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fromIndependent
2 days ago

League of Ireland previews: Plenty still to play for as last round set to deliver dramatic finale

The title may be won, but club reputations and European spots remain on the line Avoiding a clash with Halloween and strained garda resources is the reason the League of Ireland season is finishing on a Saturday. While the champions have been crowned and automatic relegation is decided - the teams in question Shamrock Rovers and Cork City meet in a novel FAI Cup final on Sunday week - there is still a lot to play for on Saturday evening even if some of the outcomes are dependent on Rovers winning the Aviva showpiece.
Soccer (FIFA)
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fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Daniel McDonnell: Small figure should not detract from big picture as LOI academies seal State support

€3m funding for League of Ireland academies will create few roles and leave major facilities and infrastructure problems largely unaddressed.
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fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

'A new era for football in the country' - Government commit 3m to LOI academies to kick off multi-annual commitment

Government will provide €3m in 2026 to fund League of Ireland academies, enabling an increase in full-time staff through a new multi-annual state commitment.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Government commit 3m to LOI academies to kick off multiannual commitment

The government will put €3m towards the funding of League of Ireland academies in 2026 as part of a new multiannual commitment from the state that will allow the number of full-time staff working in the game to increase.
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fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

The inside story of how Arsenal landed a record-breaking 2m deal for Shamrock Rovers teenager

fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

The inside story of how Arsenal landed a record-breaking 2m deal for Shamrock Rovers teenager

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fromIndependent
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Daniel McDonnell: Opportunity knocks for Stephen Bradley as Shamrock Rovers embark on fresh European mission in Prague

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'We are the shining light of Irish football' - Stephen Bradley hopes historic European night can send positive message to Government

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Daniel McDonnell: Opportunity knocks for Stephen Bradley as Shamrock Rovers embark on fresh European mission in Prague

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'We are the shining light of Irish football' - Stephen Bradley hopes historic European night can send positive message to Government

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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Shamrock Rovers close in on title with vital victory against Waterford

Shamrock Rovers beat Waterford 2-1 with goals from Josh Honohan and Matt Healy despite a late Tommy Lonergan volley.
#obituary
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'He was just a phenomenal character' - hundreds gather in Galway for funeral of former League of Ireland manager Ollie Horgan

fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'He was just a phenomenal character' - hundreds gather in Galway for funeral of former League of Ireland manager Ollie Horgan

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fromIndependent
2 months ago

Johnny Dunleavy: Ollie Horgan was everything you would want in a manager and a man

Ollie Horgan inspired deep loyalty and affection through selfless commitment, transformational leadership, and unforgettable personal sacrifices for his players.
#football
fromIndependent
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Daniel McDonnell: Shelbourne halfway to Champions League heaven and the huge riches that follow

fromIndependent
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Daniel McDonnell: Shelbourne halfway to Champions League heaven and the huge riches that follow

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fromIndependent
3 months ago

League of Ireland takeaways: Disgraceful Derry scenes not a once-off, new battle at the bottom and Padraig Amond's class is permanent

Derry match incidents included hostile behavior towards away fans and dangerous use of fireworks.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Two hospitalised following disgraceful scenes of violence at Derry's draw with Bohemians

Incidents at Derry's match created safety concerns for fans, marked by pre-game tensions and hazardous fireworks.
#derry
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#shelbourne
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Advantage Shelbourne as Mipo Odubeko strike gives Reds the edge on Linfield in money-spinning all-Ireland Champions League duel

fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Advantage Shelbourne as Mipo Odubeko strike gives Reds the edge on Linfield in money-spinning all-Ireland Champions League duel

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fromIndependent
4 months ago

Daniel McDonnell: Loss of Damien Duff's star power is a blow to the League of Ireland but there can still be life without him

Both Giles and Duff left a significant impact on Irish football, despite their differing generational contexts.
#damien-duff
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago
Liverpool FC

Duff says viral photo 'embarrassing' for league

Damien Duff finds a viral photo of him during a touchline ban embarrassing and damaging to the reputation of the League of Ireland.
fromIndependent
5 months ago
Liverpool FC

'It was an embarrassing photo for the league, not me' - Damien Duff on 'grassy knoll' picture that went viral

Damien Duff fears that a viral photograph negatively affected the public image of the League of Ireland.
fromIndependent
5 months ago
Liverpool FC

'It was an embarrassing photo for the league, not me' - Damien Duff on 'grassy knoll' picture that went viral

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fromIndependent
4 months ago

Our League of Ireland team of the season so far ... the teenage striker, American defender and veteran playmaker

As managers across the league reflect on the first half of the LOI season, they acknowledge that while no title is won yet, significant player contributions are evident.
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fromIndependent
5 months ago

'This stadium will pay for itself in 6 to 7 years' - Bohemians claim 8m annual community investment backs case for new Dalymount Park

Bohemians officials expressed confidence that Dublin City Council is fully supportive of the Dalymount Park rebuilding project, which is now expected to stretch into 2026.
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SF politics
fromIndependent
5 months ago

Daniel McDonnell: How Stephen Bradley and Damien Duff spat has added spice to this League of Ireland campaign

The conflict between Stephen Bradley and Damien Duff is deeply rooted yet may resolve due to their close connections.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
6 months ago

Five contenders in the frame to take over from Marc Canham as FAI's football chief

Marc Canham's departure from the FAI creates opportunities for new candidates.
Robinson, a former player turned administrator, is a leading candidate for replacement.
Liverpool FC
fromIndependent
6 months ago

'I must be the luckiest man alive' - Sligo Rovers CEO Andrew Feakins on being wrongly told he had months to live

The role of a CEO in a League of Ireland club involves unpredictable challenges and deep personal commitment.
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