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Author: Dave Donnelly

Dave Donnelly is a freelance journalist based in Dublin, Ireland. He mainly writes about music for the Irish Sun, but as lover of all things football, he writes about all things League of Ireland on his blog, the Second Post.
2015 SSE Airtricity League Premier Division Team of the Season

2015 SSE Airtricity League Premier Division Team of the Season

November 2, 2015 by Dave Donnelly

Dave Donnelly puts together a team comprising of the stand out performers from the Irish domestic league season.

Stephen Kenny's Dundalk are the heirs to Michael O'Neill's European success

Stephen Kenny’s Dundalk are the heirs to Michael O’Neill’s European success

July 15, 2015 by Dave Donnelly

Dave Donnelly discusses reigning League of Ireland Champions Dundalk ahead of a big European test against BATE Borisov.

Meek exit in Reykjavik shows Cork City's style is painfully out of date

Meek exit in Reykjavik shows Cork City’s style is painfully out of date

July 11, 2015 by Dave Donnelly

Dave Donnelly discusses the reason behind Cork City’s disappointing early exit from European competition this year.

Owen Heary's Sligo woes show the folly of hubris

Owen Heary’s Sligo woes show the folly of hubris

June 8, 2015 by Dave Donnelly

Dave Donnelly looks at the plight of Sligo Rovers who aren’t enjoying the best of times in Owen Heary’s first campaign as manager.

Early season blues see the "Arsenal of the League of Ireland" at a crossroads

Early season blues see the “Arsenal of the League of Ireland” at a crossroads

April 22, 2015 by Dave Donnelly

Dave Donnelly discusses St. Patrick’s Athletic who haven’t enjoyed the best of starts to the League of Ireland season.

Republic of Ireland v Poland - How do they match up?

Republic of Ireland v Poland – How do they match up?

March 29, 2015 by Dave Donnelly

A loss in Scotland means Ireland have no room for error as they welcome group leaders Poland to Lansdowne Road.

All roads lead south for Limerick FC in spite of green shoots

All roads lead south for Limerick FC in spite of green shoots

March 15, 2015 by Dave Donnelly

Dave Donnelly looks at Limerick FC whose start to the League of Ireland season has many fearing the worst.

The myth of the Crazy Gang is an entertaining story, but the truth is even better

The myth of the Crazy Gang is an entertaining story, but the truth is even better

January 7, 2015 by Dave Donnelly

The myth of the Crazy Gang is an entertaining one, but the truth is an even better story, albeit one with a tragic ending, writes Dave Donnelly.

Ireland Rugby World Cup bid underlines the catastrophic state of Irish soccer

Ireland Rugby World Cup bid underlines the catastrophic state of Irish soccer

January 6, 2015 by Dave Donnelly

The All-Ireland Rugby World Cup bid underlines how poor a legacy has been left by the Irish soccer boom, writes Dave Donnelly.

When all the off-field distractions are set aside, Ireland to edge a tight encounter

When all the off-field distractions are set aside, Ireland to edge a tight encounter

November 14, 2014 by Dave Donnelly

The build-up was destined to be overshadowed by events off the field, but Ireland are in good shape to grab a result when it matters in Glasgow,

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