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Four Questions for the Group B teams to answer heading into Matchday 2 – Group B review and preview
With Matchday 2 of the 2026 World Cup kicking off this afternoon, Mark Lynch runs us through four key questions that will be answered over the next 24 hours of Group B football. It's been so far so Group F Italia 90' for these four teams. Two one all draws keeps...
An Irishman Through and Through
110 appearances. 8 goals. Kevin Kilbane has rightly earned himself legend status amongst Irish fans. While a youth player, Kilbane was called up to the England under 18 squad but declined as he had always wished to represent Ireland. Although born in Preston,...
Amber Barrett Strikes Late as Ireland Stun Netherlands and Take Control of World Cup Destiny
A late Amber Barrett winner gave Ireland a famous victory over the Netherlands a team ranked in the top 10 of Fifas Women's World Rankings and left Irelands World Cup destiny in their own hands as they head to Grenoble for a game against France where victory would...
Why Andrew Moran Is the Key to Ireland’s Future
The Irish national team has, for years, lacked a true creative outlet, someone capable of producing a moment of magic when it matters most. The kind of player who can turn a game with a single action. That missing piece might just be Andrew Moran....
Mikey Johnston Set for Stunning Move to Flamengo
In what can only be described as the shock move of the summer transfer window, Mikey Johnston is set to sign for Brazilian giants Flamengo. According to the Express & Star, the 26-year-old will join the Brasileiro Série A side in a deal worth around £5 million - a...
Why Ireland MUST Start Well In September
When the draw was made for the qualifiers for World Cup 2026 on 13th December 2024, Ireland was drawn in Group F alongside Portugal, Hungary, and Armenia. Group winners qualify for the World Cup. Sixteen teams (twelve group runners-up and four best Nations League...
LOI First Division Matchday 22 Preview: Wexford Announce Signing of Five New Players
After a narrow victory against Cobh, table-toppers Dundalk have reinforced their claims for direct promotion. Ahead of today's game against Kerry, the Lilywhites announced another signing for their squad. However, some other First Division teams were also quite active...
Brennan Inspires, Clarke Rescues, but Bohs Left to Reflect
Bohemians must reflect on a failure to build on their derby day victory after a draw against Sligo Rovers in Phibsborough tonight. The game got off to a flowing start, with good chances for each side inside the opening 10 minutes. This continued when Ross Tierney...
LOI First Division Matchday 21 Preview: Dundalk and Cobh Fight for the Top Spot at Oriel Park
Photo by Clare McCahill The crunch meeting of matchday 21 in the First Division takes place at Oriel Park. But just before the clash with second-placed Cobh Ramblers, table-toppers Dundalk seem to have lost their form in the last couple of weeks. Athlone Town vs Bray...
The departed: The success of the coaches who jumped the Kenny/Andrews ship
Keith Andrews looks set to take over at Brentford, succeeding Thomas Frank following his brief stint as set-piece coach. The 44 year old would be stepping into his first role in management but as Ireland fans know, his highest profile role to date was cutting his...
Five Irish Stars Who Need a Summer Move
With the summer Transfer Window well and truly underway, Irish fans will be paying close attention to any possible moves for our Boys in Green. After a bland few years of underwhelming transfers for Irish internationals, there has certainly an upturn in the last...
From Mourinho’s Apprentice to Shelbourne’s Architect – Duff Walks Away
20 June 2025; Shelbourne manager Damien Duff at the final whistle in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shelbourne and Derry City at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile The world of the league of Ireland has had plenty of ups...
LOI First Division Matchday 20 Preview: Longford and Athlone Looking for a Win in the Midlands El Clasico
It's a rapid-fire pace in the First Division. After matchday 19 on Friday, the next five games in the league are already scheduled for this evening. Bray Wanderers vs UCD The Seagulls are still in third place, but they have recently suffered two consecutive defeats....
Paul Nebel: A German Talent and His Talks with the FAI
Currently, Paul Nebel is getting the chance to showcase himself on the international stage. With the Germany national under-21 team, he is participating in the European Championship in Slovakia. After three victories in the group stage, he and his team will face Italy...
LOI First Division Matchday 19 Preview: Will Treaty United Surprise Dundalk for a Third Time?
It's a busy weekend ahead for the First Division teams, with matchdays being scheduled for Friday and Monday. Tonight, the most interesting clash might take place at Oriel Park, where league leaders Dundalk welcome an opponent they haven't really been comfortable with...
League of Ireland Returns: European Heartbreak and Premier Division Showdowns
The break has gone by fairly fast but its fair to say the events of the past 30 or so hours for the League of Ireland have put a bit of a dampner on things. At least tonight offers a bit of a domestic bliss for the League with 4 Premier League matches to be played....
LOI First Division Matchday 18 Preview: Ian Ryan Gives His Debut as Athlone Town Boss
After the international break, League of Ireland football finally returns to action tonight. Just like in the Premier Division, four of the five First Division encounters will be played this Friday. One game, Cobh's visit at Longford, will be held on Saturday evening....
Boys in Green not cut out for that Lux Life…just yet.
We were daring to dream about Budapest. We’d write a book and call it, ‘Our Night in November’. Manners would be put on Ronaldo in the Aviva too, and, whilst we were at it, ‘feck the play-offs’; we’d go on ahead and win the bloody group. Last night, those people with...
Luxembourg Fanzine 2025
Hey folks, please check out our Ireland V Luxembourg fanzine with useful tips and advice for those of you travelling to Luxembourg with the Boys in Green! Useful links inside. Download Thank you, you wonderful people. Lansdowne Roar Team
Title Race Tease: Contenders or Pretenders?
4 April 2025; Greg Cunningham of Galway United in action against Aaron McEneff of Shamrock Rovers during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Galway United and Shamrock Rovers at Eamonn Deacy Park in Galway. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile One...
LOI First Division Matchday 17 Preview: Dundalk Eager to Go Undefeated into Mid-Season Break
It's the last matchday before the mid-season break in the First Division, and league leaders Dundalk are determined to stay undefeated in their seventeenth run-out of the year. While the Railwaymen play at Wexford, there are four more interesting games that will go...
Gavin McAteer: Ballybofey’s Very Own Mason Melia?
Born in 2008 – when Bertie Ahern and his dreams of the Bertie Bowl were still very much alive and well – Gavin Mcateer is today just 16 years of age, but he is already bringing a much needed spark back to “The Pride of the Northwest”. Since making his league debut at...
The Maturation of a Team: Are Ireland Finally Ready?
Almost a year into his reign as Ireland manager, Heimir Hallgrímsson is proving himself to be an interesting character and a fascinating speaker. Over the last week or so, since his latest squad announcement, he has discussed topics such as his plans to invite Roy...
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