Dedicated to the League of Ireland
While today marks the start of the mid-season break in the League of Ireland, for the players at least, the clubs are busy behind the scenes signing players and changing structures. Continue reading “Former kit man unveiled as new CEO of Sligo Rovers”
Sligo Rovers have confirmed that defender Lewis Banks, who joined the club in February of this year, has extended his contract until the end of the 2020 season. Continue reading “Defender Banks extends his stay in Sligo”
Following Bohemians 2-1 Dublin Derby victory over Shamrock Rovers, their fourth in a row, the clubs poet John Cummins penned a fitting tribute to two-goal hero Danny Mandroiu. Continue reading “Mandroiu poem after Derby win”
The 2019 FISU Summer Universiad (World University Games) will take place in the Italian city of Naples, and ahead of those games the Ireland Football Teams, both men and women, have been announced. Both squads are filled with talent from the League of Ireland and from the Women’s National League. Continue reading “Stars of the League of Ireland and Women’s National League set to shine at FISU Summer Universiade in Naples”
By Adam Wixted (@AdamWixted)
On the 8th of March (ironically on my birthday) while playing away to Limerick in the Markets Field I dislocated my shoulder at the beginning of the second half. From what I can remember it was just a slight nudge I got in my back while I was dribbling with the ball and I was off balance. I tried to soften my landing by putting my hands out and that’s when it popped out of place… it was out of place maybe for about 20 minutes or more… Continue reading “Adam Wixted on the road to recovery after difficult time with injury”
By Philip O’Rourke (@effect_phil)
This club has to be the most difficult one that I have written about in these ‘Forgotten Clubs’ pieces. There are many reasons for this, the fact it went out of existence back in the 1920’s, the lack of fans that are still alive today (If any) and the lack of information about the club itself, even on the internet. Even Wikipedia gave very little into the life of this club. Continue reading “Forgotten Clubs: Brooklyn FC”
By Katrina Parrock (@KatrinaParrock)
Reflecting on the season so far, we have made a good start to the season, but in comparison to last year it’s probably not as good as we would have hoped. Continue reading “Opinion: Wexford Youths star Katrina Parrock on their season so far”
By Dermot Keely
Sorry about missing the blog – circumstances beyond my control unfortunately. Since my last blog I have been back to Dundalk. Whilst there I was able to attend the Dundalk v Derry City match with my old mentor Jim McLaughlin, glad to say he is in rude health and is in great form as well. Continue reading “On the Road again – back in Dundalk”
By Gerard Mulreaney (@gerardmulreaney)
Limerick goalkeeper Karen Connolly celebrated her 18th birthday in style at the weekend, as she helped her team-mates qualify for the semi-finals of the Só Hotels Women’s National League Cup. Continue reading “Birthday girl Connolly saves the day for Limerick”
After 5 and a half years at the helm, John Caulfield has left his position as manager of Cork City. During his time as manager he guided the club the Premier Division title in 2017, along with FAI Cup victories in 2016 and 2017. They were also runners-up in the league in three consecutive years, from 2014-16 and again in 2018. Continue reading “Caulfield leaves Cork City by mutual consent”
