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Irish League football referee passes away aged 33

Irish League football referee passes away aged 33

He refereed a Republic of Ireland match in 2021. Irish League football referee Keith Kennedy has sadly passed away at the age of 33. The Lisburn man began his career in referring in 2007, officiating his first Irish League match when he was 21 years old. A FIFA-qualified referee, Mr Kennedy was well known in […]

1 year ago

Four Irish League players involved in car crash on way to game

Four Irish League players involved in car crash on way to game

The game has gone ahead despite the affected club’s attempts to postpone it. Four Irish Premiership footballers were involved in a road accident this afternoon while travelling to play for their team. Dungannon Swifts announced the news via social media shortly before their 3pm kick off against Ballymena United at Stangmore Park. SQUAD UPDATE | […]

1 year ago

Powerful scenes as Ruairi Keating dedicates hat-trick to late father

Powerful scenes as Ruairi Keating dedicates hat-trick to late father

It was an emotional night for Keating. Ruairi Keating scored a hat-trick against Sligo Rovers and dedicated it to his late father who was tragically killed in a car crash on the way to watch his son play. Ciaran Keating, who is also the brother of Boyzone singer Ronan Keating, was on his way to […]

2 years ago

Damien Duff absolutely loses it during post match celebration

Damien Duff absolutely loses it during post match celebration

He went full Jurgen Klopp. Damien Duff absolutely loses all control following Shelbourne’s dramatic victory over St Patrick’s Athletic in a tense Dublin derby. The former Chelsea winger has watched his team lose to St Patrick’s three consecutive teams in recent seasons, with each game finishing 1-0 in favour of their rivals. It looked certain […]

2 years ago

Calls for Cork City fans to get lifetime bans for “disgusting behaviour”

Calls for Cork City fans to get lifetime bans for “disgusting behaviour”

“It’s disgusting. I’m going to put in a report to the police.” Stephen Bradley has called for Cork City fans to get lifetime bans following disgusting chants directed at his nine-year-old son. The Shamrock Rovers manager had to endure verbal abuse about his son who has been struggling with illness in recent times. Cork City […]

3 years ago

Roy Keane takes moment on TV to pay tribute to his old team in Cork

Roy Keane takes moment on TV to pay tribute to his old team in Cork

“They were great days.” Roy Keane was live on ITV discussing the upcoming Argentina and Mexico World Cup game, but still took a moment to pay tribute to his old club back in Cork. The former Manchester United star was a part of the panel alongside Gary Neville and Joe Cole, and the conversation turned […]

3 years ago

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