
Sean O'Connor
Writer at Irish Independent
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16 hours ago |
independent.ie | Sean O'Connor
This clash was heading towards a stalemate as Stephen Bradley’s side looked like they may miss out on the chance to extend their lead out to 11 points, but a howler from Waterford ‘keeper Stephen McMullan gifted Rory Gaffney the winner and gave the leaders the win they craved to take a big step towards the 2025 league title.
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19 hours ago |
independent.ie | Sean O'Connor
While it’s all eyes on the Champions League for Shelbourne in 11 days, with that famous anthem set to return to Tolka Park for the first time in almost two decades, it’s a little under a year ago now since Damien Duff sat in the stadium’s media room and opened up on his memories of big European nights.
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1 day ago |
independent.ie | Sean O'Connor
Exclusive | Leicester City win race to sign Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper Katie Keane Goalkeeper Katie Keane will leave Shamrock Rovers for Leicester City. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/SportsfileLeicester City have won the race to sign Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper Katie Keane.
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1 day ago |
independent.ie | Sean O'Connor
It’s a busy Thursday morning at Shamrock Rovers’ training base as the players are being fitted for European gear ahead of next month’s Conference League qualifying campaign, but at the other end of the room, the focus is on domestic matters as Stephen Bradley is asked about Monday’s defeat at Bohemians. The leaders were in frightening form with eight wins in nine going into that Dalymount derby, but ended up well beaten as their rivals made it three wins from three against them this year.
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1 day ago |
independent.ie | Sean O'Connor
Cork City confirm signing of ‘really excited’ striker Charlie Lutz from Aston VillaCharlie Lutz (L) has signed for Cork City from Aston Villa. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)Cork City have confirmed the signing of Charlie Lutz from Aston Villa. The 20-year-old attacker has arrived on Leeside on a deal until the end of the season, with City boss Ger Nash using his contacts from his time coaching at Villa’s academy to bring Lutz into the club.
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RT @SeanOCSport: Jim Crawford has called on his Ireland U-21 side to be more ruthless in the final third after they kicked off their June c…

Jim Crawford has called on his Ireland U-21 side to be more ruthless in the final third after they kicked off their June camp with a defeat to Croatia yesterday evening. Also praise for new U-21 caps Jacob Devaney and Cathal O'Sullivan. Reaction from 🇭🇷 https://t.co/nPydQuCGMS

RT @SeanOCSport: The road to Euro 2027 officially begins in September but in the sweltering Croatian heat, the next generation of 🇮🇪 U-21 s…