Markets Field, Limerick wins SSE Airtricity League Pitch of the Year 2016

Markets Field, home ground of Limerick FC, has won the 2016 SSE Airtricity League Pitch of the Year Award, following an inspection by the Irish Institute of Sports Surfaces (IISS). This is the first time that the ground has received this prestigious award. Limerick FC returned to the redeveloped

Limerick FC are set to lift the SSE Airtricity League trophy on Saturday

Manager Martin Russell wants supporters to come out and “celebrate the fact that we are back in the Premier Division”, with runaway Champions Limerick set to be presented with the SSE Airtricity League First Division trophy at Saturday’s match with Drogheda United at the Markets Field. PLEASE NOTE KICK-OFF IS

Dundalk to face Bohs next Friday instead of Cork City

A number of SSE Airtricity League games have been rescheduled as a result of European ties, international call-ups, and a backlog of domestic fixtures. The Premier Division clash involving Bohemians and Wexford Youths, which was originally scheduled for Friday, September 2, will be moved to Monday, September 19. Bohemians will instead

EA Sports Cup final to be held at Market’s Field in Limerick

The 2016 EA SPORTS Cup Final between St Patrick's Athletic and Limerick will be played in Markets Field on Saturday, September 17. Current holders St Pat's overcame Shamrock Rovers in the semi-final, while Limerick edged past Derry City to set up what should be a thrilling final. The match-up between a Premier

Michael Essien was in town to watch Limerick FC last night

A champions League winner was in Limerick last night to watch them defeat Shelbourne 2-0 at Markets Field. Yes former Chelsea and Real Madrid star Michael Essien was in Limerick last night catching up on his League of Ireland football. @MichaelEssien with his @LimerickFCie shirt. pic.twitter.com/eP1BoCBfCy— Team Michael Essien (@bison5) July

Three more LOI fixtures postponed

Three SSE Airtricity League fixtures have been postponed whilst three other fixtures have been given new dates. Bohemians' trip to Dundalk and St. Patrick's Athletic's game against Cork City on Friday, July 29th has been postponed due to the clubs' European involvement. Also, Dundalk's game against Finn Harps on Monday, August 15th