Joey O’Brien’s Shelbourne set to kick start their 2026 League of Ireland campaign in the RSC Waterford finished 2025 on a high, surviving the drop to the First Division Promotion/Relegation Playoff against Bray Wanderers in their opponents home ground Tolka Park. All be it this relief, securing their Premier Division status, The Blues will be…

Drogheda United travel west in search of an opening-day victory against a Galway United side in transition. Galway United’s pre-season has been less than convincing, most notably a 6–0 defeat to rivals Sligo Rovers. However, it would be unfair to suggest that pre-season form is an accurate representation of what to expect in the upcoming…

On the eve of the start of the 2026 League Of Ireland season, Shelbourne have announced the signing of Will Jarvis from Notts County on a long term deal. The 23-year-old forward has committed to a long-term deal with the Reds, returning to Tolka Park for the third time in his career. A graduate of…

James McClean to make his first Premier Division appearance in 14 years as Derry City welcome Sligo Rovers to Brandywell in season opener. Derry got their season off to flying start with a President’s Cup victory over Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght. A returning James McClean would provide the assist for the only goal in the…

NIFL Premiership side Glentoran have announced the signing of Aaron McEneff from Shamrock Rovers. During his time with Shamrock Rovers, McEneff was a key figure in some of the club’s most successful seasons in recent years. He lifted two League of Ireland Premier Division titles and two FAI Cups, and featured regularly in European competition,…

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…

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…

A complete guide to the League of Ireland Premier Division 2026, including full squad lists, key players, opening weekend fixtures and season storylines. The 2025 League of Ireland Premier Division season underlined the continued growth and competitiveness of the domestic game, with strong attendances, tight margins at both ends of the table and fascinating storylines…

Derry City have completed the re-signing of former Ireland international James McClean. The annual circulation of rumours surrounding McClean potentially returning to his hometown club began in November. The noise died down after the wing-back fell back into favour at Wrexham, starting eight consecutive EFL Championship games. However, Dan McDonald of the Irish Independent revealed…

This transfer window feels like the most turbulent since Galway United’s promotion back to the Premier Division in 2023 with ten players leaving the club for far this window. This transfer window feels like the most turbulent since Galway’s promotion back to the Premier Division in 2023 with ten players leaving the club so far…