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…

As Cork City prepare for their FAI Cup Final showdown with Shamrock Rovers, one storyline rises above the rest; the long-awaited return of Ruairí Keating. After months  sidelined with an Achilles injury, the talismanic striker is back in contention at just the right  time, and his comeback could prove the difference between heartbreak and history…

The Government of Ireland announced the 2026 budget on Tuesday, 7th October 2025. What does that mean for the League of Ireland? (LOI) In this article, we will fill you in on all you need to know about the annual budget and answer that very question. How much FAI received: The FAI received €3m in…

Ramblers face Treaty United this Friday in a clash that will be crucial in their hopes of quite possibly winning the First Division title. Currently residing in second place, Mick McDermott’s men have had a rocky last few weeks, crashing out of the FAI Cup to Kerry down in Tralee and picking up only a…

Séanadh: Níl scriobneoir san píosa seo Gaeilge líofa aige, mar sin d’fhéadfadh roinnt botún sa phíosa. Disclaimer: The writer of this article does not have fluent Irish, therefore there may be some errors in the article. Sa stariúil, tá an Ghaeilge agus Sacar Áitiúil ag fulaingt leis an gnáth-daoine na hÉireann. Tá an t-Aingilsfeair ag…

As a Cork City fan, Ive seen how much the fans can contribute on and off the pitch. Countless volunteers ensure a friendly atmosphere from security to selling match programmes. In all the grounds throughout the league volunteers go unrecognised for their work from lining the pitch to cleaning the stands. They are a credit…

The Atmosphere: There has been some consensus amongst some fans that there was a “poor atmosphere” at the Celtic v Cork City match that took place in Páirc Uí Chaoimh (PUC). To be that annoying contrarian, I beg to differ on this belief. I thought the atmosphere and crowd was strong and impressive. Unfortunately, I…

After a shocking streak of losses, Keith Long recieved the sack, the men to take on the challenge of turning us around was Mr John Coleman and Mr Danny Ventre, who are both a credit to their trade. Game 1 : Galway United (H) After 2 trips to the capital, being successful, it was time…

Following Cork City’s recent loss to Derry City at Turner’s Cross, Tim Clancy and Cork City Football Club each mutually agreed to part ways. In a recent Off the Ball interview, Clancy described himself as “exhausted” in the job toward the end. City have been ravaged by injuries so far this season, with Seani Maguire,…

The way we consume football has changed drastically over the last decade. Traditional television deals that once dominated the sport are now competing with the rise of streaming services, and the League of Ireland finds itself at a crossroads. Is major TV deals the way to go or is a dedicated streaming service like LOITV…