With the new League of Ireland season just around the corner, it’s time to get a look at some of the best kits the two divisions have to offer.
Bray Wanderers
Strong seaside vibes from Bray Wanderers’ new away kit. Umbro have trotted out some lazy designs this season, but this might be the best in the whole league. It has some strong contenders, though.
Our Away Jersey. 2020. ????⚓
Available now ➡ https://t.co/ccYcAj208x
#Umbro @UmbroIreland pic.twitter.com/Y2Fm4V9lL9— Bray Wanderers FC (@BrayWanderers) January 24, 2020
Shelbourne
You only get to celebrate your 125th birthday once and Shelbourne are doing so in style. This specially commissioned anniversary top is what you call a proper throwback, with the collar, old style crest and clean design reminiscent of a bygone era in the game. Their away jersey is spectacular.
https://twitter.com/shelsfc/status/1220065305101246464?s=20
The home kit, which kind of reminds us of a Munster Rugby jersey, is pretty damn good, too.
#Shels Club Shop is closed this weekend, however our @UmbroIreland online store is fully stocked including our new 2020 Home Kit and some sale items too. #WeAreShels ????⚪️
Shop online here➡️ https://t.co/bbZ6FH3j06 pic.twitter.com/mbPrv94EhP
— Shelbourne FC (@shelsfc) November 13, 2019
Bohemians
Shels aren’t the only club celebrating an anniversary in 2020, as their cross-town rivals and soon-to-be neighbours Bohemians enter their 130th year as a football club.
The most exciting development at the club in the off-season has been the return of Des Kelly Interiors, who have an association with the north Dublin outfit going back years, as the main shirt sponsor.
❤️It is with great delight that the Bohemian Football Club and Des Kelly Interiors today announce a new four-year partnership: https://t.co/Rip5RDZIAu
????We also unveil our 2020 O'Neills home jersey, which is now available to pre-order online: https://t.co/yYzjr2JSbS pic.twitter.com/LdP6TRXs5T
— Bohemian Football Club (@bfcdublin) November 26, 2019
The jersey itself is top notch, the gold details settling in with the red and black seamlessly.
The inner city baller with a grá for Bohs and a multicultural Ireland
Drogheda United
Umbro have just about got the Drogheda away kit right. Any more detail and it would be overkill, but the gold trim is a lovely touch. By rights this should be one of the best selling jerseys across the league. I guess red, black and gold is in this year.
Drogheda United FC. Away Jersey. 2020. ????⚫#BackToUmbro @UmbroIreland pic.twitter.com/vnGCscKtnB
— Drogheda United F.C. (@DroghedaUnited) January 16, 2020
Shamrock Rovers
Their new home kit is just a boring Umbro template, but the away kit is splendid, although maybe that’s just because I’m a sucker for purple. Reminiscent of a mental purple Rovers kit previously manufactured by Matchwinner years ago.
⏮ A nod back to the first season played at Tallaght Stadium.
Grab your 2020 @UmbroIreland @ShamrockRovers Away Kit today. ????
Available now ➡ https://t.co/B1le2CyLi9 #BackToUmbro pic.twitter.com/IOEoq08xwN
— Shamrock Rovers FC (@ShamrockRovers) December 18, 2019
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Cork City
Cork City have togged out in some of the most iconic kits in League of Ireland history. This year’s one won’t be considered in the same class, but this is still a nice effort from Adidas.
Head into our club shop @mahonpointsc to get our new 2020 @adidasfootball Home jersey ????
• Adults sizes ✔️
• Kids sizes ✔️Also available online at https://t.co/JNHEKMIS63 (orders made from today not shipped until after Xmas) #ACityRising pic.twitter.com/WNg3xIQgfT
— Cork City FC (@CorkCityFC) December 21, 2019
Sligo Rovers
A welcome return to the stripes for Sligo Rovers this season. Nothing spectacular, but it’s refreshingly crisp and uncomplicated, unlike Joma’s other effort with Finn Harps.
https://twitter.com/HolyHonda49/status/1223327276634341377?s=20
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