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2025 LOI First Division Team Of The Season Vote

By LOI Talk / November 15, 2025

With the conclusion of the 2025 League Of Ireland season, It’s time to place your vote for the First Division Team Of The Season. In 2025, we saw Dundalk crowned champions of the First Division and they will make their return to the Premier Division at the first attempt. Bray Wanderers won the First Division…

OFF-SEASON INTERVIEWS | Andrew Stuart Trainor and Darragh Foley Interview

By Michał Kuras / November 15, 2025

Hey everyone, Michał here. I’m back with another weekly off-season interview. This week, I interviewed Athlone Town AFC goalkeeper Andrew Stuart Trainor and my hometown club Kerry FC goalkeeper, Darragh Foley. First up will be my interview with Andrew, followed by my chat with Darragh. So without further ado, let’s get started! Michał: How would…

Hungary VS Ireland Match Preview – 2026 UEFA World Cup Qualifier

By Michał Kuras / November 14, 2025

The Boys in Green face the Magyarok (Magyars) in their final match of the 2026 UEFA World Cup Qualifiers at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest. Last Time Out: Hungary’s most recent match came on Thursday, away to Armenia at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan. Hungary earned a 1–0 victory, with Barnabás Varga scoring…

Cork City 2025 Season Report

By Jack Kelleher / November 14, 2025

It was a dire season to say the least for Cork City. They’re can’t be much said other than negative things for finishing bottom of the table by 15 points. Although the terrible season, Cork City had a shot at European Football, which they were not able to capitalize on as they finished FAI Cup…

Parrott Shines as Ronaldo Sees Red | Ireland 2-0 Portugal Match Review UEFA World Cup Qualifying Match Review

By Scott Buckley / November 13, 2025

Ireland defeated Portugal 2–0 in the 2025 World Cup Qualifiers in Dublin, with Troy Parrott scoring both goals and Cristiano Ronaldo sent off on a dramatic night at the Aviva Stadium. Full-time Score: Republic of Ireland 2-0 Portugal Sky Man Of The Match: Troy Parrott Goalscorers: Republic of Ireland: Parrott (17′) (45′) Portugal: N/A Match…

League of Ireland Third Tier Expected to Fail to Reach 20 Club Target

By Jamie Daly / November 12, 2025

The addition of a third tier to the League of Ireland has faced major setbacks, with several clubs withdrawing from the application process. As a result, the new division in the Irish football pyramid is unlikely to reach its target of 20 clubs. Announced in 2024, the FAI had planned to expand the League of…

Éire in Aghaidh na Portaingéile

By Luke O'Mahony / November 12, 2025

Beidh Éire ag imirt i gcoinne na Portaingéile amárach i Stáid Aviva. I dhá mhíle is a fiche haon d’imir siad i Samhain freisin. Chríoch an cluiche gan aon cúl ach thug an réiteoir seacht gcárta buí. Fuair Pepe cárta dearg tar éis ochtó nóiméad.   Foireann na hÉireann: Cúl Báirí: Caoimhin Kelleher, Gavin Bazunu,…

2025 LOI Premier Division Team Of The Season Vote

By LOI Talk / November 12, 2025

With the conclusion of the 2025 League Of Ireland season, It’s time to place your vote for the Premier Division Team Of The Season.   2025 was the year Shamrock Rovers finally got their hands on the domestic double, completing it on Sunday with a 2-0 win over Cork City at the Aviva Stadium in…

Ireland Vs Portugal Match Preview – 2026 UEFA World Cup Qualifier.

By Ben McElwain / November 11, 2025

The Boys in Green welcome European giants Portugal to the Aviva in what is a crucial game for both teams in the World Cup qualifiers. Last Time Out: Ireland got their first win of the qualification campaign last month as they defeated Armenia 1 – 0 in Dublin with a goal from Evan Ferguson. Portugal…

Clinical Rory Gaffney The Difference as Shamrock Rovers Complete Historic Double – 2025 FAI Cup Final

By Jamie Daly / November 9, 2025

Rory Gaffney found the back of the net twice in six minutes, which proved to be enough for Shamrock Rovers to defeat 10 man Cork City. Shamrock Rovers: 2 Cork City: 0 The first shot on goal of the 2025 Sports Direct Mens FAI Cup Final came from a Cork City corner. Evan McLaughlin played…