BBC Sport NI takes a look at five big talking points ahead of the start of the League of Ireland Premier Division season.

The Steelers will play a game in Dublin next season as the NFL’s global expansion heads to Ireland. Read more on Boston.com.

New Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward includes Melisa Filis in her squad for this month's Nations League B double-header ...

Stephen Kenny can return St Patrick's Athletic to the promised land as the most hyped League of Ireland season of all-time begins on Friday. Saints were the best team in the league after Kenny took ...

In contrast, Kerry were ruthless in the closing stages of their opening-round win over Derry, netting three late goals in ...

A trial with Man City and a record-breaking short spell with St Patrick's Athletic underlines how much of an impact the new ...

League of Ireland season kicks off tonight with champions Shelbourne taking on Derry City at Tolka Park in the glamour clash of the night. Cork City and Galway United also face off at Turner’s Cross ...

Former Crusaders and Nottingham Forest youngster Joel Thompson has been hailed as a “superb talent” by Finn Harps boss Darren ...

MICHAEL Noonan is back hitting the books this morning after hitting the back of the net on Thursday evening. The teen prodded ...

The Premier League has considered playing matches in the United States but keeps getting in its own way. The NFL spent Super ...

Roy Keane has shocked football fans by declaring that he isn't a fan of his former side Manchester United, but does have an ...

Armagh legend Ronan Clarke has opened up about winning his battle against depression. The former All-Ireland winner and ...