Dave Hooper

Dublin

Sports Editor at Shannonside FM

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Articles

Drogheda United lose appeal against European expulsion

1 week ago | shannonside.ie | Dave Hooper

Drogheda United have lost their appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport around their removal to compete in this season's Conference League. The Louth club had qualified to compete in the qualifying rounds having won last season's FAI Cup. However, because United are owned by the Trivela Group, they won't be allowed compete as the same group also has a stake in Danish club Silkeborg. Under UEFA rules, two clubs with the same majority owners can't compete in the same European competition.
Roscommon ladies bow out of All-Ireland championship

1 week ago | shannonside.ie | Dave Hooper

Roscommon bowed out of the All-Ireland intermediate championship after a four-10 to three-nine defeat to Fermanagh in Kiltoom. The eight TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship quarter-finalists have been confirmed, with a draw to take place on Monday morningTwo goals from Eimear Smyth and one apiece from Molly McGloin and Bronagh Smyth paved the way for last year’s TG4 All-Ireland junior champions. Fermanagh had led by 4-2 to 1-5 at the interval.
Dublin ladies have far too much for Leitrim

1 week ago | shannonside.ie | Dave Hooper

Hannah Tyrrell and Kate Sullivan both grabbed three goals each as Dublin booked an All-Ireland quarter-finals spot with an emphatic win over Leitrim. Dublin hit the ground running with early points from Tyrrell and Chloe Darby. Leitrim subsequently opened their account with a successful free courtesy of marauding goalkeeper Michelle Guckian. However, Dublin responded with Sullivan’s maiden goal of the contest on eight minutes.
Monaghan fightback to beat Down

1 week ago | northernsound.ie | Dave Hooper

Monaghan claimed an All-Ireland quarter-final after a brilliant win over Down. The farney men winning out 2-27 to 1-26 to claim top spot in group three in an end-to-end cracker. Micheál Bannigan's goal on the half-hour mark saw Monaghan drawing level at 1-12 apiece. John McGeough having found the Monaghan on 10 minutes. Down led 1-15 to 1-14 at half-time and moved four clear early in the second-half.
Roscommon bow out of All-Ireland

1 week ago | northernsound.ie | Dave Hooper

Roscommon bowed out of the All-Ireland championship after a two point defeat to Cork. Roscommon needed a draw to progress to the preliminary quarter-final. However, Cork scored a 19 points to 17 victory. Whereas, Kerry missed out on top spot in Group 2 after they were beaten by Meath by 1-22 to 16-points. The results mean, Meath top group two and progress to the quarter-final. Kerry take second place and will have a home preliminary quarter-final.
Dublin v Leitrim ladies postponed

2 weeks ago | shannonside.ie | Dave Hooper

The TG4 All-Ireland SFC game between Dublin and Leitrim, scheduled for Parnell Park in Dublin this Saturday afternoon, has been postponed due to an unplayable pitch. The match will be refixed and details will follow in due course.
Leitrim open All-Ireland senior campaign against Dublin

2 weeks ago | shannonside.ie | Dave Hooper

Dublin claimed a valuable point against Waterford last time out. A win here would guarantee a quarter-final slot for the Sky Blues. Leitrim begin their TG4 All-Ireland series on the back of a Connacht campaign that saw them run Mayo to three points, before they were well beaten by Galway. Dublin are unchanged after rallying against Waterford to avoid defeat. Whereas,e Leitrim make two changes following their last outing against Galway.
Graham Burke Wins Soccer Writers Player Of The Month

2 weeks ago | shannonside.ie | Dave Hooper

Shamrock Rovers striker Graham Burke table has won the SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers Ireland POTM award for May. The Dubliner scored four goals and two assists in May. As his form continues to improve over the half-way stage in the title race. Burke has been hugely instrumental in the Hoops charge back to the top of the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier DivisionBurke has revelled in his seven appearances over the month.
Westmeath's Sarah Dillon is LGFA player of the month

2 weeks ago | shannonside.ie | Dave Hooper

Westmeath star Sarah Dillon has been honoured with The Croke Park Hotel/LGFA Player of the Month award for May 2025. The Milltown forward (23), was superb for the Lake County during their march to 2025 TG4 Leinster Intermediate Championship glory. Sarah scored 1-4 against Laois on May 19 as Westmeath defeated Laois in the provincial decider. A victory which marked a first TG4 Leinster Intermediate title for the Midlanders since 2011.
Cian Lynch and Michael Murphy win player of the month

2 weeks ago | shannonside.ie | Dave Hooper

Waterford duo Niamh Rockett and Kellyann Hogan are the May winners of the PwC GPA Women’s Player of the Month awards for camogie and football. Whereas, Limerick talisman Cian Lynch and Donegal’s Michael Murphy are the PwC GAA/GPA Hurler and Footballer of the month respectively. Niamh Rockett made history with Waterford as they recorded their first ever senior championship victory over Kilkenny. Rockett, who has this year taken over free taking duties, scored nine of Waterford’s 17 points.