Michael Noonan close to joining Dutch giants AFC Ajax

17 year-old Shamrock Rovers striker Michael Noonan is close to joining Dutch giants AFC Ajax after impressing in a recent visit to Amsterdam. The 42 reported on Friday evening that Ajax was the prefered destination for the teenager, who had previously been linked with Celtic, Manchester United, and Hoffenheim. Noonan traveled to the Dutch capital…

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Shelbourne

Shelbourne enter the mid-season break fifth in the Premier Division as they chase Europe during a landmark year for Tolka Park. Pre-Season Expectations Shelbourne reached the summer break fifth in the Premier Division with 26 points from 19 matches, leaving them outside the European places and short of where they hoped to be. Two years…

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Sligo Rovers

Sligo Rovers enter the mid-season break ninth in the Premier Division after a difficult first half disrupted by injuries and inconsistency. Pre-Season Expectations Sligo Rovers enter the summer break ninth in the Premier Division with 19 points from 19 matches after a difficult but not hopeless first half of the season. John Russell’s side recovered…

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St Patrick's Athletic

St Patrick’s Athletic enter the mid-season break third in the Premier Division as they chase European qualification and a title push. Pre-Season Expectations St Patrick’s Athletic reached the summer break third in the Premier Division with 32 points from 19 matches. Stephen Kenny’s side have scored freely, defended well and remain firmly in the European…

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UCD

UCD enter the mid-season break second in the First Division as the Students chase promotion while developing another talented generation. Pre-Season Expectations UCD reached the midway stage of the First Division in second place with 30 points from 18 matches, putting themselves firmly in the promotion conversation. In their third season outside the Premier Division…

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Bohemians

Bohemians have enjoyed a strong first half of 2026, sitting second in the League of Ireland in Dalymount Park’s farewell season. In the final season at Dalymount Park before redevelopment, Bohemians have combined consistency, attacking quality and individual development to put themselves firmly in the European conversation. Alan Reynold’s side entered the summer break second…

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Sligo Rovers

Why are more young Irish footballers returning to the League of Ireland? Examining the changing development pathway, elite academies and the role of senior football. The Dream Move Is Still Just A Beginning There is always a strange reaction when a young Irish player comes home early. Not publicly. Publicly, everyone says the right things.…

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Waweru

Wilson Waweru scored for the second successive game as Cobh Ramblers secured a 2-0 victory over Kerry FC at St Colman’s Park to climb to third in the First Division. The final game at St. Colman’s Park before the mid-season break was played between Cobh Ramblers and Kerry FC on a pleasant summer evening. The…

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