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Blue Review 4 : Men Of Munsters Best

By LOI Talk / March 4, 2025

It was the Blues who walked away with the bragging rights of the Munster Derby as a late winners secured 3 points for the Blue Army First Half Shambles Cork were off the mark straight away as Alex Nolan began his goalscoring portfolio for the Rebels, sending Kyle White the wrong way and rocketing his…

Match Report: Keena at the Double as St Pat’s Dominate Derry

By Jamie Daly / March 4, 2025

Aidan Keena proved the difference as St Patrick’s Athletic secured a victory over Derry City, with the striker bagging a brace to lead his side to three crucial points. The first opportunity of the match came as a result of a pass down the flank that fell to Keena, who was able to cut inside…

Referee Punditry

By Jack Kelleher / March 3, 2025

“Well I thought your team were team were shocking” These are the alleged words uttered by Referee Damien Macgraith following Cork City’s loss to Waterford at the RSC due to a Kyle White late winner in which Tim Clancy was shown read after the 90. Clancy’s side were reduced to 10 men in the 63rd…

PREVIEW – Bohemians vs Drogheda United

By LOI Talk / March 3, 2025

Bohemians will be eyeing up just a second win of the season on Monday night when they return to Dalymount Park after a four-month absence. They will welcome high-flying Drogheda United to the Home of Irish Football, who themselves will be looking to keep up their positive start to the season, after a 1-1 draw…

Maguire & Keating: Leading the Rebel Army’s Revival

By LOI Talk / March 2, 2025

The return of Ruairí Keating and Seán Maguire in the summer of 2024 ignited a buzz among the Rebel Army faithful. Now, the dynamic duo are proving their worth, both finding the net in last Friday night’s victory over Bohemians at Turner’s Cross. Bringing them back was no small feat, with Dermot Usher investing heavily…

Match Preview: St Patrick’s Athletic vs Derry City

By Jamie Daly / March 2, 2025

The first set of Monday night fixtures in the 2025 League of Ireland season see’s Derry City travel to Richmond Park to take on St Patrick’s Athletic. St Pats picked up their first win of the season on match week three, beating Sligo Rovers in a seven goal thriller. Whilst Derry suffered a second loss…

Review: Treaty United 3-1 Finn Harps

By Matt O’Rourke / March 1, 2025

Treaty United secured their first home win of the season with a 3-1 victory over Finn Harps at Markets Field on Friday evening. The match began with Finn Harps dominating possession, but Treaty United’s defense remained resolute. In the opening minutes, Harps’ attacker Patrick Ferry forced two quick saves from Treaty goalkeeper Corey Chambers. Just…

REBEL REVIVAL – Cork City 2-1 Bohemians

By LOI Talk / March 1, 2025

Cork City are off the mark after an impressive 2-1 win over Bohemians at Turner’s Cross. The Rebel Army created the first big chance of the game, with a clearance from a corner falling to Sean Murray who hit the crossbar from long range. However, Dublin’s Originals had the lion’s share of chances in the…

Match Report: 10 Man Dundalk Deny Kerry Fc

By Jamie Daly / March 1, 2025

Dundalk won their third consecutive game of the 2025 First Division season, beating Kerry FC in the first ever meeting between the two sides. From the early moments in the game Dundalk showed why they are favourites for promotion, controlling possession and having a large share of the chances. Unsurprisingly Daryl Horgan was the key…

Blues Review 3 : Derry Demolished At Home

By LOI Talk / February 28, 2025

A 2-1 victory away from home seals 3 points and our first win over Derry City since the 2021 season. A brilliant performance all round sees us positioned 2nd in the league table. First Half Heroics Waterford covered great pressure right from the whistle, not giving Derry much possession, The deadlock was broken in the…