IT’S THAT TIME of year already.
The European Championships come to a close tomorrow night, and clubs across the Irish Sea are gearing up for the season ahead.
If you’re not a League of Ireland regular it could be the perfect time to visit your local club while having a chance to look at the likes of Rafael Benitez’s Newcastle, Garry Monk’s Leeds United or Mick McCarthy’s Ipswich Town.
Bray Wanderers have already beaten Scottish Championship side Falkirk, although Shelbourne did lose to the same opponents three days later. While manager Paul Cook returned to the Showgrounds with his Portsmouth side to play out a thrilling 3-3 draw against Sligo Rovers.
Confirmed friendlies for League of Ireland clubs:
Saturday 9 July: Bohemian v Portsmouth, Dalymount Park, 3pm
Saturday 9 July: Cork City XI v Fulham, Turner’s Cross, 3pm
Saturday 9 July: Shelbourne v Ipswich Town, Tolka Park, 3pm
Monday 11 July: St. James’ Gate v MK Dons, Iveagh Grounds, 7.45pm
Tuesday 12 July: Shelbourne v Swindon Town, Tolka Park, 7pm
Wednesday 13 July: Shelbourne v Leeds United, Tolka Park, 7pm
Saturday 16 July: Bohemian v Newcastle United, Dalymount Park, 2pm
Saturday 16 July: U.C.D v Swindon Town, UCD Bowl, 2pm
Saturday 16 July: Shamrock Rovers XI v Leeds United, Tallaght Stadium, 3pm
Monday 18 July: Cork City XI v Wolverhampton Wanderers, Turner’s Cross, 7.45pm
Other selected fixtures:
Saturday 30 July: Barcelona v Celtic, Aviva Stadium, 6pm
Saturday 13 August: Inter Milan v Celtic, Thomond Park, 7pm
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