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

Linfield maintains its position at the league's top as they head into their round 29 in the Northern Ireland Premier.

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

Former Northern Ireland assistant manager Austin MacPhee is set to work with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno ...

Northern Ireland international Ruairi McConville has targeted a return to the Premier League after joining Norwich City on ...

Former Linfield youngster Braiden Graham continues to impress at Everton after ticking off another milestone by scoring his ...

Linfield maintains its position at the top of the league as they head into their 28th round of games in the Northern Ireland ...

Northern Ireland international Josh Magennis says he felt it was his responsibility to “set the tone” after scoring twice as Exeter City came close to causing a huge FA Cup shock against Premier ...

Mason Melia hit the headlines this week after becoming the first League of Ireland player to break the £1million transfer fee ...

Why are the rules different in NI to the Premier League? The Irish FA has indicated that the rules followed in Northern Ireland reflect the guidelines set out by football's world governing body ...

Northern Ireland goalkeeper Conor Hazard is taking the plaudits after starring in Plymouth Argyle's shock FA Cup victory over ...

TV channels and live streams to watch the Premier League Darts 2025 in UK. Here's the latest fixtures and the upcoming ...