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2025
date for diary
Football Review Committee confirms latest plans on rule changes
1 Mar 2025
3.3k
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Backlash
'I’d die for my players, I’m not sure how many agents out there would die for their players'
Damien Duff, Stephen Kenny, and Stephen Bradley put on united front in wake of Ian Harte’s “incredible” League of Ireland comments.
1 Mar 2025
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spoils shared
Early drama and constant tension as Shamrock Rovers dig in for draw with Shelbourne
Harry Wood gave champions lead after two minutes before Aaron McEneff equaliser soon after gave Hoops first point of season.
David Sneyd
reports from Tolka Park
28 Feb 2025
1.5k
2
THE BEAT
The power of risk inspires adventure of a lifetime for Drogheda United goalkeeper
Luke Dennison ended up in the League of Ireland after following in family’s footsteps searching for new horizons.
David Sneyd
28 Feb 2025
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League of Ireland
Stephen Kenny labels Ian Harte 'an empty vessel' in response to criticism
27 Feb 2025
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Arrival
Double delight for Cork's Jake O'Brien as father-to-be scores first Premier League goal
27 Feb 2025
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statement
Cork City supporters' group detail "anger and concern" with rising ticket prices
26 Feb 2025
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five clear
Stunning late show has Leeds United marching towards Premier League
24 Feb 2025
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cork bhoys
Celtic set for Cork City friendly in Páirc Uí Chaoimh this summer
24 Feb 2025
3.3k
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THE BEAT
Football offers brief respite from grief for Shamrock Rovers star
Story of Graham Burke’s last two weeks highlights hidden pain of so many.
David Sneyd
21 Feb 2025
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Preview
Shamrock Rovers on cusp of famous European feat after ending up on wrong side of LOI history
The Hoops hold a 1-0 lead over Molde ahead of tonight’s UEFA Conference League knockout phase play-off second leg.
David Sneyd
20 Feb 2025
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Head on
Shamrock Rovers boss blasts FAI - 'You don’t understand Irish football... That’s not how we treat each other'
Stephen Bradley delivered a powerful message to those in power at very top of Irish football.
David Sneyd
reports from Tallaght Stadium
19 Feb 2025
4.6k
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Transfer News
Liverpool youngster to join Shelbourne on loan
16 Feb 2025
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Anger
Shamrock Rovers manager's stinging attack on 'ridiculous and out of touch' Ireland boss
16 Feb 2025
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red and black sunday
Bohemians show class and resolve to win historic derby against Shamrock Rovers
Ross Tierney struck only goal in first half in front of 33,208 supporters at Aviva Stadium.
David Sneyd
reports from Aviva Stadium
16 Feb 2025
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Historic
Over 31,000 fans to set new League of Ireland attendance record at Aviva Stadium
Bohemians face Shamrock Rovers in their opening Premier Division game at 2pm this afternoon.
David Sneyd
16 Feb 2025
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Let there be light
'I was like a stray dog' - Damien Duff hails players' performance after Tolka powercut
15 Feb 2025
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in deep
A relentless spirit: Sligo Rovers building towards a different kind of future
The 42 spent a day at the club ahead of the 2025 League of Ireland Premier Division season.
David Sneyd
15 Feb 2025
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RELATED
'There is something mad about Dundalk that drags you in and gets hold of you'
12 Feb 2025
Mipo Odubeko idolised neighbour Robbie Keane and now has kindred spirit in boss Damien Duff
11 Feb 2025
'He's fighting to stay in the game' - The €18 million Premier League striker at Bohemians
9 Feb 2025
League of Ireland
Power cut at Tolka but champions Shelbourne blow Derry City away
Lengthy stoppage as lights go out but Damien Duff’s side show intent with rip-roaring start to title defence.
David Sneyd
reports from Tolka Park
14 Feb 2025
2.0k
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Jumping Through Hoops
Magic in Molde: 24 hours with Shamrock Rovers fans on historic European trip
The 42 travels with Hoops supporters to report on their famous 1-0 first leg win in the Uefa Conference League play-off round.
David Sneyd
Reports from Molde
14 Feb 2025
2.2k
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THE BEAT
The rhythm of supporter life returns with that familiar and warm Friday night feeling
With the return of the League of Ireland, fans’ passion for club and place has an outlet once again.
David Sneyd
14 Feb 2025
1.8k
7
RELATED
No men's international in over 40 years: How Limerick became Irish football's great underperformer
13 Feb 2025
'It's always there' - Ruairí Keating opens up on grief, and why he needed to return to Cork
8 Feb 2025
The Mason Melia Masterplan: the inside story on the game-changing €4 million deal
5 Feb 2025
Reality check
'You have to re-evaluate where you’re viewed as a player' - New Derry signing on almost slipping out of game
14 Feb 2025
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Breakthrough
'He just lives, breathes and sleeps football' - Shamrock Rovers boss hails teenage star
Michael Noonan scored historic goal in Molde to become youngest scorer in modern era of European club competitions.
13 Feb 2025
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Report
16-year-old Michael Noonan writes name in history books as Shamrock Rovers win in Molde
Forward scored only goal of the game as Hoops take 1-0 advantage to Tallaght Stadium next week.
David Sneyd
reports from Aker Stadion, Molde
13 Feb 2025
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Preview
Shamrock Rovers resume European run hoping to find feet quickly in Norway
Stephen Bradley’s side face Molde FK in the first leg of their Uefa Conference League play-off this evening.
David Sneyd
13 Feb 2025
1.1k
1
League of Ireland
'There is something mad about Dundalk that drags you in and gets hold of you'
12 Feb 2025
1.4k
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League of Ireland
Mipo Odubeko idolised neighbour Robbie Keane and now has kindred spirit in boss Damien Duff
David Sneyd
11 Feb 2025
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RELATED
Off The Ball secures broadcast rights for League of Ireland radio coverage
10 Feb 2025
'He's fighting to stay in the game' - The €18 million Premier League striker at Bohemians
9 Feb 2025
The Mason Melia Masterplan: the inside story on the game-changing €4 million deal
5 Feb 2025
League of Ireland
Bohs boss confirms John Egan was matchmaker for shock Lys Mousset deal
10 Feb 2025
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euro wrap
Troy Parrott scores 16th goal of season while Gavin Bazunu makes first start in 10 months
Updated 9 Feb 2025
8.9k
Athletics
'The baton has finally passed' - Eamonn Coghlan hails Andrew Coscoran's new Irish record
9 Feb 2025
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Rest In Peace
Irish tennis legend Matt Doyle dies at 70
9 Feb 2025
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League of Ireland
'He's fighting to stay in the game' - The €18 million Premier League striker at Bohemians
Former Bournemouth and Sheffield United forward Lys Mousset arrived at Dalymount Park this week.
David Sneyd
9 Feb 2025
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RELATED
The Mason Melia Masterplan: the inside story on the game-changing €4 million deal
5 Feb 2025
Virgin Media TV confirms exclusive four-year League of Ireland broadcast deal
27 Jan 2025
Players sharing bedrooms as housing crisis bites for League of Ireland clubs
26 Jan 2025
Soccer
Relentless Damien Duff primed for League of Ireland assault - 'Now is the time to be paranoid'
8 Feb 2025
1.0k
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Up and Running
Boyd and Odubeko start as they mean to go on as Shelbourne win President's Cup
New strike partners impress for Damien Duff’s side in 2-0 win over Drogheda United at Tolka Park.
David Sneyd
Reports from Tolka Park
7 Feb 2025
2.3k
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League of Ireland
'You will get left behind' - Duff warning to Shels players as he fumes over 'ridiculous injuries'
7 Feb 2025
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LOI
'We shouldn't think it is an inevitability' - Stephen Kenny warning after Mason Melia's Spurs move
St Patrick’s Athletic boss insists 17-year-old is “a unique talent” and €2 million fee was well earned.
David Sneyd
5 Feb 2025
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earning his spurs
'I will be supporting him as a League of Ireland fan, but he is playing catch up'
5 Feb 2025
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Soccer
The Mason Melia Masterplan: the inside story on the game-changing €4 million deal
St Pat’s youngster signed for Tottenham Hotspur last night in a historic deal for the League of Ireland.
Everton had bid rejected last summer
Brendan Rodgers offered place in Celtic squad
Melia turned down Man City in 2023, and received Erling Haaland jersey
David Sneyd
5 Feb 2025
5.1k
5
Potential
Irish teenager Mason Melia to join Spurs in potential €4 million deal
The 17-year-old will remain at St Pat’s for the 2025 season.
David Sneyd
4 Feb 2025
7.9k
11
The long game
League of Ireland basking in moment in sun but work in shadows will sustain progress
New TV deal and increased sponsorship makes for a promising start to 2025.
3 Feb 2025
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