Irish Football

Brought to you by  For many people, there’s only one sporting event to keep an eye on this weekend and that’s the All-Ireland hurling final between Galway and Limerick at Croke Park on Sunday.  However, there is also some Premier League football and top quality international rugby taking place so there is something for everybody this weekend. Here, we give …

Ireland have moved up two places in the latest FIFA world rankings as the sport’s world governing body updated the list today.  During the summer, Ireland lost to France in a friendly while they recorded a 2-1 win over the USA. Ireland are now 29th in the world, moving up two places from 31. Martin O’Neill’s side return to action …

We all know the narrative. Promising young Irish footballer attracts the eyes of cross-channel scouts. He gets that elusive trial and then an academy contract is dangled in front of the 15 year old prodigy. Family and friends are left behind. A new life is created, based around his English club. The next few years feature injuries, home-sickness and the …

The decision to move Liam Miller’s tribute match to Páirc Uí Chaoimh has been vindicated to the fullest as organisers have confirmed this afternoon that the match is fully sold-out.  The game, as you will probably know by now, was originally due to take place in the 7,000 capacity Turner’s Cross, home to Cork City FC. However, pressure from a …

After the lengthy process of changing the venue of Liam Miller’s testimonial match from Turner’s Cross to Páirc Uí Chaoimh, supporters can finally look forward to the match which is due to take place on September 25.  A Manchester United XI will take on a Celtic/Republic of Ireland XI and with the lineups announced last week, fans can expect a …

Daryl Horgan’s time with Preston North End has come to an end as the Deepdale outfit announced today that the former Dundalk player has departed the club.  Horgan will now ply his trade with Scottish Premier League outfit, Hibernian. The Irish international joins the Edinburgh club for an undisclosed fee and could make an appearance for Neil Lennon’s side in …

Brought to you by  We’re reaching the end of the summer and although the days are getting a little bit cooler and shorter, we can at least look forward to the Premier League kicking off this weekend. There is also another bumper weekend of GAA action and the European Athletics Championships are also taking place so there is no shortage …

The first in Pundit Arena’s season-long weekly look at how the Irish contingent are faring in the English leagues. With the Premier League still a few days away it was a chance for Championship and League One members (and future members) of the Boys In Green to shine. Let’s take a look at who is positioned where in the first …

Caretaker manager Graham Kelly has departed Bray Wanderers after four years involved with the club. Kelly had a number of various roles at Bray Wanderers before stepping into as caretaker manager following the resignation of Martin Russell last month. A huge thank you to everyone who I have had the pleasure to work with over the past four years @BrayWanderers, Staff, …

Cork City will face either FC Salzburg of Austria or KF Shkendija of Macedonia in the final qualifying round of the Europa League should they defeat Rosenborg over two legs. John Caulfield’s men will likely not be looking past their Norweigan opposition but should they get the better of Rosenborg then they will only be one round away from the competition’s …