​​By Daragh Ó Conchúir Gender was never an issue for Aoife McGrath or her sister Eimear growing up in a family where hurleys, sliotars and footballs were as much a staple of their lives as shoes and socks.   During a conversation regularly punctuated by laughter, the description of the matches played when siblings and relatives […]

2 years ago

The ‘Turkish Messi’ has joined Real Madrid from Fenerbahce. Turkish wonderkid Arda Guler was spotted wiping away tears away his mother’s face during his unveiling as a Real Madrid player. The Spanish giants announced the signing of 18-year-old Guler on Thursday on a six-year deal from Fenerbahce. The player was unveiled by Real Madrid on […]

2 years ago

Kyrgios withdrew from the tournament at the eleventh hour Nick Kyrgios has been told not to return to Wimbledon following his last-minute withdrawal. Kyrgios announced that he was no longer competing in the Grand Slam the day before his first round match against Belgian David Goffin, saying that a wrist injury was the reason behind […]

2 years ago

Brought to you by Wotsits Crunchy Range. 12 is an excellent score in this Premier League quiz. Can you guess which Premier League transfer was more expensive? We have 15 questions in this Crunch Time quiz about some of the biggest moves in Premier League history. You just have to tell us which deal was […]

2 years ago

It is more than a decade since Doireann Murphy was crowed a world champion and she has a couple of All-Ireland medals rattling around in her pocket already.  But if Clare beat Cork at Cusack Park today to supplant the Rebels as likely runners-up in Group 1 of the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Championship and seal […]

2 years ago

By John Fallon  Meath interim manager Jenny Rispin said she was delighted that the reigning TG4 All-Ireland champions got the defence of their title off to a winning start when they defeated Waterford by 1-13 to 1-8 at Fraher Field.  All Star forward Emma Duggan fired 1-4, including a late goal, as they advanced to […]

2 years ago

By Daragh Ó Conchúir Family members lining out alongside one another is an integral element of Gaelic games. It is a manifestation of the community spirit at their core and while less prevalent at inter-county level than club, is not unusual.  What must be close to unique however is three siblings being called into a […]

2 years ago

By Daragh Ó Conchúir   Ciara Storey is a survivor from an era when Wexford bestrode the camogie landscape with the conviction that comes from being three-in-a-row champions but the brilliant defender now admits that maybe they are at their best when written off.  Storey was a teenager when coming into the field of play as […]

2 years ago

Peter Drury is set to replace Martin Tyler as the new voice of Premier League football on Sky Sports. The Daily Mail have reported that the 55-year-old, who currently commentates on Premier League football in the US, will become the main voice after Sky opted not to renew the contract of Tyler in what is likely to […]

2 years ago

Walker was left disappointed after starting as a sub in the Champions League final. Kyle Walker could leave Manchester City this summer. Walker was reportedly left ‘disappointed’ after being named as a substitute for the Champions League final and came on in the 82nd minute to replace John Stones. The form of Manuel Akanji has […]

2 years ago

By Kevin Egan What a comeback from Wexford. The result will show that it finished all square in UPMC Nowlan Park in this evening’s Glen Dimplex All-Ireland senior championship Group 2 clash between Leinster rivals Kilkenny and Wexford, but it will feel like a victory for Colin Sunderland’s Wexford side, as they rattled off the […]

2 years ago

By Daragh Ó Conchúir Galway’s last three competitive outings have been against Cork and they retained their 100 per cent record against the Rebels to record a 1-12 to 0-12 triumph in their first Glen Dimplex All-Ireland senior championship Group 1 tie at Kenny Park, Athenry.  The sides last met in the League final seven […]

2 years ago

‘You’ve got be more of a fighter, and that’s not him’ Michail Antonio says that Gianluca Scamacca isn’t suited to David Moyes’ style of play. Scamacca was one of David Moyes’ marquee signings alongside Lucas Paquetá but has failed to set the world alight at the London Stadium. The Italian has struggled for fitness and […]

2 years ago

Brought to you by William Hill. Former Ireland winger Hunt returned to the show. Pep vs Fergie, squaring up to Ronaldo and how transfers really happen – Stephen Hunt joined us for episode eight of House of Football. The former Republic of Ireland winger spoke to host Eric Lalor, and SportsJOE editor Robert Redmond, about […]

2 years ago

The pizza chain have inflicted even more pain on Spurs Tottenham’s misfortunes have continued after Domino’s brutally trolled them on social media. Their 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa on Saturday means that their slim hopes of Champions League football have all but ended to cap off what has been a dismal campaign. Following the sackings […]

2 years ago

By Daire Walsh Having already done it once before with the Erne County, Aisling O’Brien is hopeful Fermanagh can make amends for a disappointing end to 2022 by going all the way in this year’s TG4 All-Ireland Junior Football Championship.  Back in September 2019, O’Brien was selected at corner-forward as the Ulster side lost out […]

2 years ago

Some of the finest

2 years ago

A signing that could change the course of an entire season Chelsea is said to be among a number of clubs interested in securing Lionel Messi in the summer, writes Steve Hopkins. The Argentine ace looks to have played his last match for PSG and is said to have hopes of returning to play for […]

2 years ago

If you pick one outside of these 14, the quiz is over!

2 years ago

By Daire Walsh While her memory of the on-field action is somewhat sketchy, Laois defender Clodagh Dunne had the privilege of being amongst a crowd of 21,000 at Croke Park as her county finally reached the promised land on September 30, 2001. Following seven previous defeats – and a drawn encounter with Monaghan in 1996 […]

2 years ago

Loads of time

2 years ago

‘Tori was a champion… a beacon of light that shined so bright’ US track star Tori Bowie has died aged 32, writes Steve Hopkins. Representatives for the three-time Olympic medalist confirmed her passing in a statement on social media shortly before 1pm Wednesday. The statement read: “We’re devastated to share the very sad news that […]

2 years ago

Javi Gracia has overseen four defeats in five games during his short spell in charge Leeds United could be set to sensationally parachute Sam Allardyce in to stave off relegation with just four games to go. Mail Sport and The Athletic are both reporting that Javi Gracia’s days could be numbers after the Spaniard struggled to revive the […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert. The pair had never met each other before. Marcus Rashford has been labelled a “gent” for coming to the aid of female footballer Alisha Lehmann in a nightclub. The pair were enjoying separate nights out in Manchester in April, and both ended up at Chinawhite nightclub in the city centre. But Aston […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert. He’s chosen his destination this summer. Jude Bellingham has decided to move to Real Madrid this summer, according to reports in Spain. The 19-year-old Borussia Dortmund midfielder is arguably the most sought after player in the world at the moment. Although his contract at Dortmund doesn’t run out until 2025, it seems a […]

3 years ago

By Jack Peat. There’s just one snag. Ryan Reynolds has confirmed what he is prepared to do to get Gareth Bale to sign for Wrexham. The Welshman retired from football last summer after finishing his illustrious career with a short spell at Los Angeles FC. He came through the ranks at Southampton as a youngster, but it […]

3 years ago

Connolly and Cawley joined us for episode four of our new podcast. Former Republic of Ireland striker David Connolly, and ex-League of Ireland midfielder Alan Cawley, joined us for episode four of our new podcast House of Football. Connolly spoke about Mick McCarthy staying with him when he played in The Netherlands, Roy Keane’s team […]

3 years ago

The crash happened in November 2022 CCTV shows the moment former Premier League striker Danny Graham crashed his Land Rover into a supermarket whilst drunk. On November 4 last year, the now-retired footballer, who has played for the likes of Watford, Swansea, Sunderland and Blackburn, ploughed through the front of the Co-op Village Store near […]

3 years ago

By Daragh Ó Conchúir Cork 2-13 Galway 1-12 A fantastic goal from Sabina Rabbitte mid-way through the second half, allied with a personal contribution of a goal and eight points from Carrie Dolan and a dour defensive display, all added up to Galway retaining their Very Camogie League Division 1A title at the expense of […]

3 years ago

“I heard those same things over and over again – he’s too old, too slow.” Max Holloway should have been given at least one of his three losses to Alexander Volkanovski but he knows there is no point cribbing. The only way to earn another shot at gold is to go out and accumulate more […]

3 years ago

By Daragh Ó Conchúir Meath 0-14 Kerry 0-13   Kerry came out on top of a thrilling encounter with Meath to claim the county’s first Very Camogie League Division 2A title at Croke Park.  The Royals contributed in full to a hugely entertaining affair in which the teams were level seven times and in Amy Minogue, had […]

3 years ago

By Daragh Ó Conchúir   The answers to the Q&A staple of who one would invite to dinner or like to play a round of golf with are often informative.  A few years ago, Niamh Rockett, captain of the Waterford team that plays Wexford in the Very Camogie League Division 1B final at FBD Semple Stadium […]

3 years ago

By Daire Walsh Ever since she can remember, Kate Slevin has always had a strong passion for playing multiple sports. Currently in her third year on the Galway Senior Ladies Football panel, Slevin grabbed headlines when she posted 1-7 for the Tribeswomen in their All-Ireland U16 ‘A’ final victory against Kerry in 2018. Having parents […]

3 years ago

By Daire Walsh It might only be the beginning of April, but Dublin footballer Leah Caffrey has already packed a massive amount into 2023.   In addition to starting all seven games for the Jackies in their Lidl National Football League Division 1 campaign, Caffrey has spent the last 12 weeks on a Certificate Course […]

3 years ago

#ad Sponsored by LiveScore Bet. This bet builder comes in at *20/1. Manchester City take on Liverpool as the Premier League returns on Saturday. Here is our five-fold bet builder for the game, which comes in at *20/1. We are tipping Man City to win the match. The Premier League champions have won four of their […]

3 years ago

Compiled by John Fallon Donegal manager Maxi Curran said they have nobody to blame but themselves after being relegated from the top flight of the Lidl Ladies National Football League when they beaten by 5-9 to 3-2 in Letterkenny by Mayo. Mayo had their top flight status all but secured by the interval when they […]

3 years ago

The former Springboks coach was not a happy man. The frustration was clear on the face of Jake White – writes Glenn Kelly – as he entered the media room following the Bulls’ gutsy defeat to Ulster, on Saturday. White, who led South Africa to World Cup glory in 2007, had just witnessed his charges […]

3 years ago

Ulster remain in the hunt for a top-two finish that should make the URC knock-out stages an easier prospect. Tom Stewart was the hat-trick hero, scoring his 11th, 12th and 13th tries of a remarkable breakthrough season – writes Glenn Kelly – as Ulster won out an old fashioned slugfest 32-23 against the Bulls, at […]

3 years ago

Compiled by Daragh Ó Conchúir  Tipperary are relying on pace-setters Cork to do them a big favour if their dream of participating in a first national final since 2009 is to be realised.  Denis Kelly’s side were left shellshocked as two injury-time points from Denise Gaule, no stranger to clutch scores, snatched a 0-14 to […]

3 years ago

By Anthony Newman Cork 2-8 Meath 0-11 TWO first-half goals secured the points for Cork in their Lidl Ladies NFL Division 1 clash with Meath at Páirc Uí Rinn on Saturday. Libby Coppinger and Eimear Kiely raised the all-important green flags to see the home side finish their League campaign on a high. Meath made […]

3 years ago

Piqué accidentally leaked the news on a live stream Gerard Piqué accidentally revealed that former Barcelona academy graduate Bojan Krkic will announce his retirement at the Nou Camp on Thursday. Speaking live on a Twitch stream the ex-Spain international let slip that his former Barça teammate would be formally hanging up his boots at the […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert. The BBC has announced a ‘line-up change.’ Gary Lineker has been replaced as the presenter for the BBC’s FA Cup coverage on Sunday, with Alex Scott taking on hosting duties in his place. Lineker made his return to BBC football coverage on Saturday evening as he presented coverage of the FA Cup quarter-final between […]

3 years ago

It comes following a disappointing mid-week loss to rivals Brighton Crystal Palace has parted ways with manager Patrick Vieira. The club confirmed today (17th March) that the Frenchman has vacated the position after a 1-0 defeat to rivals Brighton and Hove Albion. The Eagles currently sit in 12th place in the Premier League- just three […]

3 years ago

‘He was very angry and nasty with me’ An OnlyFans star, and model, claims an Everton footballer “pestered” her for nude photos on social media and when she refused he said, “Do you not know who I am?” Alyssa Jay spoke to the Option One Podcast about some of the most outrageous DMs she’s been sent, and […]

3 years ago

#ad Sponsored by LiveScore Bet. This bet builder comes in at 18/1. Arsenal take on Crystal Palace this Sunday in a London derby. The Gunners are aiming to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table, while Palace will be hoping to record their first league win in 2023. Here is our five-fold […]

3 years ago

The BBC is due to air two FA Cup quarter finals next weekend. Gary Lineker is reportedly set to return to TV screens next weekend, following his removal from Match of the Day for apparently breaching BBC impartiality guidelines, writes Charlie Herbert. The Match of the Day presenter was asked to step down from his […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert His son George said his dad had been ‘overwhelmed’ by the support from his colleagues. Gary Lineker was ’emotional’ after his colleagues Ian Wright and Alan Shearer pulled out of Match of the Day in a show of support for the host, his son has revealed. Lineker was asked to step down from his […]

3 years ago

‘His season is not good’ Antonio Conte has responded to Richarlison’s comments following Spurs’ Champions League failure against AC Milan during the week. Tottenham were sent crashing out of Europe after playing out a drab 0-0 draw with the Italian side in the second leg of their last 16 tie, losing 1-0 on aggregate. After […]

3 years ago

‘Bones’ makes big claim for all-time UFC ‘GOAT’ after this title triumph. UFC 285 would see the return of the arguable great mixed martial artist of all time, Jon Jones. After three years out, writes Donal Long, Jones would move up to heavyweight to challenge Ciryl Gane for the undisputed belt. The highly anticipated fight would […]

3 years ago

By Daragh Ó Conchúir Cork sit on top of Division 1A of the Very Camogie League after this afternoon’s series of games. But Matthew Twomey’s side were pushed to the wire by Tipperary at The Ragg, the first time this year that serious questions were asked of last year’s league and All-Ireland finalists. It was […]

3 years ago