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  • Fans spot hilarious Scheffler hairline airbrush by Taylormade after Open win

    Fans spot hilarious Scheffler hairline airbrush by Taylormade after Open win

    Scottie Scheffler won his fourth major on Sunday at Portrush Getting hat hair after 18 holes of golf is something most golfers have to deal with, but World No 1 Scottie Scheffler won’t be thanking Taylormade for this airbrushing effort after his Open victory on Sunday. Eagle-eyed fans spotted how Taylormade had edited a thicker […]

    9 months ago

  • Tipp boss opens up on impact of Dillon Quirke’s death on All-Ireland winners

    Tipp boss opens up on impact of Dillon Quirke’s death on All-Ireland winners

    Poignant words. To say that Liam Cahill is an endearing and popular figure is an understatement. He is clearly beloved by his team and supporters, and is well liked among neutrals. His work to turnaround this Tipperary side from not winning a single championship game in 2024 to becoming All-Ireland champions has been astonishing. After […]

    9 months ago

  • Cork players make difficult homecoming decision after crushing All-Ireland loss

    Cork players make difficult homecoming decision after crushing All-Ireland loss

    Cork were beaten by Tipperary in the All-Ireland final Cork have cancelled their homecoming following their All-Ireland SHC final defeat by Tipperary at the request of players and staff. It was a relatively big ask for players, coaches and fans alike to put on a brave face following the second-half collapse at Croke Park on […]

    9 months ago

  • The Sunday Game causes controversy after naming its Hurling Team of the Year

    The Sunday Game causes controversy after naming its Hurling Team of the Year

    Tipp completely dominate the XV It’s that time of year again. The Sunday Game’s 2025 Team of the Year has been revealed, and everyone is having their say. The 2025 Hurling Team of the Year features no less than seven Tipperary players following their incredible All-Ireland SHC final victory over Cork at Croke Park on […]

    9 months ago

  • Brits react hilariously to watching hurling for first time as BBC coverage thrills fans

    Brits react hilariously to watching hurling for first time as BBC coverage thrills fans

    BBC’s coverage of Cork v Tipperary was a complete hit With Scottie Scheffler strolling to a procession victory at The Open, and the Premier League still weeks off kicking off, Sunday afternoon gave British viewers the chance to experience a new sport, and they may not look back. BBC’s coverage of Tipperary’s thrilling All-Ireland SHC […]

    9 months ago

  • Kneecap film creators planning documentary on disgraced hurler DJ Carey

    Kneecap film creators planning documentary on disgraced hurler DJ Carey

    DJ Carey pled guilty to 10 charges of fraud earlier this month The production company behind the Kneecap movie is reportedly planning to make a film on disgraced former hurler DJ Carey. According to The Sunday Independent, Fine Point Films from Belfast are in the process of speaking to those involved in Carey’s life to […]

    9 months ago

  • Ex-Tipp boss had no time for Dónal Óg excuses after Cork final debacle

    Ex-Tipp boss had no time for Dónal Óg excuses after Cork final debacle

    He was having none of it! After being six points up at half-time in the All-Ireland SHC final, Cork ended up losing by 15 points to Tipperary, as their wait for another Liam MacCarthy goes on. It was one of the great second-half performances we have ever seen in inter-county hurling with the Premier County […]

    9 months ago

  • GAA president pays incredible tribute to Bloody Sunday heroes at All-Ireland trophy lift speech

    GAA president pays incredible tribute to Bloody Sunday heroes at All-Ireland trophy lift speech

    Jarlath Burns is always one to produce an emotional speech Jarlath Burns’ trophy-lift speeches are always considered, evocative and emotional, and Sunday’s All-Ireland SHC final was no different. Tipperary, considered the home of hurling, shocked everyone by pulling off a stunning victory over Cork with a second-half fightback for the ages. They trailed by six […]

    9 months ago

  • Paul Mescal jokes about getting free All-Ireland tickets over die-hard fans

    Paul Mescal jokes about getting free All-Ireland tickets over die-hard fans

    Tickets were like gold dust for Cork v Tipperary at Croke Park Paul Mescal was among the special guests on the BBC’s coverage of Sunday’s All-Ireland Hurling final between Cork and Tipperary, and at least he was honest about the privilege! Mescal, alongside his Dad Paul Mescal Sr, singer Tom Grennan and jockey and Tipp […]

    9 months ago

  • Real reason behind All-Ireland half-time scuffle revealed as Patrick Horgan blamed

    Real reason behind All-Ireland half-time scuffle revealed as Patrick Horgan blamed

    A bit of afters following the whistle! It will come as no surprise that there has been some argy bargy in the All-Ireland SHC final between Cork and Tipperary. After Shane Barrett’s goal just before half-time, Rebel talisman Patrick Hogan was seen scuffling with Premier keeper Rhys Shelley. It was initially unclear what caused the […]

    9 months ago

  • Fans at Croke Park react to DJ Carey’s name ahead of All-Ireland final

    Fans at Croke Park react to DJ Carey’s name ahead of All-Ireland final

    Former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey pled guilty to 10 charges of fraud Fans inside Croke Park made their feelings towards DJ Carey clear, as the former Kilkenny hurler was honoured at their 25-year jubilee. Carey was not present at Croke Park for the celebrations of Kilkenny’s 2000 All-Ireland win, but his name was read out […]

    9 months ago

  • GAA make controversial DJ Carey call despite pressure from cancer survivors

    GAA make controversial DJ Carey call despite pressure from cancer survivors

    DJ Carey pled guilty to 10 charges of fraud earlier this month DJ Carey was not present at Croke Park for Kilkenny’s 25-year jubilee celebrations of their 2000 All-Ireland win, but his name was read out by the GAA despite pressure from fans to refrain from mentioning him. In the weeks before the All-Ireland final, […]

    9 months ago

  • Shane Lowry reveals unfortunate reason behind disastrous Open round

    Shane Lowry reveals unfortunate reason behind disastrous Open round

    So unlucky! Any slim hopes Shane Lowry had of mounting a charge at the Open Championship were firmly out to bed to today, after a three over par third round. Lowry, who won the tournament when it was last held at Portrush in 2019, revealed one of the reasons for his poor showing on Saturday. […]

    9 months ago

  • Shels sign Arsenal prospect at the centre of infamous Lacazette bust up

    Shels sign Arsenal prospect at the centre of infamous Lacazette bust up

    The 21-year-old was on Arsenal’s bench in the Champions League semis League of Ireland champions Shelbourne have signed 21-year-old Arsenal Jack Henry-Francis, the midfielder who played an unexpected starring role in the Gunners’ All or Nothing Amazon documentary. Henry-Francis, who played at underage level for Republic of Ireland, began his youth career at Fulham before […]

    9 months ago

  • Rovers teen scores stunner on debut amid links with Premier League giants

    Rovers teen scores stunner on debut amid links with Premier League giants

    A deal for the 16-year-old could be done soon He has reportedly been tracked by big European teams since he was 12, and last night Shamrock Rovers youngster Victor Ozhianvuna produced his most impressive performance to date in his career. Ozhianvuna, making his full debut for Rovers, scored a stunning volley in the eighth minute […]

    9 months ago

  • Ex-Cork star praises Tipp boss for risk that has paid off in All-Ireland final

    Ex-Cork star praises Tipp boss for risk that has paid off in All-Ireland final

    Fortune favours the brave! Ahead of Sunday’s All-Ireland SHC final between Tipperary and Cork, Rebel legend Dónal Óg Cusack has praised Liam Cahill for his bravery in selection. The Tipp manager has picked a number of young players throughout the championship, and while there were growing pains last year and a big loss to Cork […]

    9 months ago

  • Footballing great-grandson of notorious dictator set to make first top-flight appearance

    Footballing great-grandson of notorious dictator set to make first top-flight appearance

    He’ll be hoping we forget the name A direct relative of one of the most controversial figures in European history is now playing in Italian first division Serie A. Romano Floriani Mussolini, whose great grandfather was the brutal fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, has just signed for Cremonese on loan from Rome-based club SS Lazio. […]

    9 months ago

  • Graeme McDowell has strong message for Tom McKibbin critics after LIV move

    Graeme McDowell has strong message for Tom McKibbin critics after LIV move

    McKibbin joined Jon Rahm’s LIV team in January Graeme McDowell says anyone questioning Tom McKibbin’s move to LIV should “leave him alone” and that each golfer has the right to choose their own career path. McKibbin’s move to LIV earlier this year raised a few eyebrows, given his connection to Rory McIlroy from an early […]

    9 months ago

  • Jon Rahm furious at Portrush fan after incident that led to Spaniard bogeying hole

    Jon Rahm furious at Portrush fan after incident that led to Spaniard bogeying hole

    Rahm is among the favourites to win The Open at Portrush Noisy golf courses are becoming the norm with LIV’s entertainment manifesto threatening to take over the sport, but its main man was left fuming on Thursday by an off-putting Portrush fan. During a backswing, a spectator near Jon Rahm whistled, before the Spaniard found […]

    9 months ago

  • All eyes on All-Ireland pre-match as GAA faced with DJ Carey jubilee conundrum

    All eyes on All-Ireland pre-match as GAA faced with DJ Carey jubilee conundrum

    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 […]

    9 months ago

  • Fans confused as Kevin Zefi randomly turns out for Sligo Rovers in pre-season friendly

    Fans confused as Kevin Zefi randomly turns out for Sligo Rovers in pre-season friendly

    He’s contracted to Roma but featured for Sligo Rovers this week When fans spotted Kevin Zefi on the scoresheet for Sligo Rovers against League One Mansfield, many thought they had missed news of him departing Serie A giants Roma. It hasn’t been formally announced anywhere that 20-year-old Zefi, who signed for Roma in 2024 on […]

    9 months ago

  • Andy Farrell’s first Lions Test side makes history with record going back over 125 years

    Andy Farrell’s first Lions Test side makes history with record going back over 125 years

    The British and Irish Lions face Australia in Brisbane on Saturday Andy Farrell has named his starting XV for the first Lions Test against Australia on Saturday in Brisbane, including eight Irish starters. Tadhg Beirne is the most notable inclusion in Farrell’s side, with Ollie Chessum missing out at blindside flanker, while Tom Curry won […]

    9 months ago

  • Children’s sports camp in Co Down cancelled over presence of GAA kids

    Children’s sports camp in Co Down cancelled over presence of GAA kids

    A grim story. A cross-community children’s sports camp in Northern Ireland has been cancelled after concerns were raised regarding the presence of those with a GAA background. North Down Cricket Club, in Comber, had organised a camp to bring children from different backgrounds together to try out cricket. These groups included “organisations supporting ethnic minority […]

    9 months ago

  • Former Clare All-Star pleads not guilty to assault of 12-year-old boy

    Former Clare All-Star pleads not guilty to assault of 12-year-old boy

    He played for the Banner for over a decade. Ex-Clare hurler, Niall Gilligan, has pleaded not guilty to assaulting a boy, 12, with a wooden stick on October 5, 2023. The former All-Star and All-Ireland winner, played for Clare from 1997 to 2009, picking up two Munster SHC titles as well. This morning, at Ennis […]

    9 months ago

  • The Irish sports documentary you need to watch ahead of Ferguson’s Serie A switch

    The Irish sports documentary you need to watch ahead of Ferguson’s Serie A switch

    The documentary has an 8.5 rating on IMDB Evan Ferguson’s impending move to Serie A with Roma got us thinking of other Irishmen who have made the trip to Italy. The 20-year-old Republic of Ireland and Brighton forward looks to set to complete a loan move to the Italian capital after years of injury struggle, […]

    9 months ago

  • 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 […]

    9 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 […]

    9 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 […]

    9 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 […]

    9 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 […]

    9 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 […]

    9 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 […]

    9 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 […]

    9 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