It’s far from a magnificent list of Irishmen this year with only seven appearing – the lowest in Prem history. When the Premier League was created in 1992 this number was often in the 30s. Even during the 2014/15 season, Martin O’Neil had 25 players to choose from. Can you name who the seven are? […]

3 weeks ago

A great take! Oisin McConville believes drama after the hooter between Kerry and Donegal has exposed a rule the GAA have failed to enforce. The fiery rematch of the 2025 All-Ireland final encounter in Killarney descended into violent scenes at half-time due to a flare up between the two sets of players. (You can watch […]

3 weeks ago

This is class! Limerick booked their spot into the Munster final after a convincing five-goal blitz over rivals Tipperary at the Gaelic Grounds. However, one supporter out of the 29,000 present has left fans shocked. Limerick diehard supporter, JP McManus, was at the game and brought along with him the captain of the USA Ryder […]

3 weeks ago

Harsh words! Tipperary’s All-Ireland defence went with a whimper last night after they were dealt a five-goal defeat in Limerick. This defeat leaves Tipp without a championship win for the fourth time since the round-robin system was inaugurated in 2018. Post match, Liam Cahill leapt to defend his players after criticism from “nameless” online supporters. […]

3 weeks ago

Very unlucky! Cork have beaten Meath in their All-Ireland first-round clash at Páirc Uí Rinn, by 0-30 to 1-24. However, an incident between Colm O’Callaghan and Ruari Kinsella left the rebels down a man heading into the final half-an-hour. (You can view the red card below). Fans, however have been debating on social media if […]

3 weeks ago

This could get tasty! We knew there would be fireworks in the rematch of the 2025 All-Ireland final and 2026 NFL final between Kerry and Donegal. Throughout the first half there were fiery moments from both sides. However, around the half-time interval, right after a challenge from David Clifford on Peadar Mogan, it kicked off. […]

3 weeks ago

This is a tough one! Bruno Fernandes has been announced as the winner of the PFA Player of the Year for 2025/2026. So what better time is it to test your knowledge of the player-voted individual award. Can you name every player to be nominated as the best player in the Premier League by his […]

3 weeks ago

A few tricky ones in here! With Leinster looking to end their eight-year wait to be crowned Champions Cup winners today against defending champs, Bordeaux, now is the best time to test your European Rygby knowledge. Can you name every team to have won the prestigious tournament? Let us know how you get on and […]

3 weeks ago

This could play its part! Caelan Doris has urged his Leinster team-mates to rise to the occasion in their Champions Cup final versus Bordeaux in Bilbao. Leinster’s last European triumph – in 2018 – came in the very same ground they face the defending champions in today. However, Leo Cullen’s side have lost their last […]

1 month ago

BREAKING NEWS A former Mayo inter-county football has been before Castlebar District court, after being charged in connection with a serious assault in the town last year. Davitt Neary was charged, along with three other men in relation to an incident on Tucker Street, Castlebar, on 23 August 2025. Davitt Neary (23) of Shanvalley, Breaffy […]

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Was it soft? Limerick have been dealt a major blow ahead of their Tailteann cup clash against Wicklow this weekend. According to Limerick Live, Darragh O’Hagan has lost his appeal against a red card he suffered against Wexford. O’Hagan was dismissed due to a coming together with Wexford player, Liam Coleman in midfield after a […]

1 month ago

That explains it… Alan Milton, GAA director of communications has spoken about the controversy of putting high-profile games such as Kerry versus Donegal behind a paywall. Having championship games exclusively free-to-air is “simply not possible” the director said, with GAA+ set to remain as the broadcast partner into the future. The current streaming rights for […]

1 month ago

What a season! The 2025-26 season is about to come to a conclusion, which means it’s a good time to take a look back at the entire campaign and acknowledge the best of the year that’s been in the English top-flight. With another thrilling and dramatic season in the Premier League, we are bringing you […]

1 month ago

Our most difficult quiz yet! We’re tired of the Champions League getting all the love and with the Europa League final tonight, what better time to make a UEL themed quiz. Bear in mind, no player from Ireland and Northern Ireland have won the tournament since the name change in 2010. Best of luck and […]

1 month ago

This is Mad! Arsenal have won the Premier League title for the first time since 2004 after Manchester City dropped points to Bournemouth last night. An Irishman, however, played a crucial role in bringing the title back to North London. Throughout their history, Arsenal have had plenty Irish players deliver in crucial moments during trophy […]

1 month ago

An interesting take! Leinster face defending champions, Bordeaux, this Saturday as they hope to end their eight-year heartbreak in Bilbao, at the very same ground they last lifted the cup in 2018. The Blues just about edged their way past RC Toulon in the semi-final to set up a chance of claiming their coveted fifth […]

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Do they have a point? Waterford selector was bitterly disappointed after the defeat to Limerick on Sunday confirmed the end of their championship. This campaign marks the seventh consecutive year of not making it past the round-robin phase of the provincial group format. The three-time All Star firstly pointed to the schedule Waterford have had […]

1 month ago

Some scenes! Shamrock Rovers captain Roberto Lopes has been selected in Cape Verde’s World Cup squad to represent the African nation in their first-ever appearance at the tournament next month. The 33-year-old has been a mainstay in Bubista’s squad having featured in all of the Blue Shark’s World Cup qualifying fixtures. Lopes, who qualifies for […]

1 month ago

100% is nearly impossible! Jack Moylan has joined a very exclusive club of players to have scored a hat-trick for Ireland, following his recent exploits in the 5-0 win over Grenada. In order to celebrate his achievement of scoring a hat-trick we have compiled players from the 70s onwards who have done the same. Let […]

1 month ago

Some debate here…. Limerick’s winning streak over Waterford in the Munster Senior Hurling Championships continued on Sunday after John Kiely’s side ran out 2-29 to 2-20 winners over the Déise. Two goals in the space of a minute from Peter Casey and Gearoid Hegarty saw the Treaty County shake off a Waterford outfit and condemn […]

1 month ago

Interesting…. Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson has said he will “respect” the wishes of club managers Alan Reynolds and Stephen Bradley ahead of their hotly contested Dublin derby. The Icelander named his squad for the Qatar and Canada friendlies on Sunday and has named two Rovers players, Ed McGinty and Adam Brennan, while calling up Bohs […]

1 month ago

That’s a bold statement! Waterford hurling manager, Peter Queally, has hit out at the All-Ireland championship structure that sees just six teams hurl past May. Limerick defeated Waterford this weekend by nine points meaning the Déise men were knocked out in the round-robin phase yet again for the seventh year in a row under the […]

1 month ago

This explains it! The current league leaders haven’t won the title in over 20 years. Yet very few neutrals want to see the Gunners get over the line. A new league winner is often celebrated in most European countries for breaking the “norm” or “expectation”. For example, the Bundesliga and Ligue 1 have cheekily been […]

1 month ago

Scenes! According to the Irish Examiner, Galway footballer Seán Fitzgerald is on the shortlist to take part on the British reality TV show Love Island. The annual dating programme is set to take place in Majorca on ITV, June 1. You can watch Fitzgerald’s audition tape from February below. The 25-year-old primary school teacher was […]

1 month ago

With the World Cup on the horizon, we’re all wishing we could be out in North America cheering on our Boys in Green. No doubt pubs will still get their late licenses and the atmosphere will be electric leaving us wondering when our next chance will be to participate in a major tournament. Euro 2028 […]

1 month ago

What a scathing review! Leinster secured a comfortable victory over the Lions this weekend, however concerns remain over performance levels and in particular the highly scrutinised Sam Prendergast. The out-half has been criticised in the past for his poor tackling, including earlier this month versus Toulon where Gael Drean got the better of the Kildare […]

1 month ago

What a title race! After defeating Falkirk 3-0 at Tynecastle, Hearts were on track to celebrate a first league title since 1959 on home soil. Celtic however knew that a draw probably wouldn’t be enough going into the final day due to Hearts significant goal difference advantage. And in the 99th minute, Celtic prayers were […]

1 month ago

Is this the greatest save of all time? Mark Sheedy saved three penalties and scored one as Clare won their fifth Munster U20’s hurling title in a drama filled penalty shootout. The Banner man ended the 12 year wait for Clare’s elusive U20 Munster title and stopped Tipperary from winning the title three years on […]

1 month ago

Time for the future! Heimir Hallgrimsson has named a very unexperienced squad ahead of Ireland’s friendly versus Grenada in Murcia this Saturday. Due to FIFA international break window regulations, Hallgrimsson was not able to pick players from top division clubs. Instead, the Icelander has brought in a total of nine uncapped players and seven fresh […]

1 month ago

How times have changed! Speaking at the launch of a new three year partnership between the Gaelic Players Association and Clean Cut Meals. Cork hurler, Brian Hayes outlined changes in team bonding between modern GAA players. The St. Finbar’s forward said: “I suppose we meet up for coffees and go for a sauna or a […]

1 month ago

This is tasty! Rory McIlroy reveals he was aware of LIV exit back in March after Saudi Arabia’s PIF have “blindsided” players. During his media duties at the Triust Championship, McIlroy was asked about the recent revelations that the Saudis will no longer fund LIV after 2026. McIlroy had served as a de-facto spokesperson for […]

1 month ago

What a voice! Shane Long has put the football world into shock by revealing one of his biggest talents as a skilled singer and guitarist. Long carved out a career as a successful top-flight striker, playing 344 Premier League games for Reading, West Brom, Hull City and Southampton, spanning 15 years. The 39 year old […]

1 month ago

This is a tricky one! Most of you can name the most recent teams to win the Championship and gain automatic promotion to the Premier League. However, can you name the teams who took the hardest route to get to the Premier League?

1 month ago

This was worrying! Rory McIlroy has relieved concerns after being seen limping during the Truist Championship just days before the second major of the year – the PGA Championship. The reigning Masters champion finished joint-19th at the Truist Championship and boasted one of his worst statistical rounds of his career, carding a 75. The 37 […]

1 month ago

Cork City FC announced on Monday morning that they will not posting on X anymore amid an increase of “discriminatory and abusive language”. The decision follows a significant number of comments criticising the club following the release of their third kit which features the colours of the LGBT flag. The Rebel army are not the […]

1 month ago

Republic of Ireland forward Jaden Umeh has been withdraw from the Irish squad for the upcoming friendly against Grenada as his club seek to qualify for the Uefa Youth League. The Cork native was originally named in the latest Irish squad by Heimir Hallgrimsson for the upcoming training camp in Murcia. Umeh announced himself on […]

1 month ago

This is a tough one! With West Ham and Tottenham fighting to remain in the Premier League for next season, how well can you answer these questions on the history of Premier League relegation. Good luck!

1 month ago

What a mad start! Troy Parrott scored twice for AZ Alkmaar in the opening 55′ seconds of the game. However, the earliest of the two strikes was ruled out for offside before he replied immediately. This minute of madness all unfolded in Alkmaar’s Eredivisie clash with Feyenoord. The Dubliner capitalised on a mistake by the […]

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Roscommon and Kerry emerged victorious in Sunday’s provincial finals against Galway and Cork respectively. Supporters of both counties along with GAA fans in general were left satisfied after the excitement from both games. Roscommon’s win in particular marked the end of a seven year wait for a Connacht championship victory. The Rossies produced a remarkable […]

1 month ago

Arsenal beat West Ham 1-0 on Sunday to keep their title aspirations alive. However, the result was overshadowed by one of the most controversial VAR decisions in Premier League history. Leandro Trossard looked to grab the headlines after his 82nd minute winner was set up by skipper, Martin Odegaard. With minutes left on the clock […]

1 month ago

Imagine the Scenes! After Ireland’s stuttering start to this year’s Six Nations against France, followed by a strenuous effort versus the Italians – hope felt lost in claiming the coveted trophy. Results however improved and the way the fixtures fell meant Ireland were faced with the uncomfortable scenario of supporting rivals, England when they travelled […]

1 month ago

This is Tough! As the famous saying goes, “No one remembers who came in second place” – Walter Hagen. What about the the clubs who have placed second in one of the world’s biggest leagues. See how well you remember the Premier League teams who nearly won the title.

1 month ago

After Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni reportedly traded blows in Real Madrid training yesterday – we have compiled the top five teammate fights in football history 5. Idrissa Gueye Vs Michael Keane Only this season Idrissa Gueye and Michael Keane clashed in their 1-0 victory over Manchester United. The heated exchange between the two was […]

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This is incredible! Former Mayo Gaelic footballer Padraig O’Hora has set himself the challenge of reaching the summit of Mount Everest. Currently climbing Mount Everest the Ballina native is part of the first Irish ascent of the mountain in 23 years. O’Hora has always been interested in mountaineering, often setting himself challenges after matches to […]

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This is Brilliant! A temporary train station is set to be constructed in Adare for next year’s upcoming Ryder Cup at a cost of €3 million. The build began earlier this week in the small Limerick village and will take six months to be completed. This morning head of Corporate Communications at Iarnrod Eireann Barry […]

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This would be mad! English RFU Championship club Ealing Trailfinders are tipped to join the United Rugby Championships if the Wales Rugby Union are successful in cutting a region ahead of the 2027-2028 campaign. The Gallagher Premiership is transitioning to a franchise based model – welcomed by the top English clubs as it provides stability […]

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The GAA have confirmed the highly anticipated rematch of the 2025 All-Ireland final between Donegal and Kerry will be streamed live behind pay per view service GAA+. Kerry defeated Donegal 1-26 to 0-19 last July to claim the All-Ireland. Fans are disappointed that the biggest first-round matchup will not be on free to air television. […]

1 month ago

Not sure we saw this coming…. Damien Duff hinted at his next move during pre-match build-up of last night’s Champions League semi-final between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid. The League of Ireland winning manager made a shock departure from Shelbourne halfway through last season’s campaign and has not returned to any club since. Regarding potential destinations, […]

1 month ago

Fascinating! Shamrock Rovers star John McGovern could be playing Gaelic football for Down right now. Instead, the Newry born man is doing his best to break into the Hoops team, scoring three goals this term already after an impressive brace in the champions’ 4-1 victory over Drogheda United. McGovern won the Tailteann cup in 2024 […]

1 month ago

We did not see this coming! Graeme McDowell has been one of the most outspoken players since LIV Golf’s inception in 2022. Most golfers remained subtle about signing under the Saudi Arabian venture, however, McDowell originally sang the praises of the new tour. The Northern Irishman is now part of the rebranded LIV Smash GC […]

1 month ago