Premier Division
James McClean Completes League of Ireland Return After 15 Years
Derry City have completed the re-signing of former Ireland international James McClean. The annual circulation of rumours surrounding McClean potentially returning to his hometown club began in November. The noise died down after the wing-back fell back into favour at Wrexham, starting eight consecutive EFL Championship games. However, Dan McDonald of the Irish Independent revealed…
Read MoreGalway United Facing a Season of Transition
This transfer window feels like the most turbulent since Galway United’s promotion back to the Premier Division in 2023 with ten players leaving the club for far this window. This transfer window feels like the most turbulent since Galway’s promotion back to the Premier Division in 2023 with ten players leaving the club so far…
Read MoreLeague of Ireland and Scottish Premiership Compared
For several years, People on social media have debated about and compared the League of Ireland to the Scottish Premiership. While Celtic and Rangers are seen as Giants in British football, several players have came through the League of Ireland and fitted in like a glove across the water in Scottish clubs at the highest…
Read More2025 League of Ireland End of Season Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
How well do you really know the 2025 League of Ireland season? Take LOI Talk’s end of season quiz and get your final score instantly. It’s been a eventful 2025 in the League Of Ireland that saw the domestic double completed, 2 teams representing the league in European group stages and also the Irish National…
Read MoreOFF-SEASON INTERVIEWS | Ethan O’Brien Interview
Hi everyone, how’s it going? It’s me, Michał, back with another weekly off-season interview. For this week’s interview, I was joined by a player who is new to the League of Ireland and has joined Drogheda United, Ethan O’Brien. Ethan is a midfielder who was born in Dublin but spent most of his life and…
Read MoreFirst Betting Odds for the League of Ireland 2026 Premier Division Released
BAR 1 Betting has today become the first bookmaker to release outright betting on the 2026 SSE Airtricity League of Ireland Men’s Premier Division. The bookmakers have named Shamrock Rovers as their early title favourites, with the odds of Stephen Bradley’s side doing 6 titles in the last 7 coming in at 5/4. Bradley’s side,…
Read MoreI Think That’s Everyone’s Goal”: Moses Dyer Targets 2026 World Cup Squad
Six months after departing Galway United to move to the Cambodian Premier League, Moses Dyer reflects on his time in Ireland and outlines his target of reaching the 2026 World Cup. The New Zealand international joined the Tribesmen from Vancouver FC in December 2024. Having played in North America for four years, Dyer was keen…
Read MoreBenny Couto Signs For Waterford FC
The Former Oldham and Cork City Left-Back Benny Couto joins Waterford ahead of the 2026 League of Ireland season. Couto recently played for relegated Cork City for the 2025 season proving to be a skilful player at times. Couto has also played for Ashton United, TNS (Wales) and Oldham. Despite an In-Season Injury which hampered…
Read MoreGalway United Announce the Signing of Lee Devitt
Galway United have announced the signing of former Treaty United midfielder Lee Devitt. The 25 year old makes the move following 4 seasons at Treaty United where he made 155 appearances across all competitions scoring 31 goals and 13 assists along the way. The 2025 season was a season to remember for Devitt as he…
Read MoreDrogheda United 2025 Season Report
It’s been a year of many different emotions for Drogheda United fans, unbeaten runs, a fantastic start, top of the league chants, a dispute with UEFA and from just surviving via the play-offs last season to a best league finish since 2012.But it’s been a year that will no doubt bring back renewed hope into…
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