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Louth Derby
The Louth derby is the name of the association football match played between Drogheda United and Dundalk FC. Outside of Cork and Dublin, Louth is the only county in Ireland that boasts two elite football teams in the League of Ireland. Despite both clubs being formed in 1903 and 1919 respectively, the derby only commenced in 1963, when Drogheda entered the league, and has been contested 172 times in all competitions. Drogheda have won 49 matches, Dundalk have won 89, and the remaining 34 have been draws. History Origins The derby has existed since the 1960s, when Drogheda United were inducted into the League of Ireland for the first time. A rivalry was born through several factors, including the close proximity of the clubs; Dundalk's Oriel Park lies just 35 km from Drogheda's Head In The Game Park. Outside of football, the towns have had a sibling rivalry over the years. Drogheda and Dundalk are 1st and 2nd on the list of most populated towns in the country, with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gary Deegan
Gary Richard Deegan (born 28 September 1987) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League of Ireland Premier Division club Drogheda United. Beginning his career in his native Ireland, he played in the Scottish Premiership for Hibernian and various clubs in all three divisions of the English Football League. Career Ireland Deegan started his career with Shelbourne. He made one competitive appearance for their first team, as a second-half substitute in a UEFA Intertoto Cup game against FK Vetra of Lithuania at Tolka Park on 24 June 2006, a match Shelbourne comfortably won 4–0. Soon after, Deegan was sent on loan to First Division strugglers Kilkenny City in July 2006 to gain experience and regular first team football. Deegan left Shelbourne during the winter of 2006 following their financial meltdown and subsequently joined Longford Town in February 2007. Deegan immediately broke into Longford's starting XI, making 35 league and cup appearances ove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Exhibition Game
An exhibition game (also known as a friendly, a scrimmage, a demonstration, a preseason game, a warmup match, or a preparation match, depending at least in part on the sport) is a sporting event whose prize money and impact on the player's or the team's rankings is either zero or otherwise greatly reduced. In team sports, matches of this type are often used to help coaches and managers select and condition players for the competitive matches of a league season or tournament. If the players usually play in different teams in other leagues, exhibition games offer an opportunity for the players to learn to work with each other. The games can be held between separate teams or between parts of the same team. An exhibition game may also be used to settle a challenge, to provide professional entertainment, to promote the sport, to commemorate an anniversary or a famous player, or to raise money for charities. Several sports leagues hold all-star games to showcase their best players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 League Of Ireland First Division
The 2008 League of Ireland First Division season was the 24th season of the League of Ireland First Division. The First Division was contested by 10 teams and Dundalk won the division. Club information Overview The regular season began on 7 March and concluded on 15 November. Each team played the other teams four times, totaling 36 games. Only the champions, Dundalk, were automatically promoted and there was no promotion/relegation play-off between Premier Division and First Division teams. This was because the 2009 Premier Division would be reduced to 10 clubs. Final table Results Matches 1 to 18 Rounds 19 and 36 Promotion/relegation play-offs Kildare County and Mervue United, the highest ranked non-reserve team from the 2008 A Championship, played off to see who would play in the 2009 First Division. '' Mervue United won 5–2 on aggregate and were promoted to the First Division.'' Top scorers Gallery Image:Football league of ireland season 08.png, The clubs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2000–01 League Of Ireland First Division
The 2000–01 League of Ireland First Division season was the 16th season of the League of Ireland First Division. Overview The First Division was contested by 10 teams and Dundalk F.C. won the division. Final table Promotion/relegation play-off Third placed Kilkenny City played off against Waterford United who finished in tenth place in the 2000–01 League of Ireland Premier Division. The winner would compete in the 2001–02 League of Ireland Premier Division. 1st leg 2nd leg '' UCD win 4-2 on penalties after extra time and retain their place in the Premier Division.'' See also * 2000–01 League of Ireland Premier Division References {{DEFAULTSORT:2000-01 League of Ireland First Division League of Ireland First Division seasons 2000–01 in Republic of Ireland association football Ireland Ireland ( ; ga, Éire ; Ulster Scots dialect, Ulster-Scots: ) is an island in the Atlantic Ocean, North Atlantic Ocean, in Northwestern Europe, north-western ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1998–99 League Of Ireland First Division
The 1998–99 League of Ireland First Division season was the 14th season of the League of Ireland First Division. Overview The First Division was contested by 10 teams and Drogheda United F.C. won the division. Final table Promotion/Relegation Play-off Third placed Cobh Ramblers F.C. played off against Bohemians who finished in tenth place in the 1998–99 League of Ireland Premier Division. The winner would compete in the 1999–2000 League of Ireland Premier Division. 1st Leg 2nd Leg ''Bohemians won 7–0 on aggregate and retained their place in the Premier Division.'' See also * 1998–99 League of Ireland Premier Division References {{DEFAULTSORT:1998-99 League of Ireland First Division League of Ireland First Division seasons 2 Ireland Ireland ( ; ga, Éire ; Ulster Scots dialect, Ulster-Scots: ) is an island in the Atlantic Ocean, North Atlantic Ocean, in Northwestern Europe, north-western Europe. It is separated from Great Britain to its east ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1996–97 League Of Ireland First Division
The 1996–97 League of Ireland First Division season was the 12th season of the League of Ireland First Division. Overview The First Division was contested by 10 teams and Kilkenny City won the division. Final table Promotion/relegation play-off Third placed Waterford United played off against Dundalk F.C. who finished in tenth place in the 1996–97 League of Ireland Premier Division. The winner would compete in the 1997–98 League of Ireland Premier Division. 1st Leg 2nd Leg ''Dundalk F.C. won 3–1 on aggregate and retained their place in the Premier Division.'' See also * 1996–97 League of Ireland Premier Division References {{DEFAULTSORT:1996-97 League of Ireland First Division League of Ireland First Division seasons 2 Ireland Ireland ( ; ga, Éire ; Ulster Scots dialect, Ulster-Scots: ) is an island in the Atlantic Ocean, North Atlantic Ocean, in Northwestern Europe, north-western Europe. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the No ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
League Of Ireland First Division
The League of Ireland First Division ( ga, Céad Roinn Sraith na hÉireann), also known as the SSE Airtricity League First Division, is the second level division in both the League of Ireland and the Republic of Ireland football league system. The division was formed in 1985. It replaced the League of Ireland B Division as the League of Ireland's second level division. Since 2003 the First Division has operated as a summer league. History Inaugural season In 1985 five teams – Bray Wanderers, Cobh Ramblers, Derry City, EMFA and Newcastle United – were elected to join the League of Ireland. All five subsequently participated in the inaugural 1985–86 First Division season, along with Monaghan United from the League of Ireland B Division and four clubs – Drogheda United, Finn Harps, Longford Town and Sligo Rovers – who were relegated following the 1984–85 League of Ireland season. Bray Wanderers were the inaugural First Division champions. Europe As a second level div ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1993–94 League Of Ireland Premier Division
The 1993–94 League of Ireland Premier Division was the 9th season of the League of Ireland Premier Division. The division was made up of 12 teams. Shamrock Rovers won the title. Regular season The regular season initially saw the 12 teams use a traditional round-robin format with each team playing 22 games on a home and away basis. The division was then split into two groups, a top six and a bottom six. After the split, the six teams played the other teams in their group in a second series of 10 games again using a round-robin format. Final Table Results Matches 1–22 Matches 23–32 = Top Six = = Bottom Six = Promotion/relegation play-off Cobh Ramblers F.C. who finished in tenth place played off against Finn Harps F.C., the third placed team from the 1993–94 League of Ireland First Division. 1st Leg 2nd Leg '' Cobh Ramblers F.C. won 3–1 on aggregate and retain their place in the Premier Division'' See also * 1993–94 League of Ireland First Div ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FAI Cup
The Football Association of Ireland Senior Challenge Cup (FAI Cup), known as the Extra.ie FAI Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a knock-out association football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland (as well as Derry City from Northern Ireland). Organised by the FAI ( Football Association of Ireland), the competition is currently sponsored by '' Extra.ie''. It was known as the Free State Cup from 1923 to 1936. Shamrock Rovers hold the record of most wins with 25. As of November 2022, the current holders are Derry City F.C. Venues Since the early 1920s until the 1980s, all but a handful of FAI Cup finals were held at Dalymount Park, Dublin. Two replays in the 1920s were held at Shelbourne Park, the 1973 replay was held in Flower Lodge in Cork and the 1984 replay was in Tolka Park. However, since 1990, due to the lack of development of Dalymount, the final has been played at a number of different venues. From 1990 until 1997 it was played at Lansdo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1976–77 League Of Ireland
Statistics of League of Ireland The League of Ireland ( ga, Sraith na hÉireann), together with the Football Association of Ireland, is one of the two main governing bodies responsible for organising association football in the Republic of Ireland. The term was originally use ... in the 1976/1977 season. Overview It was contested by 14 teams, and Sligo Rovers won the championship. Final classification Galway Rovers F.C. and Thurles Town F.C. were elected to the league for next season. Results Top scorers {{DEFAULTSORT:1976-77 League of Ireland Ireland, 1976-77 1976–77 in Republic of Ireland association football League of Ireland seasons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1978–79 League Of Ireland
Statistics of League of Ireland in the 1978–79 season. Overview It was contested by 16 teams, and Dundalk F.C. Dundalk Football Club ( ; ga, Cumann Peile Dhún Dealgan) is a professional association football club that competes in the League of Ireland Premier Division, the top tier of football in the Republic of Ireland. The club is based in Dundalk ... won the championship. Final classification U.C.D. were elected to the league for next season. Results Top scorers {{DEFAULTSORT:1978-79 League of Ireland League Of Ireland, 1978-79 1978–79 in Republic of Ireland association football League of Ireland seasons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
