• Cork City 2026: Promotion Favourites, Barry Robson Era Begins in First Division

    Scott Buckley | January 19, 2026

    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…

  • League of Ireland Unveils Gambling Awareness Programme for Players

    LOI Talk | January 19, 2026

    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…

  • Finn Harps Receive “Player Registration Ban” from FIFA

    Matt O’Rourke | January 18, 2026

    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…

  • OFF-SEASON INTERVIEWS | Roy Lawlor Interview

    Michał Kuras | January 18, 2026

    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?…

  • Fresh Beginnings at Cobh Ramblers

    LOI Talk | January 14, 2026

    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…

  • Are Treaty United Standing Still While Others Move On?

    LOI Talk | January 12, 2026

    Minutes after the First Division playoff final, Treaty United manager Tommy Barrett said “experience” would be key in the clubs recruitment policy going into the 2026 season but have Treaty fallen behind the chasing pack? Having been competitive right through out the playoff final which required a Justin Ferizaj wonder strike to give Bray Wanderers…

  • Barry Robson Unveiled as New Cork City Head Coach

    Scott Buckley | January 11, 2026

    Cork City FC confirmed the appointment of Barry Robson as the new men’s manager on a two year deal. As the Rebel Army face another season in the First Division, Barry Robson joins the club in the hope of guiding City back to the Premier Division. The 47-year-old former midfielder has made over 600 appearances…

  • OFF-SEASON INTERVIEWS | Oisin Hand Interview

    Michał Kuras | January 10, 2026

    Hi everyone, Michał here. I’m here with another off-season interview. Last week, I said that this week’s interview will be with an Athlone Town AFC, and that’s true. Today, I will be showing you my interview with former Longford Town FC defender Oisin Hand. It will be quite a short interview, but it’s worth the…

  • Cork City Announce Simon Grayson as Advisor to the Board

    Scott Buckley | January 6, 2026

    After a troublesome 2025 season ,Cork City have appointed an experienced figure to their board of management ahead of the 2026 season. Cork City have announced the  appointment of English man Simon Grayson to the board today as the Leeside club  as the club continues to search for a new permanent men’s first team manager…

  • OFF-SEASON INTERVIEWS | Matt Keane Interview

    Michał Kuras | January 3, 2026

    Hi lads, welcome back to the off-season interviews. I’m back after a two week break and this is the first interview of 2026. I hope everyone had a great Christmas, and I want to wish you all a Happy New Year! Today, I will be bringing you my interview with former Kerry FC captain, and…