I would rank the LOI about National League with a sprinkling of League 2 standard players as well.
Rory Patterson played in the Northern Irish League though surely not the LOI?
Yep, Patterson came from NI league, not the LoI.
The LoI has had a mixed few years, though Dundalk had a pretty good run in Europe a few years back. It is improving though.
Supports levels are increasing too. Over 10,000 at a recent Shamrock Rovers game & even Waterford, a small city of 50,000 get between 4-5,000 for top games. Way superior to National League.
Some decent players too, but my point was Duff, (Damien) has shown some potential.
As coaching Celtic isn’t too shabby either.
As I said, a long-shot. 👍🏼