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Drogheda United Sanctioned by FAI After Oriel Park Louth Derby Trouble

By Jack Kelleher / February 26, 2026

Drogheda United have been fined €15,000 and handed multiple supporter bans by the FAI following pyrotechnic incidents during the Louth Derby at Oriel Park. Last Friday Night’s Louth Derby was one that’ll be mentioned for many years to come, but not for the 1-1 draw Drogheda United and Dundalk shared. Firstly, before a ball had…

Bohemians v Shamrock Rovers Match Preview – 2026 League of Ireland Premier Division

By Sam Bailey / February 26, 2026

This Friday sees the final Friday night meeting at Dalymount Park between arch rivals Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers before Bohs’ historic home is redeveloped after this season. Bohemians are still unbeaten and still yet to concede a goal this season after 3 games. A bore draw at the Aviva on the opening weekend against Pats…

Cobh Ramblers vs Finn Harps Match Preview – League of Ireland First Division 2026

By Jack Kelleher / February 26, 2026

Cobh Ramblers and Finn Harps both look to build on their respective victories over the weekend, after making up for their losses on Opening Night. Cobh Ramblers started they’re 2026 campaign, with a very unimpressive showing at St.Colman’s Park. The Rams were dispatched with ease, by Stephen Elliot’s Wexford side 3-0, a disappointing result considering…

League of Ireland Ultra Culture: Flares, Tifos and the Pyro Debate After the Louth Derby

By Kenneth Hickey / February 26, 2026

League of Ireland Ultra Culture is under scrutiny after flare incidents in the Dundalk–Drogheda derby, raising questions about pyrotechnics, tifos and fan engagement. The hand wringing and gnashing of teeth over the damage caused by flares to the Dundalk pitch during the recent Louth derby once again highlights the collision between Ultra culture and the…

Cork City vs Bray Wanderers Match Preview – League of Ireland First Division 2026

By Jack Kelleher / February 25, 2026

Cork City return home in the hopes of maintaining their winning ways against an unbeaten Bray Wanderers side after a goal-fest in Wexford. Cork City approach the fixture with the maximum points possible from their opening 2 games. Opening night did not go as planned for Barry Robson’s side, with Treaty putting up a fight,…

Resilient Dundalk Fight Back From Ten Men to Secure a Point Away to The Champions

By Jack Fennessy / February 23, 2026

Danny Mullen notches his 100th goal in professional football as ten men Dundalk claim valuable point away to Shamrock Rovers. Shamrock Rovers 1 Dundalk 1 The two most decorated clubs in Irish football history met tonight in what was originally meant to be both clubs opening fixture of the new League of Ireland season. Weather…

Cobh Ramblers 2–1 Longford Town: Brennan and Honohan Seal Crucial Win

By Kenneth Hickey / February 22, 2026

Cobh Ramblers bounced back from opening weekend defeat with a vital 2–1 win away to Longford Town at Bishopsgate. Goals from Rhy Brennan and Callum Honohan secured three crucial points in testing conditions. Longford Town 1 Cobh Ramblers 2 The last time Cobh Ramblers visited Bishopgate, in the penultimate game of the 2025 season, the…

Shamrock Rovers Ease Past St. Pats to Kickstart 2026 Title Defence

By Fred Wood / February 21, 2026

After their long awaited return, the Champions showed no signs of rust as Shamrock Rovers go hunting for their seventh title in eight years. Shamrock Rovers 2 St. Patrick’s Athletic 0 It was third time’s the charm this evening for Shamrock Rovers who enjoyed ideal conditions for the inaugural fixture of their 2026 League of…

Resolute Galway United hold Shelbourne at Tolka Park

By LOI Talk / February 20, 2026

Shelbourne were held to a draw at Tolka Park by Galway United in the League of Ireland Premier Division, with both goals coming within a two-minute spell. Shelbourne 1 Galway United 1 Kris Twardek scored the opener for Galway minutes after coming on, before Shelbourne won a penalty almost instantly after the restart which was…

Clinical Cork City Secure 4–1 Away Victory

By Jack Kelleher / February 20, 2026

Barry Robson lays down a marker and sends a message to the rest of the league after his Cork City side cruised to a 4-1 win away from home against Wexford FC. Wexford 1 Cork City 4 City started strong in the 9th minute, after Ruairí Keating cleverly let the ball run past him to…