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  • Alan Cawley

    Alan Cawley won the Premier Division title with Shelbourne in 2004. He played with Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday in England and finished his League of Ireland career with Dundalk.

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    Cork City face Bohemians on Friday night in the first live game of 2016 on RTÉ

    Column: Dundalk set to face toughest test

    RTÉ Soccer analyst Alan Cawley gives his take on this year's Premier Division as the SSE Airtricity League returns on Friday night.

    Soccer • 01 Mar 16
    Colin Healy and Chris Shields are set for another physical clash in midfield

    Analysis: Cork face challenge to topple Dundalk

    RTÉ Soccer analyst Alan Cawley looks at what Cork City can do to prevent Dundalk from claiming the double as an exciting Irish Daily Mail FAI Cup final approaches on Sunday.

    Soccer • 06 Nov 15
    Sligo Rovers, Drogheda United, Galway United and Limerick are battling against relegation

    Column: 'Calamity' relegation on cards for Sligo

    RTÉ Soccer analyst Alan Cawley looks at the fascinating battle for survival at the bottom of the Premier Division ahead of the penultimate set of fixtures.

    Soccer • 20 Oct 15
    The saga at Bray Wanderers has seen two managers already quit the club this year

    Column: FAI AGM a time for reflection for LoI

    The FAI's AGM takes place this week in Sligo and I always listen out to see how much of it will be spent discussing the League of Ireland, writes Alan Cawley.

    Soccer • 14 Jul 15
    'The gap between league teams and non-league teams is getting smaller by the day and if we are serious about football in this country, that shouldn't be happening'

    Column: The slow death of the First Division

    Alan Cawley analyses what he sees as a "slow death" for clubs in the SSE Airtricity League First Division.

    Soccer • 02 Jun 15
    Dundalk lead the Premier Division by four points, and have a game in hand

    Column: Stopping Dundalk is an impossible task

    Stopping Dundalk retain their SSE Airtricity League Premier Division title is going to prove an impossible task, writes Alan Cawley.

    Soccer • 20 May 15
    Can Dundalk defend their title successfully?

    Column: Who will thrive in the League of Ireland?

    Alan Cawley ranks the teams in the SSE Airtricity League ahead of the start of the 2015 season.

    Soccer • 18 Mar 15
    Trevor Croly was unhappy with Dundalk watering one half of the pitch

    Column: Oriel Park artificial pitch 'disgraceful'

    Alan Cawley gives us his thoughts on 'watergate' and how the league could have boosted attendances over the Easter weekend.

    Soccer • 20 May 15
    St Pat's players understandably dominate Alan's team of the year selection

    Alan Cawley Blog: Team of the Year

    Alan Cawley reveals his choices for the Airtricity League Premier Division Team of the Year.

    Soccer • 20 May 15
    Anthony Buttimer unfortunately took centre stage in the FAI Cup semi-final

    Alan Cawley: Referee ruined Louth derby

    Alan Cawley looks back on the FAI Cup semi-finals and a tale of two referees - one of which he believes ruined what should have been an enthralling encounter.

    Soccer • 20 May 15

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