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Larne Thrash Dungannon 8-0 to Seal Third Irish Premiership in Four Seasons

The title crowns a season of upheaval that Gary Haveron steadied, signaling a reset under new investors focused on stability.

Overview

  • Larne clinched the Gibson Cup — the Irish Premiership trophy — with an 8-0 win over Dungannon Swifts at Inver Park to confirm their third league crown in four years.
  • The campaign swung from an 18-game unbeaten run to a February dip that cut an 11-point lead, setting up a title race decided on the final day.
  • Gary Haveron took charge as interim in August, earned a three-year deal in October, and won Manager of the Year for guiding his hometown club through the storm.
  • Early turbulence saw Nathan Rooney leave after one league match and owner Kenny Bruce sell his 50% stake to US investor Redball as Eric Perez and Nick Giannotti joined the board.
  • Striker Andy Ryan returned from a knee injury to finish top scorer with 16 goals and said his future is undecided with his contract due to expire this summer.