European preview: Hoops and Saints aim for play-off
Thursday 15 August
UEFA Conference League Sport News
Hoops and Saints learn potential play-off opponents
The path to European group stage qualification for Shamrock Rovers has become clearer following the play-off round draws for the Europa League and Conference League this afternoon.
Draw sends Saints through to third round of Conference League
St Patrick's Athletic are through to the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League after a 2-2 draw secured them a 5-3 aggregate victory over FC Vaduz at the Rheinpark Stadion in Lichtenstein
Shelbourne go out despite holding Zurich in Tolka Park
As somewhat expected following last week's sobering 3-0 first leg defeat in Switzerland, Shelbourne bowed out of Europe amid a frenzied atmosphere at Tolka Park.
Damien Duff: Zurich masterclass a wake-up call for Shels
Playing a side as formidable as FC Zurich is a reminder that Shelbourne staff and players alike must strive to reach higher levels, says manager Damien Duff.
Kenny's Saints come alive with big win over Vaduz
Saint Patrick's Athletic will march to Liechtenstein with a two-goal cushion after they eased by FC Vaduz in the UEFA Conference League second qualifying round first leg.
Zurich outclass Shelbourne in Conference League
Shelbourne's hopes of an Indian summer on the continent are hanging by a thread after they were beaten 3-0 by FC Zürich in the first leg of their second round tie in the UEFA Conference League at the Stadion Letzigrund in Switzerland.
Bruno Magpies swoop late to end Derry City's Conference League involvement
Derry City's UEFA Conference League campaign came to an abrupt end, despite the ten men putting up a brave fight against Bruno Magpies at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, losing in the end 3-2 on aggregate.