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Cork City Announce Incoming and Departure as Pre Season work for 2026 Commences

By Scott Buckley / December 17, 2025

Amid the fixture list for the 2026 League of Ireland season being announced today where Cork City will begin their First Division campaign against Treaty United in February, the club announced official transfer updates ahead of the 2026 First Division season. Sean Murray and Charlie Lutz departs Cork City FC Sean Murray was confirmed to…

Airtricity/Eircom Man: Mark McNulty

By LOI Talk / December 13, 2025

Goalkeepers rarely receive the recognition they deserve in the League of Ireland, but Mark McNulty is one of those rare figures. Mark McNulty was born in Cork on 13 October 1980 and began his football journey playing as a striker for his local side Ballincollig AFC before he eventually converted to stopping goals rather than…

OFF-SEASON INTERVIEWS | Zayd Abada and Ryan Ritchie Interview

By Michał Kuras / December 13, 2025

Hi and welcome back to our weekly off-season interviews, with me, Michał. Today, I’ll be bringing you interviews with Wexford FC midfielder Zayd Abada and Wexford FC loanee Ryan Ritchie. First up is my interview with Zayd Abada, followed by my interview with Ryan Ritchie. Let’s get started! You and the team nearly reached the…

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…