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Charlie Lyons set to become new Cork City captain!
Charlie Lyons is set to be handed the armband at Cork City! The Innishannon native was impressive in his opening season on Leeside, playing a huge part in keeping 21 clean sheets in City’s First Division success last year! Lyons grew up in a GAA household, but his footballing ability shone through as he made…
Eva Mangan set for Newcastle move
Cork City star Eva Mangan is set for a dream move to Tyneside! Mangan had trials at Liverpool during the Summer, but decided to stay on Leeside for the remainder of the Women’s League Of Ireland season, epitomising her leadership and commitment qualities. The Ballygarvan native received her first international call up in May, but…
Shelbourne vs Drogheda United: 2025 Presidents Cup Preview
The 11th addition of the men’s presidents cup will see 2024 Premier Division champions Shelbourne take on 2024 FAI Cup winners Drogheda United at Tolka Park on Friday to kick off the LOI season. The 2025 Presidents Cup will be the first time both Drogheda and Shelbourne have competed for the trophy and will also…
Best Buy – Bohemians Sign Young Full-Back on Loan
Bohemians have signed left-back Kian Best on loan from Preston North End, the club announced on Wednesday. The 19-year-old was named PNE’s Young Player of the Season for 2023/2024 and has also been capped at U19 level for England. The left-back position was a position of serious concern for Alan Reynolds, who has come under…
Lights, Camera, Action – Virgin Media Hit the Ground Running with Live Fixtures
The first live free-to-air fixtures for the new League of Ireland season have been confirmed by Virgin Media and the LOI, it has been announced on Wednesday. Virgin Media Two will broadcast five live Men’s Premier Division fixtures over the course of just over two weeks, including TWO Dublin Derbies. The broadcaster will broadcast two…
Virgin Media secure exclusive LOI broadcasting rights
Virgin Media Television have confirmed a 4 year deal with the League of Ireland to be the exclusive broadcasters of the League of Ireland Premier Division. Monday morning saw the announcement of a landmark exclusive 4 year broadcasting deal where Virgin Media will broadcast 36 LOI Premier Division games a season, 1 every match week.…
The devastating effect Storm Éowyn has had on LOI stadiums
Storm Éowyn was a record breaking storm that caused nationwide damage and that doesn’t exclude league of Ireland clubs. First division sides Longford Town and Finn Harps have both suffered damage to their respective stadiums. Longford Town: Bishopsgate Videos emerged on Friday of the severe effects the storm had on Longford Town’s Bishopsgate stadium. The…
Interview with Treaty United CEO: Ciara McCormack
Before we begin this interview we would like to thank both Treaty United and Ciara for the opportunity for this interview and we wish them the very best for the 2025 season starting in 3 weeks. LOITalk: For people who are reading who may not know about you, tell us abit about yourself?CM:I’m originally from…
This Weeks Eircom/Airtricity Man: Colin Hawkins
Colin Hawkins a central defender who epitomises the league of Ireland. Full of endeavour and quality, someone who I believe is overlooked and should enter the conversation as one of the great defenders to play in the League Of Ireland. This week’s Eircom Man. August 1994 with Riverdance number 1 in Ireland for 3 months…
Blue Preview : Blues vs Bandon
It’s Matchday in the Grandons Toyota Senior Cup Round 3 as Waterford FC take on Bandon AFC with an earlier kickoff on 7:30 PM. This commences the competitive season of 2025. Let’s have a look into our history in the Munster Senior Cup. History Our first succession came all the way back in 1935/36, defeating…