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Bohemians Announce Autumn Friendly with German Giants Schalke
On Tuesday morning Bohemians reveled that they will be playing Bundesliga 2 side Schalke in a blockbuster friendly on October 11th, in Dalymount Park. Schalke are one of the fallen giants of German football, the seven time Bundesliga champions currently play their football in the German second tier but are by no means a small…
Preview: Bohs Aim to Stop City’s Relegation Rebellion
It has been a decent few weeks for Cork City in a season of turmoil in which they have found themselves seemingly on the brink of relegation back to the First Division. Despite their young winger Cathal O’Sullivan picking up an ACL injury in July’s 3-2 loss away to Sligo Rovers, the Rebels have not…
The importance of fans to the LOI
As a Cork City fan, Ive seen how much the fans can contribute on and off the pitch. Countless volunteers ensure a friendly atmosphere from security to selling match programmes. In all the grounds throughout the league volunteers go unrecognised for their work from lining the pitch to cleaning the stands. They are a credit…
Match Preview : Treaty United vs Dundalk.
This Friday night see’s Treaty United welcome league leaders Dundalk to Markets Field in Limerick for gameweek 28 of the season. Dundalk currently sit top of the table with 61 points while Treaty are currently in fifth place on 35 points. Last time out: Dundalk and Treaty United last faced off against eachother on Friday…
Match Review – City beat Munster Rivals in tense Cup battle
Cork City 2-1 Waterford,An exciting Match in the cross In what was a edge of your seat watch til the final whistle at the 96th minute, Cork City beat Waterford to book a place in the FAI Cup quarter finals. Both teams proved to be on the attack with Waterford being strong in the first…
Match Preview- Cork City V Waterford in the FAI Cup
19:45 Friday 14th at Turners Cross Stadium The Match- The Rebel Army face their local rivals Waterford in what is sure to be another exciting Munster Derby in the Cross. The game is one of 8 games in the latest round of the FAI Cup. Cobh also face Kerry in another Munster Derby in the…
Ramblers manager furious with article in local Cork newspaper regarding his sides “recent form”.
Recently we spoke to Cobh Ramblers manager Mick McDermott after his Ramblers triumphed in a 3-1 win at home to Longford Town. Mick was asked about how important the win was in context of his sides recent form. “I find this strange in context of recent form. I read an article in a Cork newspaper…
A look back on a few of the Memorable European Nights for the LOI
Irish Football seems to be making its self more relevant in recent European Competition with Shamrock Rovers making it out of the Conference Leauge group stages last year after a successful run which saw them even face Premier League giants “Chelsea” and now as St. Patrick’s Athletic, Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers are on a respectful…
Statement of Thanks: Derry O’Mahony Charity Match
LOI Talk would like to extend its deepest thanks to everyone who made the Derry O’Mahony Charity Match such a special and successful event. We are grateful to all the players who took time out of their busy lives to make it down and participate in the game and make this event so successful. We…
Match Preview: The Cities collide in the Brandywell
This Friday the Rebel Army take the long journey to play the Candystripes in one of the two League of Ireland Premier Division fixtures this week, Drogheda face Waterford this week as the Dublin teams aim to advance in European competition. A host of first division games also take place this week. Recent Form: Cork…