Posts by Matt O’Rourke
Match Preview: Kerry FC V Wexford FC
Match report by Luke O’Mahony Kerry F.C v Wexford F.C. a matchup the league hasn’t seen since October of last year. With confidence in the ability of the Wexford team growing, any away fans on the North Terrace of Mounthawk Park will be optimistic going into the club’s 3rd League of Ireland match in Kerry.…
Read MoreWaterford V Sligo Rovers (Sligo Rovers POV)
Here is my perspective as a Sligo rovers fan for this fixture Waterford and Sligo rovers meet for the first time this season at the RSC tomorrow night. Both of these teams have had good results this season such was Waterford beating St pats and drawing with Shelbourne. Sligo Rovers will be looking for back…
Read MoreWaterford V Sligo Rovers (Waterford POV)
It’s gameweek 7 as the Blues take on Sligo Rovers in the RSC. Sligo come into this fixture in 3rd place in the table and the Blues in 4th. These teams have battled it out many times in the past, most recently in 2021, where it ended out in a 1-1 draw in the Showgrounds,…
Read MoreDundalk FC vs Shelbourne FC
Preview (from a Dundalk POV) Written by Jack McGauley Stephen O’Donnell’s job is under as much pressure as ever after a genuine confusing 2-0 defeat to St Mochtas in last Tuesday’s LSC Cup Quarter Final. Obviously as i and most Dundalk supporters know, we have turned into an mediocre side this season so far, with…
Read MoreMatch Preview: Treaty United V Finn Harps
It’s second v third in the Markets Field on Friday night as Treaty United welcome Finn Harps to Shannonside for what should be a great game. Treaty come into this game following a 0-0 Munster derby against rivals Cork City in front of a massive crowd in the Markets Field. The Limerick side will be…
Read MoreMatch Preview: Bray V Longford Town 25/03/24
We have 1 game tonight in the First Division as Bray Wanderers welcome Longford Town to the Carlisle Grounds. Bray come into this game having been on the wrong side of a 7 goal thriller against Wexford on Friday night when a Thomas Oluwa Penalty gave Wexford all 3 points in a thrilling contest. Meanwhile,…
Read MorePreview: Shelbourne VS Dundalk @Tolka Park (29/3/24)
A match preview written by Matt O’Rourke The dreaded international break is nearly over, and we return to the League of Ireland. This Friday sees Shelbourne take on Dundalk at home. Shelbourne sit top of the league, 5 points clear of Derry, and will hope to take another 3 points this Friday against a weak…
Read MoreConor Kearns Interview
Hello folks, it’s Matt. This isn’t my regular match review or preview. I’m delighted to have been given the chance by LOI Talk to interview the Shelbourne goalkeeper Conor Kearns. This was an unbelievable opportunity, but enough of me , let’s get to the interview! Before we got into the bulk of the interview, we…
Read MoreNo Pyro No Party? Or Is There?
Once again the problem of pyro has been the topic of conversation in the League Of Ireland as the new season has gotten up and running again. Bohemians just the latest club to put out a statement regarding the use of pyro inside League Of Ireland grounds. But what can be done to stop the…
Read MoreShelbourne 2-1 St Pats @Richmond Park (15/3/24)
A match review written by Matt O’Rourke Damien Duff’s red army go home with another 3 points away from home in a valiant win over St pats , 2 goals from Jarvis send Shels supporters home with joy. I have to say, my match prediction of 2-1 Shels was correct. I thought we had an…
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