First Division
Cobh Ramblers vs Wexford FC Preview – League of Ireland First Division 2026
League football returns to St Colemans Park as both Cobh Ramblers and Wexford hope to improve on 2025 campaign. Ramblers had an impressive season last year, but it will mostly be looked back on with regret. After being the only side to push Dundalk throughout the 36 league games, failing to beat Treaty United in…
Read MoreCork City vs Treaty United Preview – League of Ireland First Division 2026
Barry Robson takes charge of his first League of Ireland fixture as his Cork City side prepare for Treaty United in a highly anticipated season opener in the Rebel County. The home side goes into the game, on the back of a very positive pre-season, beating Premier Division outfits such as Waterford and Galway United,…
Read MoreBray Wanderers vs Longford Town Preview – League of Ireland Premier Division 2026
Longford Town travel to the Carlisle Grounds to take on back-to-back promotion finalists Bray Wanderers in First Division season opener. Bray are coming into the season off yet another impressive but unfruitful playoff run after losing to Waterford in the promotion/relegation final in November last year. Bray are undefeated in their three opening Leinster Senior Cup games with two wins including a 3-1 victory over Bohemians at the…
Read MoreAthlone Town vs Finn Harps Preview – League of Ireland Premier Division 2026
Athlone Town and Finn Harps will seek to shake off the cobwebs of last season in the opening clash of the season at Lissywollen. Athlone Town come off a last-placed finish in the First Division last season with only 3 league wins, after making the playoff final in 2024. In their 3 games in the…
Read MoreCork City Confirm Seán Maguire Contract Extension
Cork City have announced a one year extension for striker Seán Maguire. After recent speculation linking him with moves to Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians, Seán Maguire has committed his future to Cork City, signing a 1 year contract extension at Munster FA Turners Cross Stadium. Maguire previously enjoyed significant success during his first spell with…
Read MoreCork City 2026: Promotion Favourites, Barry Robson Era Begins in First Division
The 2026 season will be Cork City’s 4th time in 6 seasons that they will compete in the League of Ireland First Division. Cork City will host Treaty United on the 13th of February at home in Turners Cross kicking off the first Munster Derby of the season. Simon Grayson whom had a high-profiled career…
Read MoreLeague of Ireland Unveils Gambling Awareness Programme for Players
The League of Ireland has confirmed the launch of a dedicated gambling awareness and education programme designed to support players, coaches and officials across the domestic game. Set to commence later this month, the three-year initiative will see former professional footballers lead a series of 70 in-person workshops delivered across senior squads, academy teams and…
Read MoreFinn Harps Receive “Player Registration Ban” from FIFA
Finn Harps have again been handed a “player registration ban” by FIFA. The Donegal side were previously handed a similar ban by FIFA earlier in 2025 due to an issue over training compensation due to two transfers that occurred three years ago. It was reported at the time that the moves occurred between a club…
Read MoreOFF-SEASON INTERVIEWS | Roy Lawlor Interview
Well everyone, I hope you’re all doing great. We’re now just four weeks away from the start of the 2026 League of Ireland season! Today, I’ll be presenting my interview with Treaty United winger Roy Lawlor. Let’s get started! Despite playing only 11 games this season for Treaty, what have you learned from those appearances?…
Read MoreFresh Beginnings at Cobh Ramblers
The new era at Cobh Ramblers began with a defeat to Waterford in a preseason friendly on Saturday. New owners, new manager, new players and a new look Rams attempted to pick up the legacy of the 2025 team which ran Dundalk so close in finishing second in last year’s First Division before being knocked…
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