Drogheda Look To Secure Play-Off Spot As They Face Shamrock Rovers
Drogheda United travel to Tallaght Stadium to take on Shamrock Rovers in the final game of the season, with the Boynesiders knowing they must match or better Limerick’s result against Sligo if they are...
View ArticlePete Mahon Set For Drogheda Job In 2016
Pete Mahon will be announced as Drogheda United manager for the 2016 season sometime this week, with Mark Kinsella as his assistant, according to the print edition of the Drogheda Independent. Drogheda...
View ArticleVideo: Shaun Kelly’s Wonder Goal Puts Limerick Ahead In Play-Offs
Limerick FC are on the verge of one of the most unlikely comebacks since Lazarus, having put themselves 1-0 ahead on aggregate against Finn Harps in the League of Ireland promotion/relegation play-off....
View ArticleJohn Caulfield Wants Cork City To Use Aviva Atmosphere To Their Advantage
With Cork City languishing in mid-table, the memories of the glory days still an aftertaste in people’s mouths and attendances dwindling; things looked dyer for the Leesiders just a couple of seasons...
View ArticleThe Right Mentality Can See Cork City Topple Dundalk & Win The FAI Cup
The travails of Cork City over the past seven or eight years have been well documented, but on Sunday they have the chance to step up their League of Ireland revival by capturing their first FAI Cup...
View ArticleThe 2015 FAI Cup Final Will Have A Bearing On Dundalk & Cork City’s 2016 Clashes
Many parallels can be drawn between this time last year and where we are now, with Dundalk and Cork City going toe-to-toe as the season concludes for another year. While last season’s final game...
View ArticlePete Mahon Confirmed As Drogheda United Manager
Drogheda United have today announced that Pete Mahon has been appointed the new manager of the Louth side, who were relegated to the First Division on the last day of the season. He will be joined by...
View ArticleA League of Ireland Anecdote by Lewis Kenny
Lewis Kenny. Most of you reading may not know who this guy is. But to a League of Ireland fan, he is better known as the Bohemians resident poet. His latest piece about the #GreatestLeagueintheWorld is...
View ArticleTransfers That Shook The League Of Ireland: Part Three
With the domestic transfer window well and truly underway, Pundit Arena continues its look back at some moves that sent shockwaves throughout the League of Ireland. In this, the third of a four-part...
View ArticleRepublic Of Ireland Legend Damien Duff’s Career In Numbers
Former Republic of Ireland star Damien Duff announced his retirement from professional football on Monday evening. The legendary Irish winger released the following statement, explaining why he had...
View ArticleBohemians Manager On Akinade: ‘He Needs To Have Ice In His Veins’
Bohemians manager Keith Long has said that the upcoming League of Ireland season will be a big year for 21-year-old forward Ismahil Akinade, following the Nigerian striker’s ten goals in 18 appearances...
View ArticleSt. Pat’s Midfielder James Chambers Heads Stateside
United Soccer League side Bethlehem Steel have announced the signing of James Chambers from St. Patrick’s Athletic. The former Shamrock Rovers, Drogheda and Hamilton midfielder will join the team after...
View ArticleOver One In Every Four League Of Ireland Players Has Been Rejected Abroad
Sligo Rovers’ recent signings of ex-Liverpool trainee Craig Roddan and West Ham loanee Jaanai Gordon are just two names in a long list of players who are now plying their trade in the League of Ireland...
View ArticleMore is Less: Why Calls For A 16 Team League Of Ireland Need To Stop
League of Ireland fans love to debate format changes and potential improvements that could be made to senior football in this country. Their thirst for change is matched perhaps only by Gaelic Football...
View ArticleDerry City Legend Farren: A Humble Man Whose Legacy Won’t Be Soon Forgotten
Brian Strahan looks back at the career of one of the greatest League of Ireland strikers of all time, Mark Farren, following his passing on Wednesday. The 2006 League of Ireland came right down to the...
View ArticleExclusive: Ex-Longford Man Alan Kirby Talks Life After The League Of Ireland
Alan Kirby’s clarity of vision, innovation and endeavour in his playing days is reflected in his erudite vision on what’s required when footballers end their careers and dip their spent toes back into...
View Article60-Second Interview With Sligo Rovers’ Gavin Peers
Having just re-signed for Sligo Rovers for the eleventh consecutive season, Gavin Peers speaks to Brian Strahan ahead of the new campaign. Brian Strahan: Sligo had a tough season last year. But with a...
View ArticleUnderage Leagues Can Be An Alternative To Young Players Going Abroad
For the first time in League of Ireland history, the U-17 and U-19 leagues will run in conjunction with the League of Ireland Premier and First Division seasons. In a welcomed development for the...
View ArticleExclusive: Jason McGuinness –‘I’m As Fit As I’ve Ever Been’
Jason McGuinness, the authoritative and experienced St. Patrick’s Athletic defender, grew up with football an inherent presence in his life. Positive and appreciative, here he speaks to Brian Strahan...
View ArticleForrester’s Call-Up Shows League Of Ireland Is Still Viable Pathway
There are many pathways into the Irish senior football team but not all of them are rewarding to late bloomers like Peterborough’s Chris Forrester. An attacking threat for St. Patrick’s Athletic last...
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