James DeeganinThe ConThe origins of the beautiful game in the Premier CountyA look into how soccer developed in the hurling stronghold of Tipperary, from the late 1890s to the early 1940s.Jun 15, 2017Jun 15, 2017
Alan FloodinThe ConAustria’s woes offer Ireland a great opportunityThis depleted Austrian team may give Ireland the chance to take control of Group D.Jun 11, 2017Jun 11, 2017
Alan FloodinThe ConPlease, please put your camera phone awayThe Aviva Stadium, we are constantly reminded, is a smoke free environment. If we could make these places a phone free environment, the…Jun 6, 2017Jun 6, 2017
The ConinThe ConInside LOI — Crowd ControlIn his latest column, our Inside LOI columnist — an active player in the League of Ireland — discusses boosting crowd numbers in the…May 29, 2017May 29, 2017
James DeeganinThe ConIreland need to call upon Sean Maguire now rather than later“It’s a big step up” is not a convincing argument for Ireland’s most in-form striker.Apr 21, 2017Apr 21, 2017
Brian StrahaninThe ConA Conversation with Brian McGovernAfter a promising youth career at Arsenal, McGovern’s career was cut short by injuries. He speaks about moving from Crumlin to Highbury and…Apr 2, 2017Apr 2, 2017
Brian StrahaninThe ConA Conversation with Graham GartlandThe former League of Ireland stalwart talks about Shamrock Rovers’ new academy and the importance of mental health.Mar 31, 2017Mar 31, 2017
The ConinThe ConThere’s renewed rivals at the Cross as Dundalk visit Cork CityA rival etched since the early 1990s, there’s little separating Cork City and Dundalk as the Lilywhites roll into town this weekend.Mar 25, 2017Mar 25, 2017
Alan FloodinThe ConIreland player ratings following a frustrating Aviva stalemate against WalesA frustrating night for the boys in green in a game void of any decent football, culminating in a devastating injury to Seamus Coleman.Mar 25, 2017Mar 25, 2017
The ConinThe ConMartin O’Neill has turned Ireland into a force to be reckoned withFrance 2016 once seemed like a distant dream. Now Russia 2018 feels like a realistic possibility. Martin O’Neill deserves all the credit…Mar 24, 2017Mar 24, 2017