The second gameweek of Airtricity League action has been and gone with no sign of the twists and turns of the Premier Division ceasing at this early stage. There was, again, late drama, surprising results and strong attendances as the season began to truly feel like it was back in full swing. After the second week of fixtures, Pundit Arena …

Paul Redmond is no stranger to the bright lights that come with big fight nights at the 3Arena.  Saturday night will be his third time competing there in two and a half years, having fought twice for Bamma and once for KSW. Bellator Dublin is now just a matter of hours away and with that in mind, we’ve compiled a …

Bellator 217 is just 24 hours away and the excitement is building ahead of what promises to be one of the most exciting cards in the history of Irish MMA. The event which takes place in the 3Arena will be headlined by a bantamweight bout between Ireland’s rising star, James Gallagher and his Kansas opponent Steven Graham. The co-main event …

On Friday, former Arsenal midfielder Dan Crowley confirmed to John Fallon of the Independent that he would be switching his international allegiances from England to Ireland. A talented midfielder who was once dubbed “The Next Jack Wilshere” was tipped for the top before his career took a turn and he ended up released from Arsenal and playing in Holland. Still …

With the Airtricity Premier Division up and running following the first round of fixtures on Friday, it is now time for fans to turn their attention to the first division which begins tonight. There are a host of teams vying for a return to the top flight this season, with Shelbourne, Bray Wanderers, Drogheda United and Longford all contenders for …

On Friday, Drogheda United will begin their 100th year in the League of Ireland when they play host to Cobh Ramblers in the First Division opener. With just 24 hours until kick-off, there’s a buzz about the club as they prepare for a monumental year both on and off the pitch, under the management of Tim Clancy and Kevin Doherty …

“It’s an unusual position to be in,” says 18-year-old Bayern Munich prospect Ryan Johansson of his multi-national eligibility. “The biggest thing in all of this is that it’s not really that relatable.” _____ To suggest that 2018 was a sombre year for Irish football would be putting it mildly. One win, four goals, Nations League relegation, a managerial sacking, and …

As Mick McCarthy’s first squad selection draws ever closer it’s time to weigh up the options that the former Ipswich and Sunderland boss has at his disposal. Pundit Arena takes a look at the Irish performances from across the English leagues and puts together a starting eleven every week based solely on individual displays from potential Boys in Green. Let’s …

Born and raised in Wicklow and just breaking into the UCD senior team, in 2017 Simon Power couldn’t have dreamed of the situation he’d be in just two years down the line.  “It’s mental really,” began Power. “Me of all people, just a normal lad, an Irish born lad, born and raised in Wicklow to be playing football in Holland …