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  • Last minute Usyk vs Dubois tickets available for Wembley Stadium

    Last minute Usyk vs Dubois tickets available for Wembley Stadium

    Tickets are still available for Usyk vs Dubois This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Last minute tickets have been released for the upcoming Usyk vs Dubois fight at Wembley Stadium. The rematch will take place at the iconic London venue this weekend on Saturday, 19 […]

    8 months ago

  • Portrush restaurant to change tack after backlash to severe Open price hike

    Portrush restaurant to change tack after backlash to severe Open price hike

    Insane prices! A large restaurant group in Portrush has responded to criticism after they implemented severe price hikes in their food menus. The Ramore restaurant group operates five restaurants, four bars, and a coffee shop in the Co. Antrim town, which plays host to the Open Championship this week. Some of the most significant increases […]

    8 months ago

  • More ‘ScoreGate’ chaos as Laois hurling match ends in confusion

    More ‘ScoreGate’ chaos as Laois hurling match ends in confusion

    Twice in two weeks! After ‘ScoreGate’ dominated the fallout from the All-Ireland Hurling semi-finals, more scoreboard controversy erupted at the weekend in Laois.  Tipperary’s win over Kilkenny at Croke Park earlier this month ended in farcical circumstances with the scoreboard on RTE and inside the stadium showing Tipperary with one more point than they actually […]

    8 months ago

  • Sensational Breen named LGFA Player of the Month for June

    Sensational Breen named LGFA Player of the Month for June

    The Louth captain helped lead them to the All-Ireland Junior Championship Final Brought to you by TG4 Louth captain Áine Breen has been named The Croke Park Hotel/LGFA Player of the Month award for June 2025.   The 28-year-old St Patrick’s player has been in fine form as Louth marched to a second successive TG4 All-Ireland […]

    8 months ago

  • GAA faced with huge DJ Carey dilemma to work out in coming days

    GAA faced with huge DJ Carey dilemma to work out in coming days

    Hurling legend DJ Carey pleaded guilty to 10 charges of fraud The GAA are under pressure to refrain from paying tribute to DJ Carey on Sunday in the traditional jubilee celebrations for past All-Ireland winners. Earlier this month, the legendary Kilkenny player pleaded guilty to 10 charges of defrauding individuals by falsely claiming he had cancer in order […]

    8 months ago

  • Former Man United player suing club over ‘clinical negligence’

    Former Man United player suing club over ‘clinical negligence’

    He helped The Red Devils beat PSG back in 2020 An ex-Manchester United player and academy graduate has filed a legal complaint with the UK High Court for clinical negligence, over medical advice he received during an injury-plagued spell at the club, per The Telegraph. 27-year-old defender Axel Tuanzebe left United for Ipswich in September […]

    8 months ago

  • Andy Farrell under fire for ‘Leinster bias’ Lions call up

    Andy Farrell under fire for ‘Leinster bias’ Lions call up

    Questions will be raised….. Ireland and Leinster tighthead prop, Tom Clarkson, has been called up to the Lions squad to ‘provide additional front row cover’. The 25-year-old has been with Ireland in recent weeks, starting and impressing against both Georgia and Portugal, while winning his seventh and eighth caps. His breakthrough season, where he made […]

    8 months ago

  • Championship side pay touching tribute in Liverpool’s first game since Jota death

    Championship side pay touching tribute in Liverpool’s first game since Jota death

    A brilliant gesture. Liverpool are playing their first game since the death of Diogo Jota this afternoon, in a preseason friendly against Preston North End at Deepdale. Ben Whiteman, the captain of the Championship side, laid a wreath in front of the Liverpool support, while ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ was played. The Reds also made […]

    8 months ago

  • Katie Taylor fans left fuming with bias in trilogy victory over Amanda Serrano

    Katie Taylor fans left fuming with bias in trilogy victory over Amanda Serrano

    Taylor came out victorious by majority decision in New York Katie Taylor was victorious in her trilogy fight with Amanda Serrano at Madison Square Garden on Saturday morning, taking her to 3-0 in her rivalry with the Puerto Rican. In an historic all-female card in New York, the Bray woman won by majority decision – […]

    9 months ago

  • GAA Palestine post heartbreaking video of devastated kids as Ireland trip hangs in balance

    GAA Palestine post heartbreaking video of devastated kids as Ireland trip hangs in balance

    The Irish government have denied GAA Palestine visas GAA Palestine have shared a heartbreaking video of their young players looking devastated at the Irish government’s decision not to grant them visas for a planned tour of Ireland. GAA Palestine say the visa applications, submitted in mid-May with “comprehensive documentation” had “fulfilled all requested requirements and […]

    9 months ago

  • Kerry legend Cooper claims both All-Ireland SFC semis will be much closer than you think

    Kerry legend Cooper claims both All-Ireland SFC semis will be much closer than you think

    Croke Park hosts two massive semi-finals this weekend Colm ‘the Gooch’ Cooper insists Saturday’s All-Ireland SFC semi-final between Kerry and Tyrone will be tighter than everybody thinks. Kerry reached the semi-finals a fortnight ago with a devastating blitz on holders Armagh with 14 unanswered points and an eventual 0-32 to 1-21 victory, while 2021 winners […]

    9 months ago

  • Irish cricketer makes history as first ever male player to achieve stunning feat

    Irish cricketer makes history as first ever male player to achieve stunning feat

    Curtis Campher – take a bow! Irish cricketer Curtis Campher made history on Thursday with an unlikely, stunning feat while playing for Munster Reds against North-West Warriors in the Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy. Campher, an Ireland international, has become the first ever male player to take five wickets in five balls in professional cricket. Yep, in […]

    9 months ago

  • Irishman Ben Healy drops hilarious F-bomb after historic Tour de France stage win

    Irishman Ben Healy drops hilarious F-bomb after historic Tour de France stage win

    Healy pulled off a heroic ride in Normandy After becoming just the seventh Irishman to win a Tour de France stage, Ben Healy reacted by dropping an F-bomb following a brutal ride in Normandy. The 24-year-old, who was born in England but pledged his allegiance to Ireland as a teenager, is the first Irish winner […]

    9 months ago

  • Talented young jockey, 18, dies after dirt bike tragedy

    Talented young jockey, 18, dies after dirt bike tragedy

    RIP. A talented young jockey has died after a crash between the dirt bike he was riding on and a car. The incident, which caused the death of 18-year-old Ngakau Halley, occurred at an intersection in Whitoria. A statement from Waikato police said: “Sadly, the rider of the dirt bike received critical injuries and was […]

    9 months ago

  • Meath duo come up with Chappell Roan-inspired GAA banger ahead of All-Ireland semi-final

    Meath duo come up with Chappell Roan-inspired GAA banger ahead of All-Ireland semi-final

    Meath putting Chappell Roan on the map Jeff Buckley covering Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah. Whitney Houston covering Dolly Parton’s I Will Always Love You. Richard Corbally and Donal Bowens covering Chappell Roan’s Hot To Go. They’ll all go down in history. Meath take on Donegal in Sunday’s second All-Ireland SFC semi-final, and a new chant will […]

    9 months ago

  • Katie Taylor takes aim at Amanda Serrano with brutal outburst ahead of third bout

    Katie Taylor takes aim at Amanda Serrano with brutal outburst ahead of third bout

    Taylor faces Serrano again in New York on Saturday morning Things are getting tasty ahead of Katie Taylor’s highly-anticipated third bout with Amanda Serrano on Saturday morning, as the Irish boxer said she’d had enough of the “whining and complaining” from her opponent. There are a remarkable 17 straps on the line across five bouts […]

    9 months ago

  • Footage emerges of young Irish wonderkid David Dunne ripping it up ahead of Monaco move

    Footage emerges of young Irish wonderkid David Dunne ripping it up ahead of Monaco move

    It’s clear to see what impressed Monaco! Footage has emerged of young Irish star David Dunne ripping it up as a 15-year-old after news of his transfer from Cork City to European giants AS Monaco. The 16-year-old forward joined City’s academy from Rockmount in 2023, and made three first-team appearances for the League of Ireland […]

    9 months ago

  • GAA Palestine demand government action as visa doubts threaten historic Ireland trip

    GAA Palestine demand government action as visa doubts threaten historic Ireland trip

    33 children and 14 adults are due to visit Ireland GAA Palestine has demanded immediate action and transparency from the Department of Justice regarding the pending visa applications for their upcoming planned trip to Ireland. Children from Palestine’s first GAA club are set to tour Ireland from July 18 to August 1 in a landmark […]

    9 months ago

  • Warning issued to those streaming GAA illegally amid huge crackdown

    Warning issued to those streaming GAA illegally amid huge crackdown

    There are an estimated 400,000 dodgy boxes in Ireland The GAA wants tougher legislation to crack down on illegal streaming devices, known as ‘dodgy boxes,’ which it says are significantly impacting its streaming revenue. Noel Quinn, head of the streaming platform GAA+, told an Oireachtas Committee that piracy severely impacts the organisation’s ability to generate […]

    9 months ago

  • Galway boss wary of Dublin in All-Ireland after 2024 heartbreak

    Galway boss wary of Dublin in All-Ireland after 2024 heartbreak

    We’re in for a massive set of semi-finals on July 19 Brought to you by TG4 Written by John Fallon Dublin will be on a revenge mission when they clash in the semi-finals of the TG4 All-Ireland, says Galway manager Daniel Moynihan. Following Dublin’s win over Cork on Saturday, they will take on Galway, who […]

    9 months ago

  • Shocking added details of Diogo Jota crash revealed by Spanish police

    Shocking added details of Diogo Jota crash revealed by Spanish police

    Spanish police’s investigations are continuing Spanish police have released a second statement with added details in relation to the crash that killed Diogo Jota and his brother Andre last week. The football world was stunned last week by the death of the Liverpool forward and his brother, who was also a professional footballer playing for […]

    9 months ago

  • Roy Keane picks best ‘against XI’ with only one household Premier League star

    Roy Keane picks best ‘against XI’ with only one household Premier League star

    Not like Keane to stick the boot into Arsenal! Manchester United legend Roy Keane has named his best XI of players he has played against, including only one household Premier League name. Keane, speaking at Like At The Marquee in Cork on Monday night, was asked by host Roddy Doyle to name an ‘against’ XI, […]

    9 months ago

  • Ireland reveal the eclectic song choices of their six debutants vs Georgia

    Ireland reveal the eclectic song choices of their six debutants vs Georgia

    A proud moment for the six men! The most pleasing aspect of Ireland’s 34-5 win over Georgia on Saturday, was the six new players that made their debuts. In the starting side, Darragh Murray and Tommy O’Brien were named, with Michael Milne, Jack Aungier, Tom Ahern, and Ben Murphy coming off the bench. As is […]

    9 months ago

  • Rooney lands new big-money role on iconic football show

    Rooney lands new big-money role on iconic football show

    He’d been linked with a move to Macclesfield Wayne Rooney has reportedly landed a new £800,000 two-year deal to become a regular Match of the Day pundit. The 39-year-old former Manchester United star left his managerial position at Plymouth seven months ago, and had been linked with other managerial jobs in the EFL, including League […]

    9 months ago

  • Fan backlash prompts major update in Irish winger’s move to Brazilian giants

    Fan backlash prompts major update in Irish winger’s move to Brazilian giants

    He looked nailed on for a move West Brom’s Irish winger Mikey Johnston looked set to join Brazilian giants Flamengo, but that move has stalled after reported backlash from supporters. It was revealed on Saturday that the 26-year-old, who has 15 caps for Republic of Ireland, was set to complete a €5.8m move to Flamengo, […]

    9 months ago

  • Ex-partner blames Gardaí for not stopping DJ Carey fraud over a decade ago

    Ex-partner blames Gardaí for not stopping DJ Carey fraud over a decade ago

    She gave a revealing interview! The former partner of disgraced ex-hurler, DJ Carey, has spoken out after the legendary Kilkenny player pleaded guilty to 10 charges of defrauding individuals by falsely claiming he had cancer in order to obtain money. Sarah Newman left Carey in 2012 after finding out about his lies, and claims that she […]

    9 months ago

  • Cork legend on how ‘Corkness’ tag rests on All-Ireland success

    Cork legend on how ‘Corkness’ tag rests on All-Ireland success

    This will be an epic battle Cork legend Tomás Mulcahy insists the ‘Corkness’ tag cannot exist until the county bring back the All-Ireland title. Cork face Dublin at Croke Park in Saturday’s All-Ireland semi-final, with no hurling All-Ireland victory since 2005. Kilkenny or Tipperary, who face each other on Sunday in the other semi-final, await […]

    9 months ago

  • Shelbourne name ex-Premier League defender as new boss after shock Damien Duff exit

    Shelbourne name ex-Premier League defender as new boss after shock Damien Duff exit

    An ‘unexpected’ appointment After Damien Duff shocked the League of Ireland last month with his departure from Shelbourne, the club have announced his successor. Duff’s right-hand man, assistant manager Joey O’Brien, has been named as their new boss on a long-term contract. O’Brien, who earned five caps for Republic of Ireland and played in the […]

    9 months ago

  • Fans leave tributes to Diogo Jota outside Anfield

    Fans leave tributes to Diogo Jota outside Anfield

    The footballer passed away last night Fans from across Liverpool have come together to remember the life of Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away in a car crash.  New footage taken at Anfield today shows scores of Liverpool fans laying flowers around the foot of the club’s iconic football ground. Others can be seen shedding […]

    9 months ago

  • Dublin legend slams county board over Dessie Farrell departure

    Dublin legend slams county board over Dessie Farrell departure

    He was highly critical! Despite Dublin’s All-Ireland quarter-final loss to Tyrone on Saturday, the big story was the resignation of manager Dessie Farrell after the match. The former Sky Blues player took over at the end of 2019 and led the side to All-Ireland SFC glory in 2020 and 2023. However, fans have been critical […]

    9 months ago

  • Seán O’Shea’s Kerry highlights show foolishness of Armagh tactics

    Seán O’Shea’s Kerry highlights show foolishness of Armagh tactics

    Crazy stuff from the Oak Leafers! After 40 minutes of Sunday’s All-Ireland quarter-final between Kerry and Armagh, the Ulster side found themselves up by five points following a super score from Rian O’Neill. Just over 16 minutes later they were trailing the Kingdom by 10 points. While this was largely down to some outrageous pointing, […]

    9 months ago

  • Ex-England out-half thinks Lions selection shows likely Test partnership

    Ex-England out-half thinks Lions selection shows likely Test partnership

    He makes a good point. Tomorrow we will see the Lions debut of Jamison Gibson-Park, against the Reds. The Ireland scrum-half returns after a minor injury, having missed the loss to Argentina and the win over the Western Force. He is the favourite for many to start the Tests against the Wallabies, and former England […]

    9 months ago

  • Young English star making eligibility switch to Ireland

    Young English star making eligibility switch to Ireland

    A future international potentially….. Sligo Rovers man, Owen Elding, is in the process of switching to the Republic of Ireland. The 19-year-old is English but moved to Ireland at 11, when his dad, Anthony, was playing for Sligo. Elding was also in the news for other reasons this week, after his screamer against Bohemians, his […]

    9 months ago

  • Meath’s epic win over Galway ends in hooter controversy

    Meath’s epic win over Galway ends in hooter controversy

    A questionable ending…. Meath have booked their place in the All-Ireland semi-finals, after an epic, 2-16 to 2-15, win over Galway at Croke Park this afternoon. Their team of young stars defied the odds, with man-of-the-match Jordan Morris scoring 1-06. The second-half of the match was thrilling, as the Royals raced in to a six-point […]

    9 months ago

  • How to watch Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr live stream in Ireland

    How to watch Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr live stream in Ireland

    How to stream Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Jake Paul is back in the ring with a tough test against Mexican veteran Julio César Chávez Jr this weekend. The two will fight in Anaheim at the Honda Center with […]

    9 months ago

  • Galway hero goes against the grain with All-Ireland SHC pick

    Galway hero goes against the grain with All-Ireland SHC pick

    An interesting call…. With Limerick out of the All-Ireland SHC for 2025, it’s full steam ahead for Cork, who are now the clear favourites to lift their first title since 2005. At the bookies they stand at 4/5, with Kilkenny at 10/3, Tipperary 7/2, and Dublin 13/1. Galway legend, Joe Canning, has admitted that he […]

    9 months ago

  • Dan Sheehan surprised to find that English star isn’t a “d**khead”

    Dan Sheehan surprised to find that English star isn’t a “d**khead”

    A revelation for the Leinster hooker. Despite a large cohort on social media still seemingly bemused at the enduring popularity of the Lions, it is fairly obvious why it continues to draw eyes to this day. Its uniqueness, like golf’s Ryder Cup, is what sets it apart from all other competitions in the sport and […]

    9 months ago

  • Cork legend says misuse of black card rule changed game in Dublin vs Limerick

    Cork legend says misuse of black card rule changed game in Dublin vs Limerick

    A bold call! While most agree that Dublin were deserved winners in their All-Ireland quarter-final clash with Limerick at Croke Park yesterday, the Treaty men can count themselves unlucky to an extent. The Sky Blues were four-point winners in the end, but late in the game, Limerick had a golden opportunity to reduce the deficit. […]

    9 months ago

  • Damien Duff quits as Shelbourne boss after shock meeting

    Damien Duff quits as Shelbourne boss after shock meeting

    Wow! As reported in the Irish Examiner, Damien Duff has quit as manager of Shelbourne. The Ireland legend led his side to the league title last year, and is known as the most colourful, passionate, and outspoken boss in the league. The shock revelation comes after their 1-0 loss at home to Derry on Friday. […]

    9 months ago

  • Dónal Óg explains why Dublin shock vs Limerick is so big for hurling

    Dónal Óg explains why Dublin shock vs Limerick is so big for hurling

    What an upset! In one of the biggest All-Ireland SHC shocks ever, Dublin have beaten Limerick in their quarter-final by 2-24 to 0-28. And the task at hand for the Sky Blues was made even harder when Chris Crummey was shown a red card for a challenge on Gearóid Hegarty after just 15 minutes. The […]

    9 months ago