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April Fools in November

- October 31, 2018 0

06 July 1980. Bob Marley performed live at Dalymount Park. He was just one of many rock legends to play there – before him Dalymount had hosted Thin Lizzy and The Boomtown Rats, and after him would come artists as diverse as Meatloaf, Black Sabbath, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Sonic

Waterford sign JJ Lunney from Bohemians

- October 31, 2018October 31, 2018 0

Waterford FC are delighted to announce the signing of JJ Lunney for the 2019 season. The 20-year-old midfielder joins the club having spent the 2018 season with Bohemians. Jonathan "JJ" Lunney spent two seasons at Preston North End before joining St Patrick’s Athletic for 18 months in 2016. The left-footed Dubliner made 21

Derry City part company with manager Kenny Shiels

- October 27, 2018 0

Derry City have announced that the club have parted ways with manager Kenny Shiels. A Derry statement read: "We acknowledge Kenny’s contribution to the football club over the past three seasons, one of which was particularly difficult. "We wish Kenny the best for the future. "The club will make no further comment on

Sligo Rovers announce Liam Buckley as new manager

- October 26, 2018 1

Sligo Rovers are thrilled to confirm that Liam Buckley will be our new manager. The former St Patrick’s Athletic boss will join the Bit O’ Red on a one-year contract having won two Premier Divisions, two FAI Cups and two League Cups in his management career so far. The new Rovers boss

Daniel Cleary signs new contract extension with Dundalk

- October 26, 2018 1

Dundalk FC are delighted to announce that Daniel Cleary has extended his contract at the Club. The centre-half who joined the Lilywhites ahead of the 2018 campaign has been an integral part of the squad this season and has gone on to make 32 appearances, 25 of which came in the

Limerick manager Tommy Barrett admits Waterford game is unwelcome

- October 25, 2018 1

Financial issues off the pitch and some heavy defeats on it, 2018 will be a season best forgotten by Limerick FC fans. Losing a host of the squad's star names in pre-season, rookie boss Tommy Barrett was always going to be up against the odds to keep the Munster outfit

Harry Kenny named the new St Patrick’s Athletic manger

- October 24, 2018 1

Former Bray Wanderers manager Harry Kenny has been named the new St Patrick’s Athletic manager for he 2019 season. More to follow

Bohemians release away jersey based around Bob Marley

- October 24, 2018 1

Bohemian FC is delighted to reveal our 2019 O'Neills away jersey, which is now available for pre-sale order in time for Christmas. Dalymount Park has played a unique part - chiefly in the sporting - but also in the musical and cultural history of Ireland. The Home of Irish Football was graced in the

Who would be a manager?

- October 22, 2018 1

The 2018 season is winding down and already clubs are planning for next year. In some cases they are planning on contesting the 2019 campaign with a new manager – we learnt this week that Owen Hearyand Gerard Lyttle will not be re-appointed for the new season at Shelbourne and

Chris Shields named the League of Ireland player of the month for September

- October 18, 2018 0

The 27-year-old has been a driving force in Dundalk’s midfield all season, as Stephen Kenny’s side wrestled the Premier Division back from title rivals Cork City. Nominated in July and August, Dublin native Shields finally gets his hands on the award after scoring a vital winner against the Leesiders at Turner’s