Tag: League of Ireland
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League of Ireland Final Day: Sligo Rovers End Stephen Kenny’s European Dream as Champions Fall
Intro: A Championship Day to Remember The League of Ireland Premier Division title race and European hopes reached a dramatic crescendo on final day, with Sligo Rovers delivering a shock result that reshaped the destiny of the champion and underscored the competitiveness of Irish football. On a night packed with tension across venues, a decisive…
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League of Ireland final day: Stephen Kenny’s European dream ends as Sligo beat champions — as it happened
Final day drama in the League of Ireland Premier Division Across the country, the League of Ireland’s final day delivered the kind of drama you only get in a season finale. The capital’s title hopefuls, the defending champions, and a few mid-table sides all carried something of ambition and anxiety into kick-off, with European dreams…
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Sligo End Stephen Kenny’s European Dream on Final Day as They Topple the Champions
Final Day Shock: Sligo Rovers Stun the Champions The League of Ireland season reached its dramatic crescendo on final day, with Sligo Rovers delivering a sensational upset by defeating the reigning champions. The result not only altered the table but also dashed what had been a long-running European dream for Stephen Kenny and his team.…
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Power stunner keeps Hoops waiting as Shamrock Rovers’ title bid stalls again
Shamrock Rovers’ title dream stalls after another setback Shamrock Rovers’ grip on the League of Ireland title tightened but did not tighten completely this weekend. A 1-0 defeat at home to St Patrick’s Athletic coupled with Derry City’s late fightback against Waterford at the RSC left Stephen Bradley’s side clinging to a six-point cushion with…
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Dundalk clinch First Division title to mark return to the Premier Division in 2026
Overview: Dundalk secure promotion in a landmark season Dundalk brought their 2025 campaign to a joyous conclusion at Oriel Park, sealing the First Division title with a 3-0 victory over Finn Harps. The win not only clinched promotion to the Premier Division for 2026 but also aligned perfectly with the club’s plan to celebrate a…
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Dundalk seal Premier Division return with First Division title win
Historic night at Oriel Park as Dundalk secure top-flight return Dundalk Football Club confirmed their return to the Premier Division for the 2026 season, marking a remarkable 180-degree turnaround from their precarious situation in September 2024. A 3-0 victory over Finn Harps at Oriel Park sealed the First Division title, ensuring the club will celebrate…
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A Different View: The Irreplaceable Thrill of Live Sport
The irreplaceable feel of a live crowd There’s something electric about being part of the action as it unfolds in front of you. For many, the lull of the home screen and the comforts of a sofa can dull the senses of what sport truly feels like in the moment. Yet those who regularly trek…
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FAI Budget €3m to Boost League of Ireland Academies
Introduction: A new chapter for Irish football academies The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has secured an additional €3 million in Budget 2026 to advance the professionalisation of 26 League of Ireland (LOI) academies. This injection sits atop the FAI’s existing €6 million annual government funding under a memorandum of understanding that runs until 2027.…
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FAI Gets €3m Boost to Professionalise 26 League of Ireland Academies
Irish Football Aims for a Stronger, More Professional Academy System The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has secured a €3 million boost in Budget 2026 to drive the professionalisation of 26 League of Ireland (LOI) academies. This funding follows the FAI’s existing €6 million annual government support under a memorandum of understanding running until 2027.…
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FAI Secures €3m Boost to Advance League of Ireland Academies
New funding rounds up the push to professionalise LOI academies The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has been allocated an additional €3 million in Budget 2026 to help professionalise 26 League of Ireland (LOI) academies. This top-up comes on top of the €6 million the government already provides to the FAI each year under a…