2026 LOI Betting Column | Week 6 | Best Bets & Treble
LOI TV Commentator Kieran Burke outlines his best bets for week 6 of the 2026 League of Ireland season.
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2026 LOI Betting Column | Week 4 | Best Bets & Treble
Week 4 of the 2026 League of Ireland is packed with drama and big matchups. Kieran Burke breaks down the weekend’s top fixtures and reveals his best bets and trebles to watch on LOI TV.
2026 LOI Betting Column | Week 3 | Louth Derby Takes Centre Stage
Week 3 of the 2026 League of Ireland season brings the first Louth derby of the year, plus key fixtures across both divisions. LOI TV commentator Kieran Burke previews the action and delivers his best bets for the weekend.
2026 LOI Betting Column | Week 2 | Cork City Set For Title Romp
Cork City’s First Division campaign begins amid expectations of an instant return to the top flight. With Derry City hosting newly promoted Dundalk and Treaty United visiting Turners Cross, we break down the key fixtures and best bets for Week 2 of the 2026 League of Ireland season.
BAR 1 Betting to Give Away Free Haircuts if Manchester United Beat West Ham
BAR 1 Betting is giving away five free haircuts if Manchester United beat West Ham and complete a five-game winning streak, ending Frank Ilett’s 500-day hair challenge.
2026 LOI Betting Column | Matchday 1 | Derry City look primed to start strong as the League of Ireland returns
The League of Ireland is back for 2026, and Kieran Burke returns with his weekly LOI betting column for BAR 1 Betting. After finishing last season with a level-stakes profit, the LOI TV commentator previews Matchday 1, with Derry City tipped to start fast following a strong winter and the return of James McClean, alongside betting value elsewhere in the Premier Division.
BAR 1 Betting Appoints Alan Cawley as New League of Ireland Ambassador
BAR 1 Betting has announced Alan Cawley as its new League of Ireland ambassador ahead of the 2026 season. The former Shelbourne title winner and RTÉ pundit will front a new weekly show, LOI Lowdown, across BAR 1 Betting’s social channels, offering expert analysis, fixtures previews and weekly betting insights throughout the League of Ireland campaign.
BAR 1 Betting has also announced a charity bet sponsorship of the long-standing weekly League of Ireland podcast ‘Between the Stripes LOI podcast’.
UEFA Champions League Preview: Chelsea, Liverpool & Newcastle in Action Tonight
The penultimate round of the UEFA Champions League league phase takes centre stage tonight as Chelsea, Liverpool and Newcastle United all feature in crucial European fixtures. Chelsea host Pafos at Stamford Bridge, Liverpool face a daunting trip to Marseille’s Stade Vélodrome, and Newcastle welcome PSV Eindhoven to St James’ Park with qualification hopes still alive. With key stats, form trends and betting insights across all three matches, BAR 1 Betting brings you everything you need to know ahead of another decisive night in the Champions League.
2026 League of Ireland Outright Odds: Shamrock Rovers Early Favourites with BAR 1 Betting
BAR 1 Betting has become the first bookmaker to release outright betting on the 2026 SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division, with Shamrock Rovers installed as early 5/4 favourites. View the latest League of Ireland title odds and see how the chasing pack stacks up ahead of the new season.
Manchester United vs Bournemouth Preview – Premier League Monday Night Football
Manchester United return to Monday Night Football after last week’s emphatic win at Wolves, but face a tricky test as Bournemouth visit Old Trafford. With the Cherries struggling for form yet sensing defensive vulnerability in the hosts, and key players like Bruno Fernandes and Antoine Semenyo in focus, this Premier League clash promises goals — and betting value — under the lights.