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Author: Gerry Farrell

Gerry Farrell, Dublin based football enthusiast with an interest in League of Ireland, the Irish National Team, and a bit of everything else. Bohemian in my outlook and footballing alliegiances, presenter of "The Beautiful Game" on Phoenix FM 92.5. Has nearly completed the Panini Euro 88 sticker album.
A Springbok ran in Solitude - South Africa’s international debut

A Springbok ran in Solitude – South Africa’s international debut

April 16, 2015 by Gerry Farrell

Gerry Farrell goes back almost a century to look at South Africa’s trip to Ireland as part of a three month tour of Europe.

Scotland v Ireland - How Lawro got the bandwagon rolling

Scotland v Ireland – How Lawro got the bandwagon rolling

November 12, 2014 by Gerry Farrell

Gerry Farrell looks back at a monumental result for Ireland against Scotland in 1987.

Ireland v Germany and the gathering storm of World War II

Ireland v Germany and the gathering storm of World War II

October 12, 2014 by Gerry Farrell

Gerry Farrell rewinds to the last century and looks at one of the most historically important games between Ireland and Germany.

Remembering Liechtenstein - a cautionary tale for Ireland

Remembering Liechtenstein – a cautionary tale for Ireland

October 6, 2014 by Gerry Farrell

As Ireland prepare to take on Gibraltar, Gerry Farrell recalls one of the most infamous performances of the last few decades.

The luck of the Georgians

The luck of the Georgians

September 4, 2014 by Gerry Farrell

Ahead of their Euro 2016 qualifier, Gerry Farrell looks back at some of the previous meetings between Ireland and Georgia.

Dunne and dusted: A look back on the career of Richard Dunne

Dunne and dusted: A look back on the career of Richard Dunne

August 5, 2014 by Gerry Farrell

Gerry Farrell looks at the career of Richard Dunne who retired from international football last week.

The Irish abroad

The Irish abroad

July 7, 2014 by Gerry Farrell

Gerry Farrell discusses the experiences of Irish players overseas and how more moves to leagues other than those in England are good for the future.

League of Ireland Preview: Bohemians

League of Ireland Preview: Bohemians

March 5, 2014 by Gerry Farrell

After falling back in 2012, Bohemians will want to get back to signs of progression and push back into the right half of the table.

League of Ireland International XI

League of Ireland International XI

January 30, 2014 by Gerry Farrell

Gerry Farrell picks a team of international players who graced the League of Ireland having been capped by their respective nations.

Putting the big bucks to better use

Putting the big bucks to better use

January 10, 2014 by Gerry Farrell

Gerry Farrell discusses the Premier League’s billions and offers suggestions on how it can be utilised.

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