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Positive Signs for Cobh Ramblers in Munster Senior Cup Defeat Against Waterford
Cobh Ramblers and Waterford FC played out an exciting quarterfinal clash in the Munster Senior Cup in Ben Wadding Park on Saturday evening. As both clubs continued their preparation for the new League of Ireland season a mixture of young players and more experienced personal were on show for each side. Waterford 3 Cobh Ramblers…
Cork City Confirm Seán Maguire Contract Extension
Cork City have announced a one year extension for striker Seán Maguire. After recent speculation linking him with moves to Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians, Seán Maguire has committed his future to Cork City, signing a 1 year contract extension at Munster FA Turners Cross Stadium. Maguire previously enjoyed significant success during his first spell with…
Darragh Markey The Difference as Derry City Kickstart 2026 Campaign
Derry City claim the first silverware of the season as James McClean impresses in midfield setting up Darragh Markey to score the games only goal. Shamrock Rovers 0 Derry City 1 The first domestic trophy of the season was up for grabs today in Tallaght Stadium with notable offseason signings James McClean and Jake Mulraney…
Airtricity/Eircom Man: Kevin McHugh
With the incoming President’s Cup fixture between Shamrock Rovers and Derry City, this weeks Airtricity/Eircom Man will look at former Derry City player Kevin McHugh. Playing Career. McHugh was born in January of 1980 in Letterkenny and grew up in Killea in Donegal. Finn Harps (1998-2005) Kevin debuted against Fanad United in the LOI Cup…
Glentoran Secure signing of Aaron McEneff from Shamrock Rovers
NIFL Premiership side Glentoran have announced the signing of Aaron McEneff from Shamrock Rovers. During his time with Shamrock Rovers, McEneff was a key figure in some of the club’s most successful seasons in recent years. He lifted two League of Ireland Premier Division titles and two FAI Cups, and featured regularly in European competition,…
CK United Announce Tom O’Connor as First Team Head Coach
CK United have announced Tom O’Connor as their First team head coach ahead of the 2026 FAI National League. In a statement released on the club’s social media platforms this morning it read: CK UTD are delighted to announce Tom O’Connor as our new First Team Head Coach. Tom currently holds a A UEFA Elite…
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…