Manager Madness: What Can Shamrock Rovers Expect from APOEL?
On Thursday Shamrock Rovers begin their Conference League journey at home to Cypriot champions APOEL. So what can Rovers expect at Tallaght Stadium?
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised, Neither Will the League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is having a mini-Renaissance. Attendance levels are up; we have a club in Europe; there is still no TV deal. Why?
Brother Walfrid: The Irish Monk Who Founded Glasgow Celtic
Have you ever wondered why there are sectarian banners regarding the Republic of Ireland in the crowd or why the tricolour flag is flown at Celtic Park during every Celtic game you watch on TV or attend? Since 1888, there has been a strong connection between the Emerald Isle and the Scottish club, both on…
“European Games Are Not Priority Right Now,” Says Shelbourne Goalkeeper Conor Kearns
Shelbourne goalkeeper Conor Kearns says “Europe is not a priority,” as his side sit top of the League of Ireland Premier Division.
League of Ireland Matchday 4 Round-Up
Join us for the League of Ireland Matchday 4 Round-Up, as some big results came in the first Monday night fixtures of the season.
League of Ireland Matchday 3 Round-Up
Despite multiple postponements, the League of Ireland still treated us to another fantastic night of Friday football. Here is how it all went down on Matchday 3. From shock defeats to surprise wins, it’s a joy to have the best league in the world back, and the best thing about it all is we’re only…
League of Ireland Premier Division 2024 Season Preview
The 2024 League of Ireland Premier Division season is right around the corner, and it’s shaping up to be a cracker. We’re stepping into a new season of football that’s set to hook fans from all corners, and one of the biggest questions on everyone’s lips is whether Shamrock Rovers can do it again, or…
League of Ireland First Division Five to Watch in 2024
For those who do know me, my name is Bill, and I’m the founder and owner of the Irish Football Blog and “Owner” of the Republic of Ireland Player Tracker. Football in Ireland is well and truly on the rise, and if you haven’t joined the revolution already, I suggest you do it, and you…
Athlone Town: When Match Fixers Bought A Football Club
When you think of a mid-table, second-division League of Ireland club, the last thing that should spring to mind is match-fixing. Unfortunately, this is not the case with Athlone Town. In late 2016, the League of Ireland’s oldest club was subject to an investment from a Portuguese firm called PRÉ SEASON, owned by Lisbon-based businessman…