# League of Ireland

This year

2023

# Bit O'Red

St Pat's second best against 10-man Sligo

The home side played most of the game with 10 after John Mahon was dismissed.

3.1k

Mar 6th 2023, 9:56 PM

# students schooled

McEneff shines as Derry put four past UCD

McEneff scored twice as Derry cruised to a 4-0 win at the UCD Bowl.

1.9k

Mar 6th 2023, 9:47 PM

# Looking Back

The life and death of an extraordinary Irish football man

Remembering Shelbourne legend Ollie Byrne, a true maverick.

49.7k

Mar 5th 2023, 8:06 PM

# content

Ex-Bohemians and Cork player has no regrets over Motherwell move

Dan Casey saw the man who brought him to the club sacked promptly after his arrival.

7.0k

Mar 3rd 2023, 5:32 PM

# hakuna max mata

Mata hat-trick inspires Sligo Rovers past UCD in thriller

The Kiwi sealed victory for the Bit O’ Red at UCD Bowl.

4.0k

Feb 24th 2023, 10:00 PM

# Up and Running

Derry City strike twice against Cork to seal first win of the season

The Candystripes ran out 2-0 winners at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

3.7k

Feb 24th 2023, 9:50 PM

# feet under the desk

Safety and stability would make for a fine start as Cork City Usher in new era

A word on City and Bohs following Friday night’s curtain-raiser for both clubs at Turners Cross.

3.4k

Feb 19th 2023, 7:00 AM

# cause

Bohemians unveil new kit to provide support for children of Palestine

The Dublin team’s aim is to raise awareness of human rights violations in the country.

6.7k

Feb 16th 2023, 12:22 PM

# Great expectations

Can GAA-mad Kerry become an Irish soccer stronghold?

Manager Billy Dennehy and captain Matt Keane discuss the League of Ireland’s newest addition.

8.1k

Feb 15th 2023, 6:15 AM

# graduation

How Stephen Kenny’s protégé became a master in his own right

A look at the rise of Ruaidhrí Higgins, from dejection as a teenager at Coventry to his current status as one of the top managers in Ireland.

32.7k

Feb 12th 2023, 10:00 AM

# taking a chance

'I did something I was scared of, and I am grateful for it' - Damien Duff

The former Ireland international looks ahead to a new season with Shelbourne.

21.4k

Updated

Feb 9th 2023, 12:13 PM

# Ready to go

Kildare-based businessman confirms takeover of Cork City

Dermot Usher has purchased the newly promoted side.

10.4k

Feb 3rd 2023, 6:07 PM

# Transfer

Cork City sign Swedish attacker Daniel Krezic

The 26-year-old joins from Dagerfors, having previously played for fellow Swedish top-flight side Varberg.

3.7k

Feb 1st 2023, 5:36 PM

# Departures Lounge

Sligo Rovers lose 2022 Premier Division top scorer Keena to League One

Cheltenham Town agree three-year deal after identifying striker as their top priority in the January window.

6.3k

Jan 29th 2023, 9:07 PM

# League of Ireland

Austin Stacks county winning goalkeeper signs for Kerry FC

Wayne Guthrie was part of the Austin Stacks team that won the Kerry SFC title in 2021.

11.2k

Jan 24th 2023, 10:44 AM

# Operation Brookweed

Man arrested as part of League of Ireland match-fixing investigation released without charge

Operation Brookweed follows reports of suspected match-fixing received from the FAI and UEFA.

17.0k

Updated

Jan 17th 2023, 5:44 PM

# Pastures new

Former player and manager Fenlon returns to Bohs as Director of Football

It is the 53-year-old’s third spell at the club overall.

3.9k

Jan 16th 2023, 1:31 PM

# Rovers return

Former Ireland underage international Clarke returns to Shamrock Rovers on loan

Bradley ‘delighted’ with wing-back’s return to Tallaght Stadium.

6.4k

Jan 6th 2023, 3:25 PM

Last year

2022

# fyi

12 Irish players who moved across the water in 2022 and 4 who could follow

Ciaran Kelly, Danny Mandroiu and Darragh Burns are among the footballers that made the switch

27.6k

Dec 30th 2022, 8:01 PM

# Growth

League of Ireland enjoys huge increase in crowds since last pre-Covid season

Average attendances in the men’s Premier Division have increased by nearly a third since the last full season with crowds, 2019.

7.5k

Dec 20th 2022, 11:00 AM

# Galway United

Horgan joins Galway United as assistant manager

Horgan will work under John Caulfield.

11.6k

Dec 14th 2022, 5:22 PM

# Transfer

Millwall confirm signing of promising Shamrock Rovers striker

Aidomo Emakhu will be available for selection from 1 January after agreeing a long-term contract at the New Den.

8.4k

Dec 14th 2022, 12:20 PM

# Signing

Bradford boss Mark Hughes hails signing of in-demand Bohemians defender

Ciaran Kelly has joined the League Two club and will make his debut in the New Year.

8.8k

Dec 12th 2022, 9:39 AM

# Boost

Shels confirm 3 new arrivals while 'best captain' Duff has ever worked with re-signs

Conor Kearns, Tyreke Wilson and Kyle Robinson have all joined the Reds.

8.5k

Nov 18th 2022, 7:16 PM

# New Kingdom

Kerry FC: League of Ireland's newest club are prepared to build success slowly

Kerry FC sporting director Billy Dennehy outlines the club’s blueprint as they bid to establish a sustainable League of Ireland model.

7.6k

Nov 17th 2022, 5:16 PM

# Changes

Former Wexford boss Ryan takes over at Bray

The ex-UCD coach was previously strongly linked with the Bohemians job.

3.6k

Nov 15th 2022, 11:48 PM

# Happy Days

'To see him lift the trophy made the hair stand up on the back of my neck'

Ruaidhrí Higgins paid tribute to Patrick McEleney after he captained Derry City to an FAI Cup final triumph.

4.1k

Nov 14th 2022, 8:00 AM

# Reaction

Damien Duff: 'It's the proudest day of my life, but it's not the hardest'

Derry boss Ruaidhrí Higgins, meanwhile, was in a jubilant mood.

12.3k

Nov 13th 2022, 7:04 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Derry City v Shelbourne, FAI Cup final

Derry faced Shelbourne in the League of Ireland season’s showpiece event.

22.7k

Nov 13th 2022, 3:58 PM

# Woe

Derry's league campaign concludes in frustration as Sadou Diallo out of cup final

The red card will have irked Ruaidhri Higgins more so than the defeat to Dundalk.

2.9k

Nov 6th 2022, 9:23 PM

# Pastures new

Longford boss departs due to 'personal circumstances'

Gary Cronin guided the club to the playoffs during his sole season in charge.

12.2k

Oct 31st 2022, 10:47 PM

# Talent

Bradley has 'no doubts' Farrugia good enough to play for Ireland

The wing-back impressed during Shamrock Rovers’ draw with Gent last night.

4.5k

Oct 28th 2022, 6:15 AM

# Report

Frustration as Shamrock Rovers denied famous victory in penultimate European tie

The Hoops still secured €166,000 in prize money thanks to tonight’s draw with Gent.

27.9k

Oct 27th 2022, 10:01 PM

# standards

'Ah, Mondays, f***ing hell' - Duff unhappy after 'flat night'

The former Ireland international saw his side play out an uninspired 1-1 draw with UCD.

7.8k

Oct 26th 2022, 11:35 AM

# Local Lad

Highly-rated 19-year-old pens new contract with Dundalk

Ryan O’Kane has been rewarded for his fine form in recent months with a new deal.

6.0k

Oct 24th 2022, 7:08 PM

# Commitment

'I'm not coming down here, giving up my life, my family... And finishing 6th'

Declan Devine outlines his ambitions after being appointed the new manager of Bohemians.

13.6k

Oct 21st 2022, 6:00 AM

# Friendly

FAI targeting 'top end Premier League club with strong Irish support' to fill Aviva Stadium

Sources indicate a club from across the water with the capacity to sell-out the 52,000 seater venue are being targeted for a game with a League of Ireland XI next month.

31.6k

Oct 18th 2022, 3:08 PM

# Interview

‘You box, you grin and you get knocked out’ - Roddy Collins on life

The manager and former player chats about his new book and career in football.

17.5k

Oct 16th 2022, 10:00 AM

# Pastures new

Ex-Derry City boss Declan Devine appointed new Bohemians manager

The 49-year-old Uefa Pro License holder has agreed to a two-year contract with the Dalymount Park outfit.

3.2k

Oct 14th 2022, 4:33 PM

# Unhappy

'My 8-year-old son could have told us that was offside' - Bradley

The Shamrock Rovers manager lamented a game-changing officiating decision during their loss to Molde.

5.3k

Oct 14th 2022, 7:30 AM