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Shamrock Rovers sign Gary O’Neill & Neil Farrugia from UCD

- June 26, 2019 0

Shamrock Rovers have made a big statement with the signings of Gary O’Neill & Neil Farrugia from UCD. Farrugia has been linked with many sides in the UK while O’Neill has the highest pass completion rate in the league at 90%. Speaking to the Rovers website, Stephen Bradley said, “We’ve been speaking to

Waterford striker Akinade leaves the club through mutual consent

- June 24, 2019June 24, 2019 2

Wateford have announced the departure of striker Izzy Akinade. The striker signed at the start of the 2018 season for the South East club. Manager Alan Reynolds said: “The club would like to wish Izzy all the best. We signed him after gaining promotion two seasons ago and he scored some important

Andy Boyle returns to Dundalk on long term deal

- June 24, 2019 1

Dundalk Football Club are delighted to announce the signing of defender Andy Boyle, who will join the club on a long-term contract from 1 July. The former Lilywhite centre-back returns to Oriel Park as a free agent following two and a half years at Preston North End, which included loan spells

Dundalk’s Sean Gannon wins League of Ireland player of the month for May

- June 17, 2019 0

Dundalk’s Sean Gannon has finally got his hands on the SSE Airtricity/SWAI Player of the Month award - claiming the prize for his performances in May. Despite being one of the Premier Division’s most consistent players for several years and winning multiple trophies with the Lilywhites, this is a first for

Another round of Irn Bru please?

- June 5, 2019 0

Reaching the semi-finals of the EA Sports Cup wasn’t the only thing Bohemians and Waterford FC had in common last week; both received the news that they are to be invited to participate in the 2019-20 Irn-Bru Scottish Challenge Cup. I’m not sure whether the invitation came as a surprise or

Richie Towell signs two year deal with Salford City

- May 31, 2019 0

Former Dundalk star Richie Towell has signed a two year deal with Salford City in League Two. Speaking to the official Salford site, Towell said, “I’m really excited to join Salford City, I know it’s a club with a lot of ambition,” he said. “Ever since I first watched the documentary last year,

Cork City to face Preston North End in friendly

- May 28, 2019 0

Cork City have announced that they will face Championship side Preston North End in a friendly on July 8th at Turners Cross. The clubs know each other well with City selling Sean Maguire and Kevin O’Connor to them. Kick off will be at 7pm. More details to follow on Cork’s official site.

Bohemians keeper James Talbot called into the Ireland squad

- May 26, 2019 0

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has drafted in Max O'Leary and James Talbot to boost his goalkeeping options as preparations continue for the next two EURO 2020 qualifiers. Following an injury to Mark Travers, there was a need to add a third goalkeeper to the squad to join Darren Randolph and

Patrick Hoban’s future in possible doubt with Dundalk

- May 21, 2019May 21, 2019 0

Dundalk's main striker Patrick Hoban has placed a bit of doubt on his future with the club. When asked about a new deal by local journalist James Rogers last night, Hoban said , 'To be honest I don't really want to talk about it'. 'I love the club, I love the fans

50 years in the League of Ireland for Finn Harps

- May 20, 2019 0

Finn Harps’ thrilling 3-2 win over Waterford United on Friday was significant. It lifted them off the bottom of the table, overtaking UCD who had lost narrowly at home to Shamrock Rovers in one of Friday’s two Dublin derbies [St Patrick’s Athletic drew with Bohemians in the other]. The win