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Premier Division

# premier-division - Saturday 6 April, 2013

Sligo make it seven wins on the trot thanks to Elding double LOI

Sligo make it seven wins on the trot thanks to Elding double

The Bit O’Red seem unstoppable right now and saw off Shelbourne with a 2-0 win at the Showgrounds tonight.

# premier-division - Friday 5 April, 2013

Airtricity League wrap: Derry put four past Bohs, another draw for the Hoops

The Candystripes were comfortable winners over Bohemians while Ronan Finn equalised for Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght.

# premier-division - Friday 15 March, 2013

LOI round-up: Rovers win the ‘Luas derby’ in Tallaght LOI

LOI round-up: Rovers win the ‘Luas derby’ in Tallaght

Meanwhile, there was drama between Drogheda and Limerick City at Hunky Dorys Park.

# premier-division - Thursday 7 March, 2013

11 reasons why you should go watch the Airtricity League this season

The new season starts tomorrow evening so grab a warm coat, a flask of tea and head down to your local club.

# premier-division - Thursday 15 November, 2012

Limerick confirm Scully sacking

The First Division title winners have parted company with their manager a month after winning the title.

# premier-division - Friday 2 November, 2012

Interview: Kevin Deery talks Derry’s season and the FAI Cup final

The Candystripes skipper says a cup win is just what the club needs after their disappointing league campaign.

# premier-division - Saturday 27 October, 2012

Here’s our Airtricity League goal of the season contenders Golazos This post contains videos

Here’s our Airtricity League goal of the season contenders

There are some crackers in this, we promise…

In pictures: Sligo Rovers celebrate first title win in 35 years Airtricity League This post contains images

In pictures: Sligo Rovers celebrate first title win in 35 years

The Bit O’Red’s fans were paid tribute to the club’s achievement at the Showgrounds last night.

# premier-division - Friday 26 October, 2012

Premier Division wrap: Twigg double can’t spoil Sligo’s party

The Bit O’Red lifted the Premier Division trophy while Drogheda United were confirmed as runners-up on the final day of the season.

Nearly men: TheScore.ie’s alternative Premier Division Team of the Year LOI

Nearly men: TheScore.ie’s alternative Premier Division Team of the Year

We pick XI players who will count themselves unlucky to have been left out of the PFAI line-up.

# premier-division - Saturday 13 October, 2012

As it happened: Sligo Rovers v St Patrick’s Athletic, Premier Division

We were live as Sligo Rovers went looking for the three points that would make them champions…

# premier-division - Tuesday 9 October, 2012

Barstooler: 5 talking points from last weekend’s League of Ireland action Domestic Football This post contains videos

Barstooler: 5 talking points from last weekend’s League of Ireland action

Limerick are crowned First Division champions while Sligo still have a bit to do.

# premier-division - Friday 5 October, 2012

Horgan: Sligo test is what we live for

Cork City veteran Neal Horgan would like to see Sligo Rovers win the Premier Division title — provided they don’t start picking up points on Leeside tonight.

# premier-division - Monday 1 October, 2012

Preview: Pat’s and Drogheda look to close the gap on Sligo

The Saints are at home to UCD while Shelbourne visit Hunky Dorys Park tonight.

# premier-division - Tuesday 25 September, 2012

Barstooler: 5 talking points from last weekend’s League of Ireland action LOI This post contains videos

Barstooler: 5 talking points from last weekend’s League of Ireland action

Sligo aren’t quite there, Drogheda win their first trophy in five years and a cracker from Evan McMillen.

Title-chasing Saints can heap further misery on misfiring Hoops

Chris Forrester is missing for St Pat’s tonight but it is the only crumb of comfort for a beleaguered Shamrock Rovers.

# premier-division - Friday 21 September, 2012

As it happened: Bray Wanderers v Sligo Rovers, Airtricity League

The Premier Division leaders were in Wicklow, while there were three other top tier games tonight.

# premier-division - Wednesday 19 September, 2012

FAI proposes 12-team Airtricity League for 2013

The organisation are also seeking expressions of interest for First Division licences.

# premier-division - Friday 7 September, 2012

Airtricity League previews: Hoops host Shels in one of two Dublin derbies

Read all the Premier Division team news ahead of another big night in the League of Ireland.

# premier-division - Tuesday 14 August, 2012

Barstooler: 5 talking points from the weekend’s Airtricity League action LOI

Barstooler: 5 talking points from the weekend’s Airtricity League action

The Hoops fail to close the gap on Sligo, Drogheda get back to winning ways and one of the league’s brightest youngsters receives international recognition.

# premier-division - Friday 20 July, 2012

As it happened: Shamrock Rovers v Bray, Airtricity League Premier Division

We went minute-by-minute, as Stephen Kenny’s men attempted to put their recent indifferent form behind them.

# premier-division - Tuesday 17 July, 2012

Barstooler: 5 talking points from last weekend’s Airtricity League action Recap This post contains videos

Barstooler: 5 talking points from last weekend’s Airtricity League action

Drogheda moved up into second but Sligo are storming ahead in the Premier Division title race.

# premier-division - Sunday 15 July, 2012

Airtricity League wrap: Saints undone by Drogheda and Bohs see off Students

Gavin Brennan was on target at Richmond Park while Evan McMillan scored against his former club in the other game.

# premier-division - Friday 13 July, 2012

Interview: North focused on Bit O’Red cause

Amid speculation of interest from England and Scotland, Sligo’s in-form striker isn’t looking beyond the next game.

# premier-division - Wednesday 11 July, 2012

Cork City sign promising youngster Lenihan

Talented teenager Brian Lenihan has joined the Leesiders, the club announced today.

# premier-division - Friday 11 May, 2012

Finding Forrester: Saints starlet taking the plaudits in his stride Airtricity League This post contains videos

Finding Forrester: Saints starlet taking the plaudits in his stride

St Pat’s winger Chris Forrester scooped Player of the Month yesterday and you’d fancy him to pick up a couple more awards this season.

# premier-division - Thursday 10 May, 2012

Buckley confident Saints can deal with midfield absentees

The St Patrick’s Athletic manager says tomorrow’s meeting with Cork City is an opportunity for squad players to stake a claim.

# premier-division - Friday 4 May, 2012

Airtricity League wrap: Danny boy keeps Sligo on top as the Hoops slip up

The Bit O’Red recorded a 3-1 win over Drogheda United but it wasn’t such a pleasant night for Shamrock Rovers fans.

As it happened: Derry City v St Patrick’s Athletic, Airtricity League

Our eyes were on the Brandywell for the early kick-off and we also monitored all eight games in the Premier and First Divisions this evening.

# premier-division - Friday 20 April, 2012

It’s Friday, so here’s all your Airtricity League Premier Division previews

A number of intriguing encounters will take place tonight, as the season gathers momentum.

# premier-division - Friday 13 April, 2012

Airtricity League wrap: Hat-trick for Twigg as Hoops get back to winning ways

There were two 6-0 scorelines while Bohs recorded back-to-back wins.

As it happened: Sligo Rovers v Derry City, Airtricity League Premier Division

Our attention was focused on the Showgrounds, where the league leaders entertained fifth-placed Derry City. Check in for how that game and the other five being played tonight unfollowed.

# premier-division - Friday 2 March, 2012

As it happened: Shelbourne v Sligo Rovers, Airtricity League Premier Division The Big Kick-Off This post contains videos

As it happened: Shelbourne v Sligo Rovers, Airtricity League Premier Division

The League of Ireland’s first action of 2012 got underway this evening with six games in the top tier and another four being played in the First Division. Find out about all of the action here…

# premier-division - Saturday 31 December, 2011

Life after Fenlon: Bohs appoint Callaghan as their new manager

Bohemians continue their preparations for 2012 with the appointment of Aaron Callaghan as their new first-team boss.

# premier-division - Friday 25 November, 2011

League of Ireland clubs agree structure for next season

Club chiefs thrashed out plans for next season at a meeting last night.

# premier-division - Saturday 10 September, 2011

Galway and Connor part company

Sean Connor and Galway United have agreed to go their separate ways as a difficult season at Terryland Park continues.

# premier-division - Friday 4 March, 2011

League of Ireland kick-off: is the west awake for Galway United?

In our final installment of League of Ireland club profiles, Galway United take a seat in our front room and tell us what they’re intentions are.