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Author: Gareth Lyons

DCU STUDENT, AGED 21. MANCHESTER UNITED, SHELBOURNE AND IRELAND SUPPORTER. ALSO WRITE FOR THE COLLEGE VIEW. FOOTBALL, GAA, RUGBY AND F1 FAN. EMAIL: GARETHLYONS00@GMAIL.COM
Dublin Devils - Ireland's largest LGBTQ+ inclusive football club look to make history in Tolka Park showdown

Dublin Devils – Ireland’s largest LGBTQ+ inclusive football club look to make history in Tolka Park showdown

May 26, 2022 by Gareth Lyons

Gareth Lyons speaks to Dublin Devils captain Adam Kane about the upcoming Gay Football Supporters Network Cup final.

Why 2022 is the year to give the League of Ireland a chance

Why 2022 is the year to give the League of Ireland a chance

February 12, 2022 by Gareth Lyons

Gareth Lyons talks up the 2022 Aitricity Premier Division season as the action gets set to return next weekend.

"No one wants to grow up and be a Gary Neville", but what about a Seamus Coleman?

“No one wants to grow up and be a Gary Neville”, but what about a Seamus Coleman?

January 2, 2022 by Gareth Lyons

Gareth Lyons speaks to former Sligo Rovers manager Sean Connor to gain an insight into the character of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman.

A decade in the making - meet the Irish amputee footballer with dreams of EURO 2021 success

A decade in the making – meet the Irish amputee footballer with dreams of EURO 2021 success

September 13, 2021 by Gareth Lyons

Gareth Lyons chats to Irish amputee footballer Neil Hoey about Ireland’s involvement in the upcoming European Amputee Football Championship.

That boy Ronaldo, he was only on loan

That boy Ronaldo, he was only on loan

August 30, 2021 by Gareth Lyons

Gareth Lyons reflects on a whirlwind transfer saga as Cristiano Ronaldo returns to the Theatre of Dreams.

Is it finally coming home? Home advantage, Southgate’s system and ominous omens

Is it finally coming home? Home advantage, Southgate’s system and ominous omens

July 11, 2021 by Gareth Lyons

Gareth Lyons discusses Gareth Southgate’s tactical system and examines England’s chances of Euro 2020 success.

The ultimate guide to Euro 2020 drinking games

The ultimate guide to Euro 2020 drinking games

June 11, 2021 by Gareth Lyons

Spice up your Euro 2020 schedule with these football drinking games.

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