Advertisement

League of Ireland boss reflects on a bumper year

Tonight is the night for all League of Ireland fans.  We find out in a few hours whether Shelbou...

Share this article

07.40 1 Nov 2024


League of Ireland boss reflects on a bumper year



Share this article

07.40 1 Nov 2024


Tonight is the night for all League of Ireland fans.  We find out in a few hours whether Shelbourne or Shamrock Rovers win the SSE Airtricity Premier division. It’s the denouement of a crazy season which started with Shels at a very remote 25/1 price to win it and the near demise of Dundalk.  But it’s also been a lucrative one according to a report from BDO which suggests that the league as a whole contributes a not insignificant €164m to the Irish economy  - directly employing 1600 people.  Total peak viewership has almost doubled since 2021.

Joining Joe to discuss was Mark Scanlon - Director of the League of Ireland.


Read more about

Breakfast Business

Related Episodes

Finale: What Can One Person Do...

01:06:00

Finale: What Can One Person Do?

28 Ways To Save The World

01:06:00


The Deepfake Porn Scandal That...

00:20:02

The Deepfake Porn Scandal That Rocked a Celebrity Marriage

Newstalk Daily

00:20:02


Movies and TV: Super Mario Gal...

00:17:25

Movies and TV: Super Mario Galaxy, Rory McIlroy, Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice

The Hard Shoulder

00:17:25


Googly eyes: the answer to sea...

00:07:38

Googly eyes: the answer to seagull chip snatching?

The Hard Shoulder

00:07:38