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League of Ireland @loipdnews.bsky.social · 2d

A debut yesterday for Australian defender Kyle Shaw! 🇦🇺

The 21-year-old featured for Bohemians as a trialist in their friendly win over Schalke! 🏟️

He is set to officially join from Sydney ahead of the 2026 season! 🔜

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League of Ireland @loipdnews.bsky.social · 2d

Shamrock Rovers 0-1 Shelbourne

Shamrock Rovers:
-

Shelbourne:
Kerr McInroy 33’

League of Ireland @loipdnews.bsky.social · 2d

Congratulations to @dundalkfc.bsky.social! 🏆

The Lilywhites have made an immediate return to the League of Ireland Premier Division after winning the First Division title! 👏

Gbemi Arubi, Daryl Horgan and Vinnie Leonard were the scorers as they defeated Finn Harps at Oriel Park! 🏟️

Dundalk Football Club @dundalkfc.bsky.social · 4d

BACK WHERE WE BELONG 🏁

#Cmonthetown | #DLK2025

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Brian Gormley D7 @bgormley.bsky.social · 4d

Watching Ireland play internationals can be mind-numbing. What a contrast with League of Ireland games! They’re always edge of the seat, nail/biting stuff! Good win by @shelbournefc.ie @loipdnews.bsky.social

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League of Ireland @loipdnews.bsky.social · 4d

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League of Ireland @loipdnews.bsky.social · 4d

Matt Healy has been named Player of the Month for September! 🏆

🥇Matt Healy - Shamrock Rovers
🥈Josh Honohan - Shamrock Rovers
🥉Jad Hakiki - Sligo Rovers

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League of Ireland @loipdnews.bsky.social · 4d

Jack Byrne on his loan move to Dubai Irish! 👇

The Shamrock Rovers midfielder said he wanted more game time after injury and felt the short-term move was ‘perfect!’ 🇦🇪

Byrne has 18 months left on his Rovers deal but admitted his future is uncertain! 👀

www.theasiangame.net/irish-star-j...

Irish star Jack Byrne on surprise UAE loan: A new chapter in his football journey - The Asian Game

Jack Byrne’s loan move to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has surprised many in Ireland, but the Dubliner has never been afraid to test himself in new footballing landscapes. With the League of Ireland...

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League of Ireland @loipdnews.bsky.social · 4d

Matt Healy has been named Player of the Month for September! 🏆

🥇Matt Healy - Shamrock Rovers
🥈Josh Honohan - Shamrock Rovers
🥉Jad Hakiki - Sligo Rovers

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League of Ireland @loipdnews.bsky.social · 6d

Derry City and Crusaders have jointly announced they will begin legal proceedings to challenge the exclusion of both clubs from the NI Football Fund! 🧑‍⚖️

Derry City had made a bid of £11.8m but were left empty handed! 😬

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League of Ireland @loipdnews.bsky.social · 6d

Jorunas Jakas and Robert Morgan of Shamrock Rovers are set to go on trial at La Liga side Girona! 💫

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League of Ireland @loipdnews.bsky.social · 6d

2026 will be Bohemians’ last season at Dalymount Park before redevelopment begins! 🚧

The club are currently exploring temporary home options, such as the RDS, but COO Daniel Lambert said they are hopeful another League of Ireland club ‘will do us a favour!’ 🏟️

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‘2026 will be our last there then we have a very difficult few years’ – Bohs COO Dan Lambert on Dalymount redevelopment

Bohemians chief operating officer Daniel Lambert says 2026 will be the club’s final season at Dalymount Park before it undergoes redevelopment but warns that a challenging period lies ahead while thei...

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League of Ireland @loipdnews.bsky.social · 6d

The FAI has relaxed rules on non-EU/UK players in the League of Ireland from 2026! 🇮🇪

The change sees work permit rules eased, allowing more overseas talent to join! 🌍

The PFAI has urged a review next year to ensure it isn’t blocking academy players! ⚽️

www.thesun.ie/sport/159363...

League of Ireland @loipdnews.bsky.social · 7d

The Government has today confirmed a €3m annual grant for League of Ireland academies starting in 2026! ✅

It’s expected to create around 50 new full-time coaching jobs nationwide and marks a key step forward for academy investment! 👏

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League of Ireland @loipdnews.bsky.social · 7d

Excellent news! 💰

The Government is set to confirm €3m in funding for League of Ireland academies - the first ever grant dedicated to player development! 🇮🇪

An important step after years of pushing for academy investment! ⚽️

More details to follow! 🔜

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League of Ireland @loipdnews.bsky.social · 8d

A dominant display from Shamrock Rovers saw them cruise into the FAI Cup Final! 🏆

Rovers defeated Kerry 6-1 with Graham Burke & Michael Noonan scoring braces, while Dylan Watts & Cian Barrett were also on target! ⚽️

Joe Adams scored a consolation for the visitors! 💪

League of Ireland @loipdnews.bsky.social · 8d

Derry City 1-0 Sligo Rovers

Derry City:
Michael Duffy 90+4’

Sligo Rovers:
-

League of Ireland @loipdnews.bsky.social · 8d

Waterford 2-0 @droghedaunited.bsky.social

Waterford:
Tommy Lonergan 56’
Jesse Dempsey 90+4’

Drogheda United:
-

League of Ireland @loipdnews.bsky.social · 9d

Matty Smith is in the Waterford squad for the first time this season as they prepare to take on @droghedaunited.bsky.social! 🥳

The Scottish forward has been a huge miss for the Blues after spending most of the year sidelined through injury! 🤕

League of Ireland @loipdnews.bsky.social · 10d

Andy Boyle has announced his retirement from professional football! ⌛️

The 34-year-old cut short his spell at Waterford after an injury-hit season! 🎬

He retires with four League of Ireland titles and two FAI Cups, as well as an Ireland cap! 🏆

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League of Ireland @loipdnews.bsky.social · 10d

Wow! 🤩

Cork City are into the FAI Cup Final after cruising past St. Pats at Turners Cross! 🏆

Sean Maguire opened the scoring early on before Evan McLaughlin’s brace inside two second half minutes! ⚽️

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League of Ireland @loipdnews.bsky.social · 10d

Ronan Boyce is in talks to extend his expiring contract at Derry City! ‼️

Meanwhile, Sadou Diallo, who is also out of contract at the end of the season, is attracting interest from St. Pats! 👀

www.derryjournal.com/sport/footba...

League of Ireland @loipdnews.bsky.social · 11d

Tonight’s League of Ireland Premier Division fixtures have been rescheduled to Sunday due to bad weather! ⛈️

Derry City - Sligo Rovers
Waterford - @droghedaunited.bsky.social

In other news, Cork City expect their FAI Cup Semi-Final against St. Pats to take place! 😊

League of Ireland @loipdnews.bsky.social · 11d

Confirmed! ✅

Victor Ozhianvuna has completed his record-breaking move from Shamrock Rovers to Arsenal! ✍️

He will officially join in January 2027! 🗓️

Good luck Victor! ☘️

www.arsenal.com/news/agreeme...

Agreement reached for Victor Ozhianvuna

We have reached an agreement for Victor Ozhianvuna to join us from League of Ireland Premier Division side Shamrock Rovers

www.arsenal.com

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League of Ireland @loipdnews.bsky.social · 12d

A solid start for Shelbourne in their Conference League League Phase opener! 🏆

The Reds welcomed Swedish side Hacken to Tallaght Stadium and earned a valuable point! 🇸🇪

Mipo Odubeko and Kerr McInroy went closest for the hosts! 🇮🇪

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League of Ireland @loipdnews.bsky.social · 12d

A disappointing result for Shamrock Rovers in their first Conference League League Phase tie! 🏆

Lukas Sadilek, Martin Suchomel, Asger Sorensen and Lukas Haraslin scored for a dominant Sparta Prague! 🇨🇿

Danny Mandroiu scored a brilliant goal late on for Rovers! 🇮🇪