Well done lads for keeping this topic on the agenda after debates about soccer calendar seemed to have gone quiet following the ill-fated FAI Pathways Plan. As someone coaching underage soccer in Dublin, what we are offering kids at the moment is not good enough. Aside from the

Incredible strength after such a tragedy. Scramblers have been a scourge on places like Finglas, Clondalkin, Ballyfermot and others for so long. Ban them for good.

First Irish Independent Sport Friday night preview of the 2026 season (in a new studio) with Seán O'Connor youtu.be/pTnuWXQrzak?si…

“He was a smashing, smashing guy on and off the pitch.” Brian Kerr reflects on the life and legacy of Damien Byrne (1954–2026), remembering his leadership, professionalism, and impact on Irish football

The first LOI Premier Division review of 2026 is here as Daniel McDonnell and Seán O'Connor reflect on the opening night - Derry City beat Sligo Rovers on James McClean’s homecoming - Jack Godden the hero for Drogheda as Galway rue missed penalty - Waterford and Shels all square

Pellador geansai over formal shirt. 🫡 Protect Brian at all costs!

Femke Bol is just ridiculous

Petition for LOITV to start showing pitch inspections.

🗣 "[The FAI] could show a real bit of balls and refuse to play Israel." 🗣 "I think UEFA could back the FAI if they were strong enough on it." Brian Kerr on the Republic of Ireland being drawn in the same group as Israel in the Nations League. #VMSport

Friday night League of Ireland preview with Seán O'Connor now available on our YouTube channel behind the link. We’ll have one of these before every Fri round of games (Filmed before Joanna Byrne statement) youtu.be/bUWM8nfNpEI?si…

Would be interested to know the rationale behind this if it is the case

I'm all for rivalry and atmosphere but at the same time this is a shame. Oriel Park looked so much better on TV tonight.

The LOI Premier Division review is here as Daniel McDonnell and Seán O'Connor look back on a packed Friday night. - Champions beat St Pat’s but spoils shared in Louth derby - Devoy bags winner as Bohs defeat Derry - Frustrating draw for Shels v Galway, Waterford v Sligo all square

Lot to like about Stuart McCloskey just quietly becoming Ireland's best player at 33.

Them was days Joxer

Lovely strike 😊

Looked ahead to this weekend's Premier Division games with Aidan Fitzmaurice on our weekly Irish Independent Sport preview show. Watch on Youtube here youtube.com/watch?v=gXm6wb…

As first goals for the club go… 90+2’ Mata ⚽️ #StPafsFC 🔴⚪️ 🎥 Bernardo Santos

Friday night LOI review is on our YT channel Derby drama in Tolka, not enough drama from Derry in Tallaght and the Bohs show rolls on Galway-Dundalk was reviewed in darkness (Thanks to Nathan Kelly for stepping in to host at short notice) youtu.be/UzCmxQmJaJo?si…