Sligo Rovers

Dan Carr netted the winner for the visitors. Image: Tom Maher/INPHO. Sligo Rovers 0. Shelbourne 1. Jessica Farry reports from the Showgrounds. SHELBOURNE ...

Despite Rovers’ impressive start to the season, they were second best in the opening stages. Shelbourne travelled to Sligo with just one win under their belt so far this season, suffering three defeats in their opening seven games. Nando Pijnaker, just back from international duty with New Zealand, dropped to the bench as did Paddy Kirk, Niall Morahan and Lewis Banks.

Rovers make the long trek north to Finn Harps, Shels travel to face second-placed Sligo at the Showgrounds and the Students go to Oriel Park looking for ...

UCD are the last remaining side in the league without a win after six games but they’ve been close in every game they’ve played bar the opening day defeat to Rovers. Andy Myler’s side drew their third game of the season, all of which came at the UCD Bowl, against Bohs before the break as Sam Todd notched his second of the season. SoccerLeague of Ireland round-up: Shamrock Rovers go second as Pats and Sligo slip up at homeDerry City’s last-gasp win over Bohemians at Dalymount Park saw them extend their lead at the top, while UCD were soundly beaten by Dundalk at Oriel Park.James Akintunde nets late, late winner as league leaders Derry City break Bohemians heartsSoccerThe striker did brilliantly to stoop and nod home after Cameron McJannet, who also set up Ronan Boyce’s equaliser, flicked on a Patrick McEleney free kick.WATCH: Liam Burt finishes slick passing move as Bohemians lead league leaders Derry CitySoccerThe Scottish winger, who was restored to the starting line-up up top in a new-look 3-5-2 formation, latched onto a pass from Ali Coote to put Keith Long’s side in front.League of Ireland Premier Division preview as Bohs host leaders DerrySoccerRovers make the long trek north to Finn Harps, Shels travel to face second-placed Sligo at the Showgrounds and the Students go to Oriel Park looking for their first win.Julie-Ann Russell hopes home comforts lead to international recallSoccerRussell, a former league winner with Peamount United, has been part of home-based squads but is eager to add to her 59 caps.LucanDublin pub jobs: Iconic boozer reopening after ten years closed with 80 new jobs being createdThe owners are looking to take on bartenders, waiters, server assistants, bar backs, cleaners, kitchen porters, and duty managers during their recruitment open day on April 8Census 2022: Households warned they could face hefty fine of €44,440 in certain circumstancesCSOA major warning has been written on the front of Census 2022 form, alerting people that they could be fined up to €44,440 in certain circumstancesFamily worried for wellbeing of 13-year-old girl missing from DublinRTE Claire Byrne listeners hears leading doctor list four reasons why some people don't catch CovidRTETrinity immunologist Dr Cliona O'Farrelly has also studied Hepatitis C in womenVogue Williams says having a nanny is 'the same as a child being in creche'Vogue WilliamsThe Dubliner is set to welcome her third child next month with husband Spencer MatthewsDublin NewsWATCH: Charlie Bird 'truly humbled' as he triumphantly reaches summit of Croagh Patrick as thousands take part in fundraiserThe brave former RTE journalist was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease earlier this yearCensus 2022: Households warned they could face hefty fine of €44,440 in certain circumstancesCSOA major warning has been written on the front of Census 2022 form, alerting people that they could be fined up to €44,440 in certain circumstancesRyanair boss Michael O'Leary calls for Army to help with 'chaotic' Dublin Airport security delaysDublin Airport"This weekend is going to be grim out there. Rovers played out a thrilling 2-2 draw with Sligo Rovers in the last game before the break as they missed an opportunity to return to the summit. Harps, meanwhile, picked up their first win of the season as they hammered Damien Duff’s Shelbourne 3-0 at Tolka Park. Rovers have a clean bill of health after missing several players to illness before the break, though Pico Lopes returned from international duty with Cape Verde with a broken hand. Rovers make the long trek north to Finn Harps, Shels travel to face second-placed Sligo at the Showgrounds and the Students go to Oriel Park to face Dundalk looking for their first win. Bohs boss Keith Long will hope it’s fifth time lucky as his side look to break a run of four games without a win.

Dan Carr netted the only goal of the game as Shelbourne picked up their first league victory since February with a win over an out-of-sort Sligo Rovers at ...

Clarke had to be alert at the death to see off strikes from both Adam McDonell and Seamas Keogh. A group of Rovers defenders did enough to put off Shane Farrell who could only hammer his effort into Ed McGinty’s side netting just short of the half hour. The visitors looked the more likely to open scoring as the half wore on as Sligo continued to labour.

Ciara Glackin, Della Doherty and Rebecca Watkins are included. Three local players are involved in the Republic of Ireland Women's squad along with Sligo's ...

Ultimately, the players will decide their own fate with how they perform. The Girls in Green played some really good football in the Qualifying Round and enjoyed a productive training camp in Turkey, so they are looking forward to this challenge that sees them take on Czech Republic, France and Greece. The finals tournament will also be staged in Czech Republic, from June 27 to July 9th, and the competition is heating up to secure a spot with Round 2 games kicking off next week.

Sligo Rovers' Emma Doherty has been called into the Republic of Ireland Under 19s squad for the upcoming European qualifiers.

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Damien Duff's Shelbourne were in much need of a win having won won one of their seven fixtures prior to this game.

Shelbourne picked up a much-needed win at The Showgrounds - only their second victory of the season - when they beat an underpar Sligo Rovers. Shelbourne picked up a much-needed win at The Showgrounds - only their second victory of the season - when they beat an underpar Sligo Rovers.

Sligo Rovers' unbeaten start to the season came to a surprise end at The Showgrounds on Friday night as they were beaten 1-0 by Shelbourne – the Dubliners' ...

Shelbourne defended with intent and were not going to let this one slip. Adam McDonnell’s free-kick forced a save from Clarke in the Shels goals, before the visitors took a deserved lead. After tonight’s game against the Dubliners, Rovers take on Bohemian at The Showgrounds on Tuesday night, followed by UCD at The Showgrounds the following Saturday.