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  • Cork ladies score a goal that Corofin would be proud of

    Cork ladies score a goal that Corofin would be proud of

    Dublin 2-15 Cork 1-13 By Daire Walsh Hannah Tyrrell produced a star performance yet again at Croke Park where Dublin claimed their second Lidl National Football League Division 1 title with an impressive triumph over Cork. A former Ireland rugby international, Tyrrell contributed 0-7 and captain Sinead Aherne added another five as the Sky Blues […]

    5 years ago

  • Fan brings down half of Tour De France racers with cardboard sign

    Fan brings down half of Tour De France racers with cardboard sign

    One of the worst crashes in Tour De France history An overly-eager fan has caused one of the worst crashes in the history of the Tour De France after leaning out into the road with a cardboard sign. From the footage posted to social media, the fan can be seen holding up a cardboard sign […]

    5 years ago

  • “All you can do is throw the kitchen sink at it” – Kilkenny becoming a second half team

    “All you can do is throw the kitchen sink at it” – Kilkenny becoming a second half team

    By Daragh Ó Conchúir It might not be the double but like the Tiger Slam, maybe it’s a Kilkenny Double, with Brian Dowling’s Cats in possession of camogie’s two primary trophies after repeating their December All-Ireland defeat of Galway in a thrilling Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League Division 1 final.  Once again, the teams were separate […]

    5 years ago

  • Tyrone shoot the lights out with no fewer than 11 goals against Wexford

    Tyrone shoot the lights out with no fewer than 11 goals against Wexford

    Compiled by John Fallon   Tyrone preserved their Division 2 status in the Lidl Ladies National Football League on Sunday as Wexford were consigned to Division 3 for 2022.  Tyrone went on a goal rampage at Lannleire GFC in Dunleer, shooting seven in the opening half and following with four more to ease to a 11-7 […]

    5 years ago

  • “You’d be blessed to play anywhere on the field” – Teehan taking her chance

    “You’d be blessed to play anywhere on the field” – Teehan taking her chance

    By Daragh Ó Conchúir Michelle Teehan chuckles when asked what Brian Dowling, Tommy Shefflin, Philly Larkin or anyone else connected with management might have said to the Kilkenny players at half-time of last Sunday’s Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League Division 1 semi-final.  They were trailing Tipperary by five points and fortunate to be that close. Their […]

    5 years ago

  • “I felt last year we didn’t really click. I don’t know what it was.”

    “I felt last year we didn’t really click. I don’t know what it was.”

    By Daragh Ó Conchúir Galway may have only lost by three points to Kilkenny at the final hurdle of a bid to register the county’s first ever All-Ireland two-in-a-row last December, but according to Emma Helebert, they never approached the standards they had set for themselves in 2019.  In that spectacular season, they beat the […]

    5 years ago

  • Dashing Donohue turns on the style to see off Cork

    Dashing Donohue turns on the style to see off Cork

    By Daragh Ó Conchúir at UPMC Nowlan Park Cathal Murray hailed the Aoife Donohue effect in the full-forward line and signposted an intent on using more of his squad through the summer, as Galway eked out a 1-19 to 1-17 victory over Cork to set up a floodlit Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League Division 1 final […]

    5 years ago

  • Tipp left shellshocked after a simply sensational game of camogie

    Tipp left shellshocked after a simply sensational game of camogie

    By Daragh Ó Conchúir Kilkenny 3-12 Tipperary 0-19  Two goals in a minute from the inspirational Denise Gaule and Katie Nolan, five minutes from the end of normal time snatched victory for Kilkenny in a dramatic Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League Division 1 semipfinal. The loss will leave Tipperary brokenhearted however, after a near faultless display […]

    5 years ago

  • Dunne’s stunner sends Dublin on their way to emphatic win over Mayo

    Dunne’s stunner sends Dublin on their way to emphatic win over Mayo

    By Michael Gallagher  Dublin 4-15  Mayo 0-10  Dublin advanced to a Lidl NFL Division 1 showdown with old rivals Cork after seeing off Mayo’s challenge at LIT Gaelic Grounds in Limerick.  Mayo enjoyed plenty of possession in the first half, but it was the more decisive and productive Dublin side who deservedly found themselves eight […]

    5 years ago

  • Fryday’s bounce back from two cruciates an inspiration to her stricken teammate

    Fryday’s bounce back from two cruciates an inspiration to her stricken teammate

    By Daragh Ó Conchúir  Not to be melodramatic about it, but when Sarah Fryday wowed us with her all-action display in a new position during Tipperary’s victory over Offaly that booked a place in today’s Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League Division 1 semi-final against Kilkenny at Nowlan Park, it felt a little bit like a second […]

    5 years ago

  • Southgate doesn’t take too kindly to Keane’s Henderson ‘card tricks’ comment

    Southgate doesn’t take too kindly to Keane’s Henderson ‘card tricks’ comment

    Keane went in on Henderson prior to the Romania game. This was before the Liverpool captain went on to jump the queue and miss his penalty. Gareth Southgate has esponded to Roy Keane ruthless comments on Jordan Henderson being selected England’s Euro 2020 squad. Henderson was a key cog in the midfield during the 2018 World Cup run in Russia but has […]

    5 years ago

  • “We may have poked the bear here” – Donegal and Dublin light the whole thing up

    “We may have poked the bear here” – Donegal and Dublin light the whole thing up

    By John Fallon Donegal manager Maxi Curran says his side ‘may have poked the bear’ after they romped to a 16-point win over Galway in Tuam Stadium, which sends them into a Lidl National Football League semi final against Cork next Saturday. Donegal will face Cork live on TG4 (3pm), while Dublin will face Mayo in […]

    5 years ago

  • O’Brien burns it up for Tipp as camogie semi-final draw made

    O’Brien burns it up for Tipp as camogie semi-final draw made

    By Daragh Ó Conchúir Tipperary will face Kilkenny while Galway will take on Galway as the draw for the Littlewoods National League Camogie semi-finals was made this evening, with the games to be played as a double-header in Nowlan Park on Sunday, June 13. Tipperary 4-17  Offaly 0-13  Grace O’Brien plundered 2-4 from play while […]

    5 years ago

  • Dublin go to town in Thurles as Tipp lose Moloney to injury

    Dublin go to town in Thurles as Tipp lose Moloney to injury

    By Aisling Clery Dublin 2-17 Tipperary 0-4 Caoimhe O’Connor hit the late goal her stellar showing deserved as Dublin maintained their perfect start to the Lidl National Football League Division 1B with victory over Tipperary at Semple Stadium. Siobhan Killeen also found the net for Mick Bohan’s side, who sailed into next Saturday’s Division 1 semi-final following a dominant show […]

    5 years ago

  • Champions Kilkenny show their mettle to overcome Limerick scare

    Champions Kilkenny show their mettle to overcome Limerick scare

    By Daragh Ó Conchúir Kilkenny 2-10 Limerick 0-13 Kilkenny survived the most forensic of examinations by a young Limerick side to edge a thrilling Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League Division 1 quarter-final.  Limerick will be hurting for a while after this, for it was a game they should have won and would have, but for two brilliant […]

    5 years ago

  • A life on the border brings Teehan face to face with her former teammates

    A life on the border brings Teehan face to face with her former teammates

    By Daragh Ó Conchuir There is a sense of respair around the Offaly Gaelic games community over the last month and camogie is a part of that.  The Faithfuls go into tomorrow’s Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League Division 1 quarter-final against neighbours Tipperary (2.30pm, John Lockes GAA, Callan) with optimism after an eye-catching opening round victory […]

    5 years ago

  • Patrice Evra hilariously trolls Gallagher brothers after City’s Champions League loss

    Patrice Evra hilariously trolls Gallagher brothers after City’s Champions League loss

    Wonderwall remix ft. Patrice Evra Manchester United legend Patrice Evra has uploaded a hilarious video to social media mocking the Gallagher brothers after Man City’s defeat in the Champions League final. The Gallaghers, famous City fans, are the butt of the joke in the minute-long video featuring Evra remixing their famous anthem Wonderwall and wearing […]

    5 years ago

  • Down and the referee combine to teach Roscommon a water-break lesson

    Down and the referee combine to teach Roscommon a water-break lesson

    Compiled by John Fallon Galway and Donegal will do battle next week, with Mayo also still in the hunt to reach the Lidl National Football League Division 1 semi finals. Andrea Trill hit four goals for Galway as they gave themselves a chance of reaching the knock-out stages with a 6-13 to 2-7 win over […]

    5 years ago

  • How Atalanta have crashed the Serie A party, made a mint and racked up the goals

    How Atalanta have crashed the Serie A party, made a mint and racked up the goals

    ‘La Dea’ are making folks sit up and take notice. In the past three seasons, Atalanta have finished third in Serie A and have scored 265 goals. They have reached a Champions League quarter-final and two Coppa Italia finals. They have regenerated and revived their team, each season, and have played a blinder in the […]

    5 years ago

  • McGrath and O’Connell the stand-outs as Camogie League gets down to it

    McGrath and O’Connell the stand-outs as Camogie League gets down to it

    By Daragh O Conchuir Cork confirmed their place in the final Littlewoods Camogie League Division 1 sextet in the following their 3-15 to 1-13 triumph over 14-woman Waterford at Walsh Park. The table toppers will be joined from Group 2 by Tipperary, who had done enough by defeating the Déise in the previous round.  The […]

    5 years ago

  • Badminton players across Ireland prepare to take flight as return date nears

    Badminton players across Ireland prepare to take flight as return date nears

    ‘Start dusting of the rackets and find the gear bag!” On June 7, life takes another lunge towards normality, following over 15 months of lockdowns and restrictions. In terms of sporting pursuits, this is what will be permitted from next Tuesday, as Irish society reopens some more following the long Covid-19 pandemic: Outdoor sports matches […]

    5 years ago

  • Tyson Fury’s nutritionist reveals how ‘The Gypsy King’ lost 30 pounds in 30 days

    Tyson Fury’s nutritionist reveals how ‘The Gypsy King’ lost 30 pounds in 30 days

    “People would think the guy would eat a truckful. Nah man.” Tyson Fury’s nutritionist George Lockhart has revealed how ‘The Gypsy King’ sensationally lost 30 pounds in 30 days. Fury has often battled with obesity during periods away from the ring. After agreeing to a rematch with Wladimir Klitschko back in 2016, Fury said he […]

    5 years ago

  • Big surprises as Gareth Southgate names 33-man provisional England squad

    Big surprises as Gareth Southgate names 33-man provisional England squad

    The final squad will be announced next week England manager Gareth Southgate has announced his 33-man provisional squad ahead of Euro 2020, writes Reuben Pinder, which includes surprise picks Ben White and Ben Godfrey among the selected defenders. With several countries already having named their final 26-man squads, eyebrows were raised when news broke on […]

    5 years ago

  • Marcus Rashford causes wobbles among United fans with latest interview

    Marcus Rashford causes wobbles among United fans with latest interview

    “I would never say no” Marcus Rashford has revealed in an interview that he is open to the idea of playing abroad at some point in his career. Speaking to the Guardian in wide-ranging interview covering his charity work, upbringing, and new children’s book amongst other things, Rashford said that he would “never say no” […]

    5 years ago

  • Irish rugby star slots into Dublin forward line with 1-5 on her first game back

    Irish rugby star slots into Dublin forward line with 1-5 on her first game back

    Dublin 6-15 Waterford 2-12 By Aisling Clery Hannah Tyrell marked her return to inter county football in style this afternoon as the Irish rugby international hit 1-5, as reigning All-Ireland champions Dublin convincingly defeated Waterford in Parnell Park. In a game that was dubbed a dress rehearsal for Championship, Dublin welcomed back Olwen Carey, Siobhan […]

    5 years ago

  • Refreshed Kearns coming out of the sin-bin does the trick for Mayo

    Refreshed Kearns coming out of the sin-bin does the trick for Mayo

    Mayo 2-15 Galway 2-14 By Stephen Glennon An unanswered 1-4 in the closing five minutes saw Mayo claim the bragging rights over neighbours Galway in this pulsating Lidl National League Division 1 derby at MacHale Park. Mayo’s second goal from a Rachel Kearns 55th minute penalty re-ignited her side’s challenge before Kearns and substitute Deirdre Doherty […]

    5 years ago

  • Devane a different type of gravy for Tipp as Offaly show what they’re capable of

    Devane a different type of gravy for Tipp as Offaly show what they’re capable of

    Compiled by Daragh Ó Conchúir Tipperary blew Waterford away with a stunning first-half performance in Clonmel to put one foot in the Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League Division 1 quarter-final.  The Déise girls, who were getting their Group 2 campaign under way, improved in the second half but the damage had been done as they trailed […]

    5 years ago

  • Cork show an early signal of intent as the big guns get the job done

    Cork show an early signal of intent as the big guns get the job done

    By Daragh Ó Conchúir A brace of goals from Amy O’Connor allied to a power-packed performance by Chloe Sigerson enabled Cork to keep Tipperary at bay in their opening Division 1 Group 2 tie at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, as the Littlewoods Camogie League got under way.  All-Ireland champions Kilkenny were workmanlike in overcoming a Dublin […]

    5 years ago

  • Offaly star Mairéad Daly’s remarkable comeback from double ACL injuries

    Offaly star Mairéad Daly’s remarkable comeback from double ACL injuries

    “There is just pure joy when you play now.” It’s more than two years since Mairéad Daly pulled on the Offaly shirt, writes Declan Rooney, but with a second ACL recovery behind her, the St Rynagh’s forward is aiming to inspire a revival in the county’s football fortunes. Daly’s last time to feature for the Faithful County […]

    5 years ago

  • Who should captain the Lions? We get an expert view

    Who should captain the Lions? We get an expert view

    ‘The authority of a Lions captain must be self-evident – readily perceptible even at a distance.’ Warren Gatland will announce his British & Irish Lions squad, to tour South Africa, this Thursday and, with it, confirm the identity of the man he has already picked as captain. There has been much talk, over the weekend, […]

    5 years ago

  • Ellen Molloy has just done a Stephanie Roche on it

    Ellen Molloy has just done a Stephanie Roche on it

    16 years old and it’s fairly clear already, that the future of Irish women’s soccer is in Ellen Molloy’s hands. The Kilkenny teenager made her debut for the Republic of Ireland women’s team recently and in the women’s national league, she has been burning it up for the Wexford Youths. They currently sit in second […]

    5 years ago

  • “He would be proud of me now playing for Clare. That’s what keeps me going”

    “He would be proud of me now playing for Clare. That’s what keeps me going”

    By Declan Rooney Life as an elite sportsperson means it’s rare that you take to the field or court without carrying a knock of some variety, but imagine what it’s like to try and play inter-county football while suffering with a chronic illness. That has been the case with Clare ladies footballer, Clíodhna Blake, who […]

    5 years ago

  • Niamh Cotter’s battle back from a serious back injury is an inspiration

    Niamh Cotter’s battle back from a serious back injury is an inspiration

    “I was in a pretty bad way.” Cork midfielder Niamh Cotter says she is determined to play her part in Cork’s bid for 2021 TG4 Senior Championship honours, writes Declan Rooney, but recovering from a serious back injury is her first priority. The Kilmacud Crokes player damaged a disc in her back in January of last […]

    5 years ago

  • Rory Best on why bringing Sexton and Farrell on Lions Tour makes sense

    Rory Best on why bringing Sexton and Farrell on Lions Tour makes sense

    Wise words from a man who has been on two Lions tours. With the announcement of the 2021 British & Irish Lions touring squad almost upon us [May 6 being the big day], Ed Carruthers caught up with former Ulster and Ireland captain Rory Best to get his thoughts. Best, who toured with the Lions in 2013 […]

    5 years ago

  • Solskjaer chats with protesting United fans who broke into club’s training ground

    Solskjaer chats with protesting United fans who broke into club’s training ground

    Fans managed to block the entrance to the club’s Carrington training ground Manchester United fans gained access to the squad’s training facility to protest against the club’s owners, in the aftermath of United’s involvement in the Super League fiasco. Around 20 fans were able to make their way into the facility and unveiled banners reading […]

    5 years ago

  • Joel Glazer’s apology proves United fan’s greatest criticism was right

    Joel Glazer’s apology proves United fan’s greatest criticism was right

    Joel Glazer, has finally apologised. Manchester United co-chairman Joel Glazer, has released an open letter following the club’s withdrawal from The Super League. This announcement also comes after Ed Woodward, tended his resignation on Tuesday evening; the vice-chairman will leave the club after 16 years at the end of the season. An open letter from […]

    5 years ago

  • Gary Neville toasts the downfall of Super League after clubs back out

    Gary Neville toasts the downfall of Super League after clubs back out

    Gary Neville posted a photograph on social media of himself drinking wine amidst news that the Super League is on the brink of collapse Neville tweeted the photo with the caption “To the Super League ?” To The Super League 🥂 pic.twitter.com/zcHbsJ0DG0 — Gary Neville (@GNev2) April 20, 2021 Chelsea and Manchester City have already […]

    5 years ago

  • Fergie clears his name from Super-League fiasco

    Fergie clears his name from Super-League fiasco

    Fergie joins fellow United legends in condemning the Super League After Gary Neville responded passionately about the proposed Super League on Sky Sports, both during and after Manchester United’s game against Burnley yesterday – with Rio Ferdinand speaking with similar severity on BT following Leicester’s FA Cup semi-final victory – Sir Alex Ferguson has also given his thoughts […]

    5 years ago

  • Pete Davidson praised for hilarious assessment of Jake Paul versus Ben Askren

    Pete Davidson praised for hilarious assessment of Jake Paul versus Ben Askren

    The comedian stole the show before Askren and Paul even made it to the ring Pete Davidson’s hilarious critique of the Jake Paul-Ben Askren matchup has been met with widespread acclaim online, writes Alex Roberts. Paul and Askren met last night at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, with the former picking up a surprise win […]

    5 years ago

  • Ben Askren says he ‘let the world down’ by losing to Jake Paul

    Ben Askren says he ‘let the world down’ by losing to Jake Paul

    Askren suffered a first-round knockout loss to the 24-year-old YouTuber Ben Askren says he ‘let the world down’ by suffering a first-round knockout defeat against YouTube star Jake Paul. As an experienced combat sports pro, ex-UFC star Askren was the bookies’ favourite going into the clash – despite having no boxing pedigree. Askren’s grounding is […]

    5 years ago

  • If ever a player would inspire you, it’s Kildare’s Mary Hulgraine

    If ever a player would inspire you, it’s Kildare’s Mary Hulgraine

    By Declan Rooney Take your pick from the inspirational quotes out there: Kildare goalkeeper Mary Hulgraine epitomises them all. A self-confessed health and fitness addict, Hulgraine and her Kildare teammates will get back together on Monday for the first time since their TG4 Intermediate Championship loss to Laois in November. The excitement is building; the […]

    5 years ago

  • The team Stephen Kenny should start against Serbia

    The team Stephen Kenny should start against Serbia

    The bookmakers rarely get it wrong and the 5/1 being quoted for Ireland to beat Serbia this Wednesday night gives us all a cold dose of reality. No matter what way you look at it, Irish football is not the force it once was with this fall from grace is reflected in our players’ status […]

    5 years ago

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