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Cork City 2026: Promotion Favourites, Barry Robson Era Begins in First Division
The 2026 season will be Cork City’s 4th time in 6 seasons that they will compete in the League of Ireland First Division. Cork City will host Treaty United on the 13th of February at home in Turners Cross kicking off the first Munster Derby of the season. Simon Grayson whom had a high-profiled career…
Are Shelbourne Redefining Recruitment in the League of Ireland?
2024 League of Ireland champions Shelbourne could be beginning to move the needle when it comes to recruiting players from outside the British Isles. In recent seasons, much of the League of Ireland’s financial growth has been driven by the successful development and sale of homegrown talent to European clubs for record-breaking fees. Mason Melia’s…
League of Ireland Unveils Gambling Awareness Programme for Players
The League of Ireland has confirmed the launch of a dedicated gambling awareness and education programme designed to support players, coaches and officials across the domestic game. Set to commence later this month, the three-year initiative will see former professional footballers lead a series of 70 in-person workshops delivered across senior squads, academy teams and…
Every 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…
Finn 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…
OFF-SEASON INTERVIEWS | Roy Lawlor Interview
Well everyone, I hope you’re all doing great. We’re now just four weeks away from the start of the 2026 League of Ireland season! Today, I’ll be presenting my interview with Treaty United winger Roy Lawlor. Let’s get started! Despite playing only 11 games this season for Treaty, what have you learned from those appearances?…
League of Ireland Premier Division 2026: All You Need to Know
A complete guide to the League of Ireland Premier Division 2026, including full squad lists, key players, opening weekend fixtures and season storylines. The 2025 League of Ireland Premier Division season underlined the continued growth and competitiveness of the domestic game, with strong attendances, tight margins at both ends of the table and fascinating storylines…
James 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…
“This group has really great potential”- Abby Rooney speaks following her move to Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers Women’s side announced the signing of Abby Rooney recently ahead of the 2026 Women’s League of Ireland. Rooney made her senior debut for Bohemians in a 5–2 win for the Dalymount outfit over DLR Waves last season after a spell in the Dublin side’s academy, which saw her break through to the senior…
Fresh Beginnings at Cobh Ramblers
The new era at Cobh Ramblers began with a defeat to Waterford in a preseason friendly on Saturday. New owners, new manager, new players and a new look Rams attempted to pick up the legacy of the 2025 team which ran Dundalk so close in finishing second in last year’s First Division before being knocked…