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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.

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.

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.

No change: Glenavon chairman Adrian Teer remains opposed to summer switch

Irish League clubs have gone cold on making a switch to summer football as consensus opinion fails to materialise

There is no indication of any seasonal change on the horizon for the Irish League after talks on the issue have gone cold.

Tiernan Lynch celebrates Larne's win at The BetMcLean Oval

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Crusaders’ Irish Cup heroics kept me believing in Larne’s hopes of European Play-Off comeback: Tiernan Lynch

Tiernan Lynch revealed that Crusaders’ Irish Cup exploits were on his mind as he saw Larne pull off another incredible comeback to book their ticket to Europe.

Tiernan Lynch. Credit: INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

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Under-fire Tiernan Lynch: Larne aren’t where we want to be, but I’ll fight on and won’t be forced out

Defiant Larne manager Tiernan Lynch says he’s not a quitter and remains fiercely determined to silence the doubters by reviving the club’s fortunes.

Seeking form: Tiernan Lynch’s side have struggled for consistency

Larne boss Tiernan Lynch urges his side to rediscover killer touch as race for Europe gathers pace

Larne boss Tiernan Lynch insists he’ll not be reaching for the panic button, even though his boys have once again been muscled out of a title challenge by Belfast’s ‘big three’.

Ballymena's Caolan Loughran and Sean O'Neill celebrate winning the penalty shoot-out

‘What a story, what a penalty’: Caolan Loughran hailed as hometown hero sends Ballymena United into Irish Cup semi-finals

David Jeffrey hailed hometown hero Caolan Loughran as Ballymena United eventually booked an Irish Cup Semi-Final spot after an epic clash with Larne.

Navid Nasseri was on target during Larne's victory over Dungannon Swifts

Tiernan Lynch delighted as Larne midfielders John Herron and Navid Nasseri get in on the scoring act

Larne boss Tiernan Lynch was pleased to see goals come from midfield as they beat Dungannon Swifts to move into fourth place.

Adam Lecky celebrates his winner at Larne with team-mates. Credit: INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

Tiernan Lynch ‘ripping his hair out’ over Larne’s defensive flaws after defeat to Crusaders

Tiernan Lynch admits Larne’s league form is ‘not good enough’ after seeing his side slip to their fourth defeat in six Danske Bank Premiership outings.

Ronan Hale’s best days are still ahead of him and with Larne: Tiernan Lynch

Larne manager Tiernan Lynch has addressed the transfer deadline day controversy surrounding Ronan Hale suggesting the striker’s head was turned and pointing out that no one at Inver Park wanted him to leave.

Glee for Lee: Larne striker Lee Bonis runs away in delight after putting his side into the lead against Linfield

Lee Bonis proves his worth as Larne dump holders Linfield out of the Irish Cup

Lee Bonis repaid a huge slice of his transfer fee by hitting a delicious double in Friday night’s Samuel Gelston’s Whiskey Irish Cup second round shoot-out against holders Linfield at Inver Park.

Larne make move to snap up midfielder Jamie Glackin but Coleraine eager to retain his services

Larne have expressed an official interest in signing Jamie Glackin but Coleraine want the player to remain at the Showgrounds.

Tiernan Lynch sees something different, for the better, in his Larne squad

Larne manager Tiernan Lynch sees the eye of the tiger in his players after Co Antrim Shield triumph

Larne manager Tiernan Lynch has told his players that they must follow up the midweek County Antrim Shield final success with another important victory at home to Dungannon Swifts in the Premiership today.

On their Shield: Larne’s Albert Watson (left) and Kofi Balmer celebrate winning the County Antrim decider

Kofi Balmer hailed ‘wise and brave’ as Larne delighted to win County Antrim Shield for team-mate after father’s death

Experienced defender Albert Watson has revealed that the Larne players were driven on to win the ToalsBet.com County Antrim Shield for their team-mate Kofi Balmer and the fans.

Larne’s Albert Watson targets ‘flawless’ finish to title race while boss senses ‘something different’ in his squad

Victorious County Antrim Shield skipper Albert Watson has declared that Larne must be flawless for the rest of the season in their quest to overhaul leaders Linfield and win the club’s first Irish Premiership title.

Time for change: Tiernan Lynch is a strong advocate for summer football. Credit: INPHO/PressEye.com/Jonathan Porter

Tiernan Lynch claims Irish League needs summer football to move to next level

Larne manager Tiernan Lynch has made a fresh plea for the Irish League season to move to the summer months.

Tough task: Tiernan Lynch expects a major challenge against Glentoran. Credit: INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

Why Linfield and Glentoran are the front runners in Irish League title race, explains Larne boss Tiernan Lynch

Larne manager Tiernan Lynch says the Big Two will take some stopping in the sprint for championship success.

Hale we go: Larne’s Ronan Hale after scoring the Invermen’s third goal in the 8-0 win over Ballyclare Comrades. Credit: Pacemaker

Ronan Hale: Penalty at Portadown lifted me out of sticky patch in front of goal for Larne

No side has beaten Larne at Inver Park in the Irish Premiership this season — or in Europe come to that, with Bala Town from Wales, Denmark’s Aarhus and Portuguese outfit Pacos de Ferreira all leaving the harbour town defeated.

‘Warrenpoint Town don’t get decisions because we’re not a big club’ blasts manager Barry Gray following Larne defeat

Warrenpoint Town manager Barry Gray believes his team are on the wrong end of refereeing decisions — because they are neither full-time nor seen as a big club.

No complaints: Tiernan Lynch says Larne will roll sleeves up and work harder

Larne must push on and start delivering performances again after weathering storm, says Tiernan Lynch

Larne manager Tiernan Lynch insists he isn’t interested in winning ugly as his side attempt to secure their first victory in four games at home to Warrenpoint this afternoon.

Kane is able: Rodney Brown (right) congratulates Lyndon Kane after the latter netted a spot-kick for Coleraine

Lyndon Kane keeps his cool to help Coleraine leapfrog Larne into second

Coleraine leapfrogged Larne into second spot in the Danske Bank Premiership table after a 3-1 win at The Showgrounds.

Larne must find a way to turn frustrating draws into wins, concedes midfielder Fuad Sule

Midfielder Fuad Sule believes progressive Larne are primed to muscle in with the big boys as the race for the Danske Bank Premiership title hots up.

Larne manager Tiernan Lynch is pleased to have a competitive Premiership

Tiernan Lynch insists Larne will learn from the fall-out and mistakes of last season

Larne boss Tiernan Lynch says disappointment of dropping out of last season’s race for the Gibson Cup is driving his team on this time around.

Top form: Cliftonville defender Jonny Addis disposseses Larne’s Davy McDaid. Credit: Inpho/Presseye/Stephen Hamilton

‘Ambassador’ Jonny Addis has exceeded expectations for Cliftonville manager Paddy McLaughlin

While Rory Hale claimed the headlines for his deadly double in Cliftonville’s defeat of Larne, Jonny Addis was the toast of Solitude as the stands emptied.

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Tiernan Lynch less than impressed with ‘lacklustre’ Larne

Manager Tiernan Lynch didn’t hide is emotions after seeing Larne held to a drab draw at home to Carrick Rangers.

Larne manager Tiernan Lynch has a fantastic drive and passion to improve his club

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Larne: Tiernan Lynch determined to improve again after valuable European run

Tiernan Lynch has set a simple challenge for his Larne players this season — keep moving forward.

Learning curve: Larne’s Albert Watson is looking forward to more Euro tests

Larne will learn from European experience, says Albert Watson

Albert Watson says he has sensed a growing confidence and maturity in the Larne squad during their European exploits this summer.

Larne’s defensive errors against Pacos de Ferreira are my fault but I won’t apologise for my philosophy, says boss Tiernan Lynch

Reach for the stars and you might touch the sky, says Larne manager Tiernan Lynch ahead of a daunting UEFA Conference League tie against Pacos de Ferreira.

Fall guy: Larne’s John Herron takes a tumble under pressure from Lucas Silva in Porto last night. Credit: Octavio Passos/Getty Images

Tiernan Lynch still proud but his Larne boys need a Euro miracle

Larne’s historic and brave European adventure is almost over but manager Tiernan Lynch insisted his pride wasn’t dented last night.