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Rory Gaffney has been named Player of the Month for November! 🏆
🥇Rory Gaffney - Shamrock Rovers
🥈Ed McGinty - Shamrock Rovers
🥉James Clarke - Bohemians
🥇Rory Gaffney - Shamrock Rovers
🥈Ed McGinty - Shamrock Rovers
🥉James Clarke - Bohemians
Ronan Boyce has confirmed his departure from Derry City tonight! 👋
He is set to join St. Pats! 🔜
He is set to join St. Pats! 🔜
December 5, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Ronan Boyce has confirmed his departure from Derry City tonight! 👋
He is set to join St. Pats! 🔜
He is set to join St. Pats! 🔜
Bad news for @droghedaunited.bsky.social as Owen Lambe has torn his ACL! 😢
He will travel to the USA for surgery next week! 🇺🇸
He will travel to the USA for surgery next week! 🇺🇸
Defender Owen Lambe is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering a torn ACL.
The right-back sustained the injury in America while keeping up his fitness ahead of a return to preseason training on the 15th of December.
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The right-back sustained the injury in America while keeping up his fitness ahead of a return to preseason training on the 15th of December.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Bad news for @droghedaunited.bsky.social as Owen Lambe has torn his ACL! 😢
He will travel to the USA for surgery next week! 🇺🇸
He will travel to the USA for surgery next week! 🇺🇸
Ed McGinty (Shamrock Rovers) has been named Goalkeeper of the Year for 2025! 🏆
December 5, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Ed McGinty (Shamrock Rovers) has been named Goalkeeper of the Year for 2025! 🏆
Roberto Lopes has been named Men’s Personality of the Year for 2025! 🏆
It was a fitting day for the Shamrock Rovers defender to celebrate, with his international side Cape Verde learning their group for their first ever World Cup!👇
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
🇪🇸 Spain
🇺🇾 Uruguay
It was a fitting day for the Shamrock Rovers defender to celebrate, with his international side Cape Verde learning their group for their first ever World Cup!👇
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
🇪🇸 Spain
🇺🇾 Uruguay
December 5, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Roberto Lopes has been named Men’s Personality of the Year for 2025! 🏆
It was a fitting day for the Shamrock Rovers defender to celebrate, with his international side Cape Verde learning their group for their first ever World Cup!👇
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
🇪🇸 Spain
🇺🇾 Uruguay
It was a fitting day for the Shamrock Rovers defender to celebrate, with his international side Cape Verde learning their group for their first ever World Cup!👇
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
🇪🇸 Spain
🇺🇾 Uruguay
If Ireland progress through the European Play-Off, they will face:
🇲🇽 Mexico
🇿🇦 South Africa
🇰🇷 Korea Republic
In Group A of the 2026 World Cup! 🏆
🇲🇽 Mexico
🇿🇦 South Africa
🇰🇷 Korea Republic
In Group A of the 2026 World Cup! 🏆
December 5, 2025 at 10:49 PM
If Ireland progress through the European Play-Off, they will face:
🇲🇽 Mexico
🇿🇦 South Africa
🇰🇷 Korea Republic
In Group A of the 2026 World Cup! 🏆
🇲🇽 Mexico
🇿🇦 South Africa
🇰🇷 Korea Republic
In Group A of the 2026 World Cup! 🏆
New kit! 👕
Galway United have released their new away shirt for the 2026 season! 🏷️
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Galway United have released their new away shirt for the 2026 season! 🏷️
shop.galwayunitedfc.ie
December 5, 2025 at 10:49 PM
New kit! 👕
Galway United have released their new away shirt for the 2026 season! 🏷️
shop.galwayunitedfc.ie
Galway United have released their new away shirt for the 2026 season! 🏷️
shop.galwayunitedfc.ie
Connor Malley has joined Shamrock Rovers on a permanent deal from Sligo Rovers! ✅
He signs a multi-year contract! ✍️
www.shamrockrovers.ie/2025/12/05/c...
He signs a multi-year contract! ✍️
www.shamrockrovers.ie/2025/12/05/c...
Connor Malley signs 5 December 2025
Permanent deal followed loan spell
www.shamrockrovers.ie
December 5, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Connor Malley has joined Shamrock Rovers on a permanent deal from Sligo Rovers! ✅
He signs a multi-year contract! ✍️
www.shamrockrovers.ie/2025/12/05/c...
He signs a multi-year contract! ✍️
www.shamrockrovers.ie/2025/12/05/c...
Reposted by League of Ireland
Another one confirmed! ✅
😊
Gianfranco Facchineri signs for Galway United following his departure from Valour! ✍️
galwayunitedfc.ie/news/
😊
Gianfranco Facchineri signs for Galway United following his departure from Valour! ✍️
galwayunitedfc.ie/news/
December 5, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Another one confirmed! ✅
😊
Gianfranco Facchineri signs for Galway United following his departure from Valour! ✍️
galwayunitedfc.ie/news/
😊
Gianfranco Facchineri signs for Galway United following his departure from Valour! ✍️
galwayunitedfc.ie/news/
Benny Couto has joined Waterford from Cork City! ✅
The defender has signed until the end of the 2026 season! ✍️
waterfordfc.ie/2025/12/05/b...
The defender has signed until the end of the 2026 season! ✍️
waterfordfc.ie/2025/12/05/b...
Benny Couto Is A Blue!
Waterford FC are delighted to announce the signing of Benny Couto ahead of the 2026 SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division. The 22 year-old full-back becomes Jon Daly’s latest signing at the RSC, af…
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December 5, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Benny Couto has joined Waterford from Cork City! ✅
The defender has signed until the end of the 2026 season! ✍️
waterfordfc.ie/2025/12/05/b...
The defender has signed until the end of the 2026 season! ✍️
waterfordfc.ie/2025/12/05/b...
Conan Noonan has joined Waterford permanently for a club record fee (€50k) from Shamrock Rovers! 💰
He signs a three-year deal! ✍️
waterfordfc.ie/2025/12/05/n...
He signs a three-year deal! ✍️
waterfordfc.ie/2025/12/05/n...
Noonan Signs Record Transfer Fee in Three Year Deal
Waterford FC are thrilled to announce the permanent signing of exciting midfielder Conan Noonan on a three-year deal at the RSC, in what is a club record transfer fee for the Blues. Noonan, who bec…
waterfordfc.ie
December 5, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Conan Noonan has joined Waterford permanently for a club record fee (€50k) from Shamrock Rovers! 💰
He signs a three-year deal! ✍️
waterfordfc.ie/2025/12/05/n...
He signs a three-year deal! ✍️
waterfordfc.ie/2025/12/05/n...
Axel Sjoberg will leave St. Pats after his contract expired! 🔜
The Swedish defender has been told he will not be offered a new deal, with Pats set to complete the signing of Ronan Boyce from Derry City! 🗣️
www.thesun.ie/sport/162058...
The Swedish defender has been told he will not be offered a new deal, with Pats set to complete the signing of Ronan Boyce from Derry City! 🗣️
www.thesun.ie/sport/162058...
Axel Sjoberg to depart St Pat's to make room for arrival of Derry City star
AXEL SJOBERG is set to leave St Pat’s as a result of the imminent arrival of Ronan Boyce. St Pat’s will confirm the arrival of Boyce on a free transfer from Derry City shortly. The ex-Ireland under…
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December 5, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Axel Sjoberg will leave St. Pats after his contract expired! 🔜
The Swedish defender has been told he will not be offered a new deal, with Pats set to complete the signing of Ronan Boyce from Derry City! 🗣️
www.thesun.ie/sport/162058...
The Swedish defender has been told he will not be offered a new deal, with Pats set to complete the signing of Ronan Boyce from Derry City! 🗣️
www.thesun.ie/sport/162058...
TJ Molloy has signed a new contract with @dundalkfc.bsky.social for the 2026 season! ✍️
✍️ Dundalk FC is delighted to announce TJ Molloy has a signed a new agreement with the club for the 2026 season.
www.dundalkfc.com/molloy-commi...
www.dundalkfc.com/molloy-commi...
MOLLOY COMMITS TO 2026 | Dundalk FC
Dundalk FC is delighted to announce TJ Molloy has a signed a new agreement with the club for the 2026 season. The 16-year-old made history during the 2025 pre-season, becoming the youngest ever goalsc...
www.dundalkfc.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:41 PM
TJ Molloy has signed a new contract with @dundalkfc.bsky.social for the 2026 season! ✍️
Ronan Boyce is nearing a shock move to St. Pats after his contract at Derry City expired! 🤯
The 24-year-old was offered a new deal by his hometown club, but now looks set to move to Richmond Park after being convinced by Stephen Kenny! 🔜
The 24-year-old was offered a new deal by his hometown club, but now looks set to move to Richmond Park after being convinced by Stephen Kenny! 🔜
December 4, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Ronan Boyce is nearing a shock move to St. Pats after his contract at Derry City expired! 🤯
The 24-year-old was offered a new deal by his hometown club, but now looks set to move to Richmond Park after being convinced by Stephen Kenny! 🔜
The 24-year-old was offered a new deal by his hometown club, but now looks set to move to Richmond Park after being convinced by Stephen Kenny! 🔜
Jason Healy has signed a new contract with Waterford for the 2026 season! ✍️
waterfordfc.ie/2025/12/04/j...
waterfordfc.ie/2025/12/04/j...
Jason Healy Remains A Blue
Waterford FC are delighted to announce that Jason Healy has to put pen-to-paper to remain a Blue for 2026. The 19 year-old shot-stopper heads into his seventh year at the club, having joined the cl…
waterfordfc.ie
December 4, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Jason Healy has signed a new contract with Waterford for the 2026 season! ✍️
waterfordfc.ie/2025/12/04/j...
waterfordfc.ie/2025/12/04/j...
New kit! 👕
St. Pats have released their new home shirt for the 2026 season! 🏷️
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St. Pats have released their new home shirt for the 2026 season! 🏷️
www.elverys.ie/products/umb...
December 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM
New kit! 👕
St. Pats have released their new home shirt for the 2026 season! 🏷️
www.elverys.ie/products/umb...
St. Pats have released their new home shirt for the 2026 season! 🏷️
www.elverys.ie/products/umb...
Matty Wolfe has joined Galway United following his departure from Sligo Rovers! ✅
galwayunitedfc.ie/matty-wolfe-...
galwayunitedfc.ie/matty-wolfe-...
December 4, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Matty Wolfe has joined Galway United following his departure from Sligo Rovers! ✅
galwayunitedfc.ie/matty-wolfe-...
galwayunitedfc.ie/matty-wolfe-...
Edwin Agbaje is set to leave Sligo Rovers after his contract expired! 🔜
He has interest from several other League of Ireland clubs! 👀
He has interest from several other League of Ireland clubs! 👀
December 4, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Edwin Agbaje is set to leave Sligo Rovers after his contract expired! 🔜
He has interest from several other League of Ireland clubs! 👀
He has interest from several other League of Ireland clubs! 👀
New kits! 👕
@dundalkfc.bsky.social have released their new home and away kits for the 2026 season! 🏷️
@dundalkfc.bsky.social have released their new home and away kits for the 2026 season! 🏷️
December 4, 2025 at 7:44 PM
New kits! 👕
@dundalkfc.bsky.social have released their new home and away kits for the 2026 season! 🏷️
@dundalkfc.bsky.social have released their new home and away kits for the 2026 season! 🏷️
New kit! 👕
Derry City have released their new home kit for the 2026 season! 🏷️
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Derry City have released their new home kit for the 2026 season! 🏷️
derrycityfc.myshopify.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:42 PM
New kit! 👕
Derry City have released their new home kit for the 2026 season! 🏷️
derrycityfc.myshopify.com
Derry City have released their new home kit for the 2026 season! 🏷️
derrycityfc.myshopify.com
New kit! 👕
Galway United have released their new home kit for the 2026 season! 🏷️
shop.galwayunitedfc.ie
Galway United have released their new home kit for the 2026 season! 🏷️
shop.galwayunitedfc.ie
December 4, 2025 at 7:42 PM
New kit! 👕
Galway United have released their new home kit for the 2026 season! 🏷️
shop.galwayunitedfc.ie
Galway United have released their new home kit for the 2026 season! 🏷️
shop.galwayunitedfc.ie
Shane Tracey has signed a new contract with @dundalkfc.bsky.social for the 2026 season! ✍️
✍️ Dundalk FC is pleased to confirm that midfielder Shane Tracey has signed a new agreement with the club, committing to the Lilywhites for the 2026 season.
www.dundalkfc.com/tracey-exten...
www.dundalkfc.com/tracey-exten...
TRACEY EXTENDS STAY AT ORIEL | Dundalk FC
Dundalk FC is pleased to confirm that midfielder Shane Tracey has signed a new agreement with the club, committing to the Lilywhites for the 2026 season. The 19-year-old, who signed his first professi...
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December 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Shane Tracey has signed a new contract with @dundalkfc.bsky.social for the 2026 season! ✍️
Waterford have completed the signing of Luke Heeney following his departure from @droghedaunited.bsky.social! ✍️
waterfordfc.ie/2025/12/02/w...
waterfordfc.ie/2025/12/02/w...
Welcome to Waterford FC, Luke Heeney!
Waterford FC are thrilled to announce the signing of Luke Heeney ahead of the 2026 League of Ireland season, as our first new signing of the transfer window. The versatile midfielder makes the move…
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December 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Waterford have completed the signing of Luke Heeney following his departure from @droghedaunited.bsky.social! ✍️
waterfordfc.ie/2025/12/02/w...
waterfordfc.ie/2025/12/02/w...
Ethan O’Brien has joined @droghedaunited.bsky.social ahead of the 2026 season! ✅
The Irish-born midfielder arrives from MLS Next Pro side Huntsville City! 🇺🇸
O’Brien is Drogheda’s third new signing of the window! ✍️
The Irish-born midfielder arrives from MLS Next Pro side Huntsville City! 🇺🇸
O’Brien is Drogheda’s third new signing of the window! ✍️
✍️ Drogheda United is delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Ethan O’Brien.
The 24-year-old joins the club from Huntsville City FC, where he made 41 appearances in an 18 month spell.
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🟣🔵 #WeAreDrogs | #OurTownOurClub
The 24-year-old joins the club from Huntsville City FC, where he made 41 appearances in an 18 month spell.
🔗 droghedaunited.ie/ethan-obrien/
🟣🔵 #WeAreDrogs | #OurTownOurClub
December 4, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Ethan O’Brien has joined @droghedaunited.bsky.social ahead of the 2026 season! ✅
The Irish-born midfielder arrives from MLS Next Pro side Huntsville City! 🇺🇸
O’Brien is Drogheda’s third new signing of the window! ✍️
The Irish-born midfielder arrives from MLS Next Pro side Huntsville City! 🇺🇸
O’Brien is Drogheda’s third new signing of the window! ✍️
Ciaron Harkin has signed a new contract with Sligo Rovers until the end of the 2026 season! ✍️
www.sligorovers.com/ciaron-harki...
www.sligorovers.com/ciaron-harki...
December 4, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Ciaron Harkin has signed a new contract with Sligo Rovers until the end of the 2026 season! ✍️
www.sligorovers.com/ciaron-harki...
www.sligorovers.com/ciaron-harki...
Confirmation of Mayo’s successful application to the new League of Ireland third tier is expected soon! 🔜
Letters of acceptance are set to be issued to all approved clubs! 📝
www.con-telegraph.ie/2025/12/02/m...
Letters of acceptance are set to be issued to all approved clubs! 📝
www.con-telegraph.ie/2025/12/02/m...
Mayo FC set to be confirmed for historic entry into League of Ireland | Connaught Telegraph
Mayo is on the brink of hosting League of Ireland football for the first time in its history, with confirmation of Mayo FC’s successful application to the new third tier expected imminently.
www.con-telegraph.ie
December 4, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Confirmation of Mayo’s successful application to the new League of Ireland third tier is expected soon! 🔜
Letters of acceptance are set to be issued to all approved clubs! 📝
www.con-telegraph.ie/2025/12/02/m...
Letters of acceptance are set to be issued to all approved clubs! 📝
www.con-telegraph.ie/2025/12/02/m...