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Bringing the latest news from the League of Ireland Premier Division!
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Kerr McInroy has been named Player of the Month for October! 🏆 🥇Kerr McInroy - Shelbourne 🥈Michael Duffy - Derry City 🥉Stephen Walsh - Galway United
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Finally, the Men’s Premier Division, Men’s First Division and Women’s Premier Division Teams of the Year are below!👇
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The Merit Award goes to former Athlone, St. Pats, Shamrock Rovers, Sporting Fingal, Sligo Rovers and Cork City manager Liam Buckley! 👏
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Caoimhin Kelleher (Brentford) is named Men’s Irish Overseas Player of the Year! 👏 Denise O’Sullivan (
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The referee awards are as follows!👇 Men’s Premier Division Referee of the Year - Neil Doyle Men’s First Division Referee of the Year - Mark Houlihan Women’s Premier Division Referee of the Year - Robert Dowling Well deserved! 👏
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Kelly Brady (Athlone) and Madison McGuane (
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) are Women’s Player of the Year and Women’s Young Player of the Year respectively! 👏 Alban Hysa (Bohemians) has been named Women’s Premier Division Manager of the Year! 👏
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In the other awards, Barry Coffey (Cobh Ramblers) is First Division Player of the Year! 👏 Ciaran Kilduff (
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) has been named First Division Manager of the Year! 👏
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Confirmed! ✅ Bohemians have completed the signing of Sam Todd from Derry City! 🤝 He signs a multi-year contract! ✍️
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Defender Sam Todd joins on multi-year contract - Bohemian Football Club
Bohemian FC is delighted to confirm the signing of defender Sam Todd on a multi-year contract. The 27-year-old joins from Derry City with a wealth of experience having amassed 231 first-team appearanc...
https://bohemians.ie/defender-sam-todd-joins-on-multi-year-contract/
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Huge congratulations to Michael Duffy (Derry City) who is the PFAI Men’s Player of the Year! 👏 Owen Elding (Sligo Rovers) has been named Young Player of the Year, while Stephen Bradley (Shamrock Rovers) is Manager of the Year! 👏
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Patrick Hickey has left Galway United after his contract expired! 👋 He is set to join Bohemians! 🔜
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Navajo Bakboord has left Waterford after his contract expired! ✍️
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The club have also announced they are in contract negotiations with Jason Healy, Kyle White and Muhammad Oladiti! 🗣️
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Dean McMenamy has signed a new contract with Waterford for the 2026 season! ✍️
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Dean McMenamy is Back for 2026!
Waterford FC are thrilled to announce that Dean McMenamy has put pen to paper to remain a Blue ahead of the 2026 League of Ireland season. After joining the Blues at the start of the 2023 season, M…
https://waterfordfc.ie/2025/11/21/dean-mcmenamy-is-back-for-2026/
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Cian Byrne has signed a new contract with Bohemians until the end of the 2027 season! ✍️
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Cian Byrne signs new contract until end of 2027 season - Bohemian Football Club
Bohemian FC is delighted to confirm that defender Cian Byrne has signed a new contract until the end of the 2027 season. The centre-back, having come through at our partner club St Kevin’s Boys from t...
https://bohemians.ie/cian-byrne-signs-new-contract-until-end-of-2027-season/
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Ryan Burke, Grant Horton, Darragh Leahy, Ben McCormack, James Olayinka, Adam Queally, Kacper Radkowski, Jordan Rossiter and Brad Wade have all left Waterford after their contracts expired! ✅
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Waterford FC 2025 Retained List
Waterford FC can provide the following update to our Men’s First-Team squad, as we enter an exciting new era at the RSC. After securing our Premier Division status for 2026, and following new Head …
https://waterfordfc.ie/2025/11/21/waterford-fc-2025-retained-list/
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Confirmed! ✅ Drogheda United have signed Brandon Kavanagh from St. Pats for an undisclosed fee! 💶 He signs a two-year deal! ✍️
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Transfer news! 🔀 Bohemians are eyeing a move for out-of-contract Derry City defender Ben Doherty! 👀 Another target is St. Pats striker Conor Carty! 🎯
www.thesun.ie/sport/161398...
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Jeannot Esua has confirmed his departure from Galway United! ✅ He is set to join Sligo Rovers! 🔜
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Richard Foster has joined Waterford as assistant to Jon Daly! ✅ The 40-year-old Scotsman joins after a spell at Motherwell where he was Head of Academy Coaching! 🏴 He is a former
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, Rangers and St. Johnstone player! ⚽️
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Richard Foster Named Blues Assistant Coach
Waterford FC are excited to announce the appointment of Richard Foster as Assistant Coach to Jon Daly ahead of the 2026 League of Ireland season. The 40-year-old Scotsman makes the move to the RSC …
https://waterfordfc.ie/2025/11/20/richard-foster-named-blues-assistant-coach/
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James Clarke is set to join Dundee from Bohemians! 🔜 The Scottish Premiership side beat a host of clubs for his signature and will officially complete the signing in January! 🏴
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Luke Heeney has left
@droghedaunited.bsky.social
after his contract expired! 👋 He has recently been linked with a move to
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Ireland will travel to Czechia in the World Cup Qualifying Playoff Semi-Final! 🇨🇿 Should Ireland progress, they will host the winner of the Denmark and North Macedonia tie in the Final for a place in the World Cup! 🇩🇰🇲🇰
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New kits! 👕 Shelbourne have released their new home and away jerseys for the 2026 season! 🏷️
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Danny Mandroiu has confirmed he has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury! 😢 The Shamrock Rovers star was stretchered off in the FAI Cup Final against Cork City! 🤕
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Jon Daly jumped at the chance to return to management with Waterford! 💙 Daly is hopeful of keeping hold of star striker Padraig Amond after Shelbourne expressed an interest! 🤞
www.thesun.ie/sport/161303...
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Waterford boss Daly opens up on 'considerations of stepping away from football'
JON Daly jumped at the chance to manage Waterford after deciding the stability a change of career might bring was not for him. Daly, 42, is back in management with the Blues for the 2026 season for…
https://www.thesun.ie/sport/16130333/waterford-jon-daly-new-boss-padraig-amond/
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James McClean has been linked with a Derry City return if his game time at
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doesn’t improve! 🤯 Derry are looking at a loan move for 2026, with his Wrexham contract lasting until 2027! 🤔 McClean is keen to end his career at his hometown club! ❤️
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James McClean could return to League of Ireland as Derry City planning official move
Derry City are strongly exploring the possibility of a move to bring James McClean back to the club in the New Year if his situation at Wrexham does not change.
https://m.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/james-mcclean-could-return-to-league-of-ireland-as-derry-city-planning-official-move/a1378938755.html
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Kevin Doherty has admitted a tight budget meant
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couldn’t compete with Derry City for Darragh Markey! 💶 The 28-year-old is set to join the Candystripes after five seasons with Drogheda! ⚽️
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Tight budget a problem as Drogheda United boss hunts for Darragh Markey successor
The thorny question of how to replace Darragh Markey will be near the forefront of manager Kevin Doherty’s mind as Drogheda United come to terms with the prospect of starting the 2026 Premier Division...
https://m.independent.ie/regionals/louth/sport/soccer/tight-budget-a-problem-as-drogheda-united-boss-hunts-for-darragh-markey-successor/a1481603480.html
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Marc Koretzky and Barton Lee from Trivela Group have been appointed to the
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Garry Buckley has signed for Cobh Ramblers following his departure from Galway United! ✅
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Ryan Brennan has signed a new contract with
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until the end of the 2026 season! ✍️
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There is growing confidence that
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will secure a Premier Division licence for 2026! 😁 There has been progress made on key upgrades like the new pitch and floodlights after Chris Clinton took full control of the club! 🤝
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Dundalk FC on verge of clinching licence to compete in League of Ireland Premier Division
Dundalk FC are increasingly confident that they will secure a Premier Division licence to compete in the League of Ireland’s top flight in 2026.
https://m.independent.ie/regionals/louth/sport/soccer/dundalk-fc-on-verge-of-clinching-licence-to-compete-in-league-of-ireland-premier-division/a801202631.html
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Waterford appear to have released their new crest! ⚜️ The Blues confirmed in April they would be changing their badge ahead of the 2026 season! 🔊 The final design can be seen below and on their website, which is set for a full relaunch this week! 👇
waterfordfc.ie/home00/
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Ciaran Kilduff is looking to add more Premier Division experience to his
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squad! ➕ James Talbot, who recently left Bohemians, and out-of-contract
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midfielder Luke Heeney are linked! 🔗
www.dundalkdemocrat.ie/news/dundalk...
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Brandon Kavanagh has been linked with a move from St. Pats to
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Shane Farrell is reportedly set to sign a new contract with
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Irish midfielder Carl McHugh has completed a move to Sligo Rovers on a two-year deal! ✅ The 32-year-old has experience in England and Scotland, but has spent the last six years in the Indian Super League - most recently with Goa! 🇮🇳
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Huge congratulations to former Sligo Rovers and Shamrock Rovers striker Johnny Kenny on making his international debut against Hungary! 👏 What a day for it! 🇮🇪
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The Dundalk Supporters Trust will provide
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with the full deposit for a new playing surface at Oriel Park! 🏟️
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An update from St. Pats CY on the new League of Ireland third tier! 📢 The club confirmed they didn’t make the final cut after a visit from the FAI on Wednesday! ❌ However, they were told their proposal puts them ‘on the radar’ for future consideration! 👀
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Jimmy Keohane, Ed McCarthy, Stephen Walsh, Bobby Burns, David Hurley and Killian Brouder are reportedly set to sign new deals with Galway United! 🔜
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Maxim Afonin and Joel McPhail of Shamrock Rovers are on trial at Premier League side Arsenal! 💫
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Damien Duff opened the door to a League of Ireland return, saying he’d ‘love to win a league again!’ 🚪 The ex-Shelbourne boss still feels a connection to the Reds but didn’t rule out managing elsewhere in Ireland! 🤔 He also confirmed he’s had offers from the UK! 🇬🇧
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The Damien Duff interview: Leaving Shelbourne with no regrets, turning down jobs in England and his feelings for Irish football
In his first big interview since leaving Tolka Park, Damien Duff admits he tried many ways to fill the void but he sees his future in Irish football.
https://m.independent.ie/sport/soccer/the-damien-duff-interview-leaving-shelbourne-with-no-regrets-turning-down-jobs-in-england-and-his-feelings-for-irish-football/a196911009.html
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James Talbot has left Bohemians after his contract expired! 👋
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Our 2025 League of Ireland Premier Division Quiz is now up on Instagram! 📝 ➡️ @leagueofirelandpremierdivision ⚽️
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Garry Buckley has confirmed his departure from Galway United following the expiration of his contract! ✅
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Malcolm Shaw has confirmed his departure from Galway United following the expiration of his contract! ✅
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Jon Daly has emerged as a contender for the Waterford manager’s job! 👀 The former St. Pats and
@dundalkfc.bsky.social
boss is understood to have held talks with the Blues about the vacancy! 💙 Daly was most recently John Caulfield’s assistant at Galway United! 💪
m.independent.ie/sport/soccer...
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November’s League of Ireland transfers: Jon Daly emerges as contender for Waterford job
Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season.
https://m.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/novembers-league-of-ireland-transfers-jon-daly-emerges-as-contender-for-waterford-job/a799822324.html
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League of Ireland top scorer Padraig Amond has emerged as a target for Shelbourne! 🧐 The 37-year-old Waterford captain has been identified as a key target by Joey O’Brien as Shels look to boost their firepower for 2026! 🆔
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Robbie Hedderman has been appointed as the new CEO of Shamrock Rovers! 👨💼 The former League of Ireland defender was most recently Commercial Director of Scottish side
@afc.co.uk
! 🏴
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CEO Appointment 14 November 2025
Welcome Robbie Hedderman
https://www.shamrockrovers.ie/2025/11/14/ceo-appointment/
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New kit! 👕 Sligo Rovers have released their new home kit for the 2026 season! 🏷️
www.elverys.ie/collections/...
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Grab the Official Umbro Sligo Rovers 2024 Home, Away & Third Jerseys for Adults & Kids
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Former Sligo Rovers striker Max Mata is believed to have interest from Derry City! 🧐 The New Zealander is currently a free agent after leaving Shrewsbury by mutual consent in September following a hamstring tear! 🇳🇿
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