Posts by Matt O’Rourke
Shelbourne v Shamrock Rovers Match Preview – League of Ireland Premier Division 2026
The Ringsend Derby takes center stage this week as Shelbourne host Shamrock Rovers in Tolka Park this Friday. Shelbourne come into the affair on the back of a 1-1 draw down in the RSC in Waterford. A first half scramble led to John Martin opening Shelbourne’s scoring account for the year. Glimpses of attacking flair…
Read MoreAirtricity/Eircom Man: Kevin McHugh
With the incoming President’s Cup fixture between Shamrock Rovers and Derry City, this weeks Airtricity/Eircom Man will look at former Derry City player Kevin McHugh. Playing Career. McHugh was born in January of 1980 in Letterkenny and grew up in Killea in Donegal. Finn Harps (1998-2005) Kevin debuted against Fanad United in the LOI Cup…
Read MoreFinn Harps Receive “Player Registration Ban” from FIFA
Finn Harps have again been handed a “player registration ban” by FIFA. The Donegal side were previously handed a similar ban by FIFA earlier in 2025 due to an issue over training compensation due to two transfers that occurred three years ago. It was reported at the time that the moves occurred between a club…
Read MoreShelbourne vs Crystal Palace Match Preview – UEFA Conference League
Shelbourne prepare themselves to face English behemoth Crystal Palace in Tallaght Stadium this Thursday evening in the UEFA Conference League. This week will see one of the biggest days in Shelbourne’s history since the revival as they host the current English FA Cup Winners and Community Shield holders Crystal Palace. Shelbourne enter into the game…
Read MoreDundalk in legal trouble due to a considerable unpaid debt of €130,000
Playr-Fit, a team wear and sportswear manufacturer, have confirmed that they will initiate legal proceedings with Dundalk FC due to an unpaid debt of €130,000. Playr-fit have reached out to LOITalk with a statement saying they have initiated legal action against Dundalk FC in regard to unpaid Debts. The statement reads as follows: Playr-Fit confirms…
Read More”I want to win trophies and I want to help Treaty progress” – Lee J Lynch Interview
Ahead of this week’s First Division play-off final, LOI Talk sat down with Treaty United’s Lee J Lynch to interview him about himself, the upcoming fixture and the mentality surrounding the game. The Interview. Lee, great to have you on,Can you tell us a bit about where you’re from and how did you first get…
Read More“That feeling of getting through against Cobh, it’s an addicting feeling, I would love that same feeling against Bray.” – Ben Lee Interview
Ahead of this week’s First Division play-off final, LOI Talk sat down with Treaty United’s Ben Lee to interview him about himself, the upcoming fixture and the mentality surrounding the game. The Interview. Ben, for those who might not know your story, can you tell us a bit about where you’re from and how did…
Read MoreStatement of Thanks: Derry O’Mahony Charity Match
LOI Talk would like to extend its deepest thanks to everyone who made the Derry O’Mahony Charity Match such a special and successful event. We are grateful to all the players who took time out of their busy lives to make it down and participate in the game and make this event so successful. We…
Read MoreAll You Need To Know: Derry O’Mahony Charity Match
This Saturday August 9th, LOITalk is delighted to be holding the Derry O’Mahony Charity Match in aid of the Irish Cancer Society and ASIAM Ireland at St.Colmans Park home of League of Ireland side Cobh Ramblers with kick off at 7:30 PM Who Is The Game Being Held For: Derry O’Mahony was a father of…
Read MoreKerry Snatch Late Draw In Disappointing Munster Derby
It will be a bank holiday Monday game to forget for both Treaty United and Kerry FC supporters, As an own goal for Kerry FC 5 minutes from time made sure they didn’t go home empty handed as they were the better side once Treaty United opened the scoring in the 65th minute. It was…
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