League of Ireland: Wins for Shamrock Rovers and Derry while Bohs secure late draw
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GOAL! The Candystripes sign off in style! Derry City 3 – Drogheda United 0 Into injury time in the Brandywell and Danny Mullen has added some extra gloss to the scoreboard as Kevin Doherty's Drogheda ship a third goal in the 95th-minute.
GOAL! Bohs snatch a point at the death! Bohemians 1 – Sligo Rovers 1 It's heartbreak for the Bit O'Red and sheer ecstasy for the Bohs fans in the Jodi Stand as James Clarke - the 24-year-old who was simply untouchable in the derby - drives the ball into the net in the 95th-minute. Bohemians have been pushing for an equaliser all game with chances aplenty and they've finally taken one. Dayle Rooney's corner headed home by the young striker.
GOAL! The Hoops make the breakthrough! Shamrock Rovers 1 - Waterford 0 Rovers take the lead through Rory Gaffney on 74 minutes. It's a total howler by Blues keeper Stephen McMullan, who completely spills Danny Mandroiu's shot from distance and Gaffney was first to pounce and tap into an empty net. With Bohs and Drogheda currently losing their games, how crucial a goal may that prove to be in the title race. - Sean O'Connor live from Tallaght.
GOAL! Galway restore parity! Galway United 1 - Shelbourne 1 And it's 1-1 and suddenly all those Odubeko misses are no laughing matter for Shels. Conor Kearns cries foul as he is put under pressure from Cillian Tollett after a punt into the box but the ref isn't interested and Bobby Burns knocks the ball into the empty net. - Dan McDonnell reporting from Eamonn Deacy Park.
TWO GOALS! Todd and Boyce convert in a flash! Derry City 2 – Drogheda United 0 After defeating St.Patrick's Athletic last Monday, Derry City appear to be maintaining their momentum as Sam Todd opens the scoring in the 34th-minute. Just two minutes later - practically with the next significant attack - Ronan Boyce drills the ball past Luke Dennison to double the host's advantage.
GOAL! The Bit O'Red in front at Dalymount! Bohemians 0 – Sligo Rovers 1 Just approaching the half-hour mark in Phibsborough and it's the visitors from the west who open the scoring. Owen Elding with the goal which came in the 28th-minute. It's another sensational strike from the 19-year-old - similar to his one against Shels - as he picked the ball up on halfway before smacking it beyond Chorazka with the aid of the crossbar. Screamer!
GOAL! Shels take the lead at Eamonn Deacy Park! Galway United 0 - Shelbourne 1 And it's 1-0 to Shelbourne. JJ Lunney cross and a header from Mipo Odubeko. The champions have started this game very well and deserve their lead. - Dan McDonnell reporting live.
League of Ireland (All Kick-offs 7.45pm unless stated)
Premier Division (Full-time)
Bohemians 1 – Sligo Rovers 1
Cork City 0 – St.Patrick's Athletic 0
Derry City 3 – Drogheda United 0
Galway United 1 – Shelbourne 1
Shamrock Rovers 1 – 0 Waterford (8pm) (Full-time)
First Division (Full-time)
Athlone Town 0 – Bray Wanderers 4
Dundalk 1 – Cobh Ramblers 0
Treaty United 0 – Finn Harps 1
Wexford 4 – Kerry 3
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That's going to be that in terms of our coverage this evening! It was a pleasure to guide you through all the action and thank you for joining us for yet another thrilling round of League of Ireland drama.
Make sure to keep an eye on the Irish Independent as the evening progresses for further post-match reports and articles. Enjoy the rest of your night!
We will leave you with Virgin Media's interview with Cork City's man of the match Greg Bolger:
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🗣️ "If Kitt Nelson puts that one away it puts us in the driving seat."🗣️ "Probably disappointed we didn't get all three points."🗣️ "We'll keep going, keep grafting."SSE Airtricity Player of the Match Greg Bolger speaking to Bernard O'Toole after Cork City 0-0 St Pat's. pic.twitter.com/9qyvXZxmHr— Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) June 27, 2025
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The final say of the night comes from Sean O'Connor who watched the Hoops down Waterford:
FT: Shamrock Rovers 1 - Waterford 0 It's all over here in Tallaght and Shamrock Rovers secure a huge three points courtesy of Rory Gaffney's late strike, after a howler from Blues goalkeeper Stephen McMullan.
Waterford did have the chances to open the scoring in this one but just couldn't take them, with tonight's win, the Hoops' fifth in a row over the men from the south east, extending their lead by another two points and out to 11 with just 12 games remaining.
11 minutes ago
Full-time: Cork City 0 - St.Patrick's Athletic 0
No goals to speak of in Turners Cross! Kitt Nelson's chance just before the break was probably the best opportunity of the game.
Overall, the Rebels probably shaded the opportunities, but the Saints had their fair share of efforts from Brandon Kavanagh and Zach Elbouzedi.
As the Virgin Media full-time post on Twitter/X put it, far from a classic!
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▪️ A first clean sheet for Cork City▪️ More points dropped for St Pat'sIan Morris and Graham Gartland give their full-time thoughts after a scoreless draw at Turner's Cross. pic.twitter.com/BG3KzWMYYL— Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) June 27, 2025
14 minutes ago
Dan McDonnell signs off from Eamonn Deacy Park:
Full time Galway United 1 Shelbourne 1 - all those Odubeko misses came back to haunt Shels in the end.
17 minutes ago
GOAL! The Candystripes sign off in style! Derry City 3 – Drogheda United 0
Into injury time in the Brandywell and Danny Mullen has added some extra gloss to the scoreboard as Kevin Doherty's Drogheda ship a third goal in the 95th-minute.
18 minutes ago
GOAL! Bohs snatch a point at the death! Bohemians 1 – Sligo Rovers 1
It's heartbreak for the Bit O'Red and sheer ecstasy for the Bohs fans in the Jodi Stand as James Clarke - the 24-year-old who was simply untouchable in the derby - drives the ball into the net in the 95th-minute.
Bohemians have been pushing for an equaliser all game with chances aplenty and they've finally taken one. Dayle Rooney's corner headed home by the young striker.
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Bohs do it again late on!🔴⚫Can they go get a winner? pic.twitter.com/CRShDJf37u— League of Ireland (@LeagueofIreland) June 27, 2025
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21 minutes ago
Sean Boyd goes close as Dan McDonnell reports from Eamonn Deacy Park:
Big miss from Sean Boyd as we enter the five mins of stoppage time. Galway sub Conor McCormack has gone off after two stoppages where he was down receiving treatment - United have made their sixth sub as a consequence with McCormack holding an ice pack to the back of his head. Presumably, it's going into the book as concussion.
24 minutes ago
GOAL! The Hoops make the breakthrough! Shamrock Rovers 1 - Waterford 0
Rovers take the lead through Rory Gaffney on 74 minutes.
It's a total howler by Blues keeper Stephen McMullan, who completely spills Danny Mandroiu's shot from distance and Gaffney was first to pounce and tap into an empty net.
With Bohs and Drogheda currently losing their games, how crucial a goal may that prove to be in the title race. - Sean O'Connor live from Tallaght.
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Rory Gaffney's goal to put Shamrock Rovers in front!☘️One that Stephen McMullan will want to forget. pic.twitter.com/0zdjCwvsyf— League of Ireland (@LeagueofIreland) June 27, 2025
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26 minutes ago
90+1' CLOSE! Rio Shipston fires a long ball over the top to Cathal O'Sullivan. The 18-year-old attempts to lob Anang but it sails over the bar by a fair few feet. Decent attack but no end product.
Cork's Greg Bolger has been named as tonight's man of the match.
28 minutes ago
88' Jake Mulraney wins a corner for Pat's off Rio Shipston. The ball is whipped in but it fails to beat the first man - this pretty much sums up this game unfortunately. Both sides missing their shooting boots!
We will have 5 minutes of additional time to play in Turners Cross.
30 minutes ago
Waterford ring in the changes with less than 20 minutes remaining in Tallaght:
Two changes for the Blues here who are well in this contest, as Kyle White and Dean McMenamy replace Jesse Dempsey and Rowan McDonald. - Sean O'Connor
31 minutes ago
GOAL! Galway restore parity! Galway United 1 - Shelbourne 1
And it's 1-1 and suddenly all those Odubeko misses are no laughing matter for Shels.
Conor Kearns cries foul as he is put under pressure from Cillian Tollett after a punt into the box but the ref isn't interested and Bobby Burns knocks the ball into the empty net. - Dan McDonnell reporting from Eamonn Deacy Park.
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Eamonn Deacy Park has erupted!💥Bobby Burns gets the equaliser for the hosts. pic.twitter.com/sgNCIp7ruy— League of Ireland (@LeagueofIreland) June 27, 2025
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33 minutes ago
First Division updates:
Athlone Town 0 – Bray Wanderers 4 (85 mins)
Kilian Cantwell has joined in on the Seagulls' rout of Athlone Town with their fourth goal coming in the 66th-minute.
Treaty United 0 – Finn Harps 1 (85 mins)
The deadlock has finally been broken at St.Colman's Park and it's the visitors from Ballybofey with the goal - Gradi Lomboto bags his second goal in as many games with a 76th-minute strike.
Wexford 4 – Kerry 3 (85 mins)
Incredible! Ferrycarrig has been treated to a spectacle for the ages here! Once again, the 10-men of Wexford battled back to reach parity thanks to Aaron Dobbs' goal. Cometh the hour, cometh the man - Mikie Rowe makes it a brace as he nudges the numerically disadvantaged hosts in front!
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Has Gradi Lomboto scored the winner for Finn Harps for the second week in a row?🔵 pic.twitter.com/6y97gAtVpa— League of Ireland (@LeagueofIreland) June 27, 2025
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The greatest comeback of all time?😮Ten men Wexford have come back from 3-1 down with Mikie Rowe getting the vital goal. pic.twitter.com/ibgskTZf8W— League of Ireland (@LeagueofIreland) June 27, 2025
38 minutes ago
Sean O'Connor with the latest report from Shamrock Rovers-Waterford:
Just past the hour mark here in Tallaght and it remains scoreless.
It's turning into a night for the goalkeepers with both kept busy and so far, keeping their sides in it, with Rovers' Michael Noonan and Waterford's Rowan McDonald both seeing efforts saved since the restart.
On a side note, the official attendance here has been confirmed as 4,014, which is the club's lowest home league attendance so far this year.
The Hoops need a spark here and Stephen Bradley has introduced Jack Byrne and Rory Gaffney with 25 minutes left on the clock, Dylan Watts and Graham Burke come off.
42 minutes ago
73' Where Cork are getting joy down the left, St.Pat's are reaping rewards down the right. A corner causes some bother before Freddie Anderson can clear and Evan McLaughlin wins a pressure-relieving free.
Rio Shipston and Josh Fitzpatrick replace Greg Bolger and Matt Kiernan for Cork. Meanwhile, Stephen Kenny introduces Kian Leavy and Chris Forrester for Elbouzedi and Baggley.
46 minutes ago
69' Better play from Cork as Evan McLaughlin feeds Seani Maguire who cut the ball back into the box. Sean Hoare did well to smash it away to the safety of the sideline. A penalty appeal from the Rebels faithful falls on deaf ears.
49 minutes ago
67' Mason Melia's night comes to an end as Aidan Keena enters the fray. It was an unusually quiet night for the Saints marksman who really only managed one shot at goal in the form of a first-half header that cleared the crossbar.
51 minutes ago
65' Ger Nash turns to his bench again as he replaces Sean Murray with Evan McLaughlin. Murray had a fine game in midfield where he dictated play alongside Greg Bolger. Possibly unlucky not to score either!
53 minutes ago
Dan McDonnell spots a triple alteration from Joey O'Brien in the 65th-minute:
A treble change from Shels and one of their new arrivals - Tyreke Wilson - sends in a cross that Odubeko heads wide under no pressure. Kerr McInroy and Evan Caffrey have also come into the fray.
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