LOI preview: Shels face Derry rematch as action begins
The most-anticipated League of Ireland season ever is upon us with three Premier Division matches taking place on the first Friday night of the season.
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The most-anticipated League of Ireland season ever is upon us with three Premier Division matches taking place on the first Friday night of the season.
The 2025 League of Ireland season kicks off on Friday night with champions Shelbourne facing Derry City, while the Dublin derby between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers on Sunday takes place at the Aviva Stadium.
"Inevitably, Daryl Horgan was involved, collecting a Patrick McEleney cross at the back post before creating a yard of space to deliver with his right foot.
The record books don't differentiate between league titles won by 15 points and by grinding out a 1-0 win on the final day.
The Republic of Ireland are facing a date with England following the draw for the 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship group stages.
St Patrick's Athletic manager Stephen Kenny acknowledged the "symbolism" of Mason Melia becoming the League of Ireland's first ever million euro player but was sceptical that the move would open the floodgates on similar big-money transfers.
St Patrick's Athletic manager Stephen Kenny says his 17-year old striker Mason Melia could have moved to the continent this year but the transfer to Tottenham Hotspur was the one he really wanted.
St Patrick's Athletic have confirmed that they have agreed the transfer of Mason Melia to Tottenham in January 2026 for an initial £1.5m (€1.8m), which is a record transfer fee for a League of Ireland player.