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Croly fury as Rovers fail to hold on
THIS was almost a tale of injustice. As this game entered injury-time, Shamrock Rovers were on their way to a victory courtesy of a penalty that should never have been given.
Waters on double to sink Cork
A second-half brace from Kieran Waters gave Bray their fourth league win of the season as they overcame Cork City at Turner's Cross.
Benson's sweet strike rescues point
UCD played out an entertaining draw with Limerick to continue their recent good run of form but it was the visitors who left Belfield ruing their missed first-half opportunities.
Fagan pulls the strings in Saints rout of Shelbourne
It was a satisfying night for St Patrick's Athletic, who trotted away from Tolka Park and back across the capital having pocketed the full complement of spoils.
Patterson has the last word
RORY Patterson settled a pulsating clash with an 86th-minute winner to sink Drogheda and boost Derry's title challenge at Hunky Dorys Park.
Buckley and Croly in heated exchange
TENSIONS between Shamrock Rovers boss Trevor Croly and St Patrick's Athletic manager Liam Buckley threatened to boil over in the aftermath of Tuesday's scoreless draw at Inchicore following a bizarre dispute between the pair in the press room after the game.
Buckley's Saints let Hoops off hook in Richmond stalemate
AFTER a feast of goals on their way to Setanta Cup joy over the weekend, Shamrock Rovers were lucky to run into opponents who continue to be haunted by their inability to deliver a result when it really matters.
O'Conor gets Drogs back on right rack
Having scrambled around for 19 years in the 'Discover Ireland' tour that is first division football, Limerick FC are keen to make an impact in the top flight, but this was a sobering reminder about life at the highest level in this country.
Celebrations on hold as Rovers eye Pat's clash
TREVOR CROLY saluted his Shamrock Rovers players after their record-breaking Setanta Cup final win, but there was no chance of his squad being allowed to toast the success.
All hands on deck as Bray hold Sligo
LEAGUE of Ireland supporters are not used to watching a game in genuine summer sunshine, and they're also unaccustomed to a lethargic display from Sligo Rovers. This match delivered both.
McMillan on the double to make Derry pay penalty
UCD sent high-flying Derry City reeling as they secured a smash-and-grab victory at the Brandywell.
Morrissey strike deepens Gypsies' misery
Cork City came from behind at Dalymount Park to inflict a second defeat in five days on Bohemians as both sides wasted chances to forge ahead early.
Mulvenna swoops late to sink Shels
TIARNAN MULVENNA'S 87th-minute strike broke Shelbourne hearts at Oriel Park as Stephen Kenny's Dundalk returned to winning ways.
Sullivan wants Hoops to lay silverware marker
PAT SULLIVAN believes that victory in today's Setanta Cup final would let the rest of the League of Ireland know that Shamrock Rovers are a force to be reckoned with again.
Slick Sligo end Derry's unbeaten run to reclaim top spot
Sligo Rovers boss Ian Baraclough hailed his side's "complete" performance as the reigning champions reclaimed top spot in the Airtricity League.
Brennan has last word in battle of brothers to lift Saints
With all five of last season's games between Drogheda and Pat's in league and cup having ended in draws, this latest clash looked to be heading towards another stalemate until the game finally sparked into life in the final 20 minutes.
O'Connor on target to lift Hoops' mood
THERE was no happy return to Tallaght Stadium for Stephen Kenny, with the Dundalk boss suffering the frustration that dogged his short-lived stint in the home dugout.
O'Leary steals show for Limerick
It was an afternoon to remember for Dave O'Leary against his hometown club as he scored the winning goal and provided two assists in a thrilling Munster derby at Turner's Cross.
Hoops take heart from Sheppard's late leveller
ON a night that Shamrock Rovers welcomed a selection of former players to Tallaght, the current crop were unable to get the victory they needed to give 2013 a chance of featuring prominently in the history books.
Flood and Russell sink Cork to keep Saints hot on leaders' trail
St Patrick's Athletic stretched their unbeaten run to seven games as a goal in either half from Anto Flood and John Russell gave them a deserved win away to Cork City.
Hoban keeps Dundalk on right road
Dundalk maintained their 100pc away record as Bray extended a different sort of sequence at the Carlisle Grounds.
Hurley wraps up elusive first victory for Shels
SHELBOURNE secured their first win of the season at the 11th attempt as they saw off fellow strugglers UCD at Tolka Park.
Patterson late show stuns brave Limerick
TWO late goals in the space of a minute saw Derry City claim a valuable victory over a battling Limerick side.
Former Bohs ace Hunt joins Reds scouting staff
FORMER BOHEMIANS midfielder Kevin Hunt is set to join the scouting staff at Liverpool after being headhunted from Manchester City.
Greene aiming to give Sligo the Rovers bragging rights
IN Dublin, it's Rovers v Sligo and in Sligo it's Rovers against the Shams.
'Nutjobs' facing life ban after Sligo chaos
DROGHEDA UNITED chairman Jim Agnew says that a small number of travelling supporters who caused trouble at the Showgrounds on Saturday will be banned for life.
Taylor livid as late penalty claim denied
THE post-match discussions following a tepid Thomond Park encounter were dominated by two controversial decisions.
Derry draw comfort from Rafter strike
An enervating ability to turn winning performances into draws cost St Patrick's Athletic last term, and old habits returned on a chilly night in Inchicore.
Dundalk late show breaks Oriel duck
John Mountney's 76th-minute strike set Dundalk on the way to their first home win of the season at Oriel Park. Mountney allowed a John Sullivan throw-in to run across his body before flashing a left-footed effort into Mark McNulty's top right-hand corner to give the home side the lead.
UCD delight as Douglas and Russell shock Hoops
UCD produced a smash-and-grab raid at the Belfield Bowl to secure their first win of the season and leave Shamrock Rovers stunned.
Lyons double proves the difference for Bohs
GOALS in either half from Chris Lyons proved vital as Bohemians fought off a late surge by Bray to register their first league win in four matches in an entertaining clash at Dalymount Park.
- Croly fury as Rovers fail to hold on
- Patterson has the last word
- Waters on double to sink Cork
- Benson's sweet strike rescues point
- Fagan pulls the strings in Saints rout of Shelbourne
- Buckley and Croly in heated exchange
- O'Conor gets Drogs back on right rack
- Buckley's Saints let Hoops off hook in Richmond stalemate
- Celebrations on hold as Rovers eye Pat's clash
- Rovers run riot in one-sided affair
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