League of Ireland refereeing – should it be at a higher standard?

League of Ireland

- September 9, 2017September 9, 2017

One of the toughest jobs in football is officiating. Having to deal with high pressure situations on a regular basis. Dealing with managers and players in every match, challenging your every decision, that would eventually make you think twice. Football brings emotions to the core, whether from the fans, players

League of Ireland Fixture changes after European draws

- June 23, 2017

There have been several fixture changes in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division following the UEFA Champions League and Europa League qualifying draws. Champions Dundalk will be playing in the UEFA Champions League this campaign whilst Cork City, Derry City and Shamrock Rovers will all by flying the flag in the

Dundalk draw Rosenborg in the Champions League

- June 19, 2017

League of Ireland champions Dundalk FC have drawn Rosenborg in the Champions League 2nd qualifying round. The draw took place in Nyon today at Uefa HQ. The fixtures will take place on the 11th / 12th July and 18th / 19th July will be the return leg. Rosenborg are the current League champions

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

- June 7, 2017

Aaron Doherty It was another goal hungry, action packed weekend in the league of Ireland that seen 30 goals in 10 games, 3 scoreless draws, 2 hat tricks and 4 red cards. Sean Maguire took his former club Dundalk to the cleaners with a superb hat trick that gave Cork City

League of Ireland XI for the half way stage of the 2017 season

- June 6, 2017

With the League of Ireland season on its mid season break we wanted to put together who we feel have been the top performers in the Premier Division and make our League XI for the half way stage. There have been some close calls and we have had to leave some

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

- May 24, 2017May 24, 2017

Aaron Doherty It was a weekend that tested all of the premier division squad’s fitness and quality, with a quick turnaround in games from Friday to Tuesday. Only runaway leaders - Cork City managed to take 6 points from their 2 games, while also extending their lead to 15 points. Dundalk

The England 1966 team and Irish football connection…

League of Ireland

- June 2, 2016

So Geoff Hurst, Bobby Charlton, Bobby’s Brother Jack & Gordon Banks. No prizes for guessing something they have in common. Can you name the two things though? Obviously these men played in the team that won the 1966 World Cup at Wembley. The anniversary of that win is coming up and there