More drama…. Ireland face Israel on September 27 and October 4, in the Nations League, with the latter game being played behind closed doors, after it was moved from Dublin to the TSC Arena in Serbia, due to fears over protests. Israel’s ‘home’ game in Debrecen, Hungary, was also meant to be without fans, after the […]

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The supercomputer has spoken! With the World Cup done and dusted, and England’s next shot at glory now at least two years away, there is only one date in every football fan’s calendar, Friday 21st August – that glorious day when the Premier League season final gets back underway. In the three weeks or so […]

5 days ago

The decision has been made. All 55 of the countries that represent UEFA have voted unanimously to boycott the World Cup amid plans from FIFA president Gianni Infantino to sell shares in the tournament to private investors. The news was broken first by The Times’ sport chief Martyn Ziegler, who took to X to reveal: […]

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Brilliant stuff! Andy Moran and Mayo have received huge plaudits, not just for their doggedness in the All-Ireland win over Kerry, but for their fearlessness in attack. Despite a heap of wides from two-point attempts, Mayo ploughed on with their tactics, and it reaped huge dividends. Their star men, notably Ryan O’Donoghue and Kobe McDonald, […]

6 days ago

Something to cling on to! For Mayo supporters, winning the All-Ireland title went someways to easing the pain of losing Kobe McDonald to the AFL. The teenager jets off to Australia next month with his family to begin a stint with St Kilda in Melbourne. With an All Star award in his first year as […]

1 week ago

This is mad if true! It turned out that Mayo didn’t need any extra help to over the line in Sunday’s All-Ireland final, after 75 years of hurt. However, there has been a claim that Mayo made a last-ditch attempt to convince former player Oisín Mullin to return from Australia, where he has been playing […]

1 week ago

Well there goes that dream…. Despite all the evidence saying otherwise, there was still hope among Mayo fans that Kobe McDonald would stay in Ireland and forego his contract with AFL side St Kilda. His rise has been so meteoric that there was plenty of speculation over the possibility of a wealthy Mayo donor coming […]

1 week ago

You’ll have to name all 35 in just six minutes With the 2026 World Cup now over and the 2026/27 Premier League season still a few weeks away, we’re in the midst of a brutal dry spell, making it the perfect time to put your English football knowledge to the test. In the quiz below, […]

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He appeared in three matches at the 2026 tournament. Australian World Cup player Cristian Volpato has allegedly tested positive for cocaine while driving in Sydney, as reported by ABC News. Per the report, Volpato — who appeared in three of the Socceroos’ 2026 World Cup matches this summer — was stopped twice by police for speeding […]

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The 53-year-old’s body was discovered in the southern Italian province of Salerno on Sunday (19 July) Football journalist Luca Esposito was found dead last Sunday, near Eboli in Italy, as reported by European Federation of Journalists and news network Rai. Esposito’s body was found badly burned near farmland after firefighters were called to a fire in […]

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The 53-year-old’s body was discovered in the southern Italian province of Salerno on Sunday (19 July) Football journalist Luca Esposito has died near Eboli in Italy, as reported by European Federation of Journalists and news network Rai. Esposito’s body was found badly burned near farmland after firefighters were called to a fire in the area. The […]

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He has a point… There was a lot of anger from Irish fans following the the rugby team’s defeat to New Zealand last weekend. The officials got two big calls wrong, which could have had a big bearing on the outcome, despite the availability of video replays. However, New Zealand media have hit back through […]

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A last-gasp attempt! Mayo fans have resigned themselves to losing Kobe McDonald to the AFL, but manager Andy Moran has offered a small glimmer of hope. Such is the talent of McDonald, and the way in which he has become one of his side’s most important players in only a handful of senior games, there […]

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Tragic news. Italian sports journalist Luca Esposito has died in the region of Eboli, as reported by European Federation of Journalists and news network Rai. Esposito’s body was discovered in a charred state near an area of farmland, when firefighters were directed to a fire in the locality that turned out to have emanated from the scene of […]

2 weeks ago

This would be huge! While we are losing Kobe McDonald to the AFL after Sunday’s All-Ireland final between Mayo and Kerry, we may see the return of another Mayo star to these shores. Like McDonald, Oisín Mullin was seen as one of the county’s best prospects in recent memory, and it was a massive loss […]

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This was not in the script…. Once again the BBC showed live coverage of this year’s All-Ireland SHC final, and again it received very positive reviews for its production. In contrast to RTÉ, they bring in special guests and celebrities to add some fun and colour to the show, and to enhance more casual British […]

2 weeks ago

Genius and class everywhere! With the 2026 inter-county season over and done with, we’ve gone and selected our greatest hurling XV of the 21st century. Some fiercely talented competitors have been left out, but, unfortunately, you can’t pick everyone. Goalkeeper – Nicky Quaid (Limerick) It’s tough to separate Quaid, Brendan Cummins and Eoin Murphy, and […]

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He is hopeful! The end is near for Mayo, not just for their outstanding season, which has seen them reach a first All-Ireland final since 2021, but for Kobe McDonald’s time with the team – at least for the time being. The teenager, who is off to St Kilda in the AFL after Sunday’s showpiece […]

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RIP. Football legend Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75, a statement from his family has confirmed. Keegan was reportedly diagnosed with stomach cancer in January. He was last pictured in public at the end of May 2026. The statement made by Keegan’s family reads: “It is with immense sadness that we […]

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Fair play! Limerick boss John Kiely was incredibly gracious in victory today, after he guided his team to All-Ireland glory for the sixth time under his helm. He was effusive with praise for his own charges and backroom team after a masterclass performance, but also reserved high praise for Galway and Athenry man Jason Rabbitte, […]

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He cut a positive figure. With Ireland suffering yet another loss to a top-four side, the doom and gloom continues to hang over the team. As pointed out by the Irish Independent’s Will Slattery, Ireland have now lost their last six games against either New Zealand, South Africa or France, by double digits. The general […]

2 weeks ago

He did not hold back! The topic of hype and how it affects teams has been a huge part of the discourse around the All-Ireland championship this year, in both hurling and Gaelic football. First it was Cork who were questioned after their defeat to Galway, and then it was Mayo boss Andy Moran who […]

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It will take place in a few months time. The court case involving a former Mayo Gaelic football player has been adjourned until September. Davitt Neary, his brother Rhys, and Paul Dowding are charged with causing serious assault to Padraig Weston outside a pub on Tucker Street, Castlebar, on Saturday, August 23, 2025. The initial […]

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Irish ‘dodgy box’ owners may soon be staring at blank screens as crack downs continue in seven counties. The Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT) and Sky have delivered legal warnings to 10 suspected ‘dodgy box’ providers across Ireland in Carlow, Cork, Dublin, Kildare, Galway, Laois and Limerick. The operators are accused of using illegal Internet […]

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The 21-year-old, is the national record holder for solving the puzzle blindfolded. 46 other Irish competitors competing at the event in Arnhem, Netherlands later this week. Maynooth psychology student, Kalin Doherty is tipped to win the hotly contested games. In its 22nd year, the event challenges competitors to solving the puzzles in different manners, ranging […]

2 weeks ago

Skill level: Expert This Quiz is sponsored by Lynx, Smell Your Best When You Look Your Worst We’re nearing the end of the World Cup, and one lucky soul will be the centre of attention for the biggest moment of his life as he lifts the trophy. Many of football’s greatest names have got their […]

3 weeks ago

The supercomputer has spoken.. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup now entering its final stages, there is one question on everyone’s lips: “Is it finally coming home?” or will another nation deny the Three Lions their best opportunity at the biggest prize in global sport. While, for the first time this century, England can claim […]

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The incident occurred at an underage GAA match earlier this week. Gardaí has launched an investigation into alleged an assault on GAA referee in Clare. The incident occurred at an underage GAA match in Kilrush at around 8.40pm on Monday, June 29. Gardaí revealed a teenage boy had also sustained injuries during the incident, and […]

1 month ago

Brought to you by Budweiser. Please drink responsibly. Over 18s only. The best spot in the whole city! There’s nothing quite like the buzz that comes from the FIFA World Cup 26™. Every four years the world is brought together by one unifying force, the beautiful game of football. From the first kick to the […]

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This Quiz is sponsored by Lynx, Smell Your Best When You Look Your Worst This is another quiz for the real World Cup nerds. Shocks at the World Cup hit different. Against all odds, we’ve seen the unbelievable happen on the biggest stage, but how well do you remember the biggest surprises in World Cup […]

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It’s getting into the nitty gritty! The All-Ireland Senior Football Championship quarter-final draw has been made. Galway v DublinCork v MayoTyrone v KerryLouth v Monaghan The two double headers set to take place at Croke Park this weekend. The Dubs somehow are the surprise package this year, having beaten one of the early favourites Donegal. […]

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What was he up to! Dublin proved that they are not quite washed up, after a sensational extra-time win over Donegal earlier today. The Sky Blues were clawed back in normal time, as Michael Murphy knocked over a last-kick point after a hugely controversial free-kick that was moved up 50 metres. What followed was a […]

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It’s a fair point. After being many people’s favourite to win the All-Ireland SFC this year, Donegal are out after their extra-time defeat to Dublin. It finished 2-26 to 2-22 at Croke Park, after Michael Murphy had levelled proceedings with the last kick of normal time. Following the loss, manager Jim McGuinness explained the chaos […]

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Take a trip back in time… It’s time to cast your mind back to the glorious days of the 2014 Brazil World Cup. Away from the emergence of Neymar Jr, and La Selecao’s heartbreak (7-1) in Belo Horizonte, this tournament was populated by a series of lesser known — but never lesser important — players. […]

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Take a trip back in time… Just shy of four years after Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup trophy in Lusail Stadium, Qatar, the World Cup is finally back! Fans will feel a real sense of de ja vu as they tune in for the tournament’s opening game on Thursday. By the sheer luck of […]

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It’s definitely a fan favourite! Viewers cannot get enough of Fitzy’s Irish lingo on the show, and his most recent comment has left fans wanting more. The GAA star, who is currently coupled up with police detective, Lola Deal, offered his mate Tommy Murphy some thoughtful advice after his actions left his partner Ellie ‘fuming’. […]

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Several women have claimed to be ex-girlfriends of Galway GAA star. Sean ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald’s sister has officially responded to claims about the Love Island contestant’s dating history. This comes after a large number of young women have taken to social media claiming to be the Galway GAA star’s ex partner after he entered the villa. […]

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Class! Louth pulled off the most stunning win of the All-Ireland series so far, with a 2-20 to 2-19 win over Armagh in Inniskeen. Down by two points with the game nearly over, Sam Mulroy hoisted what was either a shot for two points or a long ball into the box, either way, Armagh keeper […]

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“I definitely would have gone for Ireland.” Former England international Trevor Sinclair has admitted that he wished he had played for the Republic of Ireland instead. Sinclair had played 12 times for England, but could have qualified for Ireland as his mother was born in county Sligo, and has stated that if the Boys in […]

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Think you know your stuff? JOE’s World Cup Predictor is here! The United States, Canada and Mexico will host the greatest sporting event on earth this summer, with more teams than ever, more games than ever, and without doubt more controversy than ever. And you can have a stake in every single match day during […]

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This is brutal going into the transfer window! A Premier League club have been handed the biggest PSR fine in history after breaching Premier League rules. Back in late 2023 and during the 2023/24 season, Everton were handed a 10 points deduction for breaching the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability rules in the 2021/22 season. […]

1 month ago

Breaking News Former Irish track athlete and 2012 Olympian Ciarán Ó Lionáird has died suddenly in Montreal at the age of 38. The Cork native represented Ireland in the 1500m at the 2012 London Olympics and won bronze in the men’s 3000m at the 2013 European Indoor Championships. Raised near Macroom in County Cork, he […]

2 months ago

You have just five minutes to name the winners of all 20 play-off ties! While the World Cup is usually remembered for its champions, many teams have still written their own proud chapters by winning the third-place play-off, and reserving some remaining honour for their country. Sometimes referred to as an “award for the first […]

2 months ago

The international collapsed in a friendly against Ukraine. Denmark’s national team doctor Morten Boesen has issued an update on Christian Eriksen following his collapse against Ukraine. The friendly match in Odense was halted after 65 minutes when the player collapsed, with the game abandoned shortly after. The 34-year-old was then thankfully able to walk from […]

2 months ago

It’s the biggest tournament ever! The 2026 World Cup is already set to be the biggest of its kind in history, with a massive 48 teams competing, including four nations who are making their debuts. While the eight sides that have won World Cups before might be an easy enough start, it’ll take a real […]

2 months ago

First place is a real surprise… There can be no doubt that VAR — and whether it makes football stronger — is an issue that divides football fans like no other. As well as occasionally doing its job properly, VAR has the potential to cause chaos, unrest and controversy. Over the course of the 2025/26 […]

2 months ago

“I’ll be watching it like a hawk.” RTÉ 2FM star Helen Galgey has finally told us how she really feels about her ex Seán Fitzgerald’s appearance on Love Island. Galgey, who co-hosts Weekend Breakfast on 2FM with Benny Bracken, previously dated the Galway GAA star turned Islander. When Seán, better known to his fellow islanders […]

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The sacked gaffer has since been replaced by Andoni Iraola. Former Liverpool gaffer Arne Slot reportedly made a remark considered ‘insulting’ way before leaving the club, as per new reports from BILD in Germany. Despite winning the Premier League in 2025, Slot was sacked at the end of May following a trophyless season and finishing […]

2 months ago

The biggest sporting tournament in the world is here… This live blog is sponsored by Lynx, Smell Your Best When You Look Your Worst The World Cup gives us unforgettable goals and iconic moments that live forever in football folklore. But alongside the sporting drama, every tournament also brings pure chaos. From fans stealing the […]

2 months ago

Shocker! Galway footballer, Sean Fitzgerald is the latest Irish contestant on ITV’s hit reality show, “Love Island” and the Bearna man has made some impression. Fitzgerald stepped away from the Galway panel in recent weeks to pursue the opportunity, while also putting his teaching career on hold. Being the only Irishmen on the island, it […]

2 months ago