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Irish Examiner
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Much changed Shelbourne still too strong for Fairview Rangers in FAI Cup
Fairview Rangers 0 Shelbourne 4 Champions League chasing Shelbourne kept their domestic matters on track with a comfortable victory over Limerick's Fairview Rangers. A completely changed and youthful Reds XI had far too much for the junior side. Shels boss Joey O'Brien kept Wednesday's Champions League tie with Qarabag in mind and made 11 changes from the mid-week tie against Linfield. It was a squad bulging with talent from their own academy as treble from John Martin as well as Daniel Kelly's effort put them into Tuesday's draw. Those selected would have been eager to make an impression, especially with the volume of European games the Dublin outfit will hope to be involved in during the Autumn. And it took little time for them to make their mark. Inside four minutes they had the advantage as James Norris centred smartly and unselfishly to John Martin, who finished neatly. A fifth goal of the season for the ex-Dundalk attacker who almost opened the scoring inside sixty second but for smart defending by Jake Dillon on the goal line. John Martin of Shelbourne with the match ball after scoring a hat-trick. Pic: ©INPHO/James Lawlor. Fairview, the current FAI Junior Cup kingpins were only returning to action after concluding an historic season domestic in mid-June. They won the Limerick District League, the prestigious Lawson Cup and also the remarkable 10th FAI Junior Cup title, which maintained their perfect record in finals in that competition. The visitors doubled their advantage on 24 minutes, when Daniel Kelly read the long ball from 'keeper Lorcan Healy. The Fairview keeper hesitated to allow the pacy Kelly to stroll around him and dispatch into an empty net. Gbadebo Habideen had a tentative penalty appeal waved away for the 'View, as the hosts enjoyed a second enough second quarter. The experienced Jeffrey Judge almost halved the lead with the last act of the half, curling narrowly wide from a narrowing angle. It remained a comfortable two goal lead at the change of ends for the current League of Ireland champions. It was 3-0 entering the final quarter as captain for the day, Seán Boyd, headed down to Martin who volleyed home. Debuts at this level came late for subs Offor Raymond, James Bailey and Daniel Ring before Martin completed his hat-trick five minutes from time – this time Aderinsola Adewale delivered the final pass. Fairview Rangers: J McCarthy; J Dillon (C), T O'Connor, J Cross, B Ahern (D O'Neill 22); J Judge, C Kavanagh (S Carmody 67); O Vysochan (J McCarthy 67), C McNamara, A Dore (R McCarthy 67); G Habideen (C Lategan 80). Shelbourne: L Healy; J Roche, L Temple, S Bone; D Kelly (C Ryan 55) , A Moloney (A Adewale 55), E Chapman (D Ring 79), J O'Sullivan, J Norris (R Offor 79); J Martin, S Boyd (C) (J Bailey 79). Referee: M Lynch.
The Irish Sun
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Watch awkward moment teenage sensation Mason Melia, 17, drops hilarious F bomb following St Pat's win over Hegelmann
MASON MELIA stopped himself in his tracks after dropping an F bomb following St Pat's win over Hegelmann. The 17-year-old scored one goal and set up the other as 2 Mason Melia scored his first European goal in St Pat's win over Hegelmann Credit: Evaldas Semiotas/Sportsfile 2 He dropped an accidental F bomb in his post-match interview Credit: St Patrick's Athletic Melia's strike was his first European goal, and the talented teenager said: "It's a proper striker 's goal. "Kian done brilliant. Jay had a good shot and I was following up, really. Striker's instinct. Delight to get the first goal. "I think it was huge. It got the fans going early. It got us going so it was a good start and that's what you want in any game of football ." After netting himself, the Read More on League of Ireland It sent the boisterous Pat's fans into raptures, with Melia accidentally dropping an F bomb in praising the support. "I have always said, it has always been really important. "Just listen to that there, it is f***ing..." he added before covering his mouth with his hand to stifle a laugh. He continued: "It is brilliant. Obviously family here as well to support me." Most read in Football But fans saw the funny side and cracked up at the teenager's embarrassed reaction, in particular. League of Ireland mascots compete in charity race in Naas One supporter of Con Murphy posted: "Mason's face when he slips the F is priceless..." Rep of Ireland Player Tracker said: "Skip to 1:35 if you want a laugh😂" It has been a good couple of days for On Wednesday, Shelbourne secured their place in the next round of the The Premier Division champions carried a 1-0 first leg win into the second leg in Belfast , and doubled that lead through Ali Coote. Linfield reduced the arrears with a penalty from ex-Dundalk man Chris Shields to draw the second leg level. But Joey O'Brien's men saw out the 2-1 aggregate victory to set up a clash against Qarabag in the next round.
RTÉ News
16-07-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Shels progress in Europe after composed Windsor Park display
Shelbourne eased past Linfield over two legs to set-up a European Champions League qualifier at Qarabag next week. In both games Shelbourne were the better team and in truth should have had a bigger aggregate advantage, but they'll be happy to progress after producing a professional display at Windsor Park. Ali Coote's first half goal to give Shels the lead was cancelled out by Chris Shields' penalty right on the stroke of half-time, but in striker Mipo Odubeko they had a frontman who produced the goods over both legs. The 22-year-old fired home the all important winning goal at Tolka Park in the first leg and backed that performance up with another top notch display as a lone striker. For Linfield, they certainly had the chances before Coote's opener, but when defender Ben Hall was rightfully dismissed their hopes came to an end. Shels made one change from their side which secured a narrow 1-0 win at Tolka Park last week, with Tyreke Wilson coming in for James Norris, while the Blues brought back ex-Dundalk skipper Chris Shields for Dane McCullough. Linfield missed a great chance to take a second minute late, as Krik Millar's right wing free-kick found Ethan McGee at the back post, he in turn lobbed the ball over Shels keeper Conor Kearns, but Evan Caffrey somehow managed to deflect Hall's close range header off the line. The home side missed a sitter on 12 minutes when Kearns mis-kicked pass only found Matthew Fitzpatrick, but with the goal at his mercy, the front man's chipped effort from the edge of the box over the stranded Shels net-minder, was well off target. Shelbourne suffered an injury set-back on 21 minutes when skipper Mark Coyle had to be replaced by Sean Gannon, the former Dundalk man was making his 54th European appearance. The visitors broke the deadlock minutes later when Harry Wood's initial shot was cleared off the line by Shields but the loose ball fell to Coote on the edge of the box and his strike found Chris Johns' bottom left hand corner. With their tails up Coote broke clear down the right before his centre found an unmarked Wilson at the back post, but the full-back failed to trouble Johns and blasted over. Joey O'Brien made another change on the half-hour mark with goalkeeper Kearns being replaced by Lorcan Healy, after it looked like the former UCD shot-stopper had injured his hamstring. Right on the stroke of half-time Linfield were correctly awarded a penalty when Wilson punched the ball away from Hall, referee Andrew Madley pointed to the spot and Shields made no mistake from 12 yards slotting the ball into the bottom left hand corner sending Healy the wrong way. For the second game in a row VAR came to Linfield's rescue as Kerr McInroy's goal was ruled out deep into stoppage time in the first half, after referee Madley went to the monitor and felt that Paddy Barrett had held back Euan East in the build-up to Wood's well worked corner routine. Another goalkeeping mistake nearly gifted Linfield a second goal in the first minute after the interval when Healy's pass found Callum Morrison, but the Scotsman's effort was blocked by the back-tracking Shels keeper. Just after the hour mark Linfield were deservedly reduced to ten men when Matthew Orr's pass was charged down by Odubeko and the striker was brought down by Hall when racing in on goal, leaving referee Madley with no option but to bring out the red card. Caffrey should have restored Shelbourne's lead on 70 minutes when a neat passing move ended with Wood playing a one-two with the wing-back, but his side footed strike from the right hand side of the box, which had Johns beaten, flashed just wide. With the man advantage the Tolka Park side dominated possession and always looked a threat to adding a second goal. David Healy, who was celebrating his 500th game in charge of the Belfast men, made an attacking double change on 76 minutes with Dane McCullough and Kieran Offord replacing McGee and Jamie Mulgrew. Six minutes from time Healy was forced to make a comfortable save when diving to his right he easily gathered Offord's curling shot. Odubeko, who had a superb game, should have wrapped the tie up on 90 minutes when substitute Sean Boyd released the front-man, but from an acute angle his shot was kept out by Johns' left boot. Linfield: Christopher Johns, Matthew Orr. Ben Hall, Euan East, Ethan McGree (Dane McCullough 77); Chris Shields, Jamie Mulgrew, (Kieran Offord 76) Joshua Archer; Kirk Millar (Charlie Allen 83), Matthew Fitzpatrick, Callum Morrison (Chris McKee 68). Shelbourne: Conor Kearns (Lorcan Healy 31), Evan Caffrey, Paddy Barrett, Kameron Ledwidge, Tyreke Wilson (James Norris 83); Kerr McInroy, JJ Lunney, Mark Coyle (Sean Gannon 21); Alistair Coote (Sean Boyd 83), Ademipo Odubeko, Harry Wood.
RTÉ News
14-07-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Evan Ferguson to Roma, Linfield v Shels II and Euro 2025 knockouts
Former Republic of Ireland winger Keith Treacy and ex-Dundalk, Celtic, Brighton and Shamrock Rovers midfielder Richie Towell join Raf Diallo to preview Shelbourne and St Patrick's Athletic's European second legs, talk Irish transfers including Evan Ferguson, Mark Travers and Aaron Connolly, and react to the latest League of Ireland action, while Shelbourne midfielder Rachel Graham talks Euro 2025 knockout stages and the weekend Women's Premier Division results. TIMESTAMPS 00:40 Richie and Keith react to Shelbourne's Champions League qualifying first leg win against Linfield and look-ahead to Wednesday's second leg at Windsor Park. Plus, we hear Shelbourne and Linfield managers Joey O'Brien and David Healy thoughts after the Tolka Park leg. 10:00 Keith and Richie discuss St Patrick's Athletic's task against Hegelmann of Lithuania in the Conference League after winning the home leg 1-0 last week. 17:15 Richie and Keith review the weekend's SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division action as resurgent Sligo Rovers dented Derry City's charge, Bohemians bounced back and Cork City's hopes of survival took another big hit. 37:45 Keith and Richie talk Dundalk as the First Division leaders lost at Bray Wanderers and prepare to face Sligo in the second round of the Sports Direct FAI Cup. 40:45 Richie and Keith discuss Evan Ferguson's potential loan move to Italian giants AS Roma, Mark Travers' expected switch to Everton and Aaron Connolly's confirmed transfer to Leyton Orient in League One. 54:50 Rachel discusses the teams eliminated from Euro 2025 including Ireland's next opponents Belgium, before previewing this week's quarter-finals including England v Sweden and France v Germany. 1:07.00 Rachel reacts to the weekend's Women's Premier Division, including her own Shelbourne side's defeat to Bohemians, before discussing pertinent insights about life in the game made by DLR Waves head coach Laura Heffernan in an interview with The42's Paul Fennessy. 1:21.30 Rachel talks transfers as Ireland defender Chloe Mustaki joins upwardly mobile Nottingham Forest, and reacts to the first £1 million transfer as Olivia Smith swaps Liverpool for Arsenal.
RTÉ News
11-07-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
First Divsion wrap: Bray Wanderers dent Dundalk promotion charge, Cobh Ramblers slip up at Treaty United
Max Murphy netted his seventh penalty of the season to shoot Bray Wanderers to a valuable home win over SSE Airtricity Men's First Division leaders Dundalk in sweltering heat at the Carlisle Grounds. The left-back stroked the ball calmly past Enda Minogue following Seán Keogh's foul on Billy O'Neill - although the contact appeared to have occurred just outside the area. And Danu Kinsella Bishop applied the finishing touch with a composed finish in injury time as the Seagulls reduced the gap at the top to six points. Dundalk dominated the game and had numerous chances to score before and after the opening goal but found themselves uncharacteristically wasteful in the decisive third. Right winger Eoin Kenny - 19-year-old son of ex-Republic of Ireland and Dundalk boss Stephen - was a livewire in the first half and created numerous chances for himself and others. He had two great chances just after the half hour as he weaved his way into the box and shot just wide before heading over moments later. It was O'Neill who proved the gamebreaker, however, as he forced Keogh into a foul and referee Declan Toland pointed to the spot, and Max Murphy sent Minogue the wrong way. The Lilywhites had a succession of chances after the break but Corcoran was imperious between the sticks for the home side. He touched a header from Dean Ebbe onto the post early on before Paul Murphy blocked Ireland international Daryl Horgan's follow up. Corcoran then stooped smartly to deny Martin McHale's header from a corner, and the ex-Dundalk man again got low to turn Ebbe's header wide. Kenny, Andy Paraschiv and sub Declan McDaid were all wasteful as Dundalk turned the screw but could not find the vital finish. And Kinsella Bishop made them pay in the fourth minute of injury time as he rounded Minogue and slotted home from a wide angle. Bray Wanderers: Jimmy Corcoran; Jamie Duggan, Killian Cantwell, Paul Murphy; Max Murphy; Rhys Bartley (Jordan Tallon 90+5), Cian Doyle (Benjamin Fagbemi 85), Conor Knight, Rhys Knight (Guillermo Almirall 72)t, Billy O'Neill; Cian Curtis (Danu Kinsella Bishop 72). Dundalk: Enda Minogue; Sean Keogh (Andy Paraschiv 46), Vincent Leonard, Sean McHale, John Ross Wilson; Aodh Dervin, Harry Groome (TJ Molloy-Murray 85), Daryl Horgan, Eoin Kenny (Declan McDaid 61); Gbemi Arubi (Keith Ward 61), Dean Ebbe. Referee: Declan Toland (Roscommon). Elsewhere, second-placed Cobh Ramblers were unable to capitalise on Dundalk's woes as they slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Treaty United. After a scoreless first half, Connor Wilson gave Treaty the lead five minutes after the break. But Cian Murphy levelled for Cobh on 57 minutes. However, all three points would stay in Limerick as Mark Byrne netted Treaty's winner three minutes from time to settle the Munster derby meeting. Treaty remain fourth in the table, while UCD remain level on points with them after a 3-1 victory over Finn Harps at the Bowl. Sean Brennan gave the Students the lead on 16 minutes but Harps drew level five minutes later via Conor Tourish's goal. However, UCD sealed the win with goals either side of the interval, scored by Mikey McCullagh and Mikey Raggett.
