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?…
“This group has really great potential”- Abby Rooney speaks following her move to Sligo Rovers
Scott Buckley | January 15, 2026
Sligo Rovers Women’s side announced the signing of Abby Rooney recently ahead of the 2026 Women’s League of Ireland. Rooney made her senior debut for Bohemians in a 5–2 win for the Dalymount outfit over DLR Waves last season after a spell in the Dublin side’s academy, which saw her break through to the senior…
Ciara McNamara: Cork City Veteran Ready for 2026 Season
Scott Buckley | January 12, 2026
Cork City Women’s veteran Ciara McNamara is preparing for another season in the Women’s League of Ireland as the Rebel Army look to build on last year’s results and move up the table in 2026. McNamara is one of the most experienced players in the City squad, having made her senior debut for the club…
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…
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…
OFF-SEASON INTERVIEWS | Ethan O’Brien Interview
Michał Kuras | December 20, 2025
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…
OFF-SEASON INTERVIEWS | Zayd Abada and Ryan Ritchie Interview
Michał Kuras | December 13, 2025
Hi and welcome back to our weekly off-season interviews, with me, Michał. Today, I’ll be bringing you interviews with Wexford FC midfielder Zayd Abada and Wexford FC loanee Ryan Ritchie. First up is my interview with Zayd Abada, followed by my interview with Ryan Ritchie. Let’s get started! You and the team nearly reached the…
I Think That’s Everyone’s Goal”: Moses Dyer Targets 2026 World Cup Squad
Jamie Daly | December 12, 2025
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…
Heidi Mackin: “We know last season wasn’t good enough… We want to improve with every game.”
Scott Buckley | December 11, 2025
Cork City’s Heidi Mackin spoke to LOI Talk this week about her journey in the game, her experiences at club and international level, and her ambitions for the season ahead. Where It Began Heidi Mackin began by looking back on where her football story started. Growing up in Cork, she spent six formative years at…
OFF-SEASON INTERVIEWS | Kyle O’Connor and Matthew Leal Interview
Michał Kuras | December 6, 2025
Hi lads, what’s the story? Welcome back to another weekly off-season interview. This week, I sat down with two Athlone Town AFC defenders: Kyle O’Connor and Matthew Leal, who left the club in July. First up is Kyle O’Connor’s interview, followed by Matthew Leal’s. Let’s get started! It hasn’t been the best season for Athlone…