For loi19.com: Martin Murray's Shelbourne set to appeal Enda McGuill Cup expulsion

Shelbourne boss Martin Murray has confirmed that the FAI u19 Disciplinary Committee this week ruled to fine the Reds and remove them from the Enda McGuill Cup – re-instating Drogheda United in the process – following an administrative error on the day of the semi-final clash between the two sides at the Chanel Centre in Coolock.

For loi19.com: Enda McGuill Cup semi-final preview: Local lad, Drogheda United

Drogheda United’s Jordan Harmon is very much a local lad. Having begun his playing career with Drogheda Boys when he was eight years old, he stayed with them until just after his 17th birthday, when he joined Drogheda United in January 2013.

For loi19.com: Enda McGuill Cup semi-final preview: Birthday boy, Shelbourne

Birthday boy Jake Donnelly turns 19 on the same day as his side’s Enda McGuill u19 cup semi-final against Drogheda United at Parnell's in Coolock this weekend – and he isn’t at all picky when it comes to potential presents.

For loi19.com: Paul Doolin interview

Having steered the Republic of Ireland Under-19's to the Elite Phase of the 2013/14 UEFA European Under-19 Championships, manager Paul Doolin took time out of preparation for his fourth Elite Phase to speak to loi19.com  about his side’s chances of reaching the finals in Hungary next summer; the teams standing in his side’s way of progression; the importance of making home advantage count; and the tricky question of squad selection.

For loi19.com: Reaction to Enda McGuill Cup semi-final

Following today’s draw for the semi-finals of the Enda McGuill Cup, loi19.com caught up with the attendees to gauge their reaction.

For loi19.com: Emergency Sam on call for Pat's

St. Patrick’s Athletic midfielder Sam Verdon can count himself amongst an exclusive club which includes Republic of Ireland internationals past and present, Niall Quinn and John O’Shea.

For loi19.com: Ryan Robinson - September 2013 Player of the Month

Shelbourne’s Ryan Robinson has been selected as the Airtricity League of Ireland Under-19 Player of the Month for September.

For loi19.com: FAI delegation heads to Greece for UEFA Study Group Seminar

The League of Ireland u19s will be represented at a UEFA Study Group seminar in Greece this week as Shelbourne’s Marin Murray and Derry City’s John Quigg form part of an 11-strong FAI delegation.

For loi19.com: Left-back Desmond has the striker's touch for Shels

He hadn’t scored in over three years but he now has two goals in six games – and left-back Lee Desmond is aiming to keep the front foot forward as Shelbourne look to maintain their impressive form in their bid to become only the second side to win the League of Ireland u19 Elite Division title.

For loi19.com: Goalkeeper Michael Lynch with his jumpers for posts

“If you’re good enough, you’re old enough” is an adage so clichéd that it has almost fallen out of use in footballing circles – the point is now translated through actions rather than words as clubs across the League of Ireland turn to youth on the pitch to help keep books balanced off it. And goalkeeper Michael Lynch is another protege hoping to make the jump sooner rather than later.

For loi19.com: FAI's Pat Duffy focussed on raising the standard

As the League of Ireland Under-19's section gears up for the kick-off of its third season this weekend, Pat Duffy feels that while it has been successful so far, there is still more that can be done to raise the standard, competitiveness and representation of the league across the country.

For loi19.com: loi19.com-Pieta House partnership launched at Tallaght Stadium

The official launch of the partnership between loi19.com and the charity Pieta House took place in a sun-kissed Tallaght Stadium last week.

For loi19.com: Football's Next Star interview with Gavin Boyne

This interview was conducted for loi19.com as part of a series with players who appeared on the reality television programme Football's Next Star. It was published on the 03/06/2013 and can be seen in its original form here.

Football's Next Star is a reality television programme that aimed to find a talented young Irish footballer with the reward being a contract at Scottish Premier League club, Celtic FC.

Boyne hoping to build on Salthill game

St. Patrick's Athletic u19 midfielder Gavin Boyne is hoping he did enough in last week's EA Sports Cup game against Salthill Devon to convince Liam Buckley that he is worthy of more first team opportunities this season.

Mathews gone but not forgotten

The fans sang throughout that, with Alan Mathews gone, "things will only get better." Yet after the manner of their 3-0 home reverse to St. Patrick's Athletic last night it is clear that you can take the manager from the club but not the team that he assembled - and that things will most likely need to get worse before they get better.