Roy at 50: ‘Kamikaze Man to Footballer’
To mark his 50th birthday, we’re reposting Cian Manning’s profile of iconic Irish figure Roy Keane and where it all began at Cobh Ramblers in the League of Ireland.
Distant voices on Dalymount days
One year into the public health crisis, Ryan Clarke laments the absence of fans even more at the start of a new League of Ireland season.
Friday night lights: League of Ireland returns
The fans must continue to stay away but as Irish football returns this weekend, Ryan Kilbane previews the comings and going at each top flight club.
Derry City #backtobrandy
As we are getting back into the swing of things in the 2018 SSE Airtricity League, Derry City have released a brilliant promo video to herald their return to a newly refurbished Brandywell.
Samba in the South-East: A Brazilian in the League of Ireland
In January 1986, Waterford United signed 26-year-old Sebastiao Elias de Freitas Filho, believed to be the first Brazilian to grace the League of Ireland. His time was brief but eventful if not always for what he did on the pitch.
Voices of the First Division
“The fact that it’s eccentric is part of the appeal”. The League of Ireland First Division often struggles for crowds and media attention but it still attracts passionate fans. Paul Cahill’s short film takes in Shelbourne versus Longford Town in the EA Sports Cup and gets the thoughts of Irish football diehards.
Shamrock Rovers, It’s More Than 90 Minutes
Shamrock Rovers have put together a brilliant video feature on the matchday experience at Tallaght Stadium.
Rovers vs Bohs: the Dublin Derby
We teamed up with Copa90 to tell you why you need to look out for Shamrock Rovers versus Bohemians.
Shelbourne vs Longford Town: A Photo Essay
Journalist, broadcaster, and Longford Town fan Eamonn Donohoe flew home to Ireland for the opening game of the 2017 League of Ireland season to watch his side take on Shelbourne. And he captured it on camera.
Robust Media Coverage Can Make the League of Ireland Thrive
Eir’s LOI Weekly podcast brings us closer towards reaching the level of consistent national media coverage which all domestic football leagues require, writes Aaron Gallagher.