Full coverage: League of Ireland

Will Clarke is one of the FAI’s shining lights. He is campaigning to transform how Irish football develops young players. He speaks about why the FAI isn’t looking for a handout but seed capital.

Former Sonas boss Dermot Usher is on a mission to transform Cork City FC into a sustainable business, tackling ticket prices, merchandise, and investment head-on. Can his vision reshape the future of Irish football?

Once labelled the “difficult child” of Irish football, the League of Ireland is now attracting record crowds and huge interest. Drawing on numerous interviews with decision-makers, owners, and managers, this is the story of how domestic football was rehabilitated.

Less than a decade ago, Dundalk FC became only the second Irish team to qualify for group-level combat in European football. Last week, after failing to secure investment, its owner confirmed it was experiencing financial difficulty. What went wrong?

An examination of the accounts of the major League of Ireland football clubs reveals growing wage bills and mounting losses. Those in the game are worried that the numbers are unsustainable.

Born in France, Wilfred Zahibo has played international football for the Central African Republic. He is now seeking a summary judgement against his former club Dundalk FC.

Whatever about the super elite, new transnational football leagues for disadvantaged European cities could happen very quickly. The top clubs in the League of Ireland need to get their skates on, as the current model is not working here.

The League of Ireland is slowly improving from the days of close your eyes and hope economics but there is still a long way to go.