League of Ireland in trouble

League of Ireland clubs continue to face big financial challenges.   A number of clubs have gone bankrupt and others have only just survived.   Bray Wanderers (a club whose ground I have visited) are the latest club in trouble.

League of Ireland clubs continue to face big financial challenges.   A number of clubs have gone bankrupt and others have only just survived.   Bray Wanderers (a club whose ground I have visited) are the latest club in trouble.

Although Ireland is starting to recover from the financial crisis, it hasn’t helped in terms of getting sponsorship.   Football has made progress in Ireland but still faces competition from rugby and gaelic football.   Many fans support clubs in England or Scotland.