Parrott-mania has taken over Ireland, but while the League of Ireland Premier Division pauses for the international break, it’s all systems go in the LOI First Division. LOI TV Commentator Kieran Burke runs the rule over this weekend’s matches and delivers his verdicts and best bets in his latest LOI Betting Column for BAR 1 Betting.
LOI TV Commentator Kieran Burke outlines his best bets for week 6 of the 2026 League of Ireland season.
A full race-by-race preview of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival, with analysis, contenders to watch and our best betting angles for the biggest week in jump racing.
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.
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.
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.
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 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’.
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 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.