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In this week’s League of Ireland column, there’s Shelbourne’s promotion back to the top flight, Dundalk secure the first part of their treble bid, and searching for the positives from Bohemians’ defeat to Waterford.  Emotional scenes as Shels win the league After falling short last season, after enduring a rocky …

This week’s League of Ireland column touches on the trend of young, first-time managers getting jobs over experienced heads, Shamrock Rovers ending the Bohemians hoodoo, and the First Division playoff picture. Youth trumps experience in managerial merry-go-round This week saw the surprise instalment of Stephen O’Donnell getting the St Patrick’s …

Three observations from the League of Ireland on Gameweek 29, including a glut of goals across the country, Bohemians inflicting sweet revenge on defenceless Students, and Dundalk’s profligacy in Europe costs them dearly.  Goals galore on crazy weekend for Irish football It was a frankly ridiculous weekend for goals in …

Three observations from the League of Ireland in Gameweek 28, as both Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers lose in Europe, Cork City have failed to improve all season, and Finn Harps’ defence is keeping them alive.  No shame in European defeats And then there was one. Both Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers …

Three observations from the League of Ireland in Gameweek 27, including Jack Byrne’s stellar form in Europe, why he should make the Ireland team, Dundalk’s composure on the big stage, and Waterford flirting with danger. Jack Byrne stakes a claim for international recognition Despite enduring a nightmare start on Thursday, …

Three observations from the League of Ireland this week, featuring Dundalk’s Champions League exploits, Shamrock Rovers’ big win over SK Brann, Jack Byrne puts on his best Paul Scholes impression, and UCD vs Bohs ends in a Belfield brawl. In another massive week for the SSE Airtricity League in Europe, …

Tracking all of the major transfer deals featuring Irish footballers in this summer’s transfer market, from the Premier League and Championship to the League of Ireland and beyond.  Players from the Republic of Ireland do not feature as highly in the top levels of football as regularly as they once …

Three observations from the League of Ireland this week, including the mixed results in Europe, Frank Lampard’s first games in charge of Chelsea against Irish teams, and Bray Wanderers passing play lacks the clinical striker it needs to be in the hunt for promotion. We didn’t have a full complement …

We’ve scouted the European opposition that Irish sides will be coming up against in Uefa competition this month, with thanks to some expert help. Europe is back! This is the time of year all League of Ireland fans look forward to, as it’s an opportunity to compare the state of …

Three observations from Gameweek 24 of the League of Ireland, including Shamrock Rovers continued inability to find the back of the net, Derry City are still the kings of the late equaliser, and UCD are still in the fight for survival.  We are entering the final third of the SSE …