Posts by Jamie Daly
Points Shared in an Action Packed Munster Derby
Treaty United picked up their first point of the season thanks to a late Cian Curtis penalty. Treaty United 2 Kerry FC 2 There was little positivity from either team going into a first Markets Filed Munster Derby of the 2026 campaign . Both Treaty and Kerry respectively had poor starts to the season, both…
Read MoreGalway United vs Sligo Rovers Match Preview – League of Ireland Premier Division 2026
The Tribesmen host the Bit O’Red in the 100th addition of the Connacht derby. John Caulfield’s men picked up they’re first point of the season in Tolka Park last week. A good weekend became great when the signing of former Athlone Town and Drogheda United striker Frantz Pierrot was announced. The striker scored ten Premier…
Read MoreCobh Ramblers vs Wexford FC Preview – League of Ireland First Division 2026
League football returns to St Colemans Park as both Cobh Ramblers and Wexford hope to improve on 2025 campaign. Ramblers had an impressive season last year, but it will mostly be looked back on with regret. After being the only side to push Dundalk throughout the 36 league games, failing to beat Treaty United in…
Read MoreDerry’s Opening Day Win Shows Promise – but Cohesion Still Lacking
Josh Thomas scored in added time to secure an opening-day victory at the Brandywell for Tiernan Lynch’s side. The Candystripes endured a busy off-season and the return to league action had been highly anticipated, with many tipping Derry as genuine title contenders. The arrivals of James Clarke, Darragh Markey and Rob Slevin from fellow Premier…
Read MoreDrogheda United Leave it Late To Take Three Points on Opening Day
Substitutes Ryan Brennan and Jago Godden combined in additional time to steal three points on opening day Galway United 0Drogheda United 1 In seasons gone by, both sides have received praise for the defensive side of their game rather than their attacking output, and a cagey opening at Eamonn Deacy Park showed why those reputations…
Read MoreGalway United vs Drogheda United Preview – League of Ireland Premier Division 2026
Drogheda United travel west in search of an opening-day victory against a Galway United side in transition. Galway United’s pre-season has been less than convincing, most notably a 6–0 defeat to rivals Sligo Rovers. However, it would be unfair to suggest that pre-season form is an accurate representation of what to expect in the upcoming…
Read MoreEvery League of Ireland Stadium Development Planned for 2026
From reopened stands to new pitches and entirely new stadiums, 2026 is set to mark the next phase in the evolution of League of Ireland facilities. Premier Division attendances rose by 8% in 2025, with a total of 683,208 supporters turning out to watch their local side. In response to the increased attendances improvements in…
Read MoreJames McClean Completes League of Ireland Return After 15 Years
Derry City have completed the re-signing of former Ireland international James McClean. The annual circulation of rumours surrounding McClean potentially returning to his hometown club began in November. The noise died down after the wing-back fell back into favour at Wrexham, starting eight consecutive EFL Championship games. However, Dan McDonald of the Irish Independent revealed…
Read MoreCork City Confirm Unexpected Departure of Ger Nash
Cork City have announced that Ger Nash has stepped down from his role as first-team manager for personal reasons. Nash took the helm at Cork City in May following the sacking of Tim Clancy. His arrival saw a slight upturn in form, along with a surprising run to the FAI Cup Final, but he was…
Read MoreI Think That’s Everyone’s Goal”: Moses Dyer Targets 2026 World Cup Squad
Six months after departing Galway United to move to the Cambodian Premier League, Moses Dyer reflects on his time in Ireland and outlines his target of reaching the 2026 World Cup. The New Zealand international joined the Tribesmen from Vancouver FC in December 2024. Having played in North America for four years, Dyer was keen…
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