Warwickshire GAA are used to fighting battles on the pitch, but now they are having to fight a huge one off it. Highways England promised the thriving GAA club that they would relocate them in order to make way for a new relief road near Birmingham airport, but have now seemingly back tracked on that […]

8 years ago

Legendary horse racing icon JP McManus has donated €3.2 million to the GAA that is to be split equally among each club in the country. RTE reported earlier today that McManus has written to each Gaelic Games county board in Ireland and made his intentions clear that they are to receive €100,000 that is to […]

8 years ago

The game of the weekend in Connacht saw Breaffy take on former All-Ireland Intermediate club champions Westport, and they just scrapped over the line thanks to a late free from Rob Hennelly. Breaffy had to withstand a second half comeback from the James Horan managed side. They led 0-9 to 0-5 at half time and […]

8 years ago

All-Ireland finalists, Slaughtneil were held to a draw by a battling Eoghan Rua side in their Derry SFC quarter final at the weekend. In what was a cracking contest from start to finish, the holders were dealt an early scare as they trailed 0-6 to 0-1 after 11 minutes before a late rally saw them […]

8 years ago

A little over a month ago, Ireland was united in celebration as our tiny nation reached its first ever World Cup final thanks to the our women’s hockey team. Ranked 15th of the 16 teams nobody expected them to make such a huge splash on the sports grandest stage, but they did, beating USA, India […]

8 years ago

The NFL is in full swing, and this weekends action got underway in fantastic fashion after the Cleveland Browns picked up their first win in nearly two years. Lets look ahead to the rest of the games happening this weekend and see where they key battles will be won and lost. New Orleans @ Atlanta […]

8 years ago

The UFC have announced that Valentina Shevchenko will get her second shot at the flyweight title when she faces Joanna Jedrzejczyk at UFC231 The Muay Thai specialists will be headlining the event which takes place in Toronto, Canada. This will be Shevchenko’s second opportunity to claim flyweight gold as she was set to challenge Nicco Montaño for the […]

8 years ago

Breaking news coming out of the Kingdom this morning as Kerry wing forward Donnchadh Walsh has announced his retirement from the inter-county scene. Playing on a team boasting a host of stars, from Donaghy to Cooper, Galvin to O’ Sé, Walsh was often the link man between Kerry’s steely defence and industrious attack. Regularly pinpointed […]

8 years ago

It has been a tough couple years for fans of the Cleveland Browns. The NFL franchise have struggled badly, failing to pick up a win since Christmas Eve, 2016. That was until last night when they defeated the New York Jets 21-17 to pick up a much needed ‘W’. The Browns done some decent work […]

8 years ago

Ruby Walsh has been speaking out about his illustrious career and has outlined the differences he sees between himself and legendary jockey A.P McCoy. Two of the most recognisable faces when it comes to Irish racing, they have won all there is to win, multiple times over. Forever keen competitors, but always good friends the […]

8 years ago

The excitement is finally starting to build two weeks out from the biggest fight in UFC history when Conor McGregor looks to cement his legacy as the greatest of all time. McGregor will lock horns with Khabib Nurmagomedov in a highly anticipated fight that will decide who the true king of the lightweight division is. […]

8 years ago

Ruby Walsh is one of the most legendary figures of horse racing. Walsh turned professional at 19 years of age and has never looked back in a career that has spanned 20 years. At 39, most professional athlete’s careers would be over, or at least coming to an end and Walsh has had a tough […]

8 years ago

Gegard Mousasi has a troubled history with the UFC to say the least. The Bellator middleweight champion fought under the UFC banner from 2013 through to October of last year and the Dutch fighter compiled a 9-3 record whilst under the organisation. The 33-year-old repeatedly clashed with President Dana White over issues regarding contracts, promotion […]

8 years ago

Carlow based trainer Shark Hanlon has been handed an 18-month suspended sentence of his licence after Galway Races winner, Camlann tested positive for elevated levels of cobalt. Camlann was victorious on day two of the festival, winning the Open Gate Pure Brew Handicap. However, a post-race sample showed that the horse had gone over the 100 […]

8 years ago

GAA President John Horan has revealed that Central Council are currently in discussion about restructuring the Allianz Hurling League. For the past number of years talks have centred on how to restructure the football championship, which is often met with divisive opinions. However, the decision to change the format of Division 1 of the hurling […]

8 years ago

With Dublin’s continued dominance seemingly getting stronger, it is hard not to flirt with the idea that a senior and intermediate championship may well be beneficial for Gaelic football. Speaking at the launch of the ESRI report, ‘Playing Senior Inter-County Gaelic Games Experiences, Realities, and Consequences’.  GAA president John Horan said that he believes splitting the football championship […]

8 years ago

There is only one place to be on Thursday and that’s Clonmel as there is an action packed day of horse racing going down. Storm Ali may affected the Ploughing, but it won’t affect proceedings at Clonmel tomorrow as runners, riders, trainers and spectators flock to the Tipperary town to take in what is sure […]

8 years ago

September 19, 1993. The day a team of Derry men marched into Croke Park and defeated perennial heavy hitters Cork to claim their first ever All-Ireland win. Today marks 25 years since Eamonn Coleman’s charges reached the peak of the mountain, and came back down with Sam Maguire in tow. On this day, 25 years […]

8 years ago

For years MMA fans dreamt of a fight between Ronda Rousey and Cris Cyborg, however it never came to fruition. Ronda Rousey took the MMA world by storm. The Olympic bronze medallist blitzed her way through opponents and promotions with ease, to the point that the UFC decided to back track on previous claims that […]

8 years ago

UFC230 is set to go down at Madison Square Garden on November 3, and the card is shaping up to be pretty stacked except for the fact that there is no main event. This could all change however with the news that Welterweight king Tyron Woodley has said he is down to defend his belt […]

8 years ago

The Irish eventing have won silver at the World Equestrian Games, making them the first Irish team to ever pick up a medal in the competition. As well as winning the historic medal, they have also now guaranteed qualification for the 2020 Olympics which will take place in Tokyo. It's silver for Ireland! Congratulations to […]

8 years ago

Former UFC welterweight champion Johnny Hendricks has announced he will come out of retirement to fight Brennan Ward in a bare-knuckle boxing contest. “Big Rigg” retired last year after a comprehensive defeat to Paulo Costa at UFC217 citing issues with weight cutting as well as MMA judging as his reasons for walking away from the […]

8 years ago

After Limerick clinched their first All-Ireland win in 45 years last month rumours began to circulate of outside influences who had helped the Treaty men get over the line. One such rumour was that Munster and Ireland legend Keith Earls had been to meet the team. Not much else was known about the meeting, was […]

8 years ago

Cora Staunton made waves last year during her foray into the AFL women’s game and will make the trip down under yet again for the 2019 season. Her Mayo teammate Sarah Rowe has also committed to joining the newly founded organization and will join up with Collingwood in the coming months. It has now been […]

8 years ago

Patrick Mahomes, in only his third ever start as an NFL quarterback has set the bar ridiculously high for himself. Drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs last year with the tenth overall pick. He had to settle for a place on the bench as veteran quarterback Alex Smith took up the reigns as ‘QB1’ throughout […]

8 years ago

Fans were treated to two fantastic days of racing at the Longines Irish Champions Weekend in Leopardstown and the Curragh on Saturday and Sunday. The Longines Irish Champions Weekend is a sporting and social weekend filled with glamour, excitement and prestige that shows off Ireland as a world centre of excellence in horse racing and breeding. […]

8 years ago

There was a jam-packed calendar in Ulster GAA circles this weekend as various county championships entered the business end of the season. The biggest shock came in the Cavan senior championship as the three previous winners all exited at the quarter final stage. Notorious kingpins, Cavan Gaels succumbed to a four point defeat by Gowna […]

8 years ago

For the second year running, Cork have defeated Kilkenny by a single point to win the All-Ireland camogie championship. The win marks the 27th time the Rebelettes have taken home camogie’s biggest prize, and they had to do it the hard way coming from behind in the dying moments to seal victory through an Orla […]

8 years ago

Remember the name, Zabit Magomedsharipov… Well, remembering the name might prove difficult, remembering the submission though will be very easy. He is currently the top prospect  in the featherweight division and has made a huge splash since making his promotional debut last year. Each of his three UFC fights have brought bonuses and one would […]

8 years ago

The wait is nearly over, only 27 days until Conor McGregor makes his long awaited return to the UFC Octagon. The Dubliner faces his toughest test inside the cage to date against the undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov in a fight that is likely to go down in the annals of UFC history. With everything that has […]

8 years ago

It just wasn’t meant to be this time around for Darren Till who came up short in his attempt to land UFC gold. The Liverpudlian entered the fight confident and in high spirits off the back of a successful weight-cut that put all the doubters in check. The 25-year-old truly believed that he was the […]

8 years ago

The wait is nearly over, in a few weeks the world will be watching as Conor McGregor faces off against Khabib Nurmagomedov. The Dubliner will bring and end to his two year hiatus in October by taking on the biggest challenge of his career to date fighting the undefeated Russian in Las Vegas. The fight […]

8 years ago

Wow! Not a good first half for Martin O’Neill’s men. Ireland trail 3-0 to Wales at half-time in their first UEFA Nations League game at the Cardiff City Stadium. Early goals from Tom Lawrence and that man Gareth Bale, was followed up by an Aaron Ramsey strike just before half time that has effectively killed […]

8 years ago

In truth, you can put Dublin’s dominance down to a lot of things; Funding Cluxton Population Jim Gavin The above reasons have indeed played a role in their continued winning run, that much is undeniable. Some more than others, depending on which side of the debate you fall. However, the biggest reason for Dublin continuing […]

8 years ago

A lot has been written and said about the talents of Gavin Bazunu, and that’s been reflected in the fee paid by Manchester City for the youngster. The Premier League holders forked out a staggering £420,000 for the 16-year-old, a record paid for an amateur Irish player. The young goalkeeper has been highly sought after […]

8 years ago

Darren Till makes the biggest walk of his life this weekend when he takes on Tyron Woodley for the UFC welterweight championship in Dallas, Texas. The Liverpudlian has had a meteoric rise through the UFC ranks since making his debut in 2015, fighting six times, winning five and drawing one. His previous two victories over […]

8 years ago

It may have taken 10 years, but finally ‘Underdogs’ is back on our TV screens this week. Paul Galvin, Ray Silke and Valerie Mulcahy are the new coaches tasked with finding a new team of footballing hopefuls that will come together to take on an inter-county side. The team is made up of club footballers […]

8 years ago

Ahead of Ireland’s game with Wales, Seamus Coleman addressed the Declan Rice saga that has currently engrossed Irish soccer fans. Last week, Martin O’Neill told reporters that the 19-year-old West Ham defender was taking some time out to consider his international career following interest from England. Rice had been contacted by England manager Gareth Southgate […]

8 years ago

Owen Roddy is unsure as to whether Conor McGregor will retire following his fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov. It has been two years since we last seen the SBG fighter grace the Octagon, which has led to many speculating as to whether he will retire following his UFC return. The money McGregor was able to bank […]

8 years ago

Kevin McStay has stepped down as manager of Roscommon footballers effective immediately following three years at the helm. The Mayo native took charge of the Rossies in 2016 and fans will look back on his tenure as a successful one. Connacht Championship Winners (July 2017) All Ireland Quarter Finalists (July 2017) Connacht League (March 2018) […]

8 years ago

Kevin McStay has resigned as manager of the Roscommon football side. The Roscommon county board confirmed the news via their twitter account this evening. It is with a heavy heart that we confirm that Kevin McStay has stepped down as Roscommon Senior Team Manager. #rosgaa #gaa pic.twitter.com/fQr0b5jNIt — Roscommon GAA (@RoscommonGAA) September 5, 2018 McStay […]

8 years ago

Retired GAA stars, Coman Goggins and Owen Mulligan have both denied that Dublin’s recent dominance is down to money. The Dubs have now collected six of the last eight All-Ireland titles, and in the last four years have looked completely unstoppable. Throughout this spell, Mayo in 2016 & 2017 have looked like the only team […]

8 years ago

Owen Mulligan has branded Jonny Cooper as Dublin’s answer to Sergio Ramos after their recent All-Ireland win, and it is hard to argue against. Dublin won their sixth All-Ireland since 2011 on Sunday after defeating Tyrone on a scoreline of 2-17 to 1-14. Defender Jonny Cooper has been present for five of those six victories, […]

8 years ago

Funding for GAA coaching in Northern Ireland schools is to run out within weeks due to the current political impasse at Stormont. The ongoing political deadlock in Northern Ireland is threatening 25 GAA coaching jobs as well as 19 Irish FA jobs that are spread around 450 schools in Ulster. Despite having been twice saved already […]

8 years ago

Just how good is Stephen Cluxton? Five times now the Parnells man has lifted Sam Maguire and to put that into context, in the history of the GAA, only two men have lifted the All-Ireland on three occasions. John Kennedy (1891, 1892 & 1894) Sean O’Kennedy (1915,1916,1917). Cluxton has climbed the steps of the Hogan […]

8 years ago

He may play in the full forward line, but don’t get it twisted Paul Mannion is one of the hardest working players on the Dublin team. We are used to seeing magic moments from the Kilmacud Crokes player close to the opposition’s goals. Like his penalty on Sunday, sweet as a nut. Paul Mannion is […]

8 years ago

Eoin Murchan starred for Dublin en route to this years All-Ireland win, but the Na Fianna defender had a very different role in the team last year. Murhcan came out of nowhere this season to announce himself on the inter-county stage. During the Super 8s he was tasked with detailing Ryan McHugh, and the youngster […]

8 years ago

Rangers have officially signed Northern Ireland international defender Gareth McAuley on a free transfer. The 38-year-old has agreed a deal with the Glasgow giants that will see him at the club through to the end of the season. McAuley has been a free agent since leaving West Brom in the summer following their relegation from […]

8 years ago

What a year it has been for the Galway outfit. Over the weekend, Corofin collected their fourth Londis All-Ireland sevens title, to go alongside the All-Ireland club championship they claimed back in March. The Kilmacud Crokes sevens has been running for over 40 years now, and is a great social event where clubs from all […]

8 years ago

The 2018 championship has finished, you may go in peace. As expected Dublin are once again All-Ireland champions, they can celebrate this week, but one imagines that the ‘drive for five’ wheels will be in motion soon enough. In truth, the 2018 football championship wasn’t one of the best in living memory. It was one […]

8 years ago