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The Irish Sun
6 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
‘Great to see' – Roy Keane delights locals by attending League of Ireland game during visit to Cork
ROY Keane stopped by his former club Cobh Ramblers while on a visit home to Cork. The Ireland icon famously Advertisement 2 Keane saw his old club defeat Treaty United 2-1 on Friday night Credit: Cobh Ramblers FC 2 Keane went on to earn 67 Ireland caps and is arguably the country's greatest-ever player Credit: Getty And while he didn't spend long there before being snapped up by Nottingham Forest, it's always been evident The latest example of this came on Friday when he attended their home win over Treaty United in the League of Ireland First Division. The club posted a snap of the 53-year-old smiling for the camera from the bar. It was captioned: "Great to have John Gately from our match sponsors The Commodore Hotel, Cobh with us tonight and great to see Roy back in Park with our own @handsomebob." Advertisement Read More On Irish Football The pic generated a big reaction online with Denis Moynihan praising: "Three legends at the club hope Bob bought the beer up the Rams." Similarly John O'Halloran hailed: "I'm a Liverpool supporter all my life, but as a Corkman first and foremost I think this a class photo." Lastly Edmond Cahill noted: "Fair dues Roy you never forget where you came from on your way to the top. Class." At this virtual halfway juncture of the domestic season, it looks like Ramblers could be set for a return to the top themselves. Advertisement Most read in Football They currently sit second in the First Division behind only former Premier Division powerhouses The Rams have so far won 11, drawn twice and lost on four occasions in their 17 league fixtures which places them six points off the Lilywhites and automatic promotion. Moment Salt Bae is ushered away from venue as he responds to claims he was kicked out of PSG's Champions League party Keane meanwhile, most recently popped up on the big time by Amusingly, fans joked that the stern-faced legend l Advertisement Jones introduced the trio by saying she was "joined by three men who know all about big game pressure". To welcome Keane, she added: "And joining us at the big desk for the very first time, a great whose trophy cabinet is loaded with silverware - There was a huge round of applause led by Advertisement KEANO SUPER-SUB Jones then said: "It's a bit hard to replace Titi (Henry). We're very happy to have you. "I know everyone in America is very happy to have you too. We're expecting the no-nonsense approach tonight." Keane bluntly replied: "Yeah, I hope so, pretty straightforward." Advertisement He then burst into laughter as Keane again calmly smiled and asked: "Are you going to be like this all night?" Jones then responded: "I can't promise it will be any different."
RTÉ News
30-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
First Division wrap: Cobh Ramblers edge Treaty to stay second
Cobh Ramblers are second in the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division at the mid-season break following a 2-1 victory Treaty United at St Coleman's Park. Barry Coffey got the winner and earned the Munster derby bragging rights. Cian Murphy had home the opener before the visitors equalised with an own goal after the break. The Ramblers went into the game six points off league leaders Dundalk and looking to extend their winning streak to three games in all competitions, which includes a recent victory over Rockmount in the Munster Senior Cup final. Treaty were in a similar position after seeing off UCD and Longford Town in recent weeks, which saw Tommy Barrett's side tally nine goals over 180 minutes. There was a real feel of two forces meeting on Friday and when it came to it, Cobh struck first. Waterford native Shane Griffin set that up with a defence splitting pass and Murphy finished with the inside of his left boot in just the third minute. The Shannonsiders responded well, with chances falling to Karl O'Sullivan and Trpimir Vrljicak, and neither was able to test Timothy Martin. Treaty United went on to dominate possession, while Cobh retreated and cut off passing lanes. This forced Barrett's side to go wide, and the height of Cian Coleman and , Brendeán Frahill helped kept the home side's lead intact at the break. McDermott went defensive in a bid to further contain their Limerick rivals, and this included replacing David Bosnjak with John O'Donovan and move to a back five that has Nolan Evers and Luka Le Brevet as wing backs. Just as they settled, Coleman bundled in a Treaty free-kick and the two teams were level in the 49th minute. This feeling of a new start did not last as Cobh went back in front in the 53rd minute after Coffey got into space and fired in at the Liam McMahon Stand. The Ramblers could have made it 3-1 with their next spell inside the box after Waterford's Shane Griffin put a low ball in, but this was flicked wide by Murphy. The would-be-scorer followed that up by setting up Coffey on the penalty spot and his shot lacked conviction in the 82nd minute. Barrett brought on Yousef Mahdy and Colin Conroy in a bid to ignite something late on, and Cobh continued to hold firm. It finished as a comfortable win for the home side, who hardly saw Timothy Martin tested. Cobh Ramblers: Timothy Martin; Luka Le Bervet, Cian Coleman, Brendeán Frahill, Nolan Evers, Niall O'Keeffe, Shane Griffin, David Bosnjak (John O'Donovan HT), Barry Coffe, Samuel Belis (Matthew Whelan 83), Cian Murphy. Treaty United: Corey Chambers; Evan O'Connor (Richkov Boevi 86), Robbie Lynch, Eoin Martin, Lee Lynch (Nikodem Kozlowski 57), Connor Wilson (Colin Conroy 86), Steven Healy (77), Benjamin Lynch, Trpimir Vrljicak (Youself Mahdy), Lee Devitt, Karl O'Sullivan. Elsewhere Dundalk maitained their six-point lead at the top as they stormed back to edge a five-goal thriller against Wexford at Ferrycarrig Park. Leo Gaxha put the Lilywhites ahead in the 13th minute but the hosts levelled four minutes later through Darragh Levingston, and were 2-1 up at the break when Mikie Rowe found the net in the 43rd minute. Dean Ebbe made it 2-2 in the 73rd minute and Vincent Leonard completed the comeback four minutes from the end as Ciaran Kilduff's men stayed on track for promotion. Bray Wanderers swept past Finn Harps 3-1 to stay third. Gavin Hosgins fired Harps in front after ten minutes but the Seagulls had too much for their visitors. Billy O'Neill (26) and Max Murphy (32) had Bray 2-1 by half-time; Danu Kinsella Bishop's 82nd-minute effort wrapped it up. Two second-hald Sean Breen goals, in the 54th and 74th minutes, helped UCD to get past Athlone Town 2-0, while Kerry beat ten-man Longford Town 2-0 thanks to Luke Palmer (44) and Sean McGrath (53) efforts. Eric Yoro saw red when conceding the penalty McGrath dispatched.
The 42
22-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
'The way I've been treated is a lack of respect' - Colin Healy refutes FAI explanation of his exit
COLIN HEALY HAS decided to break his silence on the FAI's handling of his exit as WNT assistant coach last year to, in his own words, 'put a line through it and move forward.' Healy thus sat down in Dublin this week with a small number of media outlets, including The 42. He recounted the manner and revealed new details of his exit from the FAI, and reflected on the impact the story has had on him and his two children, as they continue to grieve the loss of their mother and Healy's wife, Kelly, who died in April last year after a long battle with leukemia. ********** Healy is back in football, appointed as Kerry FC manager earlier this month. 'When the kids are at school and you're home alone, it can be quiet and those thoughts can be difficult,' says Healy. 'Getting back to work gives me a focus and a purpose and takes my mind off things, for some of the day anyway.' It is Healy's first job in football since the FAI decided not to renew his contract as assistant to senior women's national team manager Eileen Gleeson in December, 2024. On 16 January, the morning of Carla Ward's public unveiling as Gleeson's successor, Healy released a statement through his representatives explaining the manner of his departure, accusing the FAI of a lack of 'transparency and compassion'. Healy revealed he had been offered a two-year contract as Cobh Ramblers manager in November last year, which would have allowed him to work full-time while living at home and raising his children Arran (20) and Holly (13). When he informed the FAI of the offer, Healy says chief football officer Marc Canham gave him assurances his contract with the FAI would be renewed, and so, in Healy's words, he allowed his heart rule his head and rejected the Cobh job. The following month, Canham told Healy he was out of a job altogether. Healy spoke to his children and to his parents about the possibility of putting out a statement on the matter to set the record straight, knowing it would garner national media attention. 'I felt I had to do it,' says Healy. 'Christmas was tough for the family, it was tough obviously losing a job. I was quite hurt over Christmas and I felt I had to say something. I wouldn't like if it was done to anyone else, so I wanted to say something.' Healy says he sought permission from the FAI to speak with Cobh Ramblers about the vacant manager's role, for which he was ultimately offered a two-year contract. That offer came less than a month before Ireland's Euro 2025 play-off against Wales. Were Ireland to lose that game, Healy, along with Gleeson, would have been out of contract. When Healy spoke to Canham about the job offer from Cobh, he says Canham offered him assurance about his continued job prospects at the FAI. Canham, says Healy, told him he would recommend to the board that Healy's contract be renewed, 'bar a hammering' in the play-off against Wales. Healy decided to say no to Cobh. 'Eileen was fully sure we were going to be staying on,' says Healy. 'I enjoyed my time working with the team at the FAI, so I turned down the (Cobh) job. It was a two-year contract around the corner from my house. Because I was led to believe I was going to be staying on.' Ireland lost the Wales play-off 3-2 on aggregate over two legs. Advertisement On 9 December, Healy received a phone call from Canham, which he understood was part of the FAI's official review of the previous international camp. 'The review was just a conversation speaking about the match, it was very straightforward,' says Healy. 'There were other people spoken to as well. You're just having a conversation about the camp, you're not saying, 'We need to do this better and that better.' It was a conversation about the match, how it went, and how was training. It was very straightforward.' That call lasted around 30 minutes. Two days later, on 11 December, Healy received a call from Canham to tell him the board had decided not to renew his or Gleeson's contracts. 'I was the assistant of the national team,' says Healy. 'Would you not bring me up to Dublin and sit down to have a conversation? When I was a manager with Cork City and when you're releasing players, you sit down with them and give them that respect. You have that conversation: you let them have their say and you have your say. 'You show respect, don't you? A four-minute phone call, thanking me for my service. I didn't have to go back. I could have stayed off the whole year and said I'm not ready to go back. But I went back. I went back for the players, for the staff, and I went back for myself. I don't think they showed too much respect for that.' Healy says Canham told him the board made the decision. It was not until a Eileen Gleeson told him in a later message that Healy learned that Canham had recommended to the board that his and Gleeson's contracts should not be renewed. Canham later confirmed he had made this recommendation to the board. After the call with Canham, Healy was under the impression the board had made the decision without Canham's recommendation. The following day, on 12 December, Healy received a message from CEO David Courell thanking him for his service and expressing a wish that he would have continued with the FAI. It was Healy's impression that Courell believed Healy had left of his own accord as he had another job opportunity in the League of Ireland, rather than been told his contract would not be renewed. Healy replied to Courell to clarify he had been let go by the FAI. 'To get a text saying, 'I hoped you would continue'. . .I found it very strange to be honest', says Healy. The following day – on which the men's 2026 World Cup qualifying draw event took place – Courell texted Healy again, to clarify that, yes, he knew he had been told his contract hadn't been renewed and that he meant the FAI would be happy to work with Healy again if the new manager identified him as their preferred assistant. When Canham and Courell faced the media alongside Carla Ward on 16 January, they said Healy 'misinterpreted' what they had said. Canham said he had offered 'no absolute guarantees' to Healy about his contract, while Courell said 'it couldn't have been clearer' that Healy's contract had not been renewed, and that Healy had misinterpreted his original message. Healy says he did not watch the press conference, but did read what Canham and Courell said. 'I was going through an awful lot of stuff anyway,' says Healy, 'but I was a bit upset by it.' 'They said I 'misinterpreted' what they said. I didn't like that obviously. It was on television so everybody sees it. 'What was said in the text: they said it was a football decision that I wasn't [given a contract renewal] but why did the CEO, in his text, say that he was hoping for me to continue? I find that very strange.' Asked if Canham and Courell were telling the truth at the press conference, Healy replies, 'No'. Healy says he has not been contacted directly by Courell or Canham since. He says he has also not received any direct contact from FAI president Paul Cooke or the wider board of the FAI. He did meet with the FAI's people and culture director, Aoife Rafferty. David Courell (left) and Marc Canham, Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO Canham will soon exit the FAI, having opted to leave his job. Asked if he has confidence in Courell's ability to lead the FAI as CEO, Healy replies, 'That is a hard question. I won't answer that one.' Healy has had consistent public support from WNT players, including Denise O'Sullivan and Amber Barrett. 'It means so much,' says Healy. 'Amber, Denise, Katie [McCabe], they have all spoken up about it, and the coaches as well.' There remains doubt as to Gleeson's position with the FAI. It was widely reported that she had a clause in her contract entitling her to return to a staff position with the FAI once her duties as WNT head coach ended, though the FAI are refusing to comment as to whether she had assumed any job. 'She's brilliant with the girls, is a good coach and we had a good thing going,' says Healy of Gleeson, 'but she was let down very badly as well, the way she was treated. It's not nice and I imagine Eileen will have her say.' Healy says the entire episode has had an impact on his children. 'It was not difficult for me, it was difficult for my kids,' he says. 'And it was very difficult. I felt it was the right thing to do. I knew what it was going to bring but I spoke to the kids about it and they were happy for me to do it. 'They were upset as well, from what happened. Holly used to go to the matches and she loved it. That was all taken away from her.' Healy says he would be open to working with the FAI again in the future, but says for the benefit of all in the future, the Association must stop doing this business over the phone. 'It did surprise me, it really did, because it is the highest level,' he says. 'That is what you are working with. I thought it would have been better but obviously it wasn't. Really disappointing. I hope they change. I think they have to change. I don't think it is good enough. 'Whenever I am releasing players or when I was released as a player, you are sat down and spoken to. You are given the reason why you are released. You can have your say but you go out the door with a clear understanding of what has been said. And then that is it. 'In all my career, when I was with Sunderland, Ipswich, these things happen but you leave the building knowing. It is not text messages or calls. It is face to face conversations. 'I think Marc Canham said I was 'so hurt' and it was 'regrettable' and rightly so,' continued Healy, referring to subsequent media comments by Canham. 'I travelled the world with Ireland. The U18s, we got to the European Championships, and U19s, we came third, and went to the World Cup with the U20s and I captained the U21s at one stage. Played senior. Did all my coaching badges with [men's U19 manager] Tom Mohan for three years, learning from one of the best coaches around. 'The FAI have done so much for me, and I had some great years, but to leave the way it happened, hurt. 'I don't want to do these things but I felt like I had to. 'Hopefully this does not happen to anyone else. Mistakes were made. Hopefully they do not do it again because it was not nice. I have given a lot to the FAI as a player and as a coach. The way I have been treated is a lack of respect.' The FAI declined to comment any further following a request from The 42.
RTÉ News
16-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Dundalk go four clear as Daryl Horgan runs the show in victory over Cobh Ramblers
Daryl Horgan claimed a goal and an assist as Dundalk defeated title rivals Cobh Ramblers 2-1 in the League of Ireland First Division at St Colman's Park. The Lilywhites knew a defeat would have put their Cork rivals on top, and first-half goals were the difference as Ciarán Kilduff's side gained a four point cushion at the summit. Dundalk wasted no time, with a Sean Keogh free-kick in the third minute hitting the near post Horgan also cut inside and got two shots off, and each one was stopped by Timothy Martin. The Ramblers soaked up the pressure and Cian Murphy created their first opening by holding the ball up and releasing Cian Bargary on the right wing. The Tipperary native dropped a cross between the Dundalk back-line and Enda Minogue had to awkwardly come off his line to deal with this. These moments were rare for Cobh, who won their first corner in the 32nd minute and saw this headed wide by Barry Coffey. Dundalk, on the other hand, were getting into space easier, and this showed with Horgan's opener. The winger dug an opening for himself on that occasion at the edge of the area and fired into the opposite corner in the 37th minute. The former Republic of Ireland international created Dundalk's second with a cross, and Gbemi Arubi nodded this in the dying seconds of the first half. Cobh regrouped over the break and went for it at the restart, and they pulled one back in the 54th minute. That came from Waterford's Shane Griffin curling in a free-kick at the Liam McMahon Stand after Dundalk were penalised for a jersey pull. The Ramblers kept going, but a frantic spell around the penalty area ended with nothing as this drive petered out. Dundalk held firm and Kilduff refreshened his team in the 61st minute by bringing on Dean Ebbe, Andy Paraschiv, and Eoin Kenny for Arubi, Harry Groome, and Keith Ward. This injected a new lease of life into their team, and out of this Vincent Leonard saw a close range shot hit the roof of the net. McDermott went for it late on by bringing on David Bosnjak, who has six goals this season between two different competitions. It came down to a Dale Holland attempt from distance, and Minogue stopped this on the goal-line. Cobh Ramblers: Timothy Martin; Jonas Hakkinen (Nolan Evers 59), Cian Coleman, Shane Griffin, Luka Le Bervet, Shane Griffin, Jason Abbott (Niall O'Keeffe 59), Cian Bargary (Dale Holland 30), Cian Bargary, Samuel Bellis (David Bosnjak 75), Cian Murphy. Dundalk: Enda Minogue; Sean Keogh, Vincent Leonard, Mayowa Animasahun, Conor O'Keeffe, Harry Groome (Andy Paraschiv 61), Keith Ward (Eoin Kenny 61), Aodh Dervin, Daryl Horgan, Leonardo Gaxha, Gbemi Arubi (Dean Ebbe 61). Elsewhere, Bray Wanderers kept pace with Dundalk with a 3-1 win at home to Athlone Town. Jamie Duggan opened the scoring on 19 minutes with a well-placed header while Conor Knight doubled his side's lead eight minutes later when he scored with a curling right footed shot that went in off the far post. Billy O'Neill's second-half goal made sure of the points before Kyle Robinson scored a late consolation goal for Athlone. Treaty United strolled to a 4-0 victory against UCD. Lee Devitt's first-half goal separated the sides at the break but the game turned on the 63rd minute when goalkeeper Niall Holohan was shown a red card and Treaty awarded a penalty for a foul in the box. Karl O'Sullivan converted from the penalty spot and from there on out Treaty took advantage of the extra-man with further goals from Devitt and Trpimir Vrljicak sealing the victory. In the First Division's other game of the evening, Kerry and Wexford played out a 1-1 draw. Niall Brookwell opened the scoring for Kerry before Mikie Rowe levelled things up in the second-half.
Irish Examiner
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Dundalk move clear after big win at Cobh
Cobh Ramblers 1-2 Dundalk Dundalk are four points clear at the top of the First Division following a 2-1 victory over title rivals Cobh Ramblers at a packed St Colman's Park. Daryl Horgan ran the show, with the former Republic of Ireland senior international scoring and getting an assist on a night that saw Waterford native Shane Griffin pull a goal back with a brilliantly taken free-kick in the 54th minute. The pressure was on Cobh to get a result, as a win would have put Mick McDermott's side on top. Ramblers had no time to settle as Dundalk were given a free-kick in the third minute and Sean Keogh issued a warning by hitting the near post. Horgan also got into two scoring positions and the winger kicked the ball into the hands of Timothy Martin on both occasions. Cobh had to work to get into such positions, with their first real sight of goal coming from a corner and Barry Coffey headed this wide. Dundalk shrugged this off and took the lead through Horgan in the 37th minute. That was a brilliant individual moment of skill as the former Republic of Ireland international carved out a small opening on the edge of the area and fired into the opposite corner. The Rams rallied at the end of the half in search of an equaliser, but it was Dundalk who scored again, with Gbemi Arubi heading in from close range off a Horgan cross. Cobh went for it after the break and pulled one back in the 54th minute with Griffin curling in a free-kick at the Liam McMahon Stand. The hosts went forward once they got the ball back with a furious intensity, and Dundalk held firm through half-chances for Coffey and Carrigaline's Shane Griffin. The Lilywhites came through this spell and set up Vincent Lombard for a close range strike that hit the roof of the net. Eoin Kenny also ran clean through, and a chance to wrap things up was stopped by an onrushing Martin. Cobh Ramblers: Timothy Martin; Jonas Hakkinen (Nolan Evers 59), Cian Coleman, Shane Griffin, Luka Le Bervet, Shane Griffin, Jason Abbott (Niall O'Keeffe 59), Cian Bargary (Dale Holland 30), Cian Bargary, Samuel Bellis (David Bosnjak 75), Cian Murphy. Dundalk: Enda Minogue; Sean Keogh, Vincent Leonard, Mayowa Animasahun, Conor O'Keeffe, Harry Groome (Andy Paraschiv 61), Keith Ward (Eoin Kenny 61), Aodh Dervin, Daryl Horgan, Leonardo Gaxha, Gbemi Arubi (Dean Ebbe 61). Referee: Darragh White
