League of Ireland: All tonight's action as it happens with Shelbourne v Shamrock Rovers the pick of the games
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It's another action-packed evening in the League of Ireland with four Premier Division games up for decision.
Follow all the action as it unfolds in our liveblog.
Premier Division (All kick-offs 7.45pm)
Derry City v Galway United
Cork City v Bohemians
St Patrick's Athletic v Drogheda United
Shelbourne v Shamrock Rovers
First Division
Athlone Town v Kerry
Dundalk v UCD
Finn Harps v Wexford
Treaty United v Bray Wanderers
3 minutes ago
Bradley on the "hectic schedule" ahead
The Hoops boss has been speaking to Virgin Media's Bernard O'Toole pre-game:
"I always like the break, whether you're playing games or not, winning games or not. It's about the bigger picture over the course of the season.
"We saw last year, we went to late December. We're hoping to do that again so every time you get a chance to have a break, you take it."
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🗣 "We've a heavy schedule ahead of us, we'll use everybody."🗣 "I always like the break, whether you're playing well or not, it's about the bigger picture."Stephen Bradley to @BernardOToole ahead of kick-off at Tolka Park. Played off the Damien Duff question. 😅 pic.twitter.com/sZznZ8BFfi— Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) June 13, 2025
9 minutes ago
Aidan Fitzmaurice looks ahead to the four top-flight clashes, with injury news, talking points and predictions
10 minutes ago
Bad news for Drogs' European aspirations
Having qualified through their FAI Cup triumph, Drogheda United are facing expulsion from the Uefa Conference League due to sister club Silkeborg IF competing in the same competition.
The club said yesterday that they are devastated by the news, believing the decision would be 'harsh and unfair'. In a statement, they added that the new rule changes have been 'inconsistently communicated and enforced across various clubs.'
Drogs are now set to bring their case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Here's the latest on a developing story:
Drogheda owners spending six-figure sum to fund legal challenge of decision to kick them out of Europe
Drogheda United's American owners will spend a six-figure sum in legal fees to fight Uefa's decision to kick the club out of Europe.
www.independent.ie
11 minutes ago
Burke's stellar contribution in May recognised
Shamrock Rovers forward Graham Burke had a major hand in his club's return to the Premier Division's summit with four goals and the Ireland international was yesterday named the SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers Ireland player of the month for May.
Graham Burke wins player of the month for May after leading Shamrock Rovers charge
Shamrock Rovers striker Graham Burke has been named SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers Ireland player of the month for May.
www.independent.ie
14 minutes ago
Hello and welcome along. Following the conclusion of the mid-season break, the League of Ireland is back with a bang this evening.
The televised game on Virgin Media Two pits defending champions Shelbourne against current leaders Shamrock Rovers at a sold-out Tolka Park. Meanwhile, second-placed Drogheda United travel to Inchicore to take on St Patrick's Athletic, who sit fourth after their 1-0 win over Sligo Rovers last time out.
Elsewhere, Bohemians, third, are hosted by a Cork City side desperate to make up ground on eighth place under recently-appointed manager Ger Nash. At the Ryan McBride Brandywell, Galway United could draw level on points with tonight's opponents Derry City with a win.
While the likes of Josh Honohan (Ireland), Cathal O'Sullivan, Jad Hakiki, Warren Davis (all Ireland U-21s) and Joseph Anang (Ghana) have been on international duty in recent days, much of the league should be returning refreshed from the time off – despite Damien Duff suggesting it was an excuse for players to enjoy 'a week on the gargle'.
In the First Division, leaders Dundalk entertain UCD, while new Athlone Town manager Ian Ryan begins his tenure at the basement club at home to Kerry.
Kick-off across the eight matches is 40 minutes away and the Irish Independent LOI live blog will keep you up to speed with all the action from around the grounds.
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