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By Gerard Mulreaney (@gerardmulreaney)
Sligo Rovers came away from Oriel Park last night with a well deserved point, after a 1-1 draw with Champions Dundalk. A resolute display from Liam Buckley’s men help stop Vinny Perth’s side from starting off the season with a win in front of a full house, which also included Republic of Ireland Assistant Manager Terry Cooke. Continue reading “Dante rock-solid after opening scare”
On the day that the 2019 SSE Airtricity League kicks off, last season’s double winners Dundalk added to their already impressive squad with the addition of former Northern Ireland Youth International Cameron Dummigan from Oldham Athletic on a long-term contract. Continue reading “Dundalk sign full-back on opening day”
Shamrock Rovers head South to take on fellow Europa League qualifiers Waterford at the RSC on the opening night of the 2019 season, a season that promises much for the Tallaght based side. Continue reading “European rivals Waterford and Rovers set for battle on opening night”
By Philip O’Rourke (@effect_phil)
There is no better feeling than the first game of the season for a football fan. Optimism is in the air for every fan of every club. Everybody is on the same playing field. Nobody knows what to expect. Continue reading “And So It Begins……”
Following his departure from Cork City yesterday striker Ronan Coughlan has reversed a regular trend by heading North to join Sligo Rovers. Continue reading “Striker Coughlan signs for Sligo”
Cork City have signed 23 year-old striker Liam Nash from English League One side Gillingham, whilst also announcing the departure of both Ronan Coughlan and John Kavanagh. Continue reading “Striker in while two depart Cork City”
By Gerard Mulreaney (@gerardmulreaney)
Strength and Conditioning is fast becoming a vital tool for football clubs the world over, as they look to take advantage over their rivals for glory. For clubs in the League of Ireland, it has taken a while for them to fully embrace the concept. Continue reading “Interview: Bohemians Strength and Conditioning coach Graham Norton”
Waterford have signed Finnish Youth International goalkeeper Hugo Keto on a loan deal until the summer from Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion. Continue reading “Finnish keeper signs for Waterford”
Ahead of the new League of Ireland season First Division side Limerick FC, relegated from the Premier Division in 2018, have announced some good new for their long-suffering supporters. Continue reading “Limerick FC’s future secured”
For the fourth year in a row Dundalk and Cork City will contest the President’s Cup, a pre-season fixture featuring the previous season’s League and Cup winners, or league runners-up should one team claim the double as Dundalk did in 2018. Continue reading “Let battle commence, as Dundalk and Cork clash in the President’s Cup”