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Irish Daily Mirror
37 minutes ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Cork City goalkeeper blow just hours after first clean sheet of the season
Cork City are on the lookout for a new goalkeeper following the return of Tein Troost to NAC Breda. Troost has come to the end of his loan spell at Turner's Cross, having appeared 22 times in the league for the Premier Division strugglers. And while the Leesiders were eager to make the move permanent by meeting the Dutch side's buyout clause, Troost opted against an extended stay with the League of Ireland side. He is one of two loan departures, with Rio Shipston also leaving. His parent club Sheffield Wednesday are currently under a transfer embargo. City boss Gerard Nash is now likely to step up his bid to strengthen his goalkeeping department and has already been linked with Shamrock Rovers' former Bohemians, Bray Wanderers, Shelbourne, Longford Town, Drogheda United and Cobh Ramblers net-minder Lee Steacy. Click this link or scan the QR code to receive the latest League of Ireland news and top stories from the Irish Mirror. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The club confirmed the Troost and Shipston departures in a statement on Saturday. It read: 'The club had sought to extend Troost's stay on Leeside by activating the option for a permanent transfer, however the player and his representatives have advised that they wish to pursue other opportunities. 'With regard to Rio Shipston, the transfer embargo currently in place at Sheffield Wednesday made any potential extension of his loan deal unworkable. 'We thank both players for their contribution to the club, and wish them the best for their future careers. 'In addition to the recently announced signings of Charlie Lutz, Fiacre Kelleher and Rory Feely, the club will continue to work on reinforcement of manager Gerard Nash's squad in the coming days.'
Irish Examiner
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
'He is definitely a student of the game': Bradley wishes Andrews well in Brentford gaffer role
'I'm sure he's cursing me' joked a jovial Stephen Bradley when speaking about his match winner from Friday night, Rory Gafffney. The 35-year old sprung from the bench to net a crucial winner against a stubborn and talented Waterford side, showing reactions of a player half his age to capitalise on a Stephen McMullan error as the Northern Irish man failed to gather Danny Mandroiu's stinging effort, allowing Gaffney to tap home. And his gaffer is fully aware of the frustration his experienced and reliable front man justifiably feels. ''He should have started tonight, I'm sure he feels the same,' admitted Bradley. 'He was brilliant here against Cork City last Friday. He played 90 minutes so you leave him out of Monday's squad obviously. I know he's really annoyed he doesn't start tonight and that's the hardest part of this job is leaving good people like that out of the squad, obviously good players, but good people too out of the team and out of the squad and I knew he was annoyed, rightly so. 'But he's played at the level he's played at for such a long time because of his character and how professional he is and I knew once you call upon him he'll be ready. And he was tonight, I thought he played like he has done all year to be fair, so I'm sure he's cursing me but he comes on and wins us the game.' That huge win restored Rovers ominous lead at the top back to 11-points over Bohemians and Derry City in the title race, with the gap nine points prior to kick off, and The Hoops boss feels his side are in a good place with an healthy lead going into what promises to be a crazy July, adding: 'That's why it (Friday's) win was an important one, it was important we got three points. "We go to Sligo Rovers, FAI Cup and then into Europe so we're in a position that i would have taken your hand off at the start of the year so it's important that you push as hard as you can coming into this period because you have a little break that allows you to fully focus on what's to come and not looking at what's around the corner. They were excellent tonight and its a nice lead to have.' Bradley was quick to praise his players who bounced back from Monday's Dublin derby defeat that brought an end to their 11-game unbeaten run but insists, as always, that its just about themselves. 'The thing that disappointed me on Monday was not losing the game, but our performance in the game.' said the 40-year-old. 'We've been that good this year, but we were miles off our levels and that's what annoyed us. You can win and lose games, that's football. It was more just get back to our levels, get back to what we do. "So if Waterford had left Tallaght with a draw, we can't complain about our performance, it was really high level and you take that, but we don't accept Monday. "We asked the players to respond from Monday in terms of our performance levels and they did that, I thought they were excellent all over the pitch, in and out of possession, showed a real hunger to get back to our levels and we get a really important win.' "So it wasn't about extending the lead, it was just about getting back to our performance levels and everything after that takes care of itself.' On the same day Rovers stretched their lead at the summit, a fellow Dubliner was handed the reigns in the Premier League at Brentford in a somewhat surprising move, but did not come as a shock to Bradley who had started his pro-licence with Andrews before the latter having to defer to the following year due to work commitments. 'Yeah it's great. I really, really hope he does well. I got to have a lot of discussions with him on tactics and football in general. You can see he is definitely a student of the game and thinks about it. I'm absolutely delighted, a young Irish manager in the Premier League and I just really, really want it to go well for him. I texted him today, and I hope it goes really well. That's what we want, we want our managers managing at the highest level, and in England, that's the highest level. As well as being proud of a fellow Irish manager at the top table in English football - the first Irish Premier League manager since Chris Hughton in 2019 - he was insistent that the former set-piece coach got the job on merit, adding: 'I think Brentford have always been bold and brave in what they've done. "We all look at Frank now as an established, really good manager but he wasn't always. He was an assistant, he was involved in the B team. The Sparta manager we played against last year, he was B team manager as well and was the next one to come in and then got the Sparta offer. They do that quite regularly. 'We had a really good relationship with Rob Rowan (Brentford technical director who died aged just 28 in 2018) who sadly passed a few years back and he was the one who set all that in motion and they have stuck to their plan. If Brentford have given Keith that job, they've given it to him because they really believe in what he does and how he does it. "They don't look to me like a club that makes rash decisions. They buy well, they sell well, they recruit good players, they recruit good managers and coaches. I think they have made this decision with their eyes open and that should fill you with confidence if you're Keith. "I can only imagine the amount of managers who would have wanted that job, so the fact they have gone straight for him is a massive vote of confidence. They have obviously seen something that they really, really like which is good."
RTÉ News
19 hours ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
St Patrick's Athletic's toothless attack all too evident in draw with Cork City
It took 22 attempts, but Cork City finally secured a long-awaited first clean sheet of the season in a 0-0 draw against St Patrick's Athletic. It proved another acrimonious night in front of 2,276 fans at Turner's Cross, but Bohemians lifted the mood by snatching a late draw from Sligo Rovers. While they sit rooted to the foot of the table, the Leesiders remain four points adrift of Rovers, rather than six. If it proves to be Tein Troost's final game as City keeper, he at least signed off with a first shut-out. However, for two teams desperately in need of a victory, this was a disappointing draw. City's winless streak extended to 11 games. They haven't beaten Pat's in 16 attempts, dating back to May 2018. Meanwhile, Pat's haven't won in their last five outings, as they remain sixth. Indeed, Stephen Kenny's men have netted just once in that stretch. The best chance fell to Kitt Nelson on the stroke of half-time, who steered over the bar. City had the better of the second half, but couldn't capitalise. Ger Nash called for unity in his pre-match programme notes after the supporter unrest that marred their Drogheda United draw. But play was briefly paused midway through the first half as objects were thrown from the Shed End amid a plume of black smoke. Fans chanted in opposition to the club ownership as a banner was unfurled: 'Sold the dream, living a nightmare'. Striker Djenairo Daniels helped to clear the debris as he remonstrated with supporters. The City squad will look quite different once the summer transfer window opens on Tuesday. Reports have indicated that goalkeeper Troost and Rio Shipston won't extend their loan deals. Top scorer Daniels dropped to the bench as his future looks to lie elsewhere. Premier League-linked Cathal O'Sullivan remained among the subs for the second consecutive game. However, Preston North End recruit Nelson has extended his loan deal to the end of the season. In addition, Fiacre Kelleher, Rory Feely, and Charlie Lutz will join on July 1. Kenny backed up his positive impression of Pat's defeat to Derry City by retaining the same team. City started the better. Seán Hoare came up with a vital intervention to prevent a Seani Maguire chance after good work by Greg Bolger and Milan Mbeng. Seán Murray had four first-half efforts, including a couple of set-piece headers. None found the target. For all their possession, Pat's didn't threaten until the midway point. Mason Melia flashed a header over from Brandon Kavanagh's free-kick. Then, Zack Elbouzedi drove across the box to curl a left-footed effort inches past the post. The winger couldn't sort his feet out for another major opening as Simon Power limped off. The best chance fell for City just before the break. From a defensive throw-in, Maguire outmuscled Kavanagh and squared for Nelson. The loanee couldn't believe his finish as he fired over. A bright start to the second half lifted the home crowd. But the final pass kept letting City down. Nash called on Daniels and O'Sullivan to break the stalemate. They led the press as City began to squeeze Pat's. Hoare came up with another vital clearance from Maguire's driven ball. Then, from a dangerous free-kick, Bolger knocked the ball past Joseph Anang only for Maguire's effort to be blocked by Axel Sjoberg and scrambled to safety. In an anxious finish, Troost came up with a fingertip save to deny Kavanagh, while Aidan Keena rifled over. At the other end, O'Sullivan's flick flew too high. Cork City: Tein Troost; Darragh Crowley, Freddie Anderson, Charlie Lyons; Milan Mbeng, Seán Murray (Evan McLaughlin 65), Greg Bolger (Rio Shipston 74), Matthew Kiernan (Josh Fitzpatrick 74); Alex Nolan (Djenairo Daniels 57), Kitt Nelson (Cathal O'Sullivan 57); Seani Maguire. St Patrick's Athletic: Joseph Anang; Axel Sjoberg, Joe Redmond, Seán Hoare, Jay McClelland; Jamie Lennon, Barry Baggley (Kian Leavy 75); Zack Elbouzedi (Chris Forrester 75), Brandon Kavanagh, Simon Power (Jake Mulraney 35); Mason Melia (Aidan Keena 67).
Irish Examiner
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Cork City claim first clean sheet of season in St Pat's stalemate
Premier Division: Cork City 0 St Patrick's Athletic 0 It took 22 attempts, but Cork City finally secured a long-awaited first clean sheet of the season in a scoreless draw against St Pat's. It proved another acrimonious night in front of 2,276 fans at Turner's Cross, but Bohemians lifted the mood by swiping a late draw from Sligo Rovers. While they sit rooted to the foot of the table, the Leesiders remain four points adrift of Rovers, rather than six. If it proves to be Tein Troost's final game as City keeper, he at least signed off with a first shut-out. However, for two teams desperately in need of a victory, this was a disappointing draw. City's winless streak extended to 11 games. They haven't beaten Pat's in 16 attempts, dating back to May 2018. Meanwhile, Pat's haven't won in their last five outings as they remain sixth. Indeed, Stephen Kenny's men have netted just once in that stretch. The best chance fell to Kitt Nelson on the stroke of half-time, who steered over the bar. City had the better of the second half, but couldn't capitalise. Ger Nash called for unity in his pre-match programme notes after the supporter unrest that mired their Drogheda United draw. But play was briefly paused midway through the first half as objects were thrown from the Shed End amid a plume of black smoke. Fans chanted in opposition to the club ownership as a banner was unfurled: 'Sold the dream, living a nightmare'. Striker Djenairo Daniels helped to clear the debris as he remonstrated with supporters. The City squad will look quite different once the summer transfer window opens on Tuesday. Reports have indicated that goalkeeper Troost and Rio Shipston won't extend their loan deals. Top-scorer Daniels dropped to the bench as his future looks to lie elsewhere. Premier League-linked Cathal O'Sullivan remained among the subs for the second consecutive game. However, Preston North End recruit Nelson has extended his loan deal to the end of the season. In addition, Fiacre Kelleher, Rory Feely, and Charlie Lutz will join on July 1st. Kenny backed up his positive impression of Pat's defeat to Derry City by retaining the same team. City started the better. Seán Hoare came up with a vital intervention to prevent a Seani Maguire chance after good work by Greg Bolger and Milan Mbeng. Seán Murray had four first-half efforts, including a couple of set-piece headers. None found the target. For all their possession, Pat's didn't threaten until the midway point. Mason Melia flashed a header over from Brandon Kavanagh's free-kick. Then, Zack Elbouzedi drove across the box to curl a left-footed effort inches past the post. The winger couldn't sort his feet out for another major opening as Simon Power limped off. The best chance fell for City just before the break. From a defensive throw-in, Maguire outmuscled Kavanagh and squared for Nelson. The loanee couldn't believe his finish as he fired over. A bright start to the second half lifted the home crowd. But the final pass kept letting City down. Nash called on Daniels and O'Sullivan to break the stalemate. They led the press as City began to squeeze Pat's. Hoare came up with another vital clearance from Maguire's driven ball. Then, from a dangerous free-kick, Bolger knocked the ball past Joseph Anang only for Maguire's effort to be blocked by Axel Sjoberg and scrambled to safety. In an anxious finish, Troost came up with a fingertip save to deny Kavanagh, while Aidan Keena rifled over. At the other end, O'Sullivan's flick flew too high. CORK CITY: Troost; Crowley, Anderson, Lyons; Mbeng, S Murray (McLaughlin 65), Bolger (Shipston 74), Kiernan (Fitzpatrick 74); Nolan (Daniels 57), Nelson (O'Sullivan 57); Maguire. ST PAT'S: Anang; Sjoberg, Redmond, Hoare, McClelland; Lennon, Baggley (Leavy 75); Elbouzedi (Forrester 75), Kavanagh, Power (Mulraney 35); Melia (Keena 67). Referee: M Lynch (Galway).
BreakingNews.ie
a day ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Former councillor harassed waitress at work staring in window of restaurant and kissing hand
A young waitress was harassed at work by a former councillor who told her that she was the 'prettiest girl' he had ever seen, kissed her hand, tried to get her phone number and and stared at her both in the restaurant and through the window outside, a court has heard. Joseph O'Donovan, formerly known as Gary O'Flynn, appeared before Cork District Court on Friday having previously pleaded guilty to one count of harassment. The harassment occurred on three occasions in late July/early August 2022. Advertisement Sgt John Kelleher told the court that Mr O'Donovan (49) went to a restaurant in Cork city centre on July 30th, 2022. He stayed for two hours during which time he was drinking wine. He flagged down a 25 year old waitress and kissed her on the hand telling he that she was 'the nicest and prettiest girl he had ever seen". He continued to engage the young woman in conversation whilst he was in the restaurant. His behaviour made her deeply uneasy. Mr O'Donovan of Melvindale House, Coolowen in Blarney, Co Cork returned to the restaurant on August 1st, 2022. Sgt Kelleher said that Mr O'Donovan wanted to be served by the same waitress. He ordered food and wine. The waitress felt that he was continuously staring in her direction. He again took her hand and kissed it. He breathed in to her ear and said: "Meet me outside for a tip and I better get your phone number for it.' Advertisement The court heard that Mr O'Donovan then went outside and started staring in the window. Sgt Kelleher said the waitress went out and told the accused that he wasn't welcome and should leave. 'He (Mr O'Donovan) went back in again and asked (the waitress) could he see her again. He was asked to leave by management. He threw a fifty euro note at the waitress.' Mr O'Donovan returned to the restaurant on August 6th, 2022 at around 10.30pm when the premises was near closing. The waitress told him to leave and Mr O'Donovan said that he was 'sorry' and that he 'couldn't help it'. Mr O'Donovan was arrested later that month. He told gardai he thought young woman was 'very pretty' and that he kissed her hand in a manner seen in movies. He claimed that he had carried out the gesture out of politeness and courtesy. Advertisement The former Fianna Fáil councillor said that he thought his interactions with the woman were 'congenial". He claimed that he never meant to upset her. He added that he believed that he was simply flirting with the restaurant worker. He insisted he was very sorry for what had occurred. Sgt Kelleher detailed the previous convictions of the accused. He said the most serious of those 26 convictions involved Mr O'Donovan soliciting a person to murder three people, one of whom was a Garda Siochana. Sgt Kelleher told Judge Mary Dorgan that Mr O'Donovan was jailed for five years with the last three years suspended in April 2015 after he pleaded guilty to soliciting someone to kill the three individuals. Advertisement Other convictions including offences such as deception, making gains, using a false instrument and public order. The young woman who was harassed by Mr O'Donovan opted to give her own victim impact statement. She said that she had waited three years to have her say in court about what happened to her. 'For three years I have never stopped looking over my shoulder when I heard steps behind me. This man (O'Donovan) looked me in the eye and called himself a creep. Advertisement "This man looked me in the eyes and called himself a stalker. Then laughed about it. Laughter with a laugh that still makes me recoil in fear to this day. That moment has never left me. Because I that moment I realised I wasn't dealing with someone who didn't understand boundaries, but someone who chose to violate them.' She said that the accused felt that his 'desire' outweighed her right to say 'no'. 'He threw money around as if that gave him the right to harass me. His actions were not misunderstandings they were deliberate. He ignored every boundary and pushed further each time. It wasn't harmless. It was obsessive and it left me terrified in places that I used to feel safe.' She added that she would never forget Mr O'Donovan's 'stares, his weird comments or the way he would linger and wait.' Judge Mary Dorgan thanked the woman for coming to court and for making a 'powerful' victim impact statement. Defence solicitor, Frank Buttimer , said that his client was hugely remorseful for his actions, He said that whilst he wasn't in any minimising what occurred the offences were viewed by the DPP as being 'minor' in nature. Mr Buttimer said that he had certain concerns about aspects of the victim impact statement. He added that his client went to the restaurant on the third occasion in order to apologise to the young woman. Mr Buttimer acknowledged that the accused had 'failed to read the situation properly.' 'If he never went to the premises again I believe we wouldn't be here.' Mr Buttimer said that the the case was struck out in 2023 because of a failure to make progress only for it be subsequently re entered. He said that his client was suffering from an 'over reliance on alcohol' at the time of the offence. Mr O'Flynn has a history of depression and anxiety and is on the autistic spectrum. Mr O'Donovan hasn't had any contact, direct or indirect, with the complainant over the last three years. He gave an undertaking to the court to stay away from the woman and her family. Judge Mary Dorgan remanded Mr O'Donovan on bail until October 3rd next when sentencing will be finalised. Up to date reports will be prepared in the interim. Mr O'Donovan is the son of former TD, Noel O'Flynn who served in the constituency of Cork North Central from 1997 until his retirement in 2011. He recently returned to politics at council level. Joseph O'Donovan, when he was known as Gary O'Flynn, was a sitting councillor in Cork city from 2003 to 2008. The former solicitor took his father's old seat on the council in 2003 when the dual mandate ban came in to force. He concluded his political career five years later with his seat going to his brother, Ken who recently became an Independent Ireland TD in Cork North Central. Noel O'Flynn has taken up the city council seat vacated by his son Ken.
