Following the Irish football diaspora all around the world // Book out now, available at all good bookstores and online // Email barry.landy@hotmail.com
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28 Oct 2021
#EmeraldExilesBook brings together the stories of those pioneering players and coaches, who pursue football wherever they can, venturing beyond tradition and navigating the personal and professional highs and lows that journey brings with it.
Buy now: linktr.ee/EmeraldExiles
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16 Jun 2023
New account for @EmeraldExiles author Barry Landy!
Follow him for plenty from the League of Ireland Louth beat.
16 Jun 2023
So, I'm back on Twitter. As many of you will know, I'm a freelance football reporter, predominately covering Drogheda United and Dundalk FC for national print and digital titles.
I'm available for freelance assignments and shifts - subbing, sports desk, social media, etc.
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15 Oct 2022
Almost forgot to mention this….
#EmeraldExilesBook was published a year ago today!
Still available to buy too: easons.com/emerald-exiles-ba…
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13 Oct 2022
Thanks for your kind comments, Karl. As you'll have found out, Pat can talk for Ireland!
11 Sep 2022
Interview in last Thursday's programme vs Djurgardens with Carlow man Pat Walker, who has worked in Sweden since the 1980s. @EmeraldExiles interviewed his son Kevin in his excellent book as well about playing in the Allsvenskan and winning Pop Idol over there
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11 Sep 2022
Interview in last Thursday's programme vs Djurgardens with Carlow man Pat Walker, who has worked in Sweden since the 1980s. @EmeraldExiles interviewed his son Kevin in his excellent book as well about playing in the Allsvenskan and winning Pop Idol over there
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18 May 2022
"Original and entertaining, deftly written and with obvious regard for its subjects. Recommended." 💫
Emerald Exiles reviewed by @obrien_jonathan
in current issue of #WhenSaturdayComes @WSC_magazine @EmeraldExiles
Available in shops & online: linktr.ee/EmeraldExiles
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17 May 2022
Thanks so much to @WSC_magazine and @obrien_jonathan for this review of #EmeraldExilesBook in the latest issue.
The book is available in bookshops around the country and here: linktr.ee/EmeraldExiles
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18 Feb 2022
Just arrived and on the Back Page Book Shop shelves, signed copies of Barry Landy's excellent @EmeraldExiles Just ask a member of staff how to grab yours. Or go here for more info onthebackpage.com/book-club/
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3 Mar 2022
#TEEOTD / March 3, 1982.
Don Givens, lining out for Neuchatel Xamax in the UEFA Cup against Hamburg, leaves Franz Beckenbauer for dead and scores this absolute belter.
youtu.be/_38jngJ0fzc?t=48
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21 Jan 2022
#TEEOTD / January 21, 1984.
In advance of her move to Stade Reims, a 17-year-old Anne O'Brien speaks to RTE News about her move to the continent. She would go on to become one of Ireland's greatest ever football exports.
rte.ie/archives/2019/0118/10…
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20 Jan 2022
Getting the #onemanbookclub back in the football frame of mind as @SSEAirtricityLg preseason returns.
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A good book telling of those Irish players who have played far from these shores by @EmeraldExiles. Worth a read for any Irish football fan.
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16 Jan 2022
BIRTHDAY / Many happy returns to FC Köln striker @amberbarrett09 who celebrates her 26th birthday today.
The former @peamountutd star is a full Irish international and has become a key player since her debut in 2017.
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9 Jan 2022
#EEOTD / January 9, 2021.
Cambodian club Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng announce the signing of centre-back Paddy Barrett. He left the club just a matter weeks later, returning to Ireland.
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5 Jan 2022
#TEEOTD - January 5, 2009. Man City and Ireland youngster Ian Daly signed for Greek Super League side Aris Thessaloniki, where he played under Hector Cuper.
He made seven league appearances before departing for Spanish side Cadiz.
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4 Jan 2022
#TEEOTD - January 4, 1996.
Frank Stapleton is unveiled as the New England Revolution manager ahead of the debut season of Major League Soccer.
Clonakilty man Brian O'Donovan was the new franchise's General Manager.
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1 Jan 2022
BIRTHDAY /
Big day for @FAIreland Under 21 cap Conor Noss today. The Borussia Monchengladbach man turns 21!
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30 Dec 2021
Happy Birthday to former @NERevolution star and LOI stalwart Paul Keegan.
The Walkinstown native spent five years with the Boston-based MLS side between 1996 and 2000.
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29 Dec 2021
I spoke to Chris O’Loughlin, sporting director at Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, who are seven points clear at the top of the Belgian League in their first season in the top flight in 48 years thesun.ie/sport/football/812…
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28 Dec 2021
HAPPY BIRTHDAY /
Sean St Ledger, once of the Republic of Ireland, Colorado Rapids and Orlando City amongst several others, turns 37 today!
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