Two Dublin derbies: one decided by brilliance, the other by farce

Two Dublin Derbies across two different divisions in two days. One decided by brilliance, the other by farce.

For Extratime.ie: Doherty frustrated to come away with nothing

While the spectators inside Tolka Park on Sunday afternoon will have left – for better or worse depending on which side they support – thoroughly entertained following an incredible seven goal thriller, for Shelbourne boss Kevin Doherty there was only one thing on his mind.

For Extratime.ie: Russell acknowledges complacency and injuries as biggest enemy

Following the crazy 4-3 victory over Shelbourne at Tolka Park on Sunday afternoon, Limerick boss Martin Russell acknowledged that complacency and injuries were now his side's biggest hurdles to making an immediate return to the Premier Division.

For Extratime.ie: KMW's goal-drought a curse from misdeeds of a previous life

Having seen his UCD side come out on top in a thrilling end-to-end clash against Shelbourne at Tolka Park, Students boss Collie O'Neill could afford to make a light quip about the gilt-edged chances missed by Kieran Marty Waters.

'Writer of Extratime.ie's 14,000th article reveals he was told to write for ET sooner'

An odd honour was bestowed upon me yesterday - or rather, I unknowingly bestowed it upon myself - when I learned that my preview of this week's top of the table First Division clash between Finn Harps and Athlone Town for Extratime.ie was the website's 14,000th ever article.

Philly Hughes is on his way to becoming "top scorer in the league"

I was at the first ever Cabinteely FC-Shelbourne game the other night (I wasn't working at it, though I did write an after the fact match report for Extratime.ie as opposed to my usual on the whistle job) and witnessed Philly Hughes' first league goal of 2015.

For loi19.com: Martin Murray's Shelbourne set to appeal Enda McGuill Cup expulsion

Shelbourne boss Martin Murray has confirmed that the FAI u19 Disciplinary Committee this week ruled to fine the Reds and remove them from the Enda McGuill Cup – re-instating Drogheda United in the process – following an administrative error on the day of the semi-final clash between the two sides at the Chanel Centre in Coolock.

For loi19.com: Enda McGuill Cup semi-final preview: Birthday boy, Shelbourne

Birthday boy Jake Donnelly turns 19 on the same day as his side’s Enda McGuill u19 cup semi-final against Drogheda United at Parnell's in Coolock this weekend – and he isn’t at all picky when it comes to potential presents.

For loi19.com: Reaction to Enda McGuill Cup semi-final

Following today’s draw for the semi-finals of the Enda McGuill Cup, loi19.com caught up with the attendees to gauge their reaction.

For loi19.com: Ryan Robinson - September 2013 Player of the Month

Shelbourne’s Ryan Robinson has been selected as the Airtricity League of Ireland Under-19 Player of the Month for September.

For loi19.com: FAI delegation heads to Greece for UEFA Study Group Seminar

The League of Ireland u19s will be represented at a UEFA Study Group seminar in Greece this week as Shelbourne’s Marin Murray and Derry City’s John Quigg form part of an 11-strong FAI delegation.

For loi19.com: Left-back Desmond has the striker's touch for Shels

He hadn’t scored in over three years but he now has two goals in six games – and left-back Lee Desmond is aiming to keep the front foot forward as Shelbourne look to maintain their impressive form in their bid to become only the second side to win the League of Ireland u19 Elite Division title.

CorkCityFC.ie: Shels edge tense Tolka Park battle

This match report was written for CorkCityFC.ie and was published 12/07/2013.

Shelbourne   2                        Cork City   1

Cork City goalkeeper Mark McNulty said before the game that failure to get a result in Tolka Park would render last week’s victory over champions Sligo Rovers at Turner’s Cross meaningless – and sadly for him and the travelling Rebel Army, he was unable to prevent Johnny McDonnell’s Reds from edging a scrappy game.

Shels' fightback begins as ten man Bohs capitulate

Bohemians   0     Shelbourne   3

The Shelbourne renaissance under Johnny McDonnell began in earnest at Dalymount Park as the Reds comfortably despatched ten man Bohemians, securing their first league win since early May, with Dean Kelly becoming the first Shels player to score more than once in a league game this season.

Mathews gone but not forgotten

The fans sang throughout that, with Alan Mathews gone, "things will only get better." Yet after the manner of their 3-0 home reverse to St. Patrick's Athletic last night it is clear that you can take the manager from the club but not the team that he assembled - and that things will most likely need to get worse before they get better.

Paisley's enforced departure highlights home truths

The first memory that comes to mind when I hear the name Stephan Paisley isn't even football related. It was New Year's Eve, 2011. I was in the Grand Social on Lower Liffey Street with friends and 2012 had long been rung in by the time I decided to pick up my jacket and head home. As I was leaving, I spotted a familiar face.

Shels Byrned by former striker as Crowley sees red on début

BRAY WANDERERS   1     SHELBOURNE   0

The countdown to 200 is on for Jason Byrne as the Bray striker's second-half goal proved to be the difference between the Seasiders and ten man Shelbourne at the Carlisle Grounds.

Airtricity League Premier Division: key players for 2013

Every new League of Ireland season brings with it some familiar faces appearing in familiar or unfamiliar places, some old faces returning to the league from spells abroad and some new faces appearing in the league for the first time.