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Match Preview: Dundalk vs Athlone Town.

By Ben McElwain / February 13, 2025

Dundalk and Athlone Town kick off their First division campaigns this Friday night at Oriel Park. Dundalk are looking to go straight back up to the Premier division following their relegation last season. Athlone Town are looking to spoil the party and push for promotion as well. Last time out: Well, where do I begin?…

Eva Mangan is staying at Cork City following dramatic transfer twist!

By LOI Talk / February 12, 2025

Cork City women have confirmed that Eva Mangan has signed a contract for the 2025 season! The Ballygarvan native was set to make a move to Newcastle United, but she was unable to get a deal over the line before the transfer deadline. A huge boost for Cork City women, Mangan has received multiple international…

Cork City hit with another injury blow

By LOI Talk / February 12, 2025

Malik Dijksteel is set to miss Cork City’s season opener against Galway United, Tim Clancy has confirmed.  The former Feyenoord academy player has had a successful preseason on Leeside, scoring 3 goals. But the Dutch winger picked up an injury in the Munster Senior Cup quarter final last Friday night in a 2-1 loss to…

Match Preview: Bohemians vs Shamrock Rovers

By LOI Talk / February 12, 2025

Make no mistake, this is going to be MASSIVE! Bohemians kick their LOI Premier Division campaign off on Sunday when they face arch nemeses Shamrock Rovers in a highly anticipated Lansdowne Road Dublin Derby. A designated home game for the North Dublin side, this game is set to break all time attendance records, with over…

Shelbourne VS Derry City Preview (14/2/25)

By Matt O’Rourke / February 11, 2025

The dreaded wait is finally over. The League of Ireland returns this Friday. Many fans will be spending their Valentine’s Day watching football, whether on the road to an away day or their second home. When the fixtures were released for the opening day, there were a few noteworthy fixtures, but today I’ll be writing…

Former City legend returns as Cork City host Galway United in the season opener!

By LOI Talk / February 11, 2025

A huge game awaits the Leesiders in the opening game of the season. A forgettable 2023 season for Cork City, ending in relegation following multiple managerial alterations, along with panic recruitment and a change in ownership. A swift return followed, with City winning the First Division by 22 points at the first time of asking. …

GW 1 PREVIEW: TREATY UNITED V COBH RAMBLERS

By Matt O’Rourke / February 11, 2025

Just like the 2024 season, The opening game of the season for Treaty United is a Munster Derby against Cobh Ramblers. A Thomas Considine brace aswell as a Own goal were enough to secure the 3 points on the opening night and set Treaty Up for a impressive start to last season going 5 games…

Cork City open to selling Turners Cross naming rights

By LOI Talk / February 9, 2025

Cork City are open to selling Turners Cross Stadium naming rights.  The cost would be €150,000 + VAT per year. There are over 100 local finals in Turners Cross per year, adding to the price requested.  The deal would be in conjunction with the Munster Football Association (The primary owners of Turners Cross Stadium) A…

Cork City suffer injury blow

By LOI Talk / February 6, 2025

Cork City will have to start the new League Of Ireland season without the versatile Evan McLaughlin.  The Derry midfielder signed for City in the middle of December last year, following a loan spell with Coleraine. McLaughlin came through the ranks at Derry City, but made the decision to move down South.  McLaughlin stated that…

MOOSE ON THE LOOSE – Bohs snap up former Premier League striker.

By LOI Talk / February 5, 2025

Bohemians fans will be happy to have secured the signature of striker Lyd Mousset. The Frenchman signs as a free agent following a spell with Bundesliga outfit VfL Bochum. The 28-year-old is best remembered for his time in the Premier League with Sheffield United, scoring six goals including goals against the likes of Arsenal and…