Drogheda United spot kick hero Ryan Brennan was not that confident
The captain was happy to see the Boynesiders overcome Cork City 3-2 thanks to his coolly-converted penalty, but he felt the performance could have been a lot better and he's hoping Drogheda can raise their game for Friday's trip to face Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght Stadium.
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The Irish Sun
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- The Irish Sun
Drogheda United handed another tough FAI Cup draw as Sligo Rovers and Cork City have some distance to travel
History is set to be made by one First Division team in the quarter-final stage QUARTERS DRAW Drogheda United handed another tough FAI Cup draw as Sligo Rovers and Cork City have some distance to travel HOLDERS Drogheda United have been handed another tough draw in the FAI Cup. Their reward for overcoming Derry City - whom they had beaten in last year's final - on penalties on Saturday is a home quarter-final against Shamrock Rovers. 2 Shamrock Rovers have come out on top in each of the sides' league meetings this season 2 Galway United and St Patrick's Athletic have been evenly matched in the league Advertisement Kevin Doherty's side have not beaten the league leaders in any of their last nine meetings, losing seven times and drawing twice. Their last victory over the Hoops came in May 2023. It is one of two all-Premier Division ties following the last eight draw with the other featuring St Pat's who will have home advantage against Galway United. The Saints won the league meeting at Richmond Park earlier this season but John Caulfield's side have beaten them twice at Eamon Deacy Park. Advertisement Kerry's first appearance at this stage of the competition will see them host Sligo Rovers. Colin Healy's side sprung a surprise to beat promotion-chasers Cobh Ramblers at the weekend. The other First Division side, Finn Harps, also have home advantage with top-flight basement club Cork City making the long trek to Donegal. Ties will be played between Friday September 12 and Sunday September 14. Advertisement The semi-finals for the women's FAI Cup will take place on the same weekend, on Saturday September 13.. Beaten finalists Athlone Town have been drawn away to Shamrock Rovers with Treaty United travelling to Dalymount Park to face Bohemians. Ashvir Singh Johal is student of Arsenal icon who got license last month and replaces brutally axed Morecambe boss Men's FAI Cup quarter-final draw: Kerry FC v Sligo Rovers; Drogheda United v Shamrock Rovers; Finn Harps v Cork City; St Patrick's Athletic v Galway United. Women's FAI Cup semi-final draw: Shamrock Rovers v Athlone Town; Bohemians v Treaty United.
RTÉ News
a day ago
- RTÉ News
Drogheda United paired with Shamrock Rovers in FAI Cup quarter-finals
Holders Drogheda United will take on Shamrock Rovers in the quarter-finals of the Sports Direct FAI Cup. The draw was made this afternoon with Kevin Doherty's side facing a tough task against the champions-elect Hoops. Stephen Bradley is eyeing a double and must overcome the side third in the Premier Division table as it stands. Elsewhere there is another all-Premier Division clash with old rivals Stephen Kenny and John Caulfield to meet again as St Patrick's Athletic host Galway United. Cork City face the long trip to Donegal to take on Finn Harps. Sligo Rovers will face Kerry for the first time with the game to be held in Mounthawk Park in the remaining quarter-final Ties will be played the week ending 14 September and RTÉ Sport will broadcast two of the matches live as well as the semi-finals and final. In the women's semi-final, Athlone Town will travel to Tallaght Stadium to take on Shamrock Rovers as their busy end of season continues. Bohemians will host Treaty United in the other semi-final. Men's FAI Cup draw: Kerry FC v Sligo Rovers Drogheda United v Shamrock Rovers Finn Harps v Cork City St Patrick's Athletic v Galway United Women's FAI Cup draw: Shamrock Rovers v Athlone Town Bohemians v Treaty United Ties for both competitions will be played on the week ending Sunday, 14 September
Irish Independent
a day ago
- Irish Independent
Aaron Hanlon leads the charge for Drogheda & District AC with Monaghan race victory
Aaron Hanlon put in a stunning performance to win the 10-mile race outright, crossing the line in a blistering time of 51:08. There was more success in the category placings too, with Brian Martin finishing in a superb sixth overall and first in his category in 55:07, while Shane Larkin took first in his category in the five-mile race, finishing fourth overall in a time of 30:25. Mike Staunton also completed the 10-mile race, coming home in 1:25:13, helping to round out a strong showing from the club. The races, organised by Monaghan Town Runners AC, started and finished in Church Square and followed scenic, undulating out-and-back routes through the rolling hills of County Monaghan. A little closer to home, the Rathkenny 5K took place on the on country roads around Tankardtown House and Rathkenny last Saturday evening and there were fine runs from Alan Foley (21:08), Andrea McArdle (22:45) Liam Farrell (24:04) and Sharon Leslie who was completing her second 5k of the day after running in the Laytown parkrun (29:52). Shane Larkin had a season's best at the Rossin Rovers 5K Heritage run on Sunday afternoon. The picturesque route takes participants by the entrance to Newgrange Passage Tomb and the so-called 'pocket rocket' has been motoring well all year and he finished first in his category. Members of Drogheda & District AC also enjoyed a glorious day of running at the St Cocas AC Kilcock 10-Mile Road Race, held on Sunday. Under bright sunshine and blue skies, the race offered a scenic and challenging course, taking in the leafy banks of the Royal Canal in County Kildare. The club was well represented, with Shaun Conroy leading the charge in superb form, finishing in a strong 1:06:51 to top the results for Drogheda & District AC. David Murray followed closely behind with a time of 1:07:10, while John Cooper, always a solid performer, crossed the line in 1:08:24, showing good form but acknowledging there's room for improvement. In the women's race, Anna Isgro impressed with 1:12:30, showing strong endurance and consistency. She was followed by Eimear Knowles (1:14:20), Carmel Keenan (1:18:16) and Yvonne McMahon (1:18:59), all running well over the 10-mile distance. Roisin McGeough (1:19:41) and Barbara Lowth Byrne (1:25:35) added further strength to the club's female contingent, while Olivia Reilly (1:27:35) and Aisling Reilly (1:47:52) rounded off the team's efforts with determination and team spirit.
