A serious knock. Limerick star Kyle Hayes was hospitalised following a serious knock in a club game on Friday. Hayes’ Kildimo-Pallaskenry faced off againt Newcastle West in the Limerick SHC, with the game stopped after 17 minutes, following a nasty hit to the five-time All-Star. Full-back Maurice Murphy was subsequently given his marching orders by […]

9 months ago

He tried to break him! The appointment of Ger Brennan as the new Dublin boss has been met with a lot of praise from fans, largely down to his hugely successful stint with Louth, which saw him guide them to a first Leinster SFC title in 68 years. But in the columns and comments written […]

9 months ago

Poor form. Premier League winners Liverpool take on FA Cup champions Crystal Palace in the Charity Shield at Wembley this afternoon. As expected, before kick-off there were tributes to the late Liverpool Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, with wreaths laid in their memory. However, according to the Athletic’s Liverpool reporter, James Pearce, a […]

9 months ago

An interesting point…. Former Dublin star Ger Brennan was recently announced as the new manager of the Dublin senior footballers. His appointment has been well received, largely due to Brennan’s overwhelming success as boss of Louth, which saw them lift this year’s Leinster SFC title, their first in 68 years, and reach last year’s final. […]

9 months ago

He was having none of it. Aston Villa travelled to the Stade Velodrome yesterday to take on Marseille in a pre-season friendly. The Birmingham club were on the wrong side of a 3-1 scoreline, but their fans, and football supporters in general, were delighted at a particular moment in the game involving Mason Greenwood. The […]

9 months ago

They taken a stance. Baskeball Ireland have released a statement in regards to their participation in the upcoming FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers. Ireland have been drawn in a group alongside Israel, as well as Bosnia and Herzegovina and Luxembourg, and there had been speculation that they might pull out. The statement makes it clear […]

9 months ago

We’ll have a look back in four years…. With the Lions over for another four years, why not keep the buzz going with a predicted Test team for the 2029 Tour of New Zealand. The likelihood is that our selection will be relatively far off, but there should still be a strong Irish contingent. Front […]

9 months ago

The battle is heating up! We reported recently on the race to become the new manager of the Mayo senior football team. According to Mayo GAA, there are four applicants, but reports have said that it is two men who are the hot favourites, Tony McEntee and Andy Moran, following Kevin McStay’s controversial departure earlier […]

9 months ago

In fairness it’s very hard to question Geech! As a two-time tourist, in 1974 and 1977, and a four-time head coach, Ian McGeechan is Mr. Lions. Writing for the Telegraph, he has selected his ultimate XV of players he coached with the side. However, there are three rather surprising Irish omissions, with Brian O’Driscoll, Paul […]

9 months ago

Big talk! Camogie president Brian Molloy has challenged the public to come out and support this Sunday’s All-Ireland finals at Croke Park. Armagh take on Laois in the junior final at 1pm, Kerry play Offaly in the intermediate final at 3pm, before Cork face Galway in the showpiece at 5.15pm. It has been a tumultuous […]

9 months ago

Somebody messed up! The third Test in the recent Lions Tour was unique to say the least, with a 38 minutes pause in the game due to thunder and lightning. Australia led 8-0 going into the enforced break, and finished the game as 22-12 winners. The scoreline coupled with changing room footage during the hold […]

9 months ago

RIP. The Palestinian Football Association have announced that former international, Suleiman Al-Obaid, has been killed. In a statement on X they said: “The former Palestine national team player, Suleiman Al-Obaid, was killed in an Israeli strike targeting civilians waiting for humanitarian aid in the southern Gaza Strip.” Al-Obaid played for the Palestinian national team between […]

9 months ago

He annihilated him! Say what you will about the relative lack of hype surrounding the recent Lions Tour, or the quality of some of the games, but the behind-the-scenes footage recorded by the social media team has been top notch. Their latest YouTube release covers the third Test, as well as some excellent features such […]

9 months ago

Not a good look…. Dan Sheehan’s reputation as the world’s best hooker was cemented during the recent Lions series in Australia, showing a rounded game with no weaknesses, and a knack for showing up in the biggest of games. However, his Tour has ended on a sour note, with the Leinster man banned for four […]

9 months ago

RIP Former Roscommon footballer Don Connellan has passed at the age of 51. As a player he won the 2001 Connacht SFC with the Rossies, defeating Mayo by 1-12 to 1-10 in the final. He also helped Kilmore to three county finals. As a manager he had huge success with Galway club Muigh Cuilinn, leading […]

9 months ago

A big few weeks for the county! Reports from Mayo have stated there are two obvious contenders in the race to become the next manager of the county’s senior footballers. They are on the hunt for a new gaffer after letting Kevin McStay and his backroom team go this summer, the manner of which was […]

9 months ago

A close call…. Celtic’s Portuguese star Jota was nearly caught up in an Orange Walk in Glasgow on Sunday. The striker was taking selfies with Hoops fans outside the Blythswood Hotel as the Walk approached, before he was ushered away in a vehicle by his friends. Speaking with the Daily Record, an eye-witness explained how […]

9 months ago

Some interesting potential choices! While Kerry are the recently-crowned All-Ireland SFC champions, with a relatively young side, there is a slight hitch in their plans, in the form of their manager Jack O’Connor. The five-time All-Ireland winning boss has hinted that might be stepping down from his post after taking over for a third term […]

9 months ago

Could there be a dark horse winner next year…. To nobody’s surprise, Kerry have been installed as favourites to regain their All-Ireland SFC title in 2026. With big wins in the knockout stages of this year’s competition, they were comfortably the best side, and are lead by a group of players who are only entering […]

9 months ago

Lions supporters are astounded! With the Test series won for the Lions, following their victory over Australia last Saturday to make it 2-0, some fans were calling for head coach Andy Farrell to make wholesale changes to the match-day 23 for the third Test. Although Farrell rightly wants to do everything he can to win […]

9 months ago

An interesting point! While it was mostly praised received by the new GAA rules throughout the 2025 championship, due to a plethora of exciting and high-scoring games, they are now being reevaluated somewhat now that the season is over, and given the relatively disappointing semi-finals. The good news is that the FRC are still at […]

9 months ago

A Royal leader! Brought to you by TG4 Meath captain Aoibhín Cleary is set to become the first Irish woman to play for AFLW side Richmond, after signing a two-year deal with the Melbourne club back in February. But first, the two-time All-Ireland Ladies SFC winner must overcome the reigning champions Dublin in this year’s […]

9 months ago

This would be huge! During what has been a relatively poor Lions Tour, one of the highlights has been the commentary and punditry from Dan Biggar and Ronan O’Gara. The former Wales and Ireland out-halves have complimented each other beautifully for Sky Sports, with their deep knowledge of the intricacies of the game, and their […]

9 months ago

Classic Brolly…. Ahead of Kerry’s hammering of Armagh in the All-Ireland quarter-final, Joe Brolly wrote that David Clifford was “the only Kerry footballer worthy of the name.” After that game, manager Jack O’Connor hit back, saying: “One of the great motivators in life is trying to prove people wrong. We were being portrayed as a […]

9 months ago

A potential flaw…. David Clifford’s two-point score just before half-time in Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC final is destined to become an iconic moment. Kerry knew that a score before the break would be huge for momentum, and they got more they hoped for with a seven-point lead as the sides went down the tunnel. They showed […]

9 months ago

Just a cheeky reminder! Kerry legend Kieran Donaghy and the outspoken Joe Brolly will forever be linked in GAA lore. One of the most iconic All-Ireland moments in the sport’s history saw Donaghy call out Brolly in his post-match interview, after the Kingdom had defeated Donegal in the 2014 final. Feeling disrespected in the lead […]

9 months ago

Will he, won’t he… Among the joy down in Kerry is a growing sense of worry that their five-time All-Ireland winning manager, Jack O’Connor, may step down from his role in the coming weeks. He hinted at it earlier in the year, saying: “I’ve done 10 years over three different periods. I never overstay my […]

9 months ago

They had a lot to celebrate! A common sight in GAA is to see players put the head back down and race back into position after a score, no matter how skilful or high the stakes. At most, you might catch a glimpse a fist pump or two in the bigger games. But just as […]

9 months ago

He never minces his words does Brolly! Donegal boss Jim McGuinness came in for huge criticism after his side’s ten-point loss to Kerry in the All-Ireland SFC final yesterday. Fans and pundits had been speculating all week over what tactics the famed manager would employ to stop the Kingdom’s ferocious attack. But in the end, […]

9 months ago

A very tough choice! After scoring 8-62 in this year’s championship, David Clifford is the hot favourite to land his third GAA Footballer of the Year award, after receiving the honour in 2022 and 2023. The Fossa man is regarded by many as the greatest of all time, and would become the first player to […]

9 months ago

He would be a big loss. Such was Kerry’s dominance in 2025, that manager Jack O’Connor’s post-match retirement claims still came as a shock, despite hinting at it earlier in the year. Speaking on RTÉ Radio One after yesterday’s All-Ireland SFC final win over Donegal, O’Connor indicated that he might step down from his position. […]

10 months ago

What a team! It comes as no surprise that Kerry dominate RTÉ’s The Sunday Game Team of the Year. 2025 saw the Kingdom march to the National League Division 1 title, with a 1-18 to 1-12 win over Mayo in the final, before crushing Donegal in the All-Ireland SFC final yeaterday, 1-26 to 0-19. Alongside […]

10 months ago

What a performance! Kerry boss Jack O’Connor masterminded a 1-26 to 0-19 win over Donegal in the All-Ireland SFC final this afternoon, with his side never behind in the game, and looking comfortable throughout. The Kingdom made hay against Donegal’s zonal defence, with David Clifford, Joe O’Connor, Gavin White, and Paudie Clifford all outstanding. Kerry […]

10 months ago

He answered all his critics! David Clifford produced another masterful display, as Kerry beat Donegal in the All-Ireland SFC final. However, it was the team performance which was the crucial aspect their crushing, 1-26 to 0-19 victory, with outstanding showings from the likes of Joe O’Connor and Gavin White. Boss Jack O’Connor had his side […]

10 months ago

What a game! Kerry are the All-Ireland SFC champions, beating Donegal in today’s final, 1-26 to 0-19. The Kingdom ran riot in the first half, shooting into the canal end, and scored four two-pointers to Donegal’s zero, giving them a seven-point lead. Donegal threatened to mount a comeback in the second half, getting to within […]

10 months ago

More game-changing rules! On the RTÉ panel ahead of today’s All-Ireland SFC final is Peter Canavan, Lee Keegan, and Jim Gavin. The latter, who managed Dublin to six All-Ireland titles, has left his biggest mark on the game through his work as chairman of the Football Review Committee. The new rules brought in by the […]

10 months ago

They were shocked! The fallout from the Lions’ late victory over Australia will likely continue in the coming weeks, with fans and pundits debating whether Jac Morgan should have been penalised for a clearout in the lead up to Hugo Keenan’s winning try. However, the referee let the try stand, much to the chagrin of […]

10 months ago

What a game! The Lions produced their biggest Test comeback after being 17 points down. Hugo Keenan’s last-gasp try gave them a 29-26 win, overcoming a seriously improved Wallabies side. Andrew Porter – 7.5 Didn’t have any outstanding moments, but scrummaged very well and made an whopping 16 tackles in just 54 minutes. Dan Sheehan […]

10 months ago

It may be the only way…. Ahead of the All-Ireland final on Sunday, there is no doubt that Donegal boss Jim McGuinness has a plan in mind for stopping Kerry’s maverick, David Clifford. Over the years, many of the sport’s best have tried to curb his output, but such is his talent that it is […]

10 months ago

It’s All-Ireland final week! How to stop David Clifford? That’s the prevailing question heading into Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC final between Kerry and Donegal. Such is the class of the Kingdom’s talisman, that the conversations of whether he is the best of all time have been rampant all week, with Donegal boss Jim McGuinness also chipping […]

10 months ago

Proper order. The GAA have made the prescient decision to have Donegal and Kerry both wear alternative kits for the All-Ireland SFC final this Sunday. The news of the decision was reported last week, after a discussion between the GAA and referee Brendan Cawley, and will help avoid any post-match controversy. One of the main […]

10 months ago

Not a hope! There’s a strong argument that the man who has had the best year in Irish rugby is Leinster tighthead prop Tom Clarkson. The former Blackrock College man began last season with no Ireland caps to his name, and was seen as, at best, fifth choice in his position. Fast forward 12 months […]

10 months ago

He played for the Banner for over a decade. Ex-Clare hurler, Niall Gilligan, has been found not guilty of assaulting a boy, 12, with a wooden stick on October 5, 2023. The former All-Star and All-Ireland winner, played for Clare from 1997 to 2009, picking up two Munster SHC titles as well. On Wednesday, July […]

10 months ago

Not what you to hear as a Cork fan…. Favourites for the title, and six points up at half-time thanks to a goal just before the break, with the momentum on their side. It was the ideal position to be in for Cork during Sunday’s All-Ireland SHC final. So what went so wrong in a […]

10 months ago

Well he certainly answered any critics… Heading into this year’s Munster SHC there were question marks over Tipperary and their manager. After taking over in 2022 on three-year term, Liam Cahill oversaw a relatively promising first season, qualifying out of Munster, which included a win over Clare, before getting knocked out of the All-Ireland by […]

10 months ago

O’Gara wasn’t having it! The Lions’ 24-19 win over First Nations & Pasifika XV was a game to forget, with few, if any, putting their hand up for a start in Saturday’s second Test against Australia. Speaking post-match, former Scotland captain John Barclay picked his side for the weekend’s clash, and controversially dropped two Irish […]

10 months ago

That was not pretty…. It was the Lions’ dullest performance so far, but they scraped through with a 24-19 win. Certain players had a chance to force their way into the second Test 23, but few, if any, did. Pierre Schoeman – 5.5 Scrum didn’t go as planned, and failed to make much of an […]

10 months ago

It’s like a catchphrase! John McGrath’s second goal in the All-Ireland final was a cracker and put Tipperary out of sight against Cork, on their way to the All-Ireland SHC title. On commentary was the famed duo of Marty Morrissey and Offaly’s Michael Duignan, with the latter describing the score as “as good a goal […]

10 months ago

A great decision. Tipperary defied the odds to take home the Liam MacCarthy, defeating favourites Cork, 3-27 to 1-18, in the All-Ireland SHC final on Sunday. And they needed to dig deep after trailing by six points at half-time, but they blew the Rebels away, outscoring them 3-14 to 0-02 in the second half. As […]

10 months ago

On the way to greatness! Darragh McCarthy had a less than ideal start to his 2025 Munster SHC, getting sent off in Tipperary’s second game, against Cork, for striking Seán O’Donoghue with his hurl before the sliotar had even been thrown-in. There is a fine line between making your mark and going overboard, and unfortunately […]

10 months ago