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….

Should Ireland play Israel in the UEFA Nations League? Examining the arguments for and against the fixture amid growing political and ethical debate. Ireland drawing Israel in the UEFA Nation’s League has sparked an immense amount of controversy. We as a football page try to stay away from politics, however, politics and Irish football has…

They are top of the league again and after five titles in six years many are asking the same question: what makes the Shamrock Rovers model such a winning machine? There is a moment that tells you almost everything about modern Shamrock Rovers. Not a title celebration. Not a derby win. Not even a European…

Former League of Ireland players Archie Davies, Evan Weir and Dylan Connolly are available ahead of the summer transfer window. Here’s why LOI clubs should be paying attention. There is something beautiful about a football homecoming. Not just the scarf photo or the predictable “delighted to be back” interview outside a stadium reception. More the…

As the League of Ireland grows online, can it avoid the toxic fan culture consuming the Premier League? A look at match-going supporters, fan channels, social media outrage and the future of Irish football culture. The shimmering dissent within the fandom of Premier League clubs which has been building over the last few years has…

Why are Galway United conceding more in 2026? A deep dive into stats, tactics, and personnel behind their defensive issues this season. As a Galway fan, the opening two years of the Tribesmen being back to Ireland’s top flight has been defined by one characteristic, defensive solidity, especially in Eamon Deacy Park. In 2026 however,…

League of Ireland Ultra Culture is under scrutiny after flare incidents in the Dundalk–Drogheda derby, raising questions about pyrotechnics, tifos and fan engagement. The hand wringing and gnashing of teeth over the damage caused by flares to the Dundalk pitch during the recent Louth derby once again highlights the collision between Ultra culture and the…

With the start of the 2026 season the proposed introduction of the new FAI National League is close. While in principal the idea of a third league of Ireland division to widen the football pyramid is a welcome development several key issues remain with the proposed implementation model. Firstly this idea has been tried before….

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…

2024 League of Ireland champions Shelbourne could be beginning to move the needle when it comes to recruiting players from outside the British Isles. In recent seasons, much of the League of Ireland’s financial growth has been driven by the successful development and sale of homegrown talent to European clubs for record-breaking fees. Mason Melia’s…