What have we learned in the League of Ireland this week?

- September 19, 2017

After last weeks FAI Cup’s exploits, we returned to league action this weekend and it didn’t disappoint. Only 2 sides failed to score across 8 games, while 26 goals where scored overall, including a stunning hat trick from Bohemians Keith Ward. Bohs scored 4 times against hapless Drogheda United as

Paddy McCourt – The ‘Derry Pele’ strikes again

- September 18, 2017

Finn Harp's midfielder Paddy McCourt has scored another world class goal. The 'Derry Pele' scored in Harp's two-one loss to relegation rivals Sligo Rovers on Saturday evening. Have a look here to see the goal. Ahead of Monday's Soccer Republic, here's a little teaser of Paddy McCourt doing what Paddy McCourt does for

Dundalk FC release 50% off sale on all merchandise

- September 14, 2017

Dundalk FC have released a 50% off sale on all their merchandise while stocks last. This includes jerseys, training gear, jackets, souvenirs & pins. You can have a look and buy online by clicking here

Kevin Deery joins Sligo Rovers as Gerard Lyttle’s assistant manager

- September 12, 2017

Sligo Rovers can confirm the appointment of Kevin Deery as the club’s assistant manager until the end of the season. The 32-year-old spent two seasons as manager of Institute, leading them to successive promotion play-off matches and an Intermediate Cup win. Deery made 302 competitive appearances as a midfielder during almost 12

Defeats to Elgin City & Waterford are “embarrassing”

- September 11, 2017

A 5-0 loss at home isn’t pleasant no matter what way you look at it. Bray’s reverse by that score to Waterford FC on Friday may have been only a friendly, but it was still a hiding. A little bit of an embarrassment too, given that they are in the

Shamrock Rovers launch jersey sale

- September 10, 2017

With the EA Sports Cup Final coming up next week Shamrock Rovers have launched a great discount sale on home replica shirts. Prices are now only €35 for adult sizes and €25 for children sizes (excluding XLB). You can purchase from 'The Megastore' which is open 12-4pm Monday to Friday and

Cork City v Dundalk to be shown live on RTE

- September 7, 2017

Cork City's re-arranged fixture with Champions Dundalk has been scheduled for Monday 25th September at Turner's Cross in Cork. It will kick off at 7.20pm and will also be shown live by RTE. The game was originally scheduled for Friday 15th September but with Dundalk being in the EA Sports Cup Final

What have we learned in the League of Ireland this week?

- September 5, 2017

The league of Ireland returned with a bang this weekend as 20 goals where scored across 8 games. We also seen both league leaders Cork City and Waterford stumble towards the finish line after failing to win again. Outgoing champions Dundalk kept the pressure on as they hit 10 man

‘’Five o’clock heroes’’

- September 4, 2017

When I can I like to spend Saturday afternoons watching Gilette Soccer Saturday on Sky Sports News. That’s usually only once a month, given my work shift pattern and other commitments. I find it relaxing, watching the results update through the afternoon and listening to the football chat. My attention

Finn Harps win leaves Neil McDonald and Limerick in relegation fight

- September 2, 2017

Finn Harps travelled to Limerick for the second time in 6 days and put that loss behind to defeat Limerick 2-0. Goals in either half from Tommy McBride and Danny Morrissey secured the win for Harps. Limerick started the game straight on the front foot and had 2 great chances in