Celtic and Ajax have a bit of a history… Ugly scenes marred Celtic’s friendly with Ajax in Italy on Thursday night as fans clashed in the stadium. Meeting in the Como Cup semi-final, fans of both sides can be seen squaring up to each other in the stands behind the goal, with projectiles being thrown […]

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The Republic of Ireland striker joined Roma on a loan deal from Brighton The early signs are good for Evan Ferguson as he looks to revitalise his career following the loan move to Roma from Brighton. The 20-year-old Republic of Ireland striker completed his move to the Serie A side this week, and was thrown […]

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Classic Spillane! If anyone knows a thing or two about All-Ireland final day, it is Pat Spillane. The Kerry icon won eight All-Ireland titles and was a nine-time All-Star to boot, starring in the great Kingdom side of the 70s and 80s. On the other end of the scale is his fellow outspoken pundit, Joe […]

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RIP. The victims of the shooting in Fermanagh on Wednesday, July 23, have been named locally as Vanessa Whyte, 45, and her children, James Rutledge, 14, and Sara Rutledge, 13. The three family members were shot in their homes in Maguiresbridge in Fermanagh, and a man remains in serious condition in hospital. The police have […]

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Fans will have to spend big if they want to secure a season ticket at the club’s new stadium Manchester United are in the process of phasing out their iconic ground Old Trafford, and plan to move into a brand-new stadium in the 2031-32 season. Old Trafford is more than 100 years old, and its […]

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Donegal face Kerry in the All-Ireland SFC final at Croke Park The mad rush for tickets for this Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC final between Kerry and Donegal started a couple weeks ago, as fans look to beg, steal or borrow their way into Croke Park. It has been announced that Donegal’s ticket allocation for the final […]

8 months ago

Basketball Ireland say they are ‘extremely alarmed’ by Gaza situation Basketball Ireland say they are “assessing next steps” after being drawn to play Israel in the upcoming FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2027 qualifiers. The body released a statement on Wednesday to say they are “extremely alarmed’ by the ongoing situation in Gaza, and outlined the fines […]

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‘ScoreGate’ caused huge confusion after Tipperary’s win The GAA have apologised to Kilkenny for the scoreboard error that prompted mass confusion after their All-Ireland SHC semi-final defeat by Tipperary. According to the Irish Examiner, county stakeholders have received correspondence from the GAA, which “expresses regret for the mistake”, dubbed ‘ScoreGate’ by fans.  After a late […]

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What a crazy time! It was 2014 when Kerry last took on Donegal in the All-Ireland SFC final, with the Kingdom winning 2-9 to 0-12. Yet despite it being over a decade ago, Jim McGuinness was at the helm and their talisman Michael Murphy was in situ as well. Despite being at the forefront of […]

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The Premier League champions are splashing the cash When Jurgen Klopp left Liverpool in 2024, he had overseen the lowest net spend of the Premier League’s ‘Big Six’, despite remaining competitive, and winning a Premier League title and Champions League to boot. Now, the Premier League champions are splashing the cash with Arne Slot, much […]

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RIP. A cyclist from Waterford has passed away after being electrocuted at a Paris Metro station. As an avid cyclist with Comeragh Cycling Club, Tomás Walsh had been on a Tour de France trip. On Tuesday, his club paid tribute to the 25-year-old: “It is with great sadness that we have learned that our clubmate and […]

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Bryson finished nine shots off winner Scottie Scheffler at The Open Bryson DeChambeau has worked hard on his public image in recent years having previously been dubbed the bad guy of golf, but this incident from The Open won’t do him any favours. The 31-year-old two-time US Open winner finished tied for 10th at Royal […]

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McGuinness’ Donegal face Kerry in the All-Ireland SFC Final on Sunday David Clifford is favourite to be named Footballer of the Year for a third time in four years, raising debate as to whether he is football’s GOAT. Clifford’s Kerry prepare to face Donegal on Sunday in the All-Ireland SFC Final at Croke Park, after […]

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Joe Brolly: Tell us what you really think, fella The Cork post-mortem will be long and painful following their crushing defeat in the All-Ireland SHC final by Tipperary on Sunday. But the analysis of Cork’s defeat perhaps won’t get as brutal as Joe Brolly’s assessment this week, where he blamed Dónal Óg Cusack for “destroying […]

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Kerry face Donegal in the All-Ireland SFC final on Sunday Kerry manager Jack O’Connor has hit back at claims they are a “one-man team” ahead of the All-Ireland SFC final against Donegal. O’Connor’s side travel to Croke Park after seeing off Tyrone 1-20 to 0-17 earlier this month, looking for a second Sam Maguire in […]

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Zefi was at Inter’s academy and is now at Roma Kevin Zefi has revealed he suffered racist abuse in Italy for his Irish-Albanian heritage as he looks set to leave Serie A this summer. The 20-year-old, who was spotted playing and scoring for Sligo Rovers in a friendly against Mansfield last week, has only played […]

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Cork were beaten by Tipperary at Croke Park on Sunday Cork players, coaches and fans are still reeling from their shocking defeat by Tipperary in Sunday’s thrilling All-Ireland SHC final at Croke Park, but they have some reason to be hopeful for 2026. Despite losing two All-Ireland finals on the trot, and not winning the […]

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They may regret this one…. Cork are left licking their wounds after an epic Tipperary comeback scuppered their hopes of a first All-Ireland SHC title since 2005. After leading by six points at half-time, they ended up losing by 15, and the defeat was even harder to take given that Cork were heavy favourites, having […]

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Liverpool’s 2025/26 kit hasn’t been released yet This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Liverpool are one of the few Premier League teams to not announce their new kit for the 2025/26 season. With a month to go until kick off, Liverpool are still wearing the […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Ferguson is close to sealing a loan move from Brighton to Roma Evan Ferguson has arrived in Roma ahead of his loan move from Brighton, and the reception he received in the Italian capital is quite something. Ferguson, who will join the Serie A side for what is reported to be a €3m loan fee, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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. […]

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The memes may never end… We’ve all seen the memes, jokes and recreations, but this might be the best of the lot. In a viral clip viewed by tens of millions of people, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was spotted embracing his coworker, Kristin Cabot, the company’s chief people officer, at a Coldplay concert. And at […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Rules are rules, but this just feels harsh Shane Lowry received a two-shot penalty on Friday, seemingly taking himself out of contention for The Open at Portrush. During the 2019 Open winner’s backswing on the par-five 12th, the ball seemingly moved, prompting an R&A investigation before being confirmed after his round that he had been […]

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Lowry was given a two-shot penalty for the incident Shane Lowry ended his second round at The Open with all smiles, coming off the 18th two-under for the tournament so far, but his mood quickly changed. The 2019 Open champion had been told at the 15th hole that he was investigation by an R&A rules […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Regan’s Offaly career ended with a red card against Kilkenny in 1999 Daithí Regan has recalled the time he punched Andy Comerford during 1999 Leinster Final between Offaly and Kilkenny, and how he thought the opposition doctor was going to attack him. Regan was famously sent off for the punch at Croke Park, in the […]

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How to stream, tickets and more for Kerry vs Donegal This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. The All-Ireland SFC Final will be between Kerry and Donegal on 27 July after the semi-final ties were settled last weekend. Kerry will wear their blue alternative kit instead […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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