First Division round-up: Wins for Longford, Cork City and Waterford FC
Cristian Magerusan was the Longford Town hero as his second-half brace saw his side claim a deserved win over title challengers Galway United.
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Newcastle United confirm purchase of teenage defender Alex Murphy
Newcastle United have sealed a deal for Irish defender Alex Murphy from Galway United.
Cork win against the odds as Galway rue missed chances
Ten-man Cork City went back top of the SSE Airtricity League First Division after somehow prevailing at Eamonn Deacy Park, thanks to a stunning Matt Healy goal.
Galway and Cork set for duel in promotion race
While the mainstream focus on sport in Galway this weekend will be on the Connacht Gaelic football final on Sunday, another vital fixture will take place in the city of the tribes less than 48 hours earlier.
First Division round-up: Leaders Cork City leave it late
First Division leaders Cork City made it 11 wins from 14 league outings with a come-from-behind 2-1 victory away to winless Athlone Town.
"Understand that...": Journalist drops big transfer update, it's bad news for Celtic - opinion
Ange Postecoglou’s Celtic side look set to miss out on the signing of Alex Murphy this summer.
Blow for Ange and Celtic as 'very good' prospect now set to join Newcastle - report
Newcastle United are set to beat Celtic to the capture of Galway United youngster Alex Murphy.
Galway United defender Alex Murphy set for Newcastle move
Newcastle United are set to sign Galway United star Alex Murphy, holding off a scatter of other clubs in the battle for the 17-year-old.