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Galway United Mid-Season Report Card 2026
After a winter overhaul of their squad, it has been a season of ups and down for Galway United so far. Galway United currently sit seventh in the table on 21 points, 10 points clear of bottom side Waterford and two clear of Connaught rivals Sligo Rovers in the relegation play off place, having played…
Ajax Advancing On Shamrock Rovers Youngster Michael Noonan
17 year-old Shamrock Rovers striker Michael Noonan is close to joining Dutch giants AFC Ajax after impressing in a recent visit to Amsterdam. The 42 reported on Friday evening that Ajax was the prefered destination for the teenager, who had previously been linked with Celtic, Manchester United, and Hoffenheim. Noonan traveled to the Dutch capital…
Shelbourne Mid-Season Report Card 2026
Shelbourne enter the mid-season break fifth in the Premier Division as they chase Europe during a landmark year for Tolka Park. Pre-Season Expectations Shelbourne reached the summer break fifth in the Premier Division with 26 points from 19 matches, leaving them outside the European places and short of where they hoped to be. Two years…
Tommy Barrett: “Once You Get Into A Losing Streak, It’s Hard To Get Out Of It”
Treaty United manager Tommy Barrett remains confident his side can improve in the second half of the season despite a disappointing opening campaign that leaves the club bottom of the First Division heading into the summer break. Speaking to LOI Talk, Tommy Barrett acknowledged that recent results have been frustrating but believes Treaty are capable…
Sligo Rovers Mid-Season Report Card 2026
Sligo Rovers enter the mid-season break ninth in the Premier Division after a difficult first half disrupted by injuries and inconsistency. Pre-Season Expectations Sligo Rovers enter the summer break ninth in the Premier Division with 19 points from 19 matches after a difficult but not hopeless first half of the season. John Russell’s side recovered…
St Patrick’s Athletic Mid-Season Report Card 2026
St Patrick’s Athletic enter the mid-season break third in the Premier Division as they chase European qualification and a title push. Pre-Season Expectations St Patrick’s Athletic reached the summer break third in the Premier Division with 32 points from 19 matches. Stephen Kenny’s side have scored freely, defended well and remain firmly in the European…
UCD Mid-Season Report Card 2026
UCD enter the mid-season break second in the First Division as the Students chase promotion while developing another talented generation. Pre-Season Expectations UCD reached the midway stage of the First Division in second place with 30 points from 18 matches, putting themselves firmly in the promotion conversation. In their third season outside the Premier Division…
Bohemians Mid-Season Report Card 2026
Bohemians have enjoyed a strong first half of 2026, sitting second in the League of Ireland in Dalymount Park’s farewell season. In the final season at Dalymount Park before redevelopment, Bohemians have combined consistency, attacking quality and individual development to put themselves firmly in the European conversation. Alan Reynold’s side entered the summer break second…
The New Irish Pathway: Why More Young Players Are Returning Home
Why are more young Irish footballers returning to the League of Ireland? Examining the changing development pathway, elite academies and the role of senior football. The Dream Move Is Still Just A Beginning There is always a strange reaction when a young Irish player comes home early. Not publicly. Publicly, everyone says the right things.…
Wilson Waweru Scores Again as Cobh Ramblers Move to Third
Wilson Waweru scored for the second successive game as Cobh Ramblers secured a 2-0 victory over Kerry FC at St Colman’s Park to climb to third in the First Division. The final game at St. Colman’s Park before the mid-season break was played between Cobh Ramblers and Kerry FC on a pleasant summer evening. The…