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Drama in the Leagues of Ireland this evening as Cork City fans boycott the Shed End at Turners Cross over the ongoing fallout involving John Delaney and the FAI. The stand is officially known as the ‘Joe Delaney Stand’ who was the father of the much-maligned former FAI chief executive. Delaney’s father was a long-time member of the Munster Football …

Ten points clear at the top of the table, it’s been a tremendous start to the League of Ireland campaign for Stephen Bradley and Shamrock Rovers. A young and vibrant side, the Dubliners have won their last six league games and have only lost once all season as they look to snatch the domestic crown away from Dundalk. One man who …

During the off-season, League of Ireland champions Dundalk sprung a surprise when they announced the signing of former Watford midfielder and ex-Irish U21 international Sean Murray. A name familiar to many thanks to his promising start in the game with the Hornets seven years ago, Murray found himself struggling for game time at Danish club Vejle Boldklub, when the call …

There’s a certain level of expectation that comes with being dubbed “The Irish Messi.”  Cork City midfielder Daire O’Connor is all too aware of his new moniker; he’s heard it from every second person ever since Pat Dolan likened him to the mercurial Argentine before the President’s Cup game against Dundalk. “Every second person I’ve met has brought that up!,” …

Cork City midfielder Gearoid Morrissey grabbed all the headlines on Saturday morning following the Leesiders’ hard-fought 4-3 victory over Finn Harps in Ballybofey. With his side trailing as the half-time whistle loomed, the ball fell to Morrissey on the edge of the Harps area. The 27-year-old took the ball down with his first touch, flicked it past the onrushing defender …

Another Friday night of Airtricity League action which saw a flurry of goals as last season’s top two picked up strong victories and high-flying Bohs conceded for the first time. Dundalk hammered Waterford by 4-0, Cork City won a seven-goal thriller at Finn Harps while Rovers took a two-point lead over Bohs thanks to a statement win over St Pat’s. …

A relatively quick turnaround from Monday night, Friday saw another full fixture of League of Ireland action with five games in the Airtricity League. Unquestionably the least exciting gameweek of the four that have occurred so far, last night saw three scoreless draws with Sligo Rovers the only side in the division to pick up three points. With that in mind …

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 …

The Airtricity Premier Division returned with a bang last night, with all ten teams in action across five Friday night games. There was late drama, impressive newcomers and struggling champions as fans around the country breathed a collective sigh of relief knowing that football was finally back. After the first week of fixtures Pundit Arena takes a look at what …

It’s a case of back where it all began for returning Derry City midfielder Barry McNamee, following a season away from the Brandywell. After a number of standout campaigns in midfield for the Candystripes, McNamee made the move down South in November 2017, joining double-winners Cork City. McNamee impressed at the Leesiders, featuring 33 times and scoring four goals as …

After what felt like an endless offseason, the Airtricity League Premier Division finally returns on Friday night with a host of eye-catching fixtures to kick-off the new campaign. There are narratives aplenty to delve into, with a host of players, some new to the division and some much for familiar to it, keen to impress. As the season kicks into …

With the start of the Airtricity League season just over a week away, one of the biggest storylines ahead of the new campaign surrounds the defending champions Dundalk. Over the break, the Lilywhites lost their talismanic manager Stephen Kenny, who had masterminded four league titles in the last five seasons, including two doubles as well as an unprecedented European run, to …

As far as breakout seasons go, they don’t come much better than Kieran Sadlier’s first full campaign for Cork City. Twenty-six goals in all competitions and a place in the PFAI Team of the Year, the 24-year old has been one of City’s standout performers this season, despite the Leesiders relinquishing both their Airtricity League and FAI Cup crowns to …

The former Donegal manager recently completed his Uefa A Licence. A report in The Irish Sun this morning has linked Jim McGuinness with the vacant role at Galway United following the departure of Shane Keegan. The 45-year-old left his role with Chinese club Beijing Sinobo Guoan citing, “personal, family reasons”. McGuinness indicated at the time that he would like to return to Europe to take …

​Shamrock Rovers have confirmed that Alan Mannus will rejoin the club in the summer.

​Dundalk and Cork City widened the gap between themselves and the rest of the Premier Division on Tuesday night, with victories over Limerick and Sligo Rovers.

​​Shamrock Rovers midfielder Greg Bolger has taken exception to criticism of his performances on RTE's Soccer Republic this week.