Chris Forrester named new captain of Peterborough United

Former St Patrick's Athletic player Chris Forrester has been handed the captaincy of his new club Peterborough United after only one season. This will certainly go in his favour in his quest to break into the Irish set up. Manager Grant McCann explained his decision to theposh.com: "The reason I chose Chris was

Match officials for League of Ireland clubs Europa League clashes announced

The match officials for League of Ireland club's Europa League ties have been confirmed today. St. Patrick's Athletic host Luxembourgian side AS Jeunesse Esch in the first leg of the first qualifying round of the Europa League tonight with kick-off at 19.45pm. The tie will be officiated by Pavel Orel with assistants

Dundalk take the points in scrappy affair with St Patrick’s Athletic

Dundalk took all three points tonight in Oriel Park in a scrappy affair against St Patrick's Athletic that finished 2-0 to the Louth club. The game had very few clear cut chances, but the half decent chances that Dundalk made they put them away, which was the difference. The first moment of

Cork City draw Linfield in Europa League

Cork City have drawn Northern Irish rivals Linfield in the first Europa League qualifying round. St Pat's and Shamrock Rovers also were drawn out and they pulled Jeunesse Esch (Lux) and RoPS (Fin) respectively. St Patrick's v Jeunesse Esch (Lux) Cork City v Linfield (NI) Shamrock Rovers v RoPS (Fin) Fixture dates and times to follow  

Who can League of Ireland clubs draw in the Europa League?

With the Europa League draw happening on Monday we wanted to let fans know the possible clubs that their teams could pull in the Europa League first round qualifier. Shamrock Rovers, Cork City & St Patrick’s Athletic will be representing the League of Ireland in the draw. Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick’s

Jason McGuinness leaves St Patrick’s Athletic through mutual consent

St Patrick's Athletic have announced the departure of Jason McGuinness as the defenders contract has been cancelled through mutual consent. The League of Ireland legend has been with St Pat's from 2015 making 12 appearances. McGuinness is certainly one of the most coveted players in the League's history picking up 3 League

Former Shelbourne player becomes new Inverness manager

Ex Shelbourne and St Patrick's Athletic player Richie Foran has been named as the new manager of Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the Scottish Premier Division. The Dubliner has been with the highlands club for seven years and has captained the club also. Forsn has been given a four year contract after John

Bohs’ on top form and put 5 past St Patrick’s Athletic

Akinade the tormentor, as Bohs get revenge for previous derby meeting, smashing five past their Dublin rivals. A goal and three assists saw man of the match, Ismahil Akinade, terrorise 10 man St. Patrick’s Athletic in a undoubtedly Bohemians performance of the season to date. In a glorious sunshine soaked Dalymount Park,

Top LOI prospects for cross channel clubs in the off season

Now that the UK clubs season is over, planning for next season will be underway and clubs across the water will have an eye on some LOI talents. Here's who Leagueofireland.ie feel could make the step up.... Jamie McGrath The St Patrick's Athletic striker has the potential to be right up there with

Former Rovers man Enda Stevens takes accolade at Pompey awards

Former Shamrock Rovers player Enda Stevens took home the Players' Player of the year award at the end of year Portsmouth FC awards on Monday. Stevens played more games than anyone in the squad this season featuring 51 times for Pompey. Stevens has much League of Ireland experience with playing for St