After 31 years, Limerick soccer returns to its spiritual home at Markets Field

When League of Ireland soccer returns to Limerick’s Markets Field after an absence of 31 years tonight, those old enough to remember the good old days of soccer in Limerick will spot the changes inside the stadium immediately.

The old dog track is gone, meaning fans are much closer to the action; the main stand has been refurbished whilst the playing surface and floodlights give the feeling of a modern, neat football stadium.

Having joined the League of Ireland in 1937 as a replacement for Dublin side Dolphin, Limerick enjoyed league and cup success over the years with fans entertained at the famed venue by the exploits of stars such as Al Finucane, Kevin Fitzpatrick, Des Kennedy, Andy McEvoy, Joe O’Mahoney and Tony Meaney.