With the inevitable clear out of The FAI , Head Honcho & Cronnies , it is a great opportunity for a new beginning.
I think Peak 6 might have some role to play here , & with there expertise & experience get involved with a new body.
I...

Despite unanimous opposition from all First Division clubs Shamrock Rovers II has been foisted on them.
Now this Rovers team will play in but cannot win the First Division and cannot gain promotion and cannot enter the Cup.
What sort of an impact...

Unfortunately it looks like another club is going to the wall. Limerick FC it would appear are not getting a licence for the new season. Sad times for Irish football.

Bye bye, John.
I presume you have been well looked after by the FAI. Or should we have a whip around? Wouldn't like to see you in need.

It will be interesting to see how these proposals take shape.

How many clubs in the LOI are fully professional? And to what degree are other LOI clubs professional?

I may be in a minority but I am sad to see the back of John Caulfield.
Love him or hate him, he was a key figure in one of the greatest rivalries in modern day Irish football.

My young fella keeps asking me about the mascots on match nights and if he can be one!
Anyone any idea how much it costs and who would I contact?
Ta!

Bit of a strange request but does anyone know where I could buy pint bottles of Harp like the ones you can get in the pubs?

Great result for us last night.
Bohemians, however, are notorious time wasters. Last night the referee played an additional 11 minutes and when Bohs played us the time added on was 6 minutes - and we scored the winner in that period. Any winning...

Any opinions on whether this Jordan Gardner-led US takeover of a Danish club has any positive implications for Dundalk?

Incredible line from John Delaney........

John O'Connor's 2017 Premier Division clubs financial performance summary

Last night was not a good night for ROI football.
The team was appalling with only Darren Randolph achieving potential.
Our supporters jeered our visitors' national anthem.
Our supporters booed the national team at the end of the match.
Not a...

Being presented to the crowd at the Europa League match on Thursday in Oriel would be brilliant way to recognise the achievements of Patience Jumbo-Gula of St Gerard’s AC and Gina Akpe-Moses Blackrock AC for their part in winning the silver medal ....

Nice to see Kenny S planning for next season. Hopefully he will remain as Derry manager.

Although he's an absolute rocket of a man, there is a charm about him. The way he handled the Ryan McBride situation was very commendable and classy. He has...

Hey folks,

With just two games left in the league format of the First Division, the potential candidates for promotion are starting to shape up. At the head of the pack are UCD, who seem almost certain to go up as champions. Then come Finn Harps,...

In the Bohs/Cork semi final a penalty was awarded - apparently on the advice of the goal line official. What I am wondering is why the goal line official is always on the same side as the linesman. Surely it would make more sense for him to be on...

Declan rice. If you have to think about it and weigh up your options, then quite frankly you aren't Irish. The same Irish who gave you your international chance from the underage set-up right through to being capped at senior International level....

I see Cork got drawn against Legia Warsaw in the Champions League First Qualifying round, really tough draw for them, probably the worst they could get. It will be interesting to see how they fare compared to us 2 years ago, the 2 goals we conceded...

It's happened, it actually happened - the mythical score that has been joked about for years

East Fife 4 Forfar 5

(on penalties after a 1-1 draw)

Never forget where you were on the day that Lennon died or when this scoreline happened!

Big plans, johnnybegoode will have a meltdown where he hears about this

I see following a mass exodus of players from Athlone that Baba Isaaka is one of a number of new signings

Watching Spain v Portugal last night. No wonder they call it the Beautiful Game!

Fantastic achievement for Dealgan Boxing Club's Amy Broadhurst in becoming European U22 lightweight champion in Romania yesterday.

Amy is no stranger to Oriel Park having both fund-raised and celebrated achievements on match days previously.

I...

Twitter reports

We have received the very sad news that Liam Miller has passed away tonight. The thoughts and prayers of everyone in the CSL are with Liam's family tonight.
A minutes silence will be observed in all CSL games this weekend in...

FAI TV
Published on Feb 18, 2018
In the first part of a series following different personalities in the SSE Airtricity League, FIFA International Referee Neil Doyle brings us into his home, gives us an insight into his match preparation,...

I couldn't help noticing that a lot of the self styled World's Greatest Fans had left the stadium long before the final whistle. I wonder how many of them attend LOI matches on a regular basis?

As I'm sure most on here will have heard of Caroline Quigleys (nee Kananagh McAlester) recent sudden passing.

Caroline was much loved member of a large well known Dundalk FC supporting family. This fundraiser is to help with funeral costs etc and...

I've had a bit of a flashback of an Ireland under 21 match being played in Oriel back in the early 90s. Anyone else remember this? Not sure of the opposition but something tells me that a young Roy Keane played. It would have been during his Forest...

For anyone that might be interested, the Louth Mavericks (Formerly Dundalk Mavericks) are playing the biggest game in their short history (founded 2012) this Sunday (20th August) as they play in the IAFL1 Bowl game (final) for promotion to the SBC...

I see Maguire is starting for Preston with Horgan on the bench.
Best of luck to both.

Dermot Keely on match fixing

DID WHAT I COULD I had my suspicions about games in the past but match-fixing is almost impossible to prove
It should never have gotten to this point

News coming in the evening that derry skipper Ryan McBride passes away aged just 27. Very sad and shocking news. Thoughts are with his family friends and all at Derry City

This is a very enjoyable weekly podcast, I think funded by eir sports, you'll find it on Twitter/sound cloud but it's best on iTunes as you can control the pause function better. It's on for a full hour, and co hosted by Daniel McDonnell. I have to...

Paddy McCourt signs for Harps

I have mixed feelings - on one hand delighted that he is going to play in the Airtricity League, but regret that he could not do his thing at Oriel Park for Dundalk

What about a betting tip section.. I'll go first..
Today's tips a win or draw treble in Scottish football
Hearts, Aberdeen and Ross County
???

I heard on the news that Sean Maguire has re-signed for Cork despite several offers from England.
Anybody. know who was interested in him?
I hope this is a sign of things to come and our own talented players elect to stay with us

Congratulations to John Gill and Pete Mahon on their achievement in guiding Drogheda Utd to promotion.

I don't know if Drogheda will add anything to the standards in the league, but at least the journey is shorter than Wexford for travelling fans

John Delaney - more money than sense.

I hope this isn't inappropriate :
I am trying to ascertain the whereabouts of a old friend of mine, Noel McBride.
Noel and I grew up together on Mount Avenue and went to all the matches in Oriel (and the Joes for those of you that remember). Both...

Hola mis Amigos, one of the disadvantages of living in Spain (well, the only one really) is that I have not been able to attend Oriel Park this past two years, though I did come back for the cup final. In the past a number of members have been on...

:)
What was his problem??

Dickhead

Oh and what a goal by Finn...

Disappointed to see Pat Fenlon sacked by Rovers, just when we had them where we wanted them - miles behind us. They could at least have had the courtesy to wait until after our home league tie against the Hoops. He was always good value for a rant...

As it looks like our involvement in Euro 16 may come to an end this evening and to fill the hole of wall to wall football until Friday night's return to Oriel how about a quick straw poll if we faced a similar question at the ballot box. While our...

It's the eve of the big kick off, who's everyone's tip? It's hard to look past France and probably Germany. But outside that it's hard to pick a winner. Spain aren't, for me, the team they once were but are still a threat. England have a great...

Woodview Celtic FC are having a euro predictor comp.

Predictor runs for the entire first round 10/6 - 22/6.
Points awarded as follows: 4pts correct win/draw and 10pts correct scoreline.
Entry is €5 with first prize €200 and runner up €100....

Shamrocks Rover's player Mickey Drenan is talking a break from football to deal with depression. He is doing the right thing ad talking about it as to many people are hiding it and not getting the help they need.

A former prolific poster here and also on Foot.ie he started supporting Dundalk FC in the late 90's.Himself and his Dad were constant regulars in the Shed and also at away matches
I'm in total shock over his sudden passing on Tuesday,he was only...

Just heard on today fm sport that he has been banned for eight months for testing positive for a banned substance.