Seán Maguire’s hat-trick inspired Cork City to a dramatic 4-2 comeback win over Kerry FC, extending their unbeaten streak in a thrilling Munster derby clash. Cork City 4 Kerry FC 2 An early penalty for Kerry FC, gave them the ultimate boost. The Cork side huffed and puffed, with Hans Mbongo looking particularly dangerous down…

LOI Talk has launched the Fantasy First Division, a new weekly fantasy game allowing fans to build teams and compete across the League of Ireland First Division. The initiative has been developed to provide supporters with a fresh way to engage with the First Division, offering a simple and accessible format that allows fans to…

A Dylan McGlade brace helped Cobh Ramblers to a crucial 3 points at Mounthawk Park. Kerry FC 1 Cobh Ramblers 2 Cobh Ramblers and Kerry FC on the surface are very different clubs but they have more in common than first impressions would suggest. Ramblers are a club steeped in a 104 year history, with…

Cork City make the trip to the other end of the country, looking to build on Friday night’s goal-fest in Ballybofey, as they face Finn Harps. Cork City are sitting comfortably at the top of the table after GW7. They find themselves five points clear of the closest team, which would be Bray Wanderers, at…

Kerry FC look to get back to winning ways this Friday, after a last-minute defeat against Bray Wanderers at Carlisle Grounds. Cobh Ramblers suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat last Friday against UCD. With this loss, Cobh Ramblers went down in the league to 9th place. Kerry FC also come into this fixture with a defeat….

Bray Wanderers have confirmed that Billy O’Neill will join EFL Championship side Bristol City this summer after a pre- contract agreement was reached between the clubs.  The move, which is subject to international clearance, will see the 17-year-old forward complete a transfer to Ashton Gate following a rapid rise through the ranks at the Carlisle…

Wexford come off a second win of the season, seeking to win back-to-back home games against in-form Bray Wanderers, who sit second  Wexford won their first game since the season opener last week in a 3-2 victory over Treaty United at Ferrycarrig Park, thanks to goals from Adam Verdon, Mikie Rowe and Jake Doyle. Wexford will look to…

A full breakdown of League of Ireland First Division attendances after 7 gameweeks, comparing 2026 figures to 2025 across every club. Early season attendance figures often provide one of the clearest indicators of where interest in the First Division lies both on and off the pitch and after seven gameweeks of the 2026 campaign, total…

UCD delivered a commanding 4-0 win over Cobh Ramblers at the UCD Bowl, with goals from Stephen Mohan, Hugh Smith, Killian Cailloce and Ciaran Behan sealing an impressive First Division victory. UCD 4 Cobh Ramblers 0 There can be little doubt that University College Dublin are an unusual football club, based largely round the football…

It was Hans Mpongo who stole the show, as Cork City cruised to victory, as they hosted Athlone Town on Friday Night. Cork City 4 Athlone Town 1 Teenage sensation Cillian Murphy was away with the Republic of Ireland U17 squad for Friday’s fixture, Barry Robson opted to include Conor Drinan for his first start…