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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…
Should Ireland Play Israel? The Arguments For and Against the Nations League Fixture
Should Ireland play Israel in the UEFA Nations League? Examining the arguments for and against the fixture amid growing political and ethical debate. Ireland drawing Israel in the UEFA Nation’s League has sparked an immense amount of controversy. We as a football page try to stay away from politics, however, politics and Irish football has…
Player Ratings: Cork City 4-0 Finn Harps – Murphy Stars in Dominant Victory
Cork City 4 Finn Harps 0 It was a comprehensive victory for Cork City at Munster FA Turner’s Cross Stadium which saw City run up 4-0 winners against Finn Harps. A much improved Cork City performance with some brilliant attacking play, compared to Monday Night’s lacklustre fixture away to Treaty United. Cork City Player Ratings…
“We will have to wait until the morning” says Kenny about Ireland call-ups for St Pats players
Speaking after St Patrick’s Athletics’ 1-0 loss away to Shamrock Rovers, Stephen Kenny hinted at potential Ireland call-ups for some of his St Pats players. “There has been talk about it, but we’ll have to wait until the morning,” said Kenny to the media. “I’ve not had contact with anyone, but there has been speculation…
Burke Winner Seals Huge Rovers Victory As Bradley Confirms Ireland Call-Up For Matt Healy
Graham Burke’s stunning first-half strike earned Shamrock Rovers a huge 1-0 win over St Patrick’s Athletic in Tallaght, while Stephen Bradley confirmed after the match that Matt Healy has received an Ireland call-up. Shamrock Rovers 1 Saint Patrick’s Athletic 0 An intense encounter from the first whistle, it was St Pats who started the better,…
Shamrock Rovers v St. Patrick’s Athletic Match Preview – 2026 League of Ireland Premier Division
Shamrock Rovers host Pats’ on Friday evening in a huge Dublin Derby that may have big implications on the title race. Shamrock Rovers had been on a sticky run of form with back to back defeats before Monday’s last gasp Dublin Derby triumph at Dalymount. St.Pats haven’t been able to capitalise on the league leaders…
Heimir Hallgrímsson: “We Need To Learn To Be Ruthless” After Ireland’s Win Over Qatar
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson says his side must “learn to be ruthless” despite a 1-0 victory over Qatar at the Aviva Stadium on Thursday night. Ireland produced an encouraging display, particularly in the first half, before being forced to play the entire second period with ten men following Jack Moylan’s controversial dismissal just…
Captain Collins the hero as Ireland defeat Qatar
Ireland defeated Qatar 1-0 at the Aviva Stadium after Nathan Collins rose highest from a Jack Moylan delivery. The game was marred by two red card at either side of the half. Ireland 1 Qatar 0 This victory won’t be one looked back upon in the future due to the stalemate nature of the game.…
Ireland vs Qatar Match Preview – International Friendly
Ireland welcome Qatar to Dublin for an International friendly this Thursday night. Ireland come into this fixture after failing to qualify for this summer’s World Cup in North America. Ireland has played two games since the heartbreak in Prague, a 0 – 0 draw in a friendly at home to North Macedonia in March and…