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RTÉ News
12 hours ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
LOI preview: Cork at low ebb as Hoops keep motoring
Unreliability has been a fabric within this year's SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division but perhaps two of the more predictable sides will clash at Tallaght Stadium tonight. At points this season nearly all of the chasing pack to Shamrock Rovers have put together a period of form to indicate they could be challengers, or at least move into the European positions. The bottom two sides are the exception and undoubtedly the team sitting in the automatic relegation position have found it hardest in most recent times. Cork City have recorded just two wins in 19 matches and last week's loss to Bohemians was a real low point in their year. They make the journey to south Dublin tonight as huge outsiders against a team that are looking like coasting to the title. With no clean sheet all season, City have been consistent in letting goals in. The positive is they've scored in 16 of their 19 games so the problem is quite evident. How they attempt to solve it will ultimately decide their campaign and games such as this one may not prove decisive. The manner in which they succumbed to Bohs would have had alarm bells ringing for the Rebel Army watching on. Anything they can take from Tallaght would be a massive bonus. The Hoops are in juggernaut mode at the most crucial time of the season. With the games coming thick and fast, they have gone 10 without losing ahead of a double-round of matches over three days. Their lead is nine points and Monday's derby with Bohemians could really turn the title race into a procession. For now, Stephen Bradley wants his side to improve on a 1-1 draw against City in Turner's Cross. "I'm nearly sure I played against Ger (Nash) back in the day with Ipswich v Arsenal. I did a few courses with Ger also, he's a very good coach and I'm sure he'll do good things with Cork. You can see little things he's trying to change already, it won't happen overnight, but I'm sure he'll be very good there. I had a few conversations with Ger on those courses, he knows his football and he's clever, so I think he'll be very good at Cork. "When you have Sean Maguire, Djenairo Daniels and Cathal O'Sullivan, their attacking threat with those three is as good as any in the country. Seán Maguire's movement is very similar to Padraig Amond, very good and very clever, O'Sullivan is a very good young player and Daniels causes real problems so they must be respected and Cork as a team must be also." Adam Matthews is the only other absentee for the home side. Bohemians are the next in line to challenge the Hoops, with a match in Waterford their latest challenge. The Blues were on a winning run of four matches but have hit a minor slump, including a loss in Sligo last week where they struggled to create chances despite dominating the ball. Alan Reynolds is visiting his hometown club, with eight wins out of 10 games a remarkable turnaround in their season. One of those two loss came against this weekend's opposition where it was Waterford hanging on for victory. Reynolds feels he knows what to expect at the RSC: "Waterford are a good side. They had a great record against us last season and they've beaten us already in Dalymount this season, so it's another game where I think we're going into it with something to prove. "That means we need everyone to be at their very best once more if we want to keep the run we've been on going. "But as I said last week, we have a really determined group of players who keep pushing each other week in week out to get even better. "They've had the dark days at the start of the season and they've had the good days on the run we've been on over the past two months, and they are desperate to do everything they can to keep it going and to build on it." St Patrick's Athletic are at something of a crossroads in their season. With the European campaign to come, which has given them hope of putting a run together, their league hopes have taken a battering. Stephen Kenny is trying to inspire a performance ahead of a visit to Galway United. He said: "We've got to rally around, everyone, the players, the staff, and the supporters to get behind each other and the team. It will be difficult game in Galway, we've got to go down there and try to get a big result. We are capable of getting two results on Friday and Monday and we've got to aspire to do that. "Now is the time for us to show our strength in adversity. When I was Under-21 manager of St Pat's many many years ago in my first ever coaching job, the slogan around the club crest at the time was Ni Neart Go Cur Le Cheile, meaning "There's No Strength Without Unity" and that is still synonymous with the club now and that's an important thing for us to remember." Damien Duff and Tiernan Lynch have lots in common as Shelbourne host Derry City in Tolka Park. Both managers have used the quote "it is us against the world" in their media work in the last four days. Siege mentalities are one thing, but points on the board have proved elusive for both sides in recent matches. Shels received a massive lift by defeating Pat's last Monday, with Duff feeling it can be a springboard to move back towards the top four. He said: "We spoke about that break being a bit of a reset and a chance to draw a line under what's come before. Granted, it started with a poor result against Shamrock Rovers, but the lads are in a good place mentally. "There's brilliant togetherness in the dressing room, as you'd expect, and more importantly, there's belief. How can you not be excited with the games we have coming up?" Duff was referencing the Champions League clash with Linfield in July in that thought. Europe is the last thing Drogheda United want to hear about as Sligo Rovers visit Sullivan and Lambe Park. As the European draws took place this week, hearts broke in Louth after seeing dreams dashed. The late defeat to Aaron Greene's goal for the league leaders on Monday only added to their woes. Sligo visit Drogheda tonight looking to stay off the bottom of the table. Manager John Russell has brought in Seb Quirk from Accrington Stanley this week and more new arrivals are expected. The Rovers boss is hoping to build on their victory over Waterford: "There's a long way to go this season and we made sure the players' feet were kept on the ground this week. This is going to be a really tough game for us as Drogheda is a really tough place to go. "They create a brilliant atmosphere up there and you need big players and big voices to get through that. On the back of last week's win, we're really looking forward to this one."
RTÉ News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Showdown in McCoy's on Friday's Fair City
Ger resorts to desperate measures when dealing with Liam in Friday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player. With Ger under threat, she finds out that the people who are after her know of her whereabouts. As she tries to figure out how she will get the locket back from Liam, Ger decides to use Liam's problems with Sharon to her advantage. "I can get in her head," Ger tells Liam. "What are you talking about?" says Liam. "Sharon's face when I tell her you're a filthy perv..." says Ger. Liam explodes in anger and grabs Ger. "Shut your mouth!" he roars. Dean intervenes and shouts: "Get off her!" Watch what happens next on Friday on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player at 7:30pm.
RTÉ News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Shock admission in Tuesday's Fair City
Ger spells it out for her sister Sharon as the locket drama continues in Tuesday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player. "Just listen to me," says Ger. "Now, Liam has my locket," she continues. "And if I don't get it back, I am dead." Fans can find out what happens next on Tuesday on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player at 8:00pm.
Irish Examiner
13-06-2025
- Irish Examiner
Retired fireman in the running to be named Ireland's best lollipop person
A retired fireman who guides children safely across a busy road to school in East Cork is in the running to be named Ireland's best lollipop person. Ger Gleeson, who has been standing outside Bunscoil Mhuire in Youghal, Co Cork, every school day for the last eight years helping kids to cross the road safely, was described 'as a hero' by those who voted for him as Munster winner in the Tonstix Lollipop person of the year competition. 'Ger cares so much about the safety of all of the children and is trusted by the parents at a very busy crossing,' one parent said. In particular, Ger has a very special bond with the children who are in the school's autism unit who will come to Ger by themselves and put their hand in his to cross the road. Ger, who is one of three men named as provincial winners in the competition, is among the hundreds of school traffic wardens around the country who ensure that primary school children cross public roads safely to and from school. They can only stop vehicles if they are wearing their uniform and holding their distinctive lollipop-style 'stop' sign. Anyone who fails to stop their vehicle for a lollipop person is guilty of an offence under Section 96 of the Road Traffic Act, and faces a fine of €160 and two penalty points. Irish company, Tonstix Travel Pops, set out to honour these unsung road safety heroes by inviting people to nominate their favourite lollipop person. Alongside Mr Gleeson in Munster, Naomi Doyle, who has worked as a lollipop lady outside Gaelscoil an tSeanchaí in Magherafelt, Derry, for 10 years was named the Ulster winner. Naomi Doyle, who works outside Gaelscoil an tSeanchaí, Magherafelt, Derry. The Leinster winner is Joe Quigley, who has worked for 16 years outside St Joseph's NS in Dundalk, Co Louth; and the Connaught winner is Thomas O'Brien, who works outside St Attractas NS in Charlestown, Co Mayo. They are now being considered as the potential winner of the overall national title. Sinead Crowther, the co-founder and CEO of Louth-based Soothing Solutions, which makes the Tonstix range of honey jelly pops that provide an alternative to children's lozenges, said they were delighted with the response to the competition. 'Lollipop people keep our children safe every day. They bring joy, smiles, and a sense of security to families across Ireland,' she said. Voting for the winner opened on Friday, with the title set to be awarded on June 23, just before the summer holidays. The winner will receive a trophy and a €1,000 travel voucher.
RTÉ News
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Twisting the knife on Friday's Fair City
Liam revels in Ger's predicament in Friday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player. Liam and Ger have history - and the drama involving Ger's locket results in more hostility. "So, what makes a scumbag loan shark so desperate to get her hands on a worthless locket?" he asks her. As Ger stares at Liam, he smiles and says: "Looks like you're screwed." Watch what happens next on Friday on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player at 7:30pm.
