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Waterford hold Bohemians at Dalymount after an impressive defensive display

By LOI Talk / April 6, 2026

Waterford picked up their second point in a row after a resolute defensive performance, while Bohemians despite remaining unbeaten, failed to regain top spot. Waterford led the game at half time, before Dawson Devoy pulled one back for the hosts just past the hour mark. The Dublin side failed to capitalise on their many chances…

Fantasy Football Comes to the LOI First Division with LOI Talk

By LOI Talk / April 5, 2026

LOI Talk has launched the Fantasy First Division, a new weekly fantasy game allowing fans to build teams and compete across the League of Ireland First Division. The initiative has been developed to provide supporters with a fresh way to engage with the First Division, offering a simple and accessible format that allows fans to…

Drogheda United vs Galway United Match Preview – 2026 League Of Ireland Premier Division

By Ben Cooley / April 4, 2026

Galway look to make it two on the spin as they travel to Sullivan and Lambe Park on Easter Monday to take on Drogheda United. The sides are only seperated by a single point and equal on goal difference. In the reverse fixture in Round 1, Drogheda ran out winners after a late Jago Godden…

Shamrock Rovers v Shelbourne Match Preview – 2026 League of Ireland Premier Division

By Sam Bailey / April 4, 2026

Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne take centre stage on Easter Monday in a game where both sides will be looking to respond from disappointing Good Friday results. Rovers went into the international break with a positive 2-0 win against Galway but an underwhelming 1-1 draw away at bottom club Waterford puts pressure on Stephen Bradley’s side…

All-Island Cup Round-Up: Galway Hit Four, Athlone & Shels Impress as Group Stage Begins

By James Doyle / April 4, 2026

A full round-up of the opening fixtures in the 2026 All-Island Cup, as Galway United, Athlone Town and Shelbourne impress, while DLR Waves secure their first win of the season. Group A Cara Jordan’s Brace secures victory for Sligo against Wexford Sligo Rovers shake off five goal hammering to Shamrock Rovers and bounce back with…

McGlade Double Downs Kerry FC

By Kenneth Hickey / April 4, 2026

A Dylan McGlade brace helped Cobh Ramblers to a crucial 3 points at Mounthawk Park. Kerry FC 1 Cobh Ramblers 2 Cobh Ramblers and Kerry FC on the surface are very different clubs but they have more in common than first impressions would suggest. Ramblers are a club steeped in a 104 year history, with…

Pierrot strikes late as Galway United sink Derry City

By Ben Cooley / April 4, 2026

Frantz Pierrot’s late winner and a stunning David Hurley volley earned Galway United a 2-1 win over Derry City at Eamonn Deacy Park. Pierrot again Olé Olé rang around Eamon Deacy Park on Friday night, as he grabbed his second goal of the season to secure Galway United a crucial win over injury struck Derry…

High flying Saints secure top spot against faltering Sligo

By Jack Fennessy / April 3, 2026

St. Patrick’s Athletic 4 Sligo Rovers 1  St. Patrick’s Athletic head top of the league after convincing domination over Sligo Rovers condemning the Bit O’ Red to their fourth successive defeat St. Pat’s continued their impressive unbeaten home record to begin the season with a comfortable 4-1 victory over Sligo Rovers. The Bit O’ Red…

Galway United V Derry City Match Preview – 2026 League Of Ireland Premier Division

By Ben Cooley / April 2, 2026

Galway United host Derry City on Friday night as Premier Division action returns following the international break. A willing Galway United have surpassed expectations so far this year, being competitive in all games so far, and having 8 points after 8 games. 2 crucial wins against relegation contenders Sligo Rovers and Waterford FC, along with…

Finn Harps vs Cork City Match Preview – League of Ireland First Division 2026

By Jack Kelleher / April 2, 2026

Cork City make the trip to the other end of the country, looking to build on Friday night’s goal-fest in Ballybofey, as they face Finn Harps. Cork City are sitting comfortably at the top of the table after GW7. They find themselves five points clear of the closest team, which would be Bray Wanderers, at…