EA Sports Cup: First-round fixtures rearranged

- March 24, 2017

The EA SPORTS Cup first-round fixtures have been rearranged following their postponement earlier this week. All EA SPORTS Cup first-round fixtures were postponed by the FAI as a mark of respect for the late Derry City captain Ryan McBride. Galway United v Mayo League is set to take place on Monday, March

FAI confirm all EA Sports Cup fixtures postponed

- March 20, 2017

All EA SPORTS Cup First Round fixtures have been postponed as a mark of respect to the late Derry City captain Ryan McBride. The SSE Airtricity League Premier Division fixture between Galway United and Derry City, scheduled for Saturday, March 25th has also been postponed, following the earlier postponement of the

EA SPORTS Cup First Round draw

- February 17, 2017February 17, 2017

The first round draw for the EA SPORTS Cup has been made. The competition begins the week of Monday, March 20th as holders St. Patrick’s Athletic, who recorded a 4-1 win over Limerick in last year’s final, will start their defence at home to Bluebell United. The draw, which was made

The League of Ireland season to start next year in February

- November 16, 2016November 16, 2016

The SSE Airtricity League season will start earlier than normal in 2017 on the 24th February. It means that the season will start a week earlier than planned and also that the mid-season break will be one week shorter going from June 3rd – 15th 2017. The FAI Cup Final date has

Draw made for EA Sports Cup Semi-Finals

- May 4, 2016

The draw was made for the EA Sports Semi-Finals with holders St Patrick's Athletic pitted against Shamrock Rovers in a Dublin derby. The other semi-final will see record winners Derry City take on SSE Airtricity League First Division leaders Limerick with the games scheduled take place on Monday, August 1. The draw was

EA Sports Cup Quarter-Final draw made

- April 20, 2016

The draw for the quarter-finals of the 2016 EA Sports Cup was made today and it has created some interesting match-ups. Bray Wanderers, who overcame Bluebell United, will entertain Cup holders St Patrick's Athletic, while Cork City - 7-0 winners over Waterford United - will take on Derry City. Also looking to

Are Limerick FC the EA Sports Cup darkhorses or will they bottle it against the big boys?

- April 19, 2016April 20, 2016

Limerick have endured a very impressive start to the season, winning 7 games from 7 in the league for the first time since before 2005 to put themselves at the summit of the Airtricity First Division. Goals keep coming too, another 3 put past Cabinteely at the weekend with ease

EA Sports Cup Second Round Fixtures released

- April 7, 2016April 20, 2016

POOL 1 Mon. 18 April Cork City v Waterford United Turner’s Cross 7.45 pm Tues. 19 April Limerick v Wexford Youths Markets Field 7.15 pm POOL 2 Mon. 18 April Galway United v Finn Harps Eamonn Deacy Park 7.45 pm Tues. 19 April Derry City v Sligo Rovers Brandywell Stadium 7.45 pm POOL 3 Mon. 18

EA SPORTS Cup 2016 Second Round Draw

- March 23, 2016

The draw for the Second Round of the 2016 EA SPORTS Cup took place today at FAI Headquarters and resulted as follows: Pool 1 – Cork City v Waterford United/Rockmount; Limerick v Wexford Youths. Pool 2 – Derry City v Sligo Rovers; Galway United v Finn Harps. Pool 3 – Bray Wanderers v

A time of hope for the League of Ireland?

League of Ireland

- February 25, 2016

The start of a new football season is always a special time. It is sort of like how going back to school felt in your youth. You get to catch up with friends you haven’t seen in months. Compare notes on what you’ve been up to since you were last