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Larne boss Tiernan Lynch enters the new season with expectations of delivering more positive progress

Tomas Cosgrove: I’ll give everything to deliver success for Larne

Larne defender Tomas Cosgrove has promised that the club’s players will give their all for manager Tiernan Lynch this season.

Robbie McDaid has strengthened the Linfield attack

Liam Beckett Opinion Linfield to retain their title, Glenavon outside bets for Cup glory… it’s time for my annual Irish League predictions!

Well folks, it’s that time of year when I get the chance to assess just how I feel the new Danske Bank Premiership season is likely to pan out.

John Herron is targeting the title this season

My mission is to win the Irish League crown with Larne this season, admits John Herron

Midfielder John Herron insists there is no hiding place for Larne once the new Danske Bank Premiership campaign gets up and running this week.

Aidan Wilson admits his new Glentoran colleagues are still sore from last year's Play-Off woe

Glentoran have positive outlook as new Irish League season looms, says Aidan Wilson

New boy Aidan Wilson insists there are nothing but positive vibes emanating from Glentoran ahead of the new Danske Bank Premiership season.

Northern Ireland defender Kofi Balmer can fly high in the Premier League with Crystal Palace, believes Stephen Craigan

Stephen Craigan has backed Kofi Balmer to take his career to new heights when he joins the Eagles.

Paul O'Neill's career stalled at Cliftonville

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Gareth McAuley Opinion Larne move may be the spark Paul O’Neill needs to get back on right track

I’ll hold my hands up and admit I got it wrong.

Paul O’Neill keen to hit ground running after joining Larne from Cliftonville

Larne new boy Paul O’Neill says he’s confident he will thrive in the full-time environment at Inver Park.

Striker Paul O’Neill is set to join Larne from Cliftonville

Paul O’Neill's move to Larne could see him paired with Lee Bonis

Former Northern Ireland Under-21 striker Paul O’Neill has joined Larne from Cliftonville.

Striker Paul O'Neill will join Larne from Cliftonville

exclusive Larne snap up former Northern Ireland under-21 striker Paul O’Neill from Cliftonville

Former Northern Ireland Under 21 striker Paul O’Neill is set to join Larne from Cliftonville.

Jeff Hughes says the Irish League is producing top young talent

Young Northern Irish talent showing Irish League has a bright future, believes Larne skipper Jeff Hughes

Larne captain Jeff Hughes says he’s been impressed by the Irish League’s record of nurturing young talent.

Lee Bonis vows to prove doubters wrong as Larne striker targets hitting ground running in new season

Larne frontman Lee Bonis says he ignores talk about money in the league and criticism around his high profile move from Portadown just tossed more fuel into his fire.

Larne’s dream of another European adventure was shattered by St Joseph’s of Gibraltar

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Gareth McAuley Opinion Despite Linfield and Crusaders’ victories, Larne’s European exit contributed to a disappointing week for Irish League clubs

I was at Inver Park with my son Bobby on Thursday night and, coming out of the ground, he asked me if that was the same Larne team that played in Europe last summer.

Jeff Hughes leads Larne out at Inver Park but his side lost 1-0 to St Joseph's

Manner of Larne’s European departure tough to take after second leg disappointment, admits Jeff Hughes

Larne captain Jeff Hughes admitted the players only have themselves to blame for crashing out of Europe in disappointing fashion.

St Joseph’s players celebrate their win at Inver Park

Larne left full of frustration after lack of a cutting edge against St Joseph's leads to Europa Conference League exit

Larne were made to pay for a toothless performance at Inver Park as a late goal from St Joseph’s of Gibraltar sealed a 1-0 aggregate win and put an end to the home side’s Europa Conference League hopes.

Jeff Hughes into his 20th season in senior football, after a long stay in England, with Larne

Jeff Hughes still not taking football for granted as he claims he is happy to see out career at home with Larne

Larne captain Jeff Hughes has now kicked off his 20th season in senior football and amid the highs and lows he’s refused to take the game for granted.

Tiernan Lynch favours a move to a summer season

Irish League sides would be better off in Europe with a switch to a summer season, insists Larne boss Tiernan Lynch

Larne manager Tiernan Lynch believes the lack of a summer season is damaging Irish League clubs’ European hopes, but he’s still hopeful his side can turn on the style and ease past St Joseph’s of Gibraltar.

Larne Academy coach Andy Mitchell is on loan at Carrick

I’ll give my all as both coach at Larne and player at Carrick: Andy Mitchell

Andy Mitchell is intent on giving everything he has in his new coaching role at Larne and as a player at Carrick Rangers following a loan move away from Inver Park.

I expect Linfield to overcome TNS at Windsor Park

Liam Beckett Opinion Linfield, Larne, Crusaders and Cliftonville all still retain great chance of progressing in Europe

It was back to real competitive action for our quartet of Irish League representatives proudly flying the flag for local football in Europe this week and despite mixed fortunes, I personally feel that all four have a really good chance of progressing to the next round of their respective competitions.

Tim McCann is delighted to be back at Glentoran

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Tim McCann hungry to bring success to Glentoran after securing a dream return to the BetMcLean Oval as first-team coach

Former Glentoran winger Tim McCann has returned to the club to take on the role of first-team coach.

Tiernan Lynch saw Larne battle in the heat of Gibraltar

Stalemate in heat of Gibraltar sets Larne up nicely for Europa Conference League return clash, insists Tiernan Lynch

After a battle in the Gibraltar heat, Larne boss Tiernan Lynch was pleased to see his side bring the Europa Conference League qualification tie with St Joseph’s back to Inver Park with all to play for.

Aiming high: Lee Bonis wants to take his career to the next level

Larne striker Lee Bonis hoping European heroics can fuel his dream of cross-channel football

Larne’s season kicks off tonight and striker Lee Bonis is focused on hitting the big time.

Larne Chairman Gareth Clements has bemoaned travelling costs

Cliftonville, Crusaders and Larne are being hit by huge hike in travelling costs ahead of European adventures

The war in Ukraine has caused serious headaches for Cliftonville, Crusaders and Larne as they prepare to play in Europe.

NIFL chief Gerard Lawlor has been pressing for Sunday football after the success of the League Cup final

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exclusive Three-quarters of Irish League clubs would support introduction of Sunday football from next season

Sunday football has been given an overwhelming thumbs up by Danske Bank Premiership clubs, with 75 per cent of them backing the idea for the new season.

Crusaders’ Philip Lowry celebrates after scoring against B36 Torshavn in the Europa League qualifying game back in 2019

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Irish League clubs nearing historic feat of qualifying for European group stages, says Crusaders boss Stephen Baxter

Crusaders manager Stephen Baxter believes Irish League clubs are closer than ever to qualifying for the group stages of European competition.

Larne ace John Herron has been suffering from an injury complaint

John Herron hoping he will be fighting fit for Larne’s Europa Conference League mission

Midfielder John Herron is hoping his injury nightmare ends before Larne’s Europa Conference League first qualifying round tie against St Joseph’s of Gibraltar at Inver Park early next month.

Ross Glendinning is ready for a fresh start with Carrick Rangers after leaving Glentoran

Carrick Rangers goalkeeper Ross Glendinning claims he’s not convinced full-time football will have big impact in Irish League

Ross Glendinning has become the first Irish League player to openly question the merits of full-time football in Northern Ireland.

Lee Bonis is relishing his time with Larne

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exclusive Lee Bonis: I never took any interest in the big transfer fee, but when I signed for Larne I looked upon it as a chance to prove people wrong

“I’ve come from nothing by working my way up, and now I have a chance to prove what I can do,” declared Lee Bonis as he prepares for his first taste of European football.

Tomas Cosgrove: I’ll give everything to deliver success for Larne

Liam Beckett Opinion Linfield to retain their title, Glenavon outside bets for Cup glory… it’s time for my annual Irish League predictions!

My mission is to win the Irish League crown with Larne this season, admits John Herron

Glentoran have positive outlook as new Irish League season looms, says Aidan Wilson

Northern Ireland defender Kofi Balmer can fly high in the Premier League with Crystal Palace, believes Stephen Craigan

Gareth McAuley Opinion Larne move may be the spark Paul O’Neill needs to get back on right track

Paul O’Neill keen to hit ground running after joining Larne from Cliftonville

Paul O’Neill's move to Larne could see him paired with Lee Bonis

exclusive Larne snap up former Northern Ireland under-21 striker Paul O’Neill from Cliftonville

Young Northern Irish talent showing Irish League has a bright future, believes Larne skipper Jeff Hughes

Lee Bonis vows to prove doubters wrong as Larne striker targets hitting ground running in new season

Gareth McAuley Opinion Despite Linfield and Crusaders’ victories, Larne’s European exit contributed to a disappointing week for Irish League clubs

Manner of Larne’s European departure tough to take after second leg disappointment, admits Jeff Hughes

Larne left full of frustration after lack of a cutting edge against St Joseph's leads to Europa Conference League exit

Jeff Hughes still not taking football for granted as he claims he is happy to see out career at home with Larne

Irish League sides would be better off in Europe with a switch to a summer season, insists Larne boss Tiernan Lynch

I’ll give my all as both coach at Larne and player at Carrick: Andy Mitchell

Liam Beckett Opinion Linfield, Larne, Crusaders and Cliftonville all still retain great chance of progressing in Europe

Tim McCann hungry to bring success to Glentoran after securing a dream return to the BetMcLean Oval as first-team coach

Stalemate in heat of Gibraltar sets Larne up nicely for Europa Conference League return clash, insists Tiernan Lynch

Larne striker Lee Bonis hoping European heroics can fuel his dream of cross-channel football

Cliftonville, Crusaders and Larne are being hit by huge hike in travelling costs ahead of European adventures

exclusive Three-quarters of Irish League clubs would support introduction of Sunday football from next season

Irish League clubs nearing historic feat of qualifying for European group stages, says Crusaders boss Stephen Baxter

John Herron hoping he will be fighting fit for Larne’s Europa Conference League mission

Carrick Rangers goalkeeper Ross Glendinning claims he’s not convinced full-time football will have big impact in Irish League

exclusive Lee Bonis: I never took any interest in the big transfer fee, but when I signed for Larne I looked upon it as a chance to prove people wrong

Linfield to open Danske Bank Premiership title defence against Portadown as Cliftonville face tricky trip to Coleraine

It’s right time to move on, says Tim McCann as he quits Larne coaching role

Irish League sides should be aiming for group stages in Europe, says Pat Fenlon