Taoiseach expects LOI astro funding to be restored – but Patrick O'Donovan says it's up to him – The Journal

Taoiseach expects LOI astro funding to be restored – but Patrick O’Donovan says it’s up to him  The Journal Minister Patrick O’Donovan meets with FAI and LOI over Dundalk trouble  RTE.ie Family say they are still in shock after boy (12) burned by flare at Oriel Park match  The Irish Independent Target the flare-throwers, not everyone else  The Irish … Read more

Shamrock Rovers board meeting heard details of transfer agreement in February 2025

David Sneyd DETAILS OF A transfer agreement currently under review by Fifa were first relayed to the Shamrock Rovers board at a meeting in February 2025, The 42 has learned. World football’s governing body is currently reviewing two separate agreements which were self-reported by the League of Ireland champions with a view to establishing if … Read more

Drogheda and Dundalk speak out after 12-year-old sustains burns to face from pyrotechnics

DROGHEDA AND DUNDALK have condemned the actions of a “minority of individuals” following crowd trouble during their match at Oriel Park on Friday night. Flares thrown in the crowd resulted in an injury to a 12-year-old supporter, who sustained burns to his face, while damage was also caused to Dundalk’s new pitch. A statement added: … Read more

Flares rain down on new Oriel Park pitch as Drogheda secure late draw with Dundalk

David Sneyd reports from Oriel Park Dundalk 1 Drogheda United 1 THE NIGHT ENDED as it began. The new Oriel Park pitch burned and the Drogheda United fans celebrated. Dundalk were once again denied victory with a late goal after last week’s draw in Derry, This point will feel like another defeat given the rivalry. … Read more

Sinn Féin TD won’t resign as Drogheda United chairperson following Israel comments

LAST UPDATE | 8 hrs ago DROGHEDA UNITED CO-CHAIRPERSON Joanna Byrne claims that the club’s board have said her position is untenable following her calls for a boycott of Ireland’s Nations League games with Israel. Byrne, the Sinn Féin TD for Louth and the party’s spokesperson on sport, called on the FAI to not take … Read more

Two League of Ireland fixtures postponed after heavy rainfall in Dublin – The Journal

Two League of Ireland fixtures postponed after heavy rainfall in Dublin  The Journal Shelbourne and St Patrick’s Athletic games postponed due to unplayable pitches  The Irish Times League of Ireland: Derry host Dundalk, Drogheda take on Waterford, and First Division kicks off  The Irish Independent United boss Caulfield to make changes for away clash with St Patrick’s Athletic  Connacht … Read more

St Pat’s goalkeeper Joey Anang shows World Cup class to earn point with Bohs in Aviva stalemate

David Sneyd reports from Aviva Stadium Bohemians 0 St Patrick’s Athletic 0 THERE WAS NOVELTY to this occasion in front of 21,472 supporters at Aviva Stadium but the Bohemians and St Patrick’s Athletic faithful would have left with a familiar feeling of frustration to begin their 2026 Premier Division season. Stalemate and a point apiece … Read more

Dermot Desmond accuses some Shamrock Rovers members’ directors of acting against best interest of the club

We need your help now Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open. You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough. If you’ve seen value in our reporting, … Read more