Both Derry City and CSKA Sofia have been charged by UEFA following last night’s Europa League match! ❌ Full statement below!👇

Gbemi Arubi is set to join League One side Burton! 🔜 The English side have fought off competition from across Europe to sign the @dundalkfc.bsky.social striker! 🏁 Another blow for the Lilywhites! 😬

Blair McKenzie has joined Waterford! ✅ The 20-year-old Scottish defender signs on a loan deal from Swansea City until the end of the season! ✍️ waterfordfc.ie/2026/07/17/w...

Minhail Orlov’s stunning injury-time winner means Nomme Kalju will face Shelbourne in the next round of the Conference League! 🏆 The Estonians eliminated Linfield, who lost twice to Shelbourne last year, 3-2 on aggregate! 🇪🇪 Kalju were knocked out by St. Pats last season! ❌

Sheikhan Aljabir has signed for Portuguese giants Benfica from Shelbourne! ✅ Best of luck Sheikhan! ☘️ www.slbenfica.pt/pt-pt/agora/...

A heartbreaking defeat for Derry City in the Europa League as they were knocked out by CSKA Sofia at the Brandywell! 🏆 Ellis Chapman levelled the tie, before CSKA responded through Ioannis Pittas and Barry Cotter’s own goal!♦️ They now face Rijeka in the Conference League! 🇭🇷

A solid performance from @bfcdublin.bsky.social in Gibraltar sees them advance past St. Josephs in the Conference League! 🏆 While there were no goals in tonight’s game, the hosts ended the game with 10 men after a red card for Francis Ferron!♦️ Bohs face Ballkani in the next round! 🇽🇰

Ryan Casey will be in interim charge of Sligo Rovers for their FAI Cup tie against Janesboro! ✅ The Bit O’Red have also confirmed a recruitment process for John Russell’s successor is underway! 🛜 www.sligorovers.com/mens-first-t...

Harry Wood has joined Stockport County for an undisclosed fee! ✅ The Shelbourne star moves back to England to link up with last season’s League One Playoff finalists! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 He signs a three-year contract with Stockport! ✍️ Best of luck Harry! ☘️ www.stockportcounty.com/news/2026/ju...

Dan Ring has returned to Shelbourne after he was recalled from his season-long loan at Bray Wanderers! ✅

Rhys Brennan has returned to @bfcdublin.bsky.social after his season-long loan at Cobh Ramblers ended early! ✅

Ryan Casey is likely to join John Russell at Shelbourne as part of his backroom team! 👀 Russell’s assistant has taken Sligo Rovers training this week! 🏋️ U20 boss Declan Boyle could take interim charge if Casey leaves, with Rovers now receiving applications! 🙋 www.independent.ie/county/sligo...

Roberto Lopes was reportedly offered to Brazilian giants Sao Paulo, but despite holding talks, the club have ruled out a move for the Shamrock Rovers defender! 🇧🇷 The 34-year-old, who impressed at the World Cup for Cape Verde, was said to be interested in the move! ✈️ ge.globo.com/futebol/time...

Fedor Lapoukhov and Max Ebong are still awaiting UK visas for CSKA Sofia’s Europa League clash with Derry City on Thursday! ⏰ The Belarusian internationals could miss the game! 🇧🇾 Lapoukhov is CSKA’s first-choice goalkeeper, while Ebong did not feature in the first leg! 🧤

The Bohemians derby is set to take place on September 26! ⚔️ Bohemians 1905, who play in Czechia’s top tier, will take on @bfcdublin.bsky.social at Dalymount Park in a friendly during the international break! 🇨🇿

An incredible comeback from Shamrock Rovers sees them beat Floriana in the Champions League! 🏆 Lee Grace, Dylan Watts, John McGovern, Graham Burke and Jack Byrne scored Rovers’ goals, while Tomislav Gudelj fired in for the visitors! ⚽️ Rovers face Ararat-Armenia in the next round! 🇦🇲

Corey Fay (Shamrock Rovers) is on trial at Bundesliga side RB Leipzig! 💫

Stephen Costello has been appointed as @droghedaunited.bsky.social’s Head of Academy Coaching! ✅ Costello joins after a number of years as Club Head Coach of St. Kevins, with his new role supported through the League of Ireland Academy Investment Programme! ✍️ www.droghedaunited.ie/news/2026/ju...

Following John Russell’s move from Sligo Rovers to Shelbourne… 🤝 Can you name the last manager to leave a Premier Division club and immediately take charge of another mid-season? 🔴 (Answer coming later 👀)

Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau has left Galway United! 👋 The Canadian forward has made just three appearances for the Tribesmen this season! 🔊 He is expected to return to Canada! 🇨🇦

Ryan Casey is expected to take charge of Sligo Rovers on an interim basis! 🧢 After John Russell took over at Shelbourne, his former assistant has been taken training of the Bit O’Red and is set to lead the team for their FAI Cup tie against Janesboro! 💪 www.independent.ie/sport/soccer...

Tom Grivosti is believed to be a transfer target of Dundalk! 👀 The English defender has made over 100 appearances for St. Pats since joining in 2022, but has struggled for game time this season! 🛑

Adam Coyne has joined CK United! ✅ The 20-year-old defender signs ahead of the inaugural FAI National League campaign! ✍️ He joins from Waterford, where he made the senior squad on a handful of occasions in 2025! ⚽️

After missing out on Sean Boyd, Drogheda United turned their attention to other targets! 🤔 Chattanooga striker Keegan Ancelin is believed to be a potential incoming! 🇺🇸 The chairman of the MLS Next Pro side, Davis Grizzard, has connections with Drogheda’s owners Trivela! 🔗

Conor McCormack has retired from professional football! ✅ The 36-year-old played his final game for Galway United in their Connacht derby win over Sligo Rovers! 👏 He also spent time at Shamrock Rovers, St. Pats, Derry City and @corkcityfc.ie! ⚽️ Best of luck Conor! ☘️

Galway United 3-2 Sligo Rovers Galway United: Frantz Pierrot 35’ Matty Wolfe 72’, 90+3’ Sligo Rovers: Cian Kavanagh 81’, 86’

Waterford 1-1 St. Pats Waterford: Conan Noonan 40’ St. Pats: Aidan Keena 90+5’

Dundalk 1-2 Drogheda United Dundalk: Gbemi Arubi 29’ Drogheda United: Shane Farrell 73’, 85’

David Healy has held preliminary talks with Shelbourne over their vacant managerial position! 👀 The Linfield boss is among the candidates being considered at Tolka Park, with the Reds keen to appoint a new manager before their Conference League campaign! 🇪🇺 www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer...

Calum Costello, Sean Costelloe and Muhammad Oladiti have all joined @fleetwoodtown.bsky.social on permanent deals from Waterford! ✅ Costello and Costelloe both spent time on loan with Fleetwood last season, while Oladiti signs after a loan at Wexford! ✍️ www.fleetwoodtownfc.com/town-confirm...