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League of Ireland

February
February 2026
bit o' class
Irish star from Ringsend with French and Algerian flair - 'I grew up watching Zidane'
14 Feb
4.4k
3
pitch inspections
Two League of Ireland fixtures postponed after heavy rainfall in Dublin
Updated 13 Feb
5.2k
14
League of Ireland
Shelbourne-Shamrock Rovers and St Pat's-Galway United postponed after heavy rainfall
Updated 13 Feb
1.2k
3
PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
Interview: Wexford hurling coach Shane Keegan
Interview
How religion and fashion are inspiring one of Irish football's newest faces
13 Feb
1.9k
1
Punishment
Derry City to issue multiple stadium bans after incident on LOI opening night
12 Feb
1.7k
0
League of Ireland
Patrick Hickey sets sights on scaling new heights with Bohemians
10 Feb
1.6k
3
PodcastThe Football Family
LOI is back and Shane is in the Boiler Room
mixed feelings
Stephen Kenny pays tribute to Damien Byrne as St Pat's boss looks for more games at Aviva Stadium
David Sneyd
reports from Aviva Stadium
8 Feb
3.3k
3
League of Ireland
St Pat's goalkeeper Joey Anang shows World Cup class to earn point with Bohs in Aviva stalemate
Dublin rivals play out 0-0 draw in front of 21,472 supporters to begin their 2026 League of Ireland season.
David Sneyd
reports from Aviva Stadium
8 Feb
2.7k
6
Profile
The latest Irish teenage sensation to move across the water
8 Feb
12.3k
6
League of Ireland
Aviva Stadium opener for Bohs and St Pat's shows vision and ambition League of Ireland needs
Dublin rivals are starting their new Premier Division season at Lansdowne Road this afternoon.
David Sneyd
8 Feb
3.3k
8
Ollie Horgan
‘There were times where we’d pull up and Ollie’s out on the tractor cutting the grass’
Some of those who knew him best reflect on the former Finn Harps coach’s legacy as the first LOI season since his passing gets underway.
Paul Fennessy
7 Feb
4.7k
1
LOI
Late, late show: Welsh debutant bags 91st-minute winner to complete Derry City turnaround
Candystripes welcome home James McClean with three points against Sligo Rovers.
6 Feb
2.9k
8
last gasp
Walsall loanee scores two days after signing as Drogheda edge Galway
6 Feb
1.3k
4
All Square
Waterford and Shelbourne share the spoils on League of Ireland opening night
6 Feb
993
0
Called Off
New date set for postponed Shamrock Rovers v Dundalk League of Ireland opener
Updated 6 Feb
2.8k
6
Strand Pitch
'I probably would have gone down a much, much darker path if this pitch wasn’t here'
Keith Treacy is part of a group fighting to save a concrete pitch in Dublin’s north inner city which has nurtured some of Ireland’s sporting greats.
Gavin Cooney
6 Feb
3.3k
5
RELATED
Stakes never higher in League of Ireland's game of risk and reward
6 Feb
Stephen Kenny rejuvenated at St Patrick's Athletic - 'I’m not going to settle for mediocrity'
5 Feb
Who could be in line for the next big money move from the League of Ireland?
5 Feb
THE BEAT
Stakes never higher in League of Ireland's game of risk and reward
Wages rising and transfer fees increasing, with confidence and concern in equal measure ahead of the 2026 season.
David Sneyd
6 Feb
1.3k
0
Huge Boost
Shelbourne fend off Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick's Athletic to sign Will Jarvis
5 Feb
6.0k
2
League of Ireland
Stephen Kenny rejuvenated at St Patrick's Athletic - 'I’m not going to settle for mediocrity'
5 Feb
1.2k
7
RELATED
Shelbourne's European adventure (Part 2): Stradbally, Skopje, Slovenia, Alkmaar and Amsterdam
4 Feb
Odubeko move from Shelbourne to Belgian Pro League falls through
2 Feb
Boost for Cork City as Seani Maguire signs new contract at club
2 Feb
Ready to go
Holders Wexford to face Shamrock Rovers as draw made for All-Island Cup group stage
4 Feb
671
0
On Tour
Shelbourne's European adventure (Part 2): Stradbally, Skopje, Slovenia, Alkmaar and Amsterdam
On the road for Shels’ Conference League journey, featuring interviews with For Those I Love and Mark Rutherford.
4 Feb
1.2k
2
PodcastThe Football Family
2026 League of Ireland preview - Heroes and Villains Edition
Transfer Talk
Odubeko move from Shelbourne to Belgian Pro League falls through
2 Feb
3.7k
1
Staying Put
Boost for Cork City as Seani Maguire signs new contract at club
2 Feb
1.7k
5
up close
At home with Andy Lyons: behind the smile is a fighter who wants to keep a dream alive
Blackpool defender enters final six months of his contract with a new injury but determined to come through another test of character.
David Sneyd
2 Feb
6.9k
9
January
January 2026
League of Ireland
Stephen Bradley expects Michael Noonan to remain at Shamrock Rovers for start of season
31 Jan
2.4k
1
First blood
James McClean's Second Coming at Derry City begins with President's Cup win over Shamrock Rovers
Darragh Markey scored the only goal of the game as Premier Division title rivals lay down marker ahead of new season.
David Sneyd
reports from Tallaght Stadium
31 Jan
2.9k
9
On the Move
Derby County secure deal for promising Shelbourne centre back Raymond Offor
31 Jan
7.7k
5
League of Ireland
Derry's great expectations under spotlight against Shamrock Rovers today
31 Jan
1.5k
2
glory to saints
Irish U21 international Glory Nzingo returns to Pat's
29 Jan
1.5k
1
In Demand
Sligo Rovers striker Elding set to join Scottish Premiership side Hibernian
27 Jan
1.9k
5
Transfer News
Portuguese winger joins Derry City
26 Jan
2.2k
4
On the Move
Aaron McEneff leaves Shamrock Rovers for Glentoran
25 Jan
1.8k
2
returning hero
James McClean aiming to bring joy back home in Derry as City aim for League of Ireland title
25 Jan
1.6k
1
League of Ireland
Shamrock Rovers sign Ireland international Ellen Molloy in major statement of intent
Updated 23 Jan
1.7k
0
LOI
LOI title-winners' prize money unchanged at €125,000
22 Jan
2.3k
13
Transfer Tracker
LOI loan deals: Sligo defender Blaney returns from Livingston as Derry sign Thomas from Swansea
Updated 19 Jan
1.3k
4
Soccer
League of Ireland transfer market remains polarised and fractured despite record fees
Elite clubs may be more willing to invest in youth but it’s different story further down the food chain.
David Sneyd
18 Jan
3.6k
2
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