Andrew Dempsey

1 month ago | thesun.ie | Andrew Dempsey

Her club boss emphasized how big of a void she'll leave behind on and off the pitchNIAMH FAHEY says she is ‘grateful’ for her football career after confirming she will quit the game at the end of the season. She has now followed in the footsteps of fellow Ireland stalwart Louise Quinn who announced her retirement from professional football earlier this week. Liverpool skipper Fahey will finish up with league games against Everton at Anfield and Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

2 months ago | thesun.ie | Andrew Dempsey

There was also a dramatic ending between Shelbourne and Peamount UnitedRUESHA LITTLEJOHN scored from halfway but it was not enough as SHAMROCK ROVERS lost 3-2 at GALWAY UNITED. The Ireland ace, 34, scored a stunner straight from the resulting kick-off after Niamh Farrelly put the Tribes 2-1 up. Abbie Callanan opened the scoring early for Galway before her effort was cancelled out by Emily Corbet. But Emma Doherty was on hand to win it for the hosts.

Mar 8, 2025 | thesun.ie | Andrew Dempsey

Galway United claimed the most emphatic win of opening day in the Women's Premier DivisionFIONA OWENS struck in second-half injury time as SHAMROCK ROVERS claimed a shock opening day 2-1 victory over SHELBOURNE. The Reds were undone despite taking the lead in the first minute through Kate Mooney. Collie O’Neill’s side had to wait until the 75th minute to equalise when Katie O’Reilly bundled the ball over the line after Amanda McQuillan spilled.

Mar 8, 2025 | thesun.ie | Andrew Dempsey

The 57-year-old believes the proof is in the pudding of his Ireland squad for this month's upcoming windowIRELAND gaffer Heimir Hallgrimsson tried to ease his war of words with Stephen Bradley last night. Shamrock Rovers boss Bradley hit out at Hallgrimsson suggesting his players need to leave Ireland to play for the Boys in Green pre-Christmas. But Hallgrimsson said on The Late Late Show: “I didn’t say that but the League of Ireland is improving. Last year was really good for the LOI.

Mar 2, 2025 | thesun.ie | Andrew Dempsey

ATHLONE TOWN ace Kayleigh Shine’s nightmare own goal put the Presidential seal on more cup glory for Shelbourne. The Women’s Premier Division curtain-raiser was ultimately decided by a cruel OG after Shels’ Aoibhean Clancy opened the scoring in front of 627 fans at Tolka Park. Roisín Molloy netted what proved to be a consolation from the spot for Athlone. But the day belonged to the Reds who started well in Drumcondra with newly appointed Ireland boss Carla Ward watching on from the stands.