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04/09/2025, 2:19 PM
nr637

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Originally Posted by nr637

If August 2026 is the expected start date for the 2026 shortened third tier then what league format could that take?

If there are two third tier sections South & North of 10 teams with only two rounds of fixtures played over the weekends dates for August, September, October, based on current fixtures arrangements.

August has 5 W/E + 1 Bank Holiday
September 4 W/E
October has 4 W/E + 1 Bank Holiday

If its a shortened fixture season of 18 games over this period there will have to be a fair number of mid-week fixtures unless it will only be 1 round of fixtures.
04/09/2025, 2:58 PM
culloty82

If it's until mid-December, that's roughly 18 weeks.
18/09/2025, 11:16 AM
Roones26

Women's second tier launched today

https://www.leagueofireland.ie/news/...troduced-2026/
18/09/2025, 12:42 PM
culloty82

Makes sense not to introduce promotion/relegation straight away, as Kerry, for one, were working towards an U19 team next year, and presumably many of the other new clubs were thinking similarly. Presumably, like with the old Men's A Championship, eventually the top senior sides in each section will playoff for promotion?
19/09/2025, 8:05 AM
nr637

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Originally Posted by Roones26

Women's second tier launched today

https://www.leagueofireland.ie/news/...troduced-2026/

Great news, exciting news and justs show the huge strength and popularity in women's football around the country!
19/09/2025, 9:24 AM
nr637

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17E3gqJ1Mt

The following list of teams has appeared on several social media LOI outlets and seem to suggest where the final 20 teams will be picked from.
19/09/2025, 9:41 AM
Burnsie

Supposedly the Leinster Senior League is going to hold a vote about boycotting the FAI Intermediate Cup in protest of it switching to a calendar year schedule (February - October 2026).

Strange, because there's a guy on the FAI board (which unanimously approved the aligned calendar) who looks just like the LSL chairman.
19/09/2025, 9:58 AM
nr637

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Originally Posted by Burnsie

Supposedly the Leinster Senior League is going to hold a vote about boycotting the FAI Intermediate Cup in protest of it switching to a calendar year schedule (February - October 2026).

Strange, because there's a guy on the FAI board (which unanimously approved the aligned calendar) who looks just like the LSL chairman.

The LSL should just get on board and accept that the change will eventually be the right way to progress the game here. I do believe that the way the LOI is progressing with the new TV contracts, Shels & Rovers in Europe, the third tier and Women's leagues progression, shows the extent & real popularity in the growth of the game here.
19/09/2025, 2:48 PM
nigel-harps1954

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Originally Posted by nr637

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17E3gqJ1Mt

The following list of teams has appeared on several social media LOI outlets and seem to suggest where the final 20 teams will be picked from.

I don't know why people continue with these speculative lists. There's quite a few names on there that aren't in the running at all.
19/09/2025, 4:30 PM
Elfman

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Originally Posted by Burnsie

Strange, because there's a guy on the FAI board (which unanimously approved the aligned calendar) who looks just like the LSL chairman.

Haha, brilliant! He votes it through instead of voicing any opposition, then blindsides the FAI with a boycott that puts the kibosh on the Intermediate Cup. You couldn't make this stuff up... but I suppose you could predict it.

Will a boycott matter much Burnsie? I'm sure the Munster Senior League teams will be happy to take the free hit at the cup.
19/09/2025, 4:39 PM
Elfman

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Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

I don't know why people continue with these speculative lists. There's quite a few names on there that aren't in the running at all.

I think I've neglected to ask before Nigel but which Donegal team would you say in most likely to be in the running?
19/09/2025, 5:49 PM
nigel-harps1954

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Originally Posted by Elfman

I think I've neglected to ask before Nigel but which Donegal team would you say in most likely to be in the running?

From what I understand, both Letterkenny Rovers and Cockhill Celtic are in the running.
19/09/2025, 9:41 PM
ForeForeToo

I can't read the list as I don't use Facebook but if Trim Celtic are on that list they can be ruled out.
20/09/2025, 5:41 PM
Burnsie

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Originally Posted by ForeForeToo

I can't read the list as I don't use Facebook but if Trim Celtic are on that list they can be ruled out.

they are but don't worry, I predict it'll only be a few days before another completely pointless list gets posted on here
21/09/2025, 9:17 AM
BigEars

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Originally Posted by Burnsie

Supposedly the Leinster Senior League is going to hold a vote about boycotting the FAI Intermediate Cup in protest of it switching to a calendar year schedule (February - October 2026).

Strange, because there's a guy on the FAI board (which unanimously approved the aligned calendar) who looks just like the LSL chairman.

I can understand rural Junior clubs being unhappy with a summer season, after all some teams would have a huge amount of players who play Gaa and mightn't be able to field if they were forced to play Junior football.

However Leinster Senior League would have a much lesser amount of crossover (although obviously still some) and it's top tier effectively makes up part of the third tier of Irish football at the moment. It's embarrassing for them to have a problem with it.
21/09/2025, 5:00 PM
sbgawa

Anyone playing for the top LSL teams is committed to football its just politics amd BS
21/09/2025, 6:13 PM
EatYerGreens

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Originally Posted by nr637

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17E3gqJ1Mt

The following list of teams has appeared on several social media LOI outlets and seem to suggest where the final 20 teams will be picked from.

4 contenders from Donegal is mad if true. Especially 2 from a town of 6,000 people. Letterkenny Rovers should be the lead choice out of those 4 options.
21/09/2025, 6:14 PM
nigel-harps1954

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Originally Posted by EatYerGreens

4 clubs from Donegal is mad. Especially 2 from a town of 6,000 people. Letterkenny Rovers should be the lead choice out of those 4 options.

Because its been repeatedly said that Buncrana Hearts aren't in the running..
21/09/2025, 6:16 PM
EatYerGreens

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Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

Because its been repeatedly said that Buncrana Hearts aren't in the running..

Fair enough.

3 contenders from Donegal is mad. Especially 1 from a town of 6,000 people. Letterkenny Rovers should be the lead choice out of those 3 options.
22/09/2025, 8:04 AM
nr637

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Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

I don't know why people continue with these speculative lists. There's quite a few names on there that aren't in the running at all.

Can you list a few names on there that aren't in the running at all with sources please.
22/09/2025, 8:24 AM
pineapple stu

In fairness, it's a bit much for you to ask for a list with sources when your own sources are just speculation themselves.
22/09/2025, 8:53 AM
nr637

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Originally Posted by pineapple stu

In fairness, it's a bit much for you to ask for a list with sources when your own sources are just speculation themselves.

Okay fine, so you do not have a list, thanks.
22/09/2025, 9:07 AM
pineapple stu

I do not.

I'm not sure you do either though.
22/09/2025, 10:30 AM
nigel-harps1954

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Originally Posted by nr637

Okay fine, so you do not have a list, thanks.

If you continue to provide repeated speculative lists with no sources, and ignore repeated claims otherwise with news sources that have been posted, it'll be pretty easy for me to start deleting those posts as its becoming tiresome reading the same thing over and over again.
22/09/2025, 10:59 AM
pineapple stu

I didn't realise you were a mod actually! When did that happen?
22/09/2025, 11:18 AM
Buckett

I, for one, welcome our new moderation overlord
22/09/2025, 11:23 AM
nigel-harps1954

Just happened by magic. Bow to your new oppressive master.
22/09/2025, 11:24 AM
pineapple stu

Crikey - if you have magic then I guess I'd better!
22/09/2025, 11:54 AM
nr637

All these posts are all part of the discussion and have no intent or hidden agenda. People read and see so many things on social media, some of it is true and some is false, take from it what you want but don't punish the posts please! :confused:
22/09/2025, 12:22 PM
nigel-harps1954

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Originally Posted by nr637

All these posts are all part of the discussion and have no intent or hidden agenda. People read and see so many things on social media, some of it is true and some is false, take from it what you want but don't punish the posts please! :confused:

I'm not about to punish any post that contributes to the discussion. I'd fairly quickly be removed from any moderation duties if I did that.

My point stands though, and anything in future regarding teams involved, I'd like to see sources posted with any of it. Balls.ie repeating the same article over and over isn't a source either.
22/09/2025, 2:41 PM
EatYerGreens

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Originally Posted by pineapple stu

I didn't realise you were a mod actually! When did that happen?

Presumably it was punishment for running the attendances list.
22/09/2025, 2:42 PM
EatYerGreens

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Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Crikey - if you have magic then I guess I'd better!

It's probably more witchcraft/voodoo than magic in Donegal.
23/09/2025, 8:36 AM
nr637

Thrust in the FAI, it will announce the successful teams on a list in due time! :confused:
26/09/2025, 10:45 PM
CraftyToePoke

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Originally Posted by nr637

Thrust in the FAI

Missionary ? Doggy ?
What are we talking here ?

As long as they don't thrust three Donegal and six Dublin clubs in, there'll be enough space for a few more to thrust into it, broadly speaking, would you not agree ?

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