Soccer
Limerick senior soccer was thrown into chaos once more last week with the news that Pat O’Sullivan’s Limerick FC were granted permission by the Football Association of Ireland to apply for an Airtricity League First Division licence for the 2020 season. Mr O’Sullivan began High Court proceedings against the FAI following their failure to invite…
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The attention will turn to the fourth round of the Munster Junior Cup this weekend when five Limerick sides look to make the most of home advantage over a two day period. Although all eyes will be firmly fixed on the provincial trophy this weekend, there is a big Tuohy Cup semi-final taking place tonight…
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Three former Limerick FC players were unveiled at their new clubs over the past week ahead of the new Airtricity League season. In the case of Shane Tracy, the veteran defender has joined Limerick District League side Aisling Annacotty in a player/coach capacity. Two of Limerick FC’s more impressive performers in recent seasons were youngsters…
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Aisling Annacotty have announced the signing of former Limerick FC player Shane Tracy. The club announced the signing via their social media pages on Tuesday afternoon. “The official statement said: Aisling Annacotty are delighted to announce the signing of former Wembley Rovers, Galway United and Limerick FC player Shane Tracy to the club. Shane who…
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In a sensational turn of events on Friday night, Limerick FC were granted permission from the Football Association of Ireland to apply for an Airtricity League First Division licence following a week of legal proceedings taken against the association by owner Pat O’Sullivan. O’Sullivan and his legal team argued that Limerick FC were excluded from…
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The Limerick District League transfer window has been open since the 1st December and unlike previous seasons, clubs in the Premier Division appear to be quieter in terms of player recruitment. After speaking to many managers over the last week or so, it is clear that the majority of clubs are in the process of…
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Aidan Ryan has enjoyed a break from junior football following his departure from Janesboro Football Club in early September. Ryan spent three years at the southside club and won three league titles, an Oscar Traynor Trophy, Lawson and Munster Champions Cup during a hugely successful period and looks back fondly. “Overall, I think my time…
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League of Ireland soccer in Limerick is going to be given a ‘bottom-up’ reboot with the establishment of Limerick United, Interim chairman of the newly formed club Conn Murray said at the launch of the club earlier this week. Mr Murray said the club will begin with and concentrate exclusively on the development of a…
Read MoreThere are three major cup competitions taking place in Limerick junior soccer this week with clubs competing in the Tuohy, Lawson and Munster Junior Cups. Firstly, Fairview Rangers take on Aisling Annacotty in the Tuohy Cup tonight at Jackman Park (7pm). The sides have met twice already this season with the pair playing out an…
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There will be plenty of excitement on Sunday February 2nd among the Limerick junior soccer fraternity when Limerick District League duo Fairview Rangers and Pike Rovers meet in the FAI Junior Cup 7th round. The game will take place at Crossagalla, the home of Pike Rovers. The draw was made today in Dublin following last…
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