Articles by Kieran Burke


LOI Betting Tips: An Almost 5/1 Treble for the Penultimate Weekend

League of Ireland Betting Tips – The Finish Line in Sight

The finish line is fast approaching, yet nothing is decided in the 2025 League of Ireland campaign. For the second week running, Shamrock Rovers missed the chance to clinch the title, suffering another Dublin derby defeat away to St. Pat’s. The Hoops can still secure a fifth league crown in six years by picking up a point away to Derry City on Sunday.

Elsewhere, the battle for European qualification and the relegation fight remain finely balanced. Monday’s draw between Bohemians and St. Pat’s leaves just one point separating those two sides and Drogheda United in the race for fourth, while Galway United, Sligo Rovers and Waterford FC are level on points as the scrap to avoid the relegation play-off goes down to the wire.

After another profitable week — taking the season’s overall profit/loss to +8.84 — LOI TV commentator and Between the Stripes LOI Podcast host Kieran Burke has put together his latest League of Ireland betting tips, featuring a near 5/1 treble for the penultimate round of fixtures.

Check out this week’s LOI predictions and best bets below.



LOI Betting Column 17/10/25

The 2025 League of Ireland season is now well and truly down the home straight, with Shamrock Rovers closing in on yet another Premier Division title while Dundalk have already sealed their return to the top flight. However, there’s still plenty left to play for — the race for European qualification is set to go right to the wire, and the battle to avoid the drop, along with the final make-up of the promotion play-offs, remains delicately poised. LOI TV Commentator Kieran Burke previews this weekends matches and puts up his best bets.



LOI Betting Column Oct 2-5

LOI Betting Column Oct 2-5 It’s a busy week across all fronts as both Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers begin their respective UEFA Conference League campaigns on Thursday night before the Hoops host Kerry FC in…



Wednesday’s Champions League Betting Guide

The Champions League is back with a bang! Arsenal and Spurs started strong, Real Madrid showed their pedigree with ten men, and Juventus v Dortmund produced an 8-goal thriller. Now, attention shifts to the next two nights of action as Bar One Racing delivers the key stats, trends, and value plays for Wednesday’s blockbuster clashes with the likes of PSG, Man City, and Liverpool all in action.


LOI Betting Column – 19/20 Sep 2025

After a dramatic week of Cup shocks and league thrillers, focus now shifts back to domestic action where Shamrock Rovers can extend their lead at the top, while Bohemians look primed to bounce back against struggling Waterford.

Kieran Burke’s best bets include Bohs to win at 7/20, Rovers at 11/20, and Dundalk at 21/50 as they close in on the First Division title. Shelbourne may also offer value away to Derry, while Treaty United look the play in their must-win clash with Athlone.

A €10 five-fold returns €141.73 with Bar One Racing.


The Bar One Racing 2025 Irish Greyhound Laurels is Launched!

The Irish Greyhound Laurels was officially launched this afternoon at Curraheen Park, reaffirming its status as one of the most prestigious competitions in the Irish greyhound racing calendar.

Now entering the third year of an innovative four-year partnership, the event brings together two pillars of support for the sport: Bar One Racing, led by CEO Barney O’Hare, and The Friends & Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing, chaired by the iconic Jimmy Barry Murphy.

With a winner’s prize of €30,000 and an overall fund exceeding €60,000, the Laurels continues to attract the very best in the game. It remains not only a highlight of the season but also a celebration of the passion and tradition that drive greyhound racing in Ireland.