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Macdara Ferris

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Macdara Ferris is a contributor since 2007 to Hoops Scene (Shamrock Rovers' match day programme) and the co-author of Tallaght Time: Shamrock Rovers 2009 to 2012. In 2019 he finally got to see Rovers win the club's 25th FAI Cup. The first international game he attended was a scoreless draw against Belgium earned at Lansdowne Road by Jack Charlton's Republic of Ireland team.

He has been a writer with extratime.ie since 2012 covering the League of Ireland, the Irish National team and a few Champions League finals. He has also been known to pop up in far flung places like Ballybofey, Belfast, Berlin and Brazil to report for extratime.

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Europa Conference League Report: Dundalk 2 - 2 Levadia Tallinn

Thu, Jul 22 2021

Dundalk will travel to Estonia next week very much in this tie but will feel they should be taking a lead into the second leg of this Europa Conference League second qualifying round tie.

Europa Conference League Preview: Dundalk -v- FCI Levadia Tallinn

Thu, Jul 22 2021

The Lilywhites travel to Tallaght on Thursday evening to take on FCI Levadia Tallinn in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League.

Who are Dundalk’s European opponents FCI Levadia Tallinn?

Tue, Jul 20 2021

So who are FCI Levadia Tallinn?

Bohemians' European run to continue at the Aviva Stadium

Mon, Jul 19 2021

The Europa Conference League second qualifying round second leg between Bohemians and Luxembourg side Dudelange will take place in the Aviva Stadium

Dalymount redevelopment to begin this month with demolition of roof of Des Kelly stand

Sun, Jul 18 2021

The redevelopment of Dalymount Park will begin this month with the demolition of the roof of the Des Kelly stand

Covid-19 issue in Shamrock Rovers camp doesn’t stop remarkable comeback win in Derry

Sat, Jul 17 2021

Shamrock Rovers preparations for the game against Derry City on Friday night were disrupted due to a COVID-19 positive test within their back room team.

League Report: Derry City 2 - 4 Shamrock Rovers

Fri, Jul 16 2021

A remarkable come from behind 4-2 win for Shamrock Rovers over Derry City kept the Hoops top of the table.

League Preview: Derry City -v- Shamrock Rovers

Thu, Jul 15 2021

The Candystripes welcome Shamrock Rovers to the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry on Friday evening

Spinazzola and Sterling among standout players in Euro 2020 team of the tournament

Wed, Jul 14 2021

UEFA named their team of the tournament following the conclusion of Euro 2020 on Sunday and Italy’s penalty shoot-out win over England at Wembley.

Gianluigi Donnarumma named EURO 2020 Player of the Tournament

Mon, Jul 12 2021

European Championship winning goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was named UEFA EURO 2020 Player of the Tournament.

Refwatch: Bjorn Kuipers to officiate Euro 2020 final

Sun, Jul 11 2021

Netherlands match official Björn Kuipers will referee Sunday’s Euro 2020 final between Italy and England at Wembley Stadium.

Champions League Preview: Slovan Bratislava -v- Shamrock Rovers

Tue, Jul 06 2021

The Hoops play their first Champions League qualifier since 2012 on Wednesday when they take on Slovan Bratislava

Fixtures added by government to test event list

Tue, Jul 06 2021

The government have added four football fixtures to the schedule of test events that will mean larger attendances allowed than those current limits that have been set due to COVID-19 considerations.

Who are Shamrock Rovers' Champions League qualifier opponents Slovan Bratislava?

Sun, Jul 04 2021

Shamrock Rovers will play their first Champions League qualifier since 2012 next Wednesday (kick off 5.30pm Irish time) when they take on Slovan Bratislava in Slovakia.

League Preview: Shamrock Rovers -v- Dundalk

Thu, Jul 01 2021

The Hoops start the second half of the season level on points and goal difference with St. Patrick’s Athletic and Sligo Rovers with the Saints top of the table on goals scored.

Tim Clancy: ‘We are ahead of what we wanted, expected and hoped for’

Wed, Jun 30 2021

Tim Clancy’s side sit in fifth place in the Premier Division only a point behind Bohemians just above them in the table.

Stephen Bradley: ‘We have let a few points go that we shouldn't have’

Wed, Jun 30 2021

After 18 games this season the Hoops have hit the half-way point of the league campaign level on points and goals scored with St. Patrick’s Athletic and Sligo Rovers.

League Report: Shamrock Rovers 1 - 1 Drogheda United

Fri, Jun 25 2021

It was another disappointing night for Shamrock Rovers as they drew at home to Drogheda United, missing the opportunity to go clear at the top after St. Patrick’s Athletic had drawn away to Waterford.

League Preview: Shamrock Rovers -v- Drogheda United

Thu, Jun 24 2021

Stephen Bradley’s side lost top spot last Monday night after a 1-0 Dublin derby defeat in Dalymount Park

League Report: Waterford 1 – 4 Shamrock Rovers

Fri, Jun 18 2021

Shamrock Rovers moved three points clear at the top of the table with a 4-1 win over Waterford at the RSC on Friday night.

League Preview: Waterford -v- Shamrock Rovers

Thu, Jun 17 2021

The Blues are seeking just their second home win of the season,

Young Boys await Shamrock Rovers should they defeat Slovan Bratislava in Champions League

Wed, Jun 16 2021

Shamrock Rovers will play Swiss side Young Boys in the second qualifying round of the Champions League should they defeat Slovan Bratislava in next month’s first qualifying round tie.

No away supporters allowed for UEFA qualifying and play-off rounds this season

Wed, Jun 16 2021

UEFA have confirmed that no away fans will be allowed to attend qualifying games or play-off round games in their three club competitions this season.

Hoops hit out at ‘concerted anti-Rovers background noise’

Mon, Jun 14 2021

Shamrock Rovers thanked their fans for the success of the return of fans test event in Tallaght Stadium last Friday night

Quartet of possible Champions League opponents confirmed for Shamrock Rovers

Mon, Jun 14 2021

On the eve of Tuesday’s Champions League first qualifying round draw, unseeded Shamrock Rovers have learned that they will face one of the quartet of clubs

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