor Ireland, after that 8-0 win over Kazakhstan on Friday, they won’t want to take their foot off the throttle – players are playing for their place in the team in the playoff final and hopefully onwards for selection in the squad for next summer’s World Cup in Brazil.

dlvr.itNational League: Villa ease past UCC, while Mayo FC go top of Group 2Villa extended their unbeaten start to life in the National League, seeing off UCC with a comprehensive 5-0 victory at the Mardyke in Cork.

dlvr.itMichael Duffy brace books Derry City’s place in FAI Cup finalA brace from Michael Duffy saw Derry City advance to the Club Orange FAI Cup Final but they were made to work hard for it, particularly in the second half, by a dogged Galway Utd side.

dlvr.itFirst Division: Kerry soar into playoff places as Longford Town rescue point away to UCDKerry catapulted themselves into fourth place with a stunning win away to Cobh Ramblers at St Colman’s Park on Friday night.

dlvr.itFAI Cup semi-final preview: Galway United -v- Derry CityWaterford will await the winners of Saturday's second FAI Cup semi-final with Galway United set to host Derry City in front of the live RTÉ TV cameras (kick-off 3pm).

dlvr.itBlues book spot in cup final at Bohs’ expenseWaterford put in a truly remarkable second half performance to defeat favourites Bohemians by 2-0 in an exhilarating Club Orange FAI Cup semi- final at Dalymount Park on Friday night.

dlvr.itFive star performance from Shels as Sligo relegatedShelbourne produced a five star performance to record their first home win under John Russell and in doing so relegated Russell’s former club Sligo Rovers to the First Division.

dlvr.itMaguire hits double as City celebrate at the CrossCork City finished out their last home game of the 2026 season in winning fashion tonight. A first half double from Sean Maguire proved to be the difference against Finn Harps, before the league winners received their medals. It also saw the last professional appearance for Greg Bolger who left the pitch to well-deserved acclaim.

dlvr.itIreland batter Kazaks to all but book berth in World Cup playoff finalWorld Cup play-off round one second leg on Tuesday. The Girls in Green won the first leg against Kazakhstan on Friday 8-0 in Astana

dlvr.itWATCH: On this day 11 years ago, Shane Long downed World Cup champions GermanyThe striker pounced on a long ball from Darren Randolph to fire past Manuel Neuer for a famous win

dlvr.itLeague Preview: Shelbourne -v- Sligo RoversJohn Russell welcomes his former side to Tolka Park tonight as Shelbourne take on Sligo Rovers (kick-off 7.45pm).

dlvr.itFAI Cup semi-final Preview: Bohemians -v- WaterfordBohemians are the only team still standing with both league title and FAI Cup ambitions and they will keen to retain that status after they host Waterford in the FAI Cup semi-final in Dalymount Park on Friday night (kick off is at 7.45pm).

dlvr.itRovers back on top as McGovern double downs Drogheda‘Bring on the Bohs,’ cried the South Stand after Shamrock Rovers returned to the top of the Premier Division table with a facile 3-1 victory over relegation-threatened Drogheda United after a first-half blitz.

dlvr.itWorld Cup Playoff Preview: Kazakhstan -v- Republic of IrelandIreland’s Women’s World Cup odyssey continues 5,000km from home in Astana on Friday. The Girls in Green take on Kazakhstan in the first leg of their FIFA Women's World Cup Round One Play-Off at midday Irish time (4pm local).

dlvr.itLeague Preview: Shamrock Rovers -v- Drogheda UnitedShamrock Rovers can return to the top of the Premier Division table if they beat relegation threatened Drogheda United at Tallaght Stadium tonight with kick-off at 8pm.

dlvr.itJames O’Callaghan hails young Hoops attack after back-to-back winsHoops Head Coach James O’Callaghan was delighted with his team's back-to-back Women's Premier Division wins and the display from his side in Saturday's 4-1 win over Cork City.