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  • 5 Huge GAA Club Results from the Weekend

    5 Huge GAA Club Results from the Weekend

    This weekend delivered another brilliant round of club action across hurling, football and camogie. Five major results stood out, with drama, history and high-scoring performances right across the country. Here’s a look back at the biggest stories. 1. Sweet revenge for Ballygunner Munster SHC Semi-Final: Ballygunner 4-18 Sarsfields 2-17, 📍 Walsh Park Ballygunner are back […]

    4 months ago

  • Season ticket waiting list surges following Ireland’s spectacular win

    Season ticket waiting list surges following Ireland’s spectacular win

    Ireland’s incredible last-minute victory has sparked a huge surge in support, and the numbers prove it. Since the final whistle, the waiting list for a 2026 Season Ticket at the Aviva Stadium has climbed to 8,804 people. It is a clear sign of how quickly excitement around this team has grown. The thrilling 3-2 win […]

    4 months ago

  • Best pub reactions and limbs after Troy Parrott’s stunning winner in Hungary

    Best pub reactions and limbs after Troy Parrott’s stunning winner in Hungary

    From the RTÉ studio to gatherings of Irish fans across the world, the celebrations after Troy Parrott’s last-minute winner were nothing short of spectacular. When the ball hit the net in the 95th minute, the reaction was instant and explosive. Pubs erupted, living rooms shook, watch-parties went wild, and Irish fans everywhere shared the same […]

    4 months ago

  • What needs to happen for Ireland to make Pot 2 and get a home semi-final

    What needs to happen for Ireland to make Pot 2 and get a home semi-final

    All your questions answered right here. Attention will soon turn to March, when Ireland will take part in the World Cup play-offs. The format is different from the old two-legged ties. This time, Ireland must win a single-leg semi-final and then a single-leg final to reach the 2026 World Cup. In total, 16 teams will […]

    4 months ago

  • Unseen angle suggests awarding of Hungary’s goal was correct

    Unseen angle suggests awarding of Hungary’s goal was correct

    Ireland fans were left confused in the opening minutes after Hungary’s early goal was allowed to stand. Daniel Lukacs headed the ball into the net inside four minutes, and the decision went to VAR for a possible offside. Many Irish supporters were convinced the Hungarian forward had moved too early, and the initial replays offered […]

    4 months ago

  • Mack Hansen says Ireland “feels like home” after stunning hat-trick

    Mack Hansen says Ireland “feels like home” after stunning hat-trick

    The Return of the Mack. Mack Hansen produced a brilliant performance on his return to the Ireland starting team, scoring a first-half hat-trick in a 46-19 win. The Connacht star looked sharp from the opening minutes and delivered one of his best displays in green. Hansen struck three times inside 27 minutes, and each try […]

    4 months ago

  • English giants step up interest in Troy Parrott after Portugal heroics

    English giants step up interest in Troy Parrott after Portugal heroics

    He’s a wanted man. Everton are reportedly stepping up their interest in Troy Parrott, according to Everton News, after the striker scored twice in Ireland’s 2-0 win over Portugal on Thursday (13th November). Scouts from the club were in the stadium to watch him, and they left impressed with his performance. The Toffees need a […]

    4 months ago

  • Evan Ferguson ruled out of Ireland’s crucial qualifier in Hungary

    Evan Ferguson ruled out of Ireland’s crucial qualifier in Hungary

    Evan Ferguson will miss Ireland’s final World Cup qualifier on Sunday. The Republic of Ireland face Hungary in Budapest at 2pm, and they must win to reach a play-off for next summer’s tournament in North America. Ferguson had hoped to recover from an ankle injury before joining the squad. He picked up the injury while […]

    4 months ago

  • O’Brien holds ‘no malice’ for Carey despite being defrauded of €135,000

    O’Brien holds ‘no malice’ for Carey despite being defrauded of €135,000

    Denis O’Brien says he feels “no malice” towards DJ Carey, even though he was one of the many people deceived by the former Kilkenny hurler. O’Brien spoke to gardaí about the fraud and said he still feels “fond” of Carey. He also hopes the retired star “gets the help he needs”. As reported in the […]

    4 months ago

  • 5 GAA club championship games you can’t miss this weekend 

    5 GAA club championship games you can’t miss this weekend 

    Munster SHC Semi Final: Ballygunner v Sarsfields 📅 Sunday 16th November, 13:15 | 📍 Walsh Park Few fixtures carry as much intrigue as this one. The memory of last season’s Munster Final remains vivid. Sarsfields shocking a rampant Ballygunner side who were expected to cruise to another provincial crown. Shane O’Regan’s electric cameo, yielding 2-3 […]

    4 months ago

  • 5 Huge Club Championship Results from Saturday

    5 Huge Club Championship Results from Saturday

    It was another busy Saturday across Ireland’s club championships, with drama, big performances, and hard-fought wins across the country. Galway SHC Final: Loughrea 1-15 St. Thomas’ 1-14 Loughrea made it back-to-back Galway senior hurling titles after a thrilling one-point victory over St Thomas’ at Pearse Stadium. It was a tense and physical battle played in […]

    4 months ago

  • 5 Huge Club Championship Results You Might Have Missed

    5 Huge Club Championship Results You Might Have Missed

    It was another thrilling weekend across the club scene, with county champions crowned across the country. From history-making wins to heart-stopping finishes, here are five standout results you may have missed. Galway Camogie Final: Athenry 2-8 Sarsfields 1-8 Athenry ended Sarsfields’ six-year grip on the Galway Senior A Camogie title with a famous win at […]

    4 months ago

  • Loughmacrory make history with first ever Tyrone senior football title

    Loughmacrory make history with first ever Tyrone senior football title

    Loughmacrory St Teresa’s 0-18 Trillick St Macartan’s 2-11 History was made in Healy Park as Loughmacrory St Teresa’s captured their first-ever Tyrone Senior Football Championship, edging past Trillick in a dramatic final. For a club that had never reached a senior semi-final before this year, it was a dream come true. Against the odds, Loughmacrory […]

    4 months ago

  • Ballyhale Shamrocks secure record 21st Kilkenny hurling title

    Ballyhale Shamrocks secure record 21st Kilkenny hurling title

    Ballyhale Shamrocks 1-18 O’Loughlin Gaels 0-12 Ballyhale Shamrocks have made history once again. The Kilkenny giants lifted a record-breaking 21st county title with a convincing win over O’Loughlin Gaels at UPMC Nowlan Park. It’s another incredible milestone for a club founded in 1972, built on a culture of winning and consistency. Their latest triumph pushes […]

    4 months ago

  • Dingle end 77-year-wait to capture the Kerry County Championship

    Dingle end 77-year-wait to capture the Kerry County Championship

    Dingle have finally done it. After 77 long years, the West Kerry side are county champions again. They sealed a famous 2-13 to 1-12 win over Austin Stacks at Austin Stack Park today. Captain Paul Geaney was the hero. The veteran forward produced a stunning display, scoring 2-2 and driving his side to their first […]

    4 months ago

  • 5 huge GAA results from a thrilling Saturday

    5 huge GAA results from a thrilling Saturday

    It was another unforgettable day across the GAA world on Saturday, with several county champions defending their crowns and others writing new chapters in their club’s history. From Dublin to Fermanagh, there was drama, late winners, and pure championship heart. Here’s how it all unfolded. Na Fianna make it 3-in-a-row in Dublin Na Fianna 1-20 […]

    5 months ago

  • 5 Club Championship Games You Can’t Miss This Weekend

    5 Club Championship Games You Can’t Miss This Weekend

    From Dublin drama to Munster showdowns – here are the must-watch GAA games coming up. It’s another massive weekend of club championship action right across Ireland. We’ve highlighted five huge club championship games to watch out for. Dublin SFC Final: Ballyboden St Enda’s v Na Fianna 📅 Saturday 18 October, 20:00 | 📍 Parnell Park […]

    5 months ago

  • Conor McKenna makes shock return to the Tyrone club championship 

    Conor McKenna makes shock return to the Tyrone club championship 

    The former Brisbane Lions star now could be available for a Tyrone return Tyrone’s 2021 All-Ireland winner Conor McKenna has made a surprise return to Gaelic football, lining out for his club Eglish in their Tyrone Intermediate Football Championship semi-final on Sunday night. McKenna, who recently finished the AFL season with the Brisbane Lions, came […]

    5 months ago

  • 2025 TG4 LGFA Players’ Player of the Year Nominees Announced

    2025 TG4 LGFA Players’ Player of the Year Nominees Announced

    Inter-County Stars Recognised Across Senior, Intermediate and Junior Grades The nominees for the 2025 TG4 Players’ Player of the Year Awards have been unveiled, honouring the top individual performers from an unforgettable season in Ladies Gaelic Football. Shortlists have been named in the Senior, Intermediate, and Junior categories, featuring exceptional players from Dublin, Galway, Tyrone, […]

    5 months ago

  • ‘Nothing clicked’ – Hallgrimsson wants Ireland to fight back in Portugal

    ‘Nothing clicked’ – Hallgrimsson wants Ireland to fight back in Portugal

    Ireland boss reflects on Armenia defeat and calls for reaction Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has broken his silence on last month’s shock 2-1 defeat to Armenia, describing it as a game where “nothing clicked.” The result left Ireland’s World Cup hopes in serious jeopardy. After three weeks of reflection, Hallgrimsson said he has struggled to […]

    5 months ago

  • Young Irish football star chooses Armagh GAA over football career

    Young Irish football star chooses Armagh GAA over football career

    Dungannon Swifts forward Tomás Galvin follows his inter-county dream One of Ireland’s top young football talents, Tomás Galvin, has decided to leave football to pursue his dream of playing GAA for Armagh. The 21-year-old from Keady, Co Armagh, was seen as a rising star at Dungannon Swifts. He became a first-team regular in recent seasons […]

    5 months ago

  • 5 huge GAA club stories from the weekend you might have missed

    5 huge GAA club stories from the weekend you might have missed

    A recap on some of the weekend’s biggest moments 1. Shock in Dublin: Cuala and Kilmacud Crokes Both Crash Out Dublin SFC Semi Final: Na Fianna-3-11 Kilmacud Crokes-1-16 Dublin SFC Semi Final: Ballyboden St. Enda’s-3-21 Cuala-2-22 Two of Dublin football’s biggest names, Cuala and Kilmacud Crokes, were sensationally knocked out of the Dublin SFC semi-finals […]

    5 months ago

  • ‘You’ve a f****** game tomorrow’ – O’Mahony reveals why Irish players shunned media

    ‘You’ve a f****** game tomorrow’ – O’Mahony reveals why Irish players shunned media

    Ireland captain shares honest thoughts on player mentality and Joe Schmidt’s influence Ireland rugby legend Peter O’Mahony has offered a rare insight into why many Irish players keep their distance from the media and social media before matches. Speaking on The Good, The Bad & The Rugby podcast, O’Mahony explained the thinking behind the team’s […]

    5 months ago

  • Cork City boss slams ‘disrespectful’ Dublin bias after FAI Cup semi final win

    Cork City boss slams ‘disrespectful’ Dublin bias after FAI Cup semi final win

    Cork City boss hits back at doubters after stunning semi-final win over St Patrick’s Athletic Ger Nash says his Cork City players used outside criticism as motivation in their 3-0 win over St Patrick’s Athletic on Friday night. The result booked a spot in the FAI Cup final on November 9. Many expected an all-Dublin […]

    5 months ago

  • O’Neill makes big claim about Keane being next Ireland manager

    O’Neill makes big claim about Keane being next Ireland manager

    Martin O’Neill backs his former assistant for the job Former Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill believes Roy Keane would be the ideal candidate to take charge of the national team. Speaking on The Late Late Show, O’Neill praised his former assistant and hinted that he has been unimpressed by Ireland’s recent performances under other […]

    5 months ago

  • Jim Gavin’s new rules sail through at GAA Special Congress

    Jim Gavin’s new rules sail through at GAA Special Congress

    Sweeping victory for FRC proposals Presidential candidate Jim Gavin received a major boost when all 62 of his Football Review Committee (FRC) proposals were officially written into GAA rule at today’s Special Congress in Croke Park. The session was brisk and efficient. In less than 45 minutes, delegates endorsed every motion related to the football […]

    5 months ago

  • 5 club games to watch out for this weekend in the GAA

    5 club games to watch out for this weekend in the GAA

    Dublin SFC Final – Kilmacud Crokes v St. Sylvester’s 📅 Friday 3rd October, 19:30 | 📍 Parnell Park It’s a repeat of last year’s Dublin LGFA Final as the champions Kilmacud face St. Sylvester’s again. The 2024 edition was a gripping encounter with Crokes edging it by a point. Now the sides are set to […]

    5 months ago

  • Patrick Horgan opens up on retiring without the elusive ‘medal’ 

    Patrick Horgan opens up on retiring without the elusive ‘medal’ 

    The Glen Rovers star ends an 18-year Cork career as hurling’s top scorer in both league and championship, insisting that medals aren’t everything. Patrick Horgan recently announced his retirement from inter-county hurling at 37, closing the book on an outstanding 18-year career with Cork. The Glen Rovers star departs as hurling’s all-time top scorer, with […]

    6 months ago

  • 5 club games to watch out for this weekend in the GAA

    5 club games to watch out for this weekend in the GAA

    Dublin SHC Quarter Final – Na Fianna v Cuala 📅 Sunday 28th September, 16:00 | 📍 Parnell Park  Reigning Dublin, Leinster and All-Ireland champions Na Fianna are on a remarkable run. Five wins from five in the group stage – including key victories over Ballyboden St Enda’s and Lucan Sarsfields – underlining their status as […]

    6 months ago

  • Keane questions Arsenal’s mindset as Liverpool push 5 points clear at the top

    Keane questions Arsenal’s mindset as Liverpool push 5 points clear at the top

    The seven times Premier League winner believes Arsenal failed to ‘punch back’ Roy Keane has shared his verdict on Arsenal’s title hopes after their 1-1 draw with Manchester City at the Emirates last Sunday. Gabriel Martinelli rescued a point with a stoppage-time equaliser. The result came a day after reigning champions Liverpool made it five […]

    6 months ago

  • “Give the man a chance” – Keane calls for patience with Andrews

    “Give the man a chance” – Keane calls for patience with Andrews

    Premier League legend urges patience as The Bees ride out a patchy start File this under football plot twists. Brentford’s summer move to appoint Keith Andrews raised eyebrows. Fans and pundits shared a mix of surprise and scepticism. Old video clips of Roy Keane calling the Dubliner “one of the best bulls***ters” quickly resurfaced online. […]

    6 months ago

  • Your Wallet vs The Ryder Cup: A Fans’ Guide 

    Your Wallet vs The Ryder Cup: A Fans’ Guide 

    Heading to the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage? Pack your team colours, your patience, and a wallet that can bench-press your golf clubs. Tickets A one-day grounds pass will set you back about $750 at face value. That’s before the secondary-market frenzy, where prices can soar like a Rory McIlroy tee shot. Practice-day tickets are […]

    6 months ago

  • OPINION: New seeding in Munster football makes total sense – and here’s why

    OPINION: New seeding in Munster football makes total sense – and here’s why

    It doesn’t just make sense in Munster, it makes sense in all provincial championships. The Munster Council has approved a three-year plan to seed the provincial senior football championship. From 2026, the top two Munster teams in the previous year’s Allianz Football League will be kept apart in the semi-final draw. That means All-Ireland Champions […]

    6 months ago

  • Tipperary lead 2025 PwC All-Star Hurling Nominations

    Tipperary lead 2025 PwC All-Star Hurling Nominations

    Shock omission from the Hurler of the Year nominee shortlist All-Ireland Champions Tipperary have been rewarded for a stellar season with 13 PwC All-Star nominations. The Premier County claimed their 29th All-Ireland title in July. They produced a dazzling second-half display to blow Cork away at Croke Park. Cork, the beaten finalists, are also well […]

    6 months ago

  • Gallagher set for Monaghan return after Aussie Rules exit

    Gallagher set for Monaghan return after Aussie Rules exit

    His return is a massive boost to Gabriel Bannigan’s side ahead of the 2026 season. Karl Gallagher looks set to pull on the Monaghan jersey again in 2025 after his spell in Australian Rules football came to an early close. The Emyvale clubman has been delisted by the Adelaide Crows, less than a year after […]

    6 months ago

  • GPA to seek a rise of nearly 80% in player grants in pre-budget submission

    GPA to seek a rise of nearly 80% in player grants in pre-budget submission

    Report shows intercounty GAA players generate €591 million for the economy each year. The Gaelic Players Association (GPA) will on Thursday call for a major boost to intercounty player grants, seeking an increase from €1,400 to €2,500 per player. If approved, the annual cost of the scheme would climb from about €5.6 million to roughly […]

    6 months ago

  • Conor Murray obliterates Graham Rowntree in explosive excerpt from autobiography

    Conor Murray obliterates Graham Rowntree in explosive excerpt from autobiography

    This might be the definition of ‘not holding back’ In his newly released autobiography Cloud Nine, Conor Murray delivers a hard-hitting critique of Munster Rugby, accusing the province’s leadership of repeated failings in recruitment, ambition, and player support. The 34-year-old scrum-half, who was part of Ireland’s golden era and toured with the British & Irish […]

    6 months ago

  • Keane questions ambition of ‘well paid’ modern Irish footballers

    Keane questions ambition of ‘well paid’ modern Irish footballers

    Keane: Ireland players ‘have nothing to be arrogant about’ Roy Keane has once again pulled no punches in his assessment of the Irish national football team following a dismal defeat to Armenia, casting doubt on the ambition and hunger of today’s players. The loss leaves Ireland with just a single point from their opening two […]

    6 months ago