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League of Ireland can’t stand still on crowd numbers, insists Stephen Bradley

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley has commended the high attendances seen across the League of Ireland in the opening weeks of the season, [...]

March 19, 2023 / League of Ireland

'The small margins are going against us' – Stephen Bradley on Shamrock Rovers' winless league start

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley believes the small margins are currently going against his side, with the four-in-a-row chasers 10 points [...]

March 19, 2023 / League of Ireland

Shamrock Rovers star Jessica Hennessy relishing Shelbourne clash

Shamrock Rovers defender Jessica Hennessy expects fireworks in today’s top of the table clash with Shelbourne (2.0). Source: Sport [...]

March 18, 2023 / League of Ireland

Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins welcomes international break after ‘patchy’ display

DERRY City boss Ruaidhri Higgins admits that the international break in the the League of Ireland season comes at an ideal time for his side to [...]

March 18, 2023 / League of Ireland

Watch: Night Six of the League of Ireland with Aidan Fitzmaurice and Aidan O’Hara

Mind the gap. Source: Sport Soccer-.Independent

March 18, 2023 / League of Ireland

‘It’s not the type of support we want’ – Stephen Bradley hits back at critics

Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley has revealed many Hoops supporters contacted him in support after his side’s winless run continued at [...]

March 16, 2023 / League of Ireland

Home fires burn as League of Ireland-led U-17s seal Euro finals place

The last time Ireland competed in the European Championship finals at U-17 level they were the host nation about to become embroiled in the [...]

March 13, 2023 / League of Ireland

‘Bohemians will never put itself in that position again’ – Declan Devine sees a bright future at Dalymount

Their unexpected status as league leaders after five games in the 2023 season will remind some Bohemians fans of the trophy-filled decade in the [...]

March 13, 2023 / League of Ireland

Late Max Mata penalty rescues point for Sligo Rovers in dramatic comeback against Cork City

Max Mata converted a 93rd minute penalty to rescue a point for Sligo Rovers against a well-drilled Cork City at the Showgrounds. Source: [...]

March 11, 2023 / League of Ireland

St Patrick’s Athletic fans vent anger at boss Tim Clancy as classy Bohemians go top of table

A defeat to St Patrick’s Athletic last season cost the then Bohemians manager his job, but a 2-0 win away to the Saints added new levels of [...]

March 10, 2023 / League of Ireland

‘It’s very early to be saying we need results against certain teams’ – UCD boss Meyler staying positive

UCD manager Andy Myler believes the 2023 Premier Division season will be tighter than ever before and insists his young side must pick up points [...]

March 9, 2023 / League of Ireland

Alarm over yellow peril as League of Ireland’s card count surges

Crowds are up in the League of Ireland but so are yellow cards. Source: Sport Soccer-.Independent

March 9, 2023 / League of Ireland

Family pride as Gavin Molloy follows in granddad’s footsteps at Shelbourne

He shares a birthday with former team-mate Evan Ferguson – and the aim for Gavin Molloy is to, eventually, follow his friend into a cross-channel [...]

March 9, 2023 / League of Ireland

Tom Grivosti feels like ‘every shot has gone in’ against St Patrick’s Athletic in last two games

Tom Grivosti admits that confidence at St Patrick’s Athletic has taken a bit of a beating after back-to-back defeats for the Saints. [...]

March 9, 2023 / League of Ireland

Even if Shamrock Rovers eventually get their act together, it may already be too late for title hopes

The last time they had such a bad start to a campaign, Shamrock Rovers finished the season by getting relegated. Source: Sport [...]

March 7, 2023 / League of Ireland

‘This kid at 17 is something special, he is really good’ – Declan Devine hails Bohemians wonderkid James McManus

Declan Devine believes the ‘sky is the limit’ for Bohemians teenager James McManus, the 17-year-old combining Leaving Cert preparations with [...]

March 7, 2023 / League of Ireland

Cork football club claim CCTV footage shows ‘significant discrepancies’ in allegations of referee abuse

Carrigaline United claim CCTV footage shows ‘discrepancies’ in allegations that a referee was abused after a youth game at the club’s [...]

March 4, 2023 / League of Ireland

WATCH: Derry show title teeth in Tallaght, Shels' derby joy after Tolka tension, and Dundalk hit Pat's for five

Derry City went top of the table after a dramatic win in Tallaght left Shamrock Rovers second from bottom, while Shelbourne took the derby points [...]

March 3, 2023 / League of Ireland

Four-in-a-row tilt is just one part of the bigger picture for ambitious Shamrock Rovers

This evening in Tallaght, Shamrock Rovers fans will congregate for the first home game of what they hope will be a historic season. Source: [...]

March 2, 2023 / League of Ireland

Assessors putting ‘dangerous’ pressure on refs to issue red and yellow cards – Stephen Bradley

Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley has concerns over the amount of cards being handed out by referees as he fears it’s “dangerous” for [...]

March 2, 2023 / League of Ireland

‘I don’t expect to have more caps for Ireland. It was a privilege to even think I’d done that in my career’

Shamrock Rovers man Graham Burke admits he’s a long way off winning back his place in the senior Ireland squad but will not abandon hopes of [...]

March 2, 2023 / League of Ireland

‘If you have to sign 20 players, you will upset some managers’ – Shamrock Rovers boss Collie O’Neill

A team’s first season in the Women’s Premier Division often proves to be a struggle. Source: Sport Soccer-.Independent

February 28, 2023 / League of Ireland

Dundalk remain open to multi-club partnership despite end to Hull City talks

Dundalk have confirmed they will not be entering into any deal with Hull after being taken by surprise by public comments from the Championship [...]

February 28, 2023 / League of Ireland

The perfect final picture that sums up a true football man who is sorely missed

As a football fan, it’s easy to take match nights for granted. You meet some friends in your local, or your club bar if you’re lucky [...]

February 25, 2023 / League of Ireland

WATCH: Saints smash and grab, the Turkish Simon Cowell, Bohs on fire and Rovers’ red card woes

With Hull City’s Turkish owner Acun Ilicali, described as the Turkish Simon Cowell, watching on in the stands, Damien Duff’s side struggled to [...]

February 24, 2023 / League of Ireland

Damien Duff still Shelbourne’s main asset as positivity from last season hit by growing off-field challenges

Nine months have passed since Shelbourne went to the home of their fierce rivals St Patrick’s Athletic and produced a winning performance that [...]

February 23, 2023 / League of Ireland

Tonight’s League of Ireland Premier Division previews

BOHEMIANS v DUNDALK Source: Sport Soccer-.Independent

February 23, 2023 / League of Ireland

Richard Dunne: Managing in the League of Ireland is more appealing than a job in League Two

He spent his entire club career in England, but having seen his former team-mate and close friend Damien Duff succeed in his first managerial job [...]

February 21, 2023 / League of Ireland

League of Ireland’s grounds for optimism with gates on the rise across both divisions

It was a rush through the turnstiles on the opening weekend of the new League of Ireland season which was very welcome news for club [...]

February 20, 2023 / League of Ireland

Dundalk swoop to sign Johannes Yli-Kokko on loan from Finnish champions HJK Helsinki

Dundalk have signed Johannes Yli-Kokko on loan from Finnish champions HJK Helsinki, and the attacker admits it has been a whirlwind few [...]

February 20, 2023 / League of Ireland