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Bray rue missed chances in costly Carlisle defeat to Wexford

By LOI Talk / May 25, 2025

Bray Wanderers see themselves seven points of the summit following their first home defeat in their last seven, at the hands of Wexford. Wanderers left a lot to be desired up front all throughout the game, creating many chances but in the end only converting one. The first chance of the game fell to Bray,…

Declan McDaid among 5 Athlone Town players released

By LOI Talk / May 22, 2025

The Midlanders’ dismal start to the season is only set to get a whole lot worse. Athlone Town, currently bottom of the first division, have released the following players: Declan McDaid, Kyle O’Connor, JR Wilson, Adam Wixten and Bastien Héry have all seen their contracts cut short, as first reported by RTÉ A reason for these…

Crystal Palace set to table €400,000 offer for Cathal O’Sullivan

By LOI Talk / May 21, 2025

It is believed that that the 18 years before old will be heading to London in the Summer, as first reported by LOI Talk back in April. https://leagueofirelandtalk.wordpress.com/2025/04/23/crystal-palace-leading-the-race-to-sign-cathal-osullivan/ O’Sullivan was seen at a Crystal Palace U21 match last week, sitting above manager Oliver Glasner. Cathal was spectating the match after getting a tour of the…

Match Preview: Bray Wanderers vs Wexford FC

By LOI Talk / May 20, 2025

Bray Wanderers will host local rivals Wexford at the Carlisle Grounds this Friday 23rd May, Paul Heffernan’s side will hope to continue their incredible form by making it eight wins from their last ten games, as they look to maintain their title charge. From the Wexford perspective, the Slaneysiders will be hoping to return to…

Shamrock Rovers Set to Seal Deal for Irish Cup Star John McGovern

By Jamie Daly / May 18, 2025

Shamrock Rovers are expected to complete the signing of Dungannon Swifts striker John McGovern according to reports by the Belfast Telegraph. McGovern is a highly rated striker and has attracted interests from several League of Ireland clubs after his impressive debut season with Dungannon Swifts. In the 2024–25 season, McGovern made 34 league appearances, scoring…

DLR Waves vs Cork City F.C Women’s Preview

By John Ó Gallchobhar / May 17, 2025

Live from the gantry here in the UCD Bowl with my good friend Diolun de Paor in a huge clash between Dún Laoighre-Rathdown Waves and Cork City F.C. So far, DLR waves have failed to catch a break, a stroke of luck, or that “wee bit of panaché” as they sit bottom of the table…

Match Review: Bray Wanderers continue promotion push with win over Athlone

By LOI Talk / May 17, 2025

Bray Wanderers equalled a club record tonight, with their win over Athlone making it six wins in a row at the Carlisle Grounds, the joint most on the bounce at home for The Seagulls since their entry into the League of Ireland. Bray put in a solid performance and were completely dominant in every aspect…

OPINION: Why Tim Clancy is the most underrated manager in the League of Ireland

By John Ó Gallchobhar / May 15, 2025

Following Cork City’s recent loss to Derry City at Turner’s Cross, Tim Clancy and Cork City Football Club each mutually agreed to part ways. In a recent Off the Ball interview, Clancy described himself as “exhausted” in the job toward the end. City have been ravaged by injuries so far this season, with Seani Maguire,…

Nash To Turners Cross? Here We Go?

By Matt O’Rourke / May 13, 2025

Following the departure of Tim Clancy from his role as Cork City last Friday night attention had to swiftly turn to who is going to take charge as Cork City look to avoid relegation back to the First Division having just been promoted last season. It is expected Greg Bolger will be in charge for…

Match Preview: Bray Battle Athlone in Crucial Clash

By LOI Talk / May 12, 2025

The Seagulls will welcome Athlone Town to the Carlisle in a huge game for both sides this Friday (16th May). For Bray, a win will take them just one point from the summit IF Cobh beat Dundalk on the same day, as the title race intensifies, every point is crucial for Bray as they chase…