{
  "id": 16227033,
  "title": "Hoops crowned champions at jubilant Tallaght Stadium",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/hoops-crowned-champions-at-jubilant-tallaght-stadium",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T21:07:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTE News",
    "slug": "rte-news",
    "url": "https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2026/1023/1596547-hoops-crowned-champions-at-jubilant-tallaght-stadium/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shamrock Rovers secured the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division title for the sixth time in seven seasons and the 23rd time overall, with a commanding 4-0 victory over Sligo Rovers at Tallaght Stadium. The home fans could rejoice early in the first half as Adam Brennan and Aaron Greene put Rovers ahead. Despite Sligo's late attempts, the Hoops sealed the win with goals from Dylan Watts and a late header from Aaron Greene. Matt Healy, Naj Razi, Michael Noonan, and Danny Grant were absent due to suspensions, while Jack Byrne sat out due to injury. Will Fitzgerald, a former Sligo captain, returned for the match. Gary O'Neill, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer a year ago, made a triumphant return as a late substitute. The victory was celebrated with the title officially presented in Rovers' final match of the season.",
  "summary": "Shamrock Rovers were crowned SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division champions for the sixth time seven seasons - and the 23rd time in all - as they breezed past Sligo Rovers and Bohemians lost to Shelbourne at Dalymount Park.",
  "key_points": [
    "Shamrock Rovers win 4-0 against Sligo Rovers",
    "Title secured for sixth time in seven seasons",
    "Gary O'Neill returns as late substitute"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}