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I Think That’s Everyone’s Goal”: Moses Dyer Targets 2026 World Cup Squad

By Jamie Daly / December 12, 2025

Six months after departing Galway United to move to the Cambodian Premier League, Moses Dyer reflects on his time in Ireland and outlines his target of reaching the 2026 World Cup. The New Zealand international joined the Tribesmen from Vancouver FC in December 2024. Having played in North America for four years, Dyer was keen…

Heidi Mackin: “We know last season wasn’t good enough… We want to improve with every game.”

By Scott Buckley / December 11, 2025

Cork City’s Heidi Mackin spoke to LOI Talk this week about her journey in the game, her experiences at club and international level, and her ambitions for the season ahead. Where It Began Heidi Mackin began by looking back on where her football story started. Growing up in Cork, she spent six formative years at…

Breidablik Kopavogur vs Shamrock Rovers Preview – UEFA Conference League

By Sam Bailey / December 11, 2025

Shamrock Rovers are in the last-chance saloon in the UEFA Conference League, needing a perfect finish to emulate last season’s European exploits. They must win their final two games to have any hope of reaching the playoff round.

Shelbourne vs Crystal Palace Match Preview – UEFA Conference League

By Matt O’Rourke / December 9, 2025

Shelbourne prepare themselves to face English behemoth Crystal Palace in Tallaght Stadium this Thursday evening in the UEFA Conference League.  This week will see one of the biggest days in Shelbourne’s history since the revival as they host the current English FA Cup Winners and Community Shield holders Crystal Palace. Shelbourne enter into the game…

Stability, Identity and Ambition – The Men Shaping The Future of Cobh Ramblers

By Jamie Daly / December 6, 2025

Cobh Ramblers have endured a lot of change in 2025, with a new manager, a new director of football, and new ownership all arriving within the last six months. US-based group Digital Athlete Ventures (DAV) took a 90% stake in Cobh Ramblers last July. DAV is backed by a number of prominent sports investors, including…

OFF-SEASON INTERVIEWS | Kyle O’Connor and Matthew Leal Interview

By Michał Kuras / December 6, 2025

Hi lads, what’s the story? Welcome back to another weekly off-season interview. This week, I sat down with two Athlone Town AFC defenders: Kyle O’Connor and Matthew Leal, who left the club in July. First up is Kyle O’Connor’s interview, followed by Matthew Leal’s. Let’s get started! It hasn’t been the best season for Athlone…

Harry Halwax Signs For Kerry FC

By Michał Kuras / December 5, 2025

Former Cabinteely FC and Longford Town FC goalkeeper Harry Halwax has signed for Kerry FC ahead of the 2026 season. Despite being only 23 years old, Harry Halwax has played for numerous clubs in his career, including Leixlip United, Derby County, Cabinteely FC, QPR, Maynooth Town FC, Longford Town FC, and now Kerry FC. Throughout his…

Benny Couto Signs For Waterford FC

By Scott Buckley / December 5, 2025

The Former Oldham and Cork City Left-Back Benny Couto joins Waterford ahead of the 2026 League of Ireland season. Couto recently played for relegated Cork City for the 2025 season proving to be a skilful player at times. Couto has also played for Ashton United, TNS (Wales) and Oldham. Despite an In-Season Injury which hampered…

Mayo FC set to be accepted to 2026 FAI National League

By LOI Talk / December 2, 2025

League Of Ireland football is on the way to County Mayo, following their application to the FAI National league being accepted. The Connaught Telegraph is today reporting that Mayo FC’s application to the FAI National league has been accepted with confirmation of this expected “imminently While no club has officially confirmed that their application has…

Galway United Announce the Signing of Lee Devitt

By LOI Talk / December 2, 2025

Galway United have announced the signing of former Treaty United midfielder Lee Devitt. The 25 year old makes the move following 4 seasons at Treaty United where he made 155 appearances across all competitions scoring 31 goals and 13 assists along the way. The 2025 season was a season to remember for Devitt as he…