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Full preview of the opening night of the League of Ireland season, with every Premier Division fixture covered
Live commentary build-up to Waterford vs Shelbourne at the RSC
Champions Shamrock Rovers see their title defense put on ice as their meeting with Dundalk is postponed at Tallaght Stadium due to an unplayable pitch
Team news, debutants and key talking points across the league, including Galway United, Drogheda United, Waterford and Shelbourne
Will Jarvis returns to Shelbourne as the 2024 champions kick off their campaign away to Waterford
James McClean makes a headline-grabbing return to the League of Ireland with Derry City
Reaction and insight from managers and players across the opening night fixtures
Reminder to have your say on LOI Late Night on X Spaces after full-time
Premier League preview as Leeds United host Nottingham Forest at Elland Road
Latest news and updates from around the Premier League, including Manchester United, Chelsea, Spurs, Newcastle and Crystal Palace
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Ger Gilroy is joined in studio by Michael McCarthy and David Wilson for this week’s Final One Standing, looking ahead to an action-packed weekend of the Premier League.
They are also joined by Alex Dunne of William Hill.
The Final One Standing on Off The Ball with William Hill.

Ger Gilroy is joined in studio by Michael McCarthy and David Wilson for this week’s Final One Standing, looking ahead to an action-packed weekend of the Premier League.
They are also joined by Alex Dunne of William Hill.
The Final One Standing on Off The Ball with William Hill.

Colm Boohig is joined this morning by Keith Treacy and Barry Murphy to look ahead to the return of the League of Ireland tonight. You can listen to live and exclusive commentary of Shamrock Rovers' game with Dundalk at Tallaght Stadium tonight with Stephen Doyle and Vinny Perth on the GoLoud App and Newstalk from 7 o'clock.
Off The Ball Breakfast every weekday from 7:30AM

Ahead of the return of the League of Ireland season on Friday, Waterford skipper Pádraig Amond and head coach Jon Daly joined Odhrán Johnson at the launch at Whelans.
The duo spoke around the turnover players, replacing leaders, and ambitions for 2026.
You can listen to live commentary of Shamrock Rovers' game with Dundalk at Tallaght Stadium this Friday night with Stephen Doyle and Vinny Perth on the GoLoud App and Newstalk from 7 o'clock.
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