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  • Belfast boxer Paul McCullagh dies aged 25

    Belfast boxer Paul McCullagh dies aged 25

    Heartbreaking news just in. Belfast boxer, Paul McCullagh Jr, has died at the age of 25. McCullagh was an Ulster Elite heavyweight champion back in 2019 and won both of his fights as a professional. McCullagh comes from a family who are synonymous with boxing with both his grandfather and father being champion amateur boxers. […]

    2 months ago

  • The hilarious true story behind racing blogger’s viral Enable video

    The hilarious true story behind racing blogger’s viral Enable video

    “I’ve literally turned my phone on record and I’m tearing down those steps trying not to break my neck.” One of the most iconic fan reaction videos in modern racing history came not from a studio, a gantry or a broadcast booth but from mobile phone surveying one man’s downfall as the horse he backed […]

    2 months ago

  • American football coach John Beam shot dead aged 66

    American football coach John Beam shot dead aged 66

    Heartbreaking news. Celebrated football coach John Beam, who was the star of Netflix’s Last Chance U, has died. Beam died after being shot on the college campus where he worked. Police say that the suspect knew and targeted Beam. Beam, who was in a critical condition after being shot, sadly died in hospital hours later. […]

    4 months ago

  • The Premier League’s top five strikers have been revealed

    The Premier League’s top five strikers have been revealed

    House of Football is brought to you by Coca-Cola, official partner of the Premier League. After a week in No Man’s Land, the Premier League is officially back this weekend and we couldn’t be more excited. First up, let’s take a quick refresher. Heading into week eight of the Premier League, Arteta’s Arsenal top the […]

    5 months ago

  • The best defensive players from across the Premier League have been revealed

    The best defensive players from across the Premier League have been revealed

    House of Football is brought to you by Coca-Cola, official partner of the Premier League Another week of football means another episode of House of Football. Leeds United take on Tottenham, Arsenal take on West Ham, but the biggest match of the weekend is undeniably Liverpool vs Chelsea. And of course, with a weekend of […]

    5 months ago

  • GAA Palestine confirm Ireland trip has been cancelled

    GAA Palestine confirm Ireland trip has been cancelled

    ‘We are beyond devastated’ GAA Palestine have confirmed that their upcoming trip to Ireland has been cancelled. They’ve explained that the reason behind the cancellation comes from issues with the Department of Justice. In a lengthy statement, GAA Palestine wrote: “It is with a very heavy heart that we announce that the planned trip to […]

    8 months ago

  • All Ireland quarter-final draw produces four tantalising clashes

    All Ireland quarter-final draw produces four tantalising clashes

    There’s some big fixtures to look forward to The All Ireland quarter-final draw has taken place this morning after a weekend of thrilling matches. Kerry, Dublin, Galway, and Donegal all emerged as the victors following this weekend’s games and they’re now joined by group toppers, Meath, Monaghan, Armagh, and Tyrone as we look forward to […]

    9 months ago

  • Palestine’s first GAA club to bring over 30 children to Ireland for tour

    Palestine’s first GAA club to bring over 30 children to Ireland for tour

    They’re encouraging people to come out and support them. Children from Palestine’s first GAA club are set to tour Ireland next month in a landmark visit. From 18 July to 1 August, 33 children and 14 adult mentors from the Moataz Sarsour GAA Club – the first officially recognised GAA club in Palestine – will […]

    9 months ago

  • Ruben Loftus-Cheek rushed to hospital for emergency surgery

    Ruben Loftus-Cheek rushed to hospital for emergency surgery

    He was set to play in just a few hours time England star Ruben Loftus-Cheek has been rushed to hospital for emergency surgery. The AC Milan and former Chelsea midfielder complained of severe abdominal pains and was subsequently rushed to a hospital in Naples. The 29-year-old was set to start today for Milan against Napoli […]

    1 year ago

  • Tesco and SuperValu remove Proper Twelve whiskey from shelves after rape case

    Tesco and SuperValu remove Proper Twelve whiskey from shelves after rape case

    A lot of brands are cutting ties with McGregor. Tesco have announced that they will no longer be selling Conor McGregor’s Proper 12 whiskey after he was found to have assaulted a woman who accused him of raping her. Ocado, a distributor who supplies M&S, are understood to have removed Proper 12 from their list […]

    1 year ago

  • Nikita Hand wins civil assault claim against Conor McGregor

    Nikita Hand wins civil assault claim against Conor McGregor

    BREAKING. NIkita Hand has won her claim against Conor McGregor. The jury who came back into the courtroom just moments ago said that McGregor assaulted Hand. They said that James Lawrence did not assault her. The MMA fighter told Dublin’s High Court that he had consensual sex with Hand at a hotel in December 2018. […]

    1 year ago

  • Amanda Serrano issues apology to Katie Taylor for post-fight comments

    Amanda Serrano issues apology to Katie Taylor for post-fight comments

    ‘Tempers are flared when you’re in the heat of battle’ Amanda Serrano has apologised to Katie Taylor for her comments after the two went to battle on Friday night. After the fight, Serrano accused Taylor of intentionally headbutting her after the Irish star won the controversial bout 95-94. Taylor was deducted a point in the […]

    1 year ago

  • Irish rider Louis O’Regan dies after Manx Grand Prix crash

    Irish rider Louis O’Regan dies after Manx Grand Prix crash

    Heartbreaking news. Irish motorcyclist, Louis O’Regan, has died following a crash during qualifying for the Senior Manx Grand Prix on Sunday. The 43-year-old, who made his debut in the Grand Prix in 2013, was killed following a collision at Kate’s Cottage during the Isle of Man event. A statement from race organisers read: “Louis, an […]

    1 year ago

  • Kellie Harrington joins The Wolfe Tones on stage at Electric Picnic

    Kellie Harrington joins The Wolfe Tones on stage at Electric Picnic

    And the crowd went wild! Two-time Olympic champion, Kellie Harrington, joined The Wolfe Tones on stage at Electric Picnic last night. During the legends spot on the main stage, the crowd went absolutely wild as they invited Kellie Harrington up on the stage. As she walked on to the stage draped in the tricolour, the […]

    1 year ago

  • Two-time Cork All-Star Kevin Kehily has died

    Two-time Cork All-Star Kevin Kehily has died

    Heartbreaking news. Two-time Cork All-Star, Kevin Kehily, has died at the age of 74. Kehily played for the Rebels from 1969 until 1984 and won All-Star awards in 1980 and 1982. Kehily missed the 1973 Sam Maguire triumph after stepping away from the sport to focus on his studies. He won his first All-Star at […]

    1 year ago

  • Community mourns young teacher and GAA footballer who died in Sligo crash

    Community mourns young teacher and GAA footballer who died in Sligo crash

    Heartbreaking news. Tributes have poured in for a gifted footballer and teacher who tragically died yesterday following a road crash. James McNeive, from Knock in Mayo, was killed in the accident which happened yesterday morning, shortly before 6am, on the N15. The crash involved a van and a lorry. Mr McNeive, who was driving the […]

    1 year ago

  • Liverpool legend Alan Hansen ‘seriously ill’ in hospital

    Liverpool legend Alan Hansen ‘seriously ill’ in hospital

    Liverpool FC confirmed the news in a statement. Liverpool legend, Alan Hansen, is ‘seriously ill’ in hospital according to LFC. In a statement shared by the club in the last hour, Liverpool offered their thoughts to the former captain. They wrote: “The thoughts and support of everyone at Liverpool FC are with our legendary former […]

    1 year ago

  • Rugby league legend Rob Burrow has died aged 41

    Rugby league legend Rob Burrow has died aged 41

    Heartbreaking news just in. Rugby legend, Rob Burrow, has died at the age of 41. Leeds Rhinos confirmed the news in a statement shared just moments ago. The statement reads: “It is with deep sadness that the club can confirm that former player Rob Burrow CBE has passed away, aged 41. “Rob inspired the entire […]

    1 year ago

  • Premier League clubs to vote on scrapping VAR next season

    Premier League clubs to vote on scrapping VAR next season

    The Premier League are not happy. Premier League clubs have been asked to vote on potentially scrapping VAR next season. The move comes following a proposal tabled by Wolverhampton Wanderers. The proposal is due to be held at a meeting on June 6. The Premier League board is reportedly directly opposed to the proposal, according […]

    1 year ago

  • Former Grand National jockey Michael Byrne dies aged 36

    Former Grand National jockey Michael Byrne dies aged 36

    Awful news just in. Former Grand National jockey Michael Byrne has died at the age of 36. The Irish rider, who competed in the Grand National and numerous races at Cheltenham throughout his career, died on Saturday. Byrne, who was perhaps best-known for his successful spell riding under Tim Vaughan, had 96 winners to his […]

    2 years ago

  • Footballer Luke Fleurs shot dead in carjacking aged 24

    Footballer Luke Fleurs shot dead in carjacking aged 24

    Horrific news just in. Footballer, Luke Fleurs, has been shot dead in a car jacking. The defender, who played for Kaizer Chiefs, was shot dead in Johannesburg. In a statement from the club, they wrote: “It is with a great deal of sadness that we announce that Kaizer Chiefs player, Luke Fleurs, tragically lost his […]

    2 years ago

  • Young jockey Stefano Cherchi dies after a fall in Australian race

    Young jockey Stefano Cherchi dies after a fall in Australian race

    Awful news just in. Italian jockey, Stefano Cherchi, has died following a fall in Australia. The native of Sardinia was racing in Canberra two weeks ago when he suffered a fall and was rushed to hospital with a head injury and internal bleeding. Cherchi was put into an induced coma in a Canberra hospital intensive […]

    2 years ago

  • Jamie Carragher heavily criticised over Kate Abdo joke that ‘went too far’

    Jamie Carragher heavily criticised over Kate Abdo joke that ‘went too far’

    It got way out of hand. Jamie Carragher has been heavily criticised following a joke he made last night during the Champions League broadcast of Arsenal vs Porto on CBS Sports. As we all know by now, Arsenal won the game on penalties and progressed into the quarter-finals for the first time in fourteen years […]

    2 years ago

  • Virgil van Dijk speaks with spot-on Dublin accent after League Cup heroics

    Virgil van Dijk speaks with spot-on Dublin accent after League Cup heroics

    “They thought I was finished.” Virgil van Dijk is once again the man of the moment following his winning goal deep into extra time in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday afternoon (February 25). The Liverpool captain headed the winner into the back of the net as Jurgen Klopp’s severely depleted team beat Chelsea 1-0 […]

    2 years ago

  • Darwin Nunez broke 20-year Premier League record during Liverpool vs Chelsea

    Darwin Nunez broke 20-year Premier League record during Liverpool vs Chelsea

    It was a night of nearly’s for Nunez. Darwin Nunez made Premier League history as Liverpool cruised to victory against Chelsea on Wednesday night. Liverpool hammered Mauricio Pochettino’s side 4-1 at Anfield as Diogo Jota, Conor Bradley, Dominik Szoboszlai and Luis Diaz were all on the scoresheet. Nunez was his usual lively self and grabbed […]

    2 years ago

  • Lewis Hamilton breaks silence following shock Ferrari switch

    Lewis Hamilton breaks silence following shock Ferrari switch

    Hamilton was confirmed as a Ferrari driver, from 2025, on Thursday Lewis Hamilton has released his first statement since confirmation of his move to Ferrari was announced. The bombshell news broke on Thursday that Hamilton would be leaving Mercedes to join Ferrari ahead of the start of the 2025 season. Hamilton has been at Mercedes […]

    2 years ago

  • Lewis Hamilton set to make shock switch to Ferrari

    Lewis Hamilton set to make shock switch to Ferrari

    Nobody expected that Lewis Hamilton is set to make a shock switch to Ferrari, with news of his future set to be announced imminently. As revealed by the Daily Mail, talks are ongoing between Mercedes and the 39-year-old and could be concluded by the end of the week in one of Formula One’s biggest stories. Lewis […]

    2 years ago

  • Oscar Pistorius to be released from jail in January

    Oscar Pistorius to be released from jail in January

    Breaking News Oscar Pistorius will be released from jail in January nearly 11 years after murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius shot Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day 2013 at their home in Pretoria, South Africa in a killing which shook the world to its core. The former Paralympic champion was granted parole effectively from January 5 […]

    2 years ago

  • Man United star brutally ‘excluded’ from official squad photo for current season

    Man United star brutally ‘excluded’ from official squad photo for current season

    ‘It’s over for him’ A Manchester United player was left out of the squad photo for the coming season. The Red Devils are currently tenth in the league after suffering four defeats already this season. After losses in Europe against both Bayern and Galatasary, United were able to put an end to their losing streak with […]

    2 years ago

  • Man United set shock asking price for Mason Greenwood

    Man United set shock asking price for Mason Greenwood

    He was once one of the most valuable young players on the market Manchester United have named their asking price for Mason Greenwood and fans can’t believe their eyes. Greenwood was put on loan to Getafe over summer after it was deemed he could not continue his career at United and now it’s believed another […]

    2 years ago

  • Man United considering dropping Greenwood from squad due to fan backlash

    Man United considering dropping Greenwood from squad due to fan backlash

    Just days ago, Manchester United released a statement about their future with Mason Greenwood United released a statement confirming that the findings of their investigation are complete and an update is imminent, however, it said that is still in the “final stages” of making a decision. The club stressed that throughout the process “the welfare and perspective […]

    2 years ago

  • USA knocked out of World Cup after incredibly bizarre final penalty

    USA knocked out of World Cup after incredibly bizarre final penalty

    Members of the women’s USA football squad have caused controversy after many of them refused to sing the national anthem in today’s game against Sweden. While five members sang the anthem, six did not, including Crystal Dunn and Naomi Park. In previous games many members have opted out of singing the anthem too, as a […]

    2 years ago

  • Conor McGregor pays heartbreaking tribute to Sinead O’Connor

    Conor McGregor pays heartbreaking tribute to Sinead O’Connor

    “I have lost a friend.” On Wednesday [July 26], the tragic news emerged that legendary Irish singer, Sinead O’Connor had died, at the age of just 56. Conor McGregor has joined the long list of people paying tribute to the iconic Dublin musician. In the immediate aftermath of her death, her family issued a statement […]

    2 years ago

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