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National League Overview
Hurling
Division 1A Final
Limerick carried their outstanding form into the league final, securing the Division 1A title with a convincing six-point win over Cork. A blistering start saw the hosts surge into a 1-12 to 1-03 lead, setting the tone early. Although Cork responded before the break to reduce the deficit, Limerick remained in control throughout. Inspired by impressive displays from Aaron Gillane and Adam English, they pulled away again in the second half to seal a well-earned victory.
Limerick 1-27 | 1-21 Cork
Division 1B Final
Clare claimed the Division 1B title with a 2-26 to 3-20 victory over Dublin, holding firm after a strong second-half comeback from the capital side. The Banner were in control early on, building a 10-point half-time lead with Mark Rodgers in outstanding form, finishing with 0-12. Dublin rallied after the break, led by Cian O’Sullivan, but Clare showed composure in the closing stages, with a crucial save from Éibhear Quilligan and late points from Diarmuid Ryan helping them see out the win.
Clare 2-26 | 3-20 Dublin
Division 2 Final
Laois delivered a dominant performance to claim the Division 2 title, powering past Kerry with a clinical display in scoring. Goals came through Tomas Keyes, Cillian Dunne and Fiachra C-Fennell to put a stamp on an overall impressive display.
Laois 3-18 | 0-13 Kerry
Division 3 Final
Wicklow edged a thrilling contest against Donegal, one where both sides thought they had it won until a late show from Wicklow snatched the league title. Seanie Germaine finished with a hattrick, two of his goals came in injury time to overturn a 5-point deficit to help his side to a 1-point win.
Wicklow 3-16 | 2-18 Donegal
Division 4 Final
Sligo capped an impressive league campaign, going undefeated and claiming the Division 4 league title. Andrew Kilcullen was the standout over the contest, scoring 1-08 and regaining control for his side when the visitors looking to apply pressure.
Sligo 2-21 | 4-12 Longford
League of Ireland Soccer
Friday 3rd April
Drogheda United and Bohemians played out a hard-fought 0-0 draw, with both sides cancelling each other out in a disciplined contest. Chances were limited throughout, as defences came out on top and neither side could find the breakthrough.
Galway United claimed an impressive 2-1 victory over Derry City, producing a strong performance to take all three points. Galway made their moments count, including a strike from Frantz Pierrot to give the points to the home side.
Shelbourne and Dundalk served up a thrilling encounter, with Dundalk edging a 3-2 win in a five-goal battle. Both sides showed attacking quality throughout, but Dundalk proved clinical in key moments to come away with the victory.
Drogheda United 0-0 Bohemians
Galway United 2-1 Derry City
Shelbourne 2-3 Dundalk
Monday 6th April
Galway United made it back-to-back wins with a dramatic 3-2 victory away to Drogheda United, edging another high-scoring contest to continue their strong run of form.
Sligo Rovers and Derry City shared the spoils in a 0-0 draw, with both sides unable to break the deadlock despite spells of pressure in a tightly contested affair.
Bohemians were held to a 1-1 draw by Waterford, dropping points but extending their unbeaten run at the top. Both sides showed quality in spells, though neither could find a decisive winner.
Shamrock Rovers claimed an impressive 3-2 win over Shelbourne in another five-goal thriller, showing their attacking edge to secure all three points in an entertaining clash.
Drogheda United 2-3 Galway United
Sligo Rovers 0-0 Derry City
Bohemians 1-1 Waterford
Shamrock Rovers 3-2 Shelbourne