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League of Ireland

February
February 2026
Super Pats
St Pat's swat aside Dundalk in four-goal home win
27 Feb
911
3
League of Ireland
Drogheda United to pay full cost of flare damage to Oriel Park pitch
The 42
27 Feb
6.3k
8
Gesture
Drogheda United to pay full cost of flare damage to Oriel Park pitch
27 Feb
1.7k
3
League of Ireland
Shamrock Rovers say board learned 'detailed contents' of transfer agreements in August 2025
27 Feb
1.9k
PodcastThe Candidate
Dublin Central didn't want a parachute candidate (even a popular one)
Interview
The ex-Arsenal youngster aiming to make an impact in Derry
27 Feb
1.5k
0
Flares fall-out
Drogheda United hit with €15,000 fine and ‘record’ sanctions as FAI promises CCTV and sniffer dogs
The 42
Updated 27 Feb
15.7k
37
RELATED
Would such a 'plague upon their houses' be inflicted on rugby and GAA fans who use pyro?
26 Feb
THE BEAT
League of Ireland footballers put FAI to shame with moral clarity over Israel
This is a time for Irish football to stand for something much bigger and more important than itself or its own priorities and interests.
David Sneyd
27 Feb
1.9k
1
Punishment
Drogheda United hit with ‘record sanctions’ following Louth derby pyrotechnics
The punishment follows the controversial scenes after flares were thrown during their derby clash with Dundalk last week.
26 Feb
4.1k
13
Flares
Would such a 'plague upon their houses' be inflicted on rugby and GAA fans who use pyro?
Patrick O’Donovan’s Thatcherite language and assertions made about an entire community were deeply worrying.
David Sneyd
26 Feb
2.1k
17
Football Flares
Would such a 'plague upon their houses' be inflicted on rugby and GAA fans who use pyro?
The 42′s football writer assesses Patrick O’Donovan’s Thatcherite performance this week.
David Sneyd
The 42
26 Feb
23.1k
58
annual survey
New Uefa report reveals historic Premier League spending and shows LOI lagging behind on TV income
26 Feb
1.2k
1
Political Football
Taoiseach expects LOI astro funding to be restored - but Patrick O'Donovan says it's up to him
25 Feb
5.5k
16
Nice Kit
St Patrick's Athletic collaborate with Wolfe Tones to release new jersey
25 Feb
3.5k
12
PodcastThe 42FM
The stark hypocrisy of Ireland’s stance on politics in sport
League of Ireland
Shamrock Rovers board meeting heard details of transfer agreement in February 2025
A Fifa review is ongoing following League of Ireland champions’ self-reporting last year.
David Sneyd
24 Feb
14.1k
Flare Up
Sports Minister doesn't regret 'hooliganism' remarks made over chaos at League of Ireland match
Updated 24 Feb
9.3k
68
Flare Up
Sports minister says 'ball is in FAI's court' ahead of meeting on 'hooliganism' at games
24 Feb
1.1k
9
damage
'We're all devastated by how it looks. This has nothing to do with football. It just can't happen again'
24 Feb
2.1k
Resolve
Dundalk finally have a late late show to savour with draw at Shamrock Rovers
Danny Mullen rifled home from close range on 90 minutes after Roberto Lopes had given champions the lead.
David Sneyd
reports from Tallaght Stadium
23 Feb
1.6k
17
League of Ireland
Shamrock Rovers engaging with Fifa in review of two agency agreements
23 Feb
1.7k
PodcastThe Football Family
Flare fallout and LOI review
Crowd Trouble
Sports minister slams 'hooliganism' after flares thrown at League of Ireland match
Patrick O’Donovan said he’s stopping funding for astroturf until FAI and League of Ireland take action.
23 Feb
18.7k
47
Patrick O'Donovan
Sports Minister wants to pause astroturf funding for League of Ireland after child was burned by a flare
23 Feb
1.9k
Criticism
Drogheda and Dundalk clubs speak out after 12-year-old sustains burns to face from pyrotechnics
The 42
22 Feb
15.9k
League of Ireland
Drogheda and Dundalk speak out after 12-year-old sustains burns to face from pyrotechnics
22 Feb
3.5k
6
Transfer News
Ex-Drogheda player ends 4-year stint in Britain to join Pat's
22 Feb
4.4k
1
League of Ireland
Drogheda fans face prospect of stadium ban for next away game over flare damage
21 Feb
4.1k
7
Opinion
'To see so many people killed, murdered, it's just infinite sadness'
21 Feb
3.4k
4
speaking up
'I'm probably not eating or sleeping for the last 48 hours because of how much this has affected me'
20 Feb
5.6k
9
League of Ireland
Flares rain down on new Oriel Park pitch as Drogheda secure late draw with Dundalk
The 42
reports from Oriel Park
20 Feb
11.2k
19
All Square
Flares rain down on new Oriel Park pitch as Drogheda secure late draw with Dundalk
Tense Louth derby ends 1-1 after Conor Keeley’s 88th-minute goal cancels out Danny Mullen opener.
David Sneyd
reports from Oriel Park
20 Feb
6.2k
9
Stalemate
Padraig Amond misses penalty as Sligo frustrate Waterford
20 Feb
874
0
THE BEAT
Power struggle over Israel stance could be Trivela's lasting legacy at Drogheda United
Joanna Byrne expressed what she described as a “moral view… from a deeply held belief in equality”, yet club board are accused of calling for her resignation.
David Sneyd
20 Feb
1.1k
2
Fallout
Drogheda United sponsor reviewing partnership in wake of Israel boycott controversy
The 42
19 Feb
7.5k
Fallout
Drogheda United sponsor reviewing partnership in wake of Israel boycott controversy
19 Feb
2.3k
27
League of Ireland
Sinn Féin TD won't resign as Drogheda United chairperson following Israel comments
Updated 18 Feb
3.9k
19
League of Ireland
Sinn Féin TD won't resign as Drogheda United chairperson following Israel comments
The 42
18 Feb
11.6k
Plan B
FAI announce rescheduled dates for postponed LOI fixtures
17 Feb
1.2k
1
Oh What A Feelin'
Colm Whelan hat-trick fires Bohs to big win in Sligo
14 Feb
1.8k
6
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