Shamrock Rovers are a giant of Irish football but spent years as nomads when forced to leave their south Dublin base. One fixture stands out as the moment the Hoops hit rock bottom, writes Macdara Ferris in Póg Mo Goal magazine Issue 6.
A long winter is clearing as two clubs look to knock Stephen Kenny’s Dundalk off their perch in the shadow of a historic year for Dalymount Park. Gavin White previews the 2017 League of Ireland season ahead of the big kick-off.
What a year it’s been for Irish football, both at home and at international level. The Boys in Green united the nation at Euro 2016, Dundalk raised the profile of our own league like never before, and individual players lit up the stage. Here’s ten of the best moments of the last year.
Following their sensational FAI Cup win, we’re reposting this article looking at the growing phenomenon of supporter-owned football clubs in Ireland, with the spotlight on Cork City. Borne from the official supporters club, the FORAS trust became the saviours of the southern giant as she flirted with extinction.
With the League of Ireland returning Friday night, Cork City have produced this stunning 2016 Season Promo video, by Zenith Media Productions.
The League of Ireland returns on Friday night and this excellent RTE promo is sure to get you in the mood.
Cork’s Rebel Radio’s promo should have Cork City fans fired up for the FAI Cup final showdown with Dundalk FC
From liquidation to Europe in 5 years. Copa90 were back in Ireland to chart the incredible story of how the supporters of Cork City helped to save the club.
In the second of our Fan Direction series, looking at the growing phenomenon of supporter-owned football clubs in Ireland, the spotlight is on Cork City. Borne from the official supporters club, the FORAS trust became the saviours of the southern giant as she flirted with extinction. The Turners Cross outfit are now the driving force in Ireland behind an EC initiative on football governance.
Cork City FC have revealed their new Umbro second strip which will be given its first outing in Friday’s home clash with Drogheda United.