Sligo Celebrations Make a Splash
Sligo Rovers’ celebrations after clinching the Setanta Sports Cup at a rain-sodden Tallaght are utterly brilliant and Joey Ndo’s legendary status just went up a couple of notches.
Fahey Volley Wins President’s Cup
Ireland international Keith Fahey’s volley won the inaugural President’s Cup for St. Patrick’s Athletic, earning praise from the watching Martin O’Neill.
All the President’s Men
President Higgins has called on Irish international fans to support domestic soccer ahead of the inaugural President’s Cup this Sunday.
President’s Cup to Kick-Off New Season
To honour our football-loving first citizen, the FAI have announced details of the President’s Cup which will see the League of Ireland champions play the FAI Cup winners a week before the season kick-off
Could Coleman Be the New Bale?
While Sky Sports are busy drooling over Ross Barkley, his Everton teammate Seamus Coleman has been making headlines of his own. A cracking goal against Swansea last week, followed by another screamer against Southampton took the Irishman’s tally to five. Could Donegal’s finest be the next Gareth Bale?
YBIG Football Show: Beauty & the Beast
The O’Neill-Keane dream team era is off to a positive start as we open a new chapter in the Irish football story. Coaching, grassroots, promotion and domestic soccer are all in the pot on the YBIG Football Show this week.
The LOI Goal Everyone’s Talking About
Greg Bolger’s stunning strike against Sligo Rovers sent St. Patrick’s Athletic on their way to the league title.
Shamrock Rovers Tifo Display in Sligo
Shamrock Rovers fans had an impressive display at the Showgrounds last weekend. The Battle of the Rovers in the FAI Cup semi-finals saw a large travelling support for the Hoops. Out west, there’s only one Roves however, with the Dublin side known as Shams in Sligo, a fact that was played up by the supporters of the Tallaght Stadium outfit. Unfortunately for them, they went down 3-0 as Sligo reached a fourth final in five years.
Coleman Ready to Fuel Irish Fire
He’s been called Ireland’s answer to Gareth Bale and in their tussles in the Premier League to date, he has often come out on top. Seamus Coleman’s ability to attack and influence the play is one of the key reasons Irish fans hold some hope we can defeat Sweden at home and take a massive step towards the World Cup in Brazil next year.
Fallon Hero: Fergie’s Tribute
Alex Ferguson led the tributes at the funeral of Celtic legend, and Irish international, Sean Fallon this week.