Premier League side Leicester City have signed Dublin teenager Shane Flynn from St Joseph’s Boys AFC. The 15-year-old winger has been at the Sallynoggin-based club since 2015, having moved to St Joseph’s Boys from Mount Merrion Youths FC. A student of… Continue Reading
Derry City manager Kenny Shiels has hit out the condition of the pitch at Eamonn Deacy Park after his side were held to a draw by Galway United on Monday. The Premier Division game ended 0-0 and Shiels believes that… Continue Reading
St Patrick’s Athletic will continue their defence of the EA Sports Cup against Cork City after being drawn against the Leesiders in the quarter-final of the competition. The Saints are the reigning champions, having successfully defended the trophy in 2016,… Continue Reading
Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny has launched an astonishing attack on Cork City and what he perceives to be a growing culture of “manufacturing penalties” in Ireland. Kenny believes that “a huge disparity” exists between his side and their fierce rivals… Continue Reading
Cork City have started the 2017 season in style, winning all eight of their Premier Division fixtures and they currently sit eight points clear of their bitter rivals and reigning champions Dundalk. John Caulfield’s side have scored 21 goals so… Continue Reading
The opening weeks of the 2017 League of Ireland season have conjured up some brilliant attacking displays and with that, plenty of goals. With so many crackers, it must have been difficult for the Soccer Republic team to whittle the… Continue Reading
Each year, Dundalk lose one or two of their star players and each year someone steps up to the plate. Having lost Patrick Hoban in 2014 and Richie Towell in 2015, 2016 saw Daryl Horgan and Andy Boyle depart Louth… Continue Reading
The Football Association of Ireland has confirmed that it has postponed all Tuesday’s EA Sports Cup fixtures as a mark of respect to late Derry City captain Ryan McBride. Derry City’s SSE Airtricity Premier Division visit to Galway United, originally… Continue Reading
Terrible news emerged on Sunday evening about the sad passing of Derry City captain Ryan McBride, who died aged 27. The news shocked League of Ireland circles, with clubs, players, and fans all paying tribute to the Candystripes legend. Just… Continue Reading
Recent Shamrock Rovers signing Graham Burke believes that the Hoops can pip both Dundalk and Cork City to the SSE Airtricity Premier Division title. The 23-year-old returned to Ireland after coming through the ranks at Aston Villa as well as… Continue Reading