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RTÉ’s League of Ireland rights in Jeoprady

By Luke O'Mahony / January 15, 2025

According to The 42, RTÉ has been outbid by Virgin Media for coverage of the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division. Virgin Media are appearing to be in a place where they will be the primary broadcaster of the Irish top flight. Virgin Media have committed to showing double the number of matches as RTÉ while…

Kerry’s Management Team 2025

By Luke O'Mahony / January 15, 2025

Photos: David Corkey As the club continues to add to the squad on the pitch, the management team has been confirmed by Conor McCarthy. Conor McCarthy – First Team Manager Chris Collopy – Assistant Manager Cormac Buckley – Strength and Conditioning Coach To Be Confirmed – Goalkeeping Coach Chris Collopy was a part of John…

Conor Kearns Interview:

By Luke O'Mahony / January 15, 2025

Photos by Matthew Lynsaght and She_Shoots_Sports/Susan Maxwell After Shelbourne became champions of Ireland for the fourteenth time, I had the pleasure of speaking to Reds goalkeeper Conor Kearns… Toward the end of the season did doubt ever creep in to the squad? C.K: “No. We never stopped believing. Of course the season had rocky moments,…

Dundalk’s transfer window so far.

By Ben McElwain / January 15, 2025

As the 2025 League of Ireland season approaches, let’s take a look into how Dundalk are spending their winter months ahead of the first division returning in a month’s time. 1. Harry Groome. Groome was Kilduff’s first singing as the new Dundalk manager, signing him from the Carlisle Grounds in Bray. Groome spent his Academy…

Former Lazio Target Makes Shock Move to Bray Wanderers

By LOI Talk / January 15, 2025

After being heavily linked with a move to Lazio, PSV and Chelsea last summer, 15 year old starlet Richie Ferizaj has seemingly made a shock move to Bray Wanderers! Ahead of their preseason friendly against St. Patrick’s CYFC, some eagle eyed Bray supporters noticed Richies name amongst the substitutes, all but officially confirming the signing,…

Bray’s Transfer Window: Gains and Losses

By LOI Talk / January 13, 2025

Bray’s 2024 campaign was one full of ups and downs, including three managerial changes and an unexpected run to the promotion/relegation playoff final. One thing is for certain, The Seagulls can’t afford to get this transfer window wrong. Let’s take a look at the Wicklow clubs business so far: INCOMINGS: The Wanderers have made five…

Make Or Break: Treaty United

By Matt O’Rourke / January 13, 2025

We are heading into year 5 of the Treaty United project here in Limerick and in my opinion I think this is the 1 I have least looked forward to out of the lot. Being in and around Limerick City, unless you were a follower of the League Of Ireland you wouldn’t really notice that…

Bohs in Business:

By LOI Talk / January 12, 2025

Following last season’s disappointing 8th place finish, as well as a cup semi-final exit, Bohemians will be looking to make things right next season. A good place to start would be to clear out the dead wood and bring in new personnel. The Gypsies have focused very much on bringing in LOI experienced players, doing…

Weekly Airtricity/Eircom Man: Sander Puri

By LOI Talk / January 12, 2025

Sander Puri, that kind of player which makes you go. Remember him! He is this week’s Airtricity/Eircom man.  An Estonian International capped 92 times arrived in the league to Sligo Rovers in the 2015 season after a successful trial and a very impressive pre-season. A Lot of buzz was generated at the time.  The manager…

Kelliher Renews Contract with Kerry

By Luke O'Mahony / January 12, 2025

Ryan Kelliher has been a member of Kerry Football Club since the club played their first match in the League of Ireland. That match was a 2-0 loss v Cobh in which 1214 people watched on as Kerry were unable to cope with Tiernan O’Brien and Jack Doherty, who were the two goalscorers on that…