After a summer of transfers, preparation and uncertainty, the start of the Irish Premiership 2026-27 season has finally arrived.
A full 104 days after Larne lifted the Gibson Cup in style, a north Belfast derby between Cliftonville and Crusaders will kick start what looks set to be another exciting year in the Irish League.
It has been a far from simple summer, with plenty of talking points off the field and even this week the threat of the season being delayed.
However, with that crisis averted and the opening round of matches now just days away, BBC Sport NI takes a look at some of the talking points around the league this season.
Now that red and white ribbons have been attached to the Gibson Cup once again, Gary Haveron and his Larne players will be determined to hold on to their crown this time around.
#season #league #start #talking
A full 104 days after Larne lifted the Gibson Cup in style, a north Belfast derby between Cliftonville and Crusaders will kick start what looks set to be another exciting year in the Irish League.
It has been a far from simple summer, with plenty of talking points off the field and even this week the threat of the season being delayed.
However, with that crisis averted and the opening round of matches now just days away, BBC Sport NI takes a look at some of the talking points around the league this season.
Now that red and white ribbons have been attached to the Gibson Cup once again, Gary Haveron and his Larne players will be determined to hold on to their crown this time around.
#season #league #start #talking
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