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  • Pat Ryan disputes Cork board claim about All-Ireland homecoming cancellation

    Pat Ryan disputes Cork board claim about All-Ireland homecoming cancellation

    It’s all coming out in the wash now… Pat Ryan has insisted the decision not to have a homecoming after Cork’s All-Ireland SHC defeat by Tipperary was taken weeks in advance, and was not down to the players. The Cork board sad on the Monday after the shock defeat at Croke Park in July that […]

    7 months ago

  • Tipperary GAA goalkeeper produces ridiculous save of the year contender

    Tipperary GAA goalkeeper produces ridiculous save of the year contender

    Aaron Browne produced a wild save in Cashel King Cormacs’ victory We may have seen the save of the year in the GAA after Aaron Browne’s heroics on Sunday.  The Cashel King Cormacs goalkeeper was at full stretch to produce this ridiculous stop from Jake Morris of Nenagh Eire Og. “That will make the socials […]

    7 months ago

  • Armagh GAA match abandoned and air ambulance sent due to ‘serious incident’

    Armagh GAA match abandoned and air ambulance sent due to ‘serious incident’

    The incident happened on Sunday night An air ambulance was called to a men’s GAA match in County Armagh on Sunday night after a ‘serious incident’. The incident happened in the match between St Patrick’s GAA and Mullaghbawn CLG, and the Belfast Telegraph report two players in the senior championship collided. The match was cut […]

    7 months ago

  • Pat Ryan finally breaks silence on Cork All-Ireland half-time bust-up rumours

    Pat Ryan finally breaks silence on Cork All-Ireland half-time bust-up rumours

    Cork collapsed in the second half of the All-Ireland final against Tipperary Pat Ryan has finally broken his silence over rumours that Cork players were involved in a bust-up at half-time in this year’s All-Ireland final. Rumours swirled in the weeks after Cork’s disastrous defeat by Tipperary in July that Ryan’s players had fought each […]

    7 months ago

  • Rovers youngster to break LOI transfer record as Arsenal come calling

    Rovers youngster to break LOI transfer record as Arsenal come calling

    What a move this is for the young star! Victor Ozhianvuna is set to become the most expensive League of Ireland export of all time after reportedly agreeing a pre-contract agreement with Arsenal. The 16-year-old will join Arsenal in January 2027, when he turns 18, for a fee of €2m, according to the Irish Independent. […]

    7 months ago

  • Martin O’Neill couldn’t resist sly digs at Keith Andrews despite first Premier League win

    Martin O’Neill couldn’t resist sly digs at Keith Andrews despite first Premier League win

    There’s a bit of history here! With Martin O’Neill on punditry duty for Brentford’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Premier Sports, many were rubbing their hands. Earlier this summer, the former Republic of Ireland, Aston Villa and Celtic manager called out Andrews as a “vitriolic critic” and said “he will realise what management […]

    7 months ago

  • Favourite emerges for Cork hurling job but some fans calling for a rogue outsider

    Favourite emerges for Cork hurling job but some fans calling for a rogue outsider

    Pat Ryan’s time at Cork is now up With Pat Ryan resigning from his position as Cork manager on Saturday, attention now begins to turn to his successor. There is a clear favourite in Ben O’Connor – according to both the Irish Mirror and the Irish Examiner. O’Connor won three All-Ireland titles with Cork, captaining […]

    7 months ago

  • Pat Ryan mentions brother’s passing in emotional statement following Cork resignation

    Pat Ryan mentions brother’s passing in emotional statement following Cork resignation

    Ryan paid tribute to the “inspiring” support he received following his brother’s passing Pat Ryan has penned an emotional goodbye statement to Cork following his depature as manager. Ryan mentions his brother Ray’s passing in the statement, and how those inside and outside of Cork helped him deal with it. Ray Ryan, a former Cork […]

    7 months ago

  • All-Ireland semi-final forced into replay after bizarre floodlight issue

    All-Ireland semi-final forced into replay after bizarre floodlight issue

    Sligo and Donegal must do it all over again The All-Ireland Masters football semi-final between Sligo and Donegal will go to a replay after a bizarre finale to their match on Thursday. With the scores tied at 1-10 0-13, the sides were given two three-minute periods to determine a winner in extra time, but that […]

    7 months ago

  • Pat Ryan resigns as manager of Cork hurling after three years in charge

    Pat Ryan resigns as manager of Cork hurling after three years in charge

    After weeks of speculation, Pat Ryan has made his decision Pat Ryan has resigned from his position as Cork hurling manager. During his three years at Cork, Ryan led Cork to two-All-Ireland appearances, an Allianz HL title and a Munster SHC. His Cork side were stunned in this year’s All-Ireland, losing to Tipperary after a […]

    7 months ago

  • Mum of Ireland rugby star tells all ahead of World Cup opener

    Mum of Ireland rugby star tells all ahead of World Cup opener

    A brilliant insight into one of the country’s best! By Ciaron Noble Tullow’s Dannah O’Brien will wear the number ten jersey for Ireland’s 2025 World Cup opener against Japan on Sunday at Franklin’s Gardens (kick-off, 12.00). O’Brien will be the focal point of Ireland’s attack as they make their long-awaited return to the grand showpiece […]

    7 months ago

  • Players send support after Ireland rugby star reveals cancer diagnosis

    Players send support after Ireland rugby star reveals cancer diagnosis

    Wishing her a speedy recovery. The Ireland women’s rugby squad have sent their support to fellow teammate Shannon Ikahihifo, who announced that she has been diagnosed with cancer on Friday morning. The New Zealand-born back row qualified to play for Ireland through her maternal grandmother being born in Kilkenny before emigrating to New Zealand with […]

    7 months ago

  • Newcastle v Liverpool: Follow all of the action in our live hub

    Newcastle v Liverpool: Follow all of the action in our live hub

    The biggest fixture of the weekend awaits! Newcastle United host Liverpool in the most highly anticipated fixture of the season so far. The absent Alexander Isak desires a move away from Newcastle United and will not be playing in the Monday Night Football blockbuster clash. Subject to a major bid from Liverpool, the reigning Premier […]

    7 months ago

  • Fermanagh club to lodge official complaint after league final is ruined by two-point calls

    Fermanagh club to lodge official complaint after league final is ruined by two-point calls

    Declan Bonner’s side were hard done-by on Sunday Erne Gaels manager Declan Bonner says the club won’t appeal the result of the controversial Fermanagh Division 1 Football League final, but will lodge an official complaint. Derrygonnelly Harps took on the 2024 county champions Erne Gaels at Brewster Park on Sunday. Erne led by two points […]

    7 months ago

  • Boss of ‘last country on earth to play football’ reveals all after first games

    Boss of ‘last country on earth to play football’ reveals all after first games

    This is one of the best football stories of the year! By Ciaron Noble Have you ever heard of the Marshall Islands? Well, if not, there is a first time for everything! It has been a historic week for the nation, who competed in their first-ever football games against FIFA-recognised countries in the United States […]

    7 months ago

  • GAA discussing major new pay rule that could turn sport upside down

    GAA discussing major new pay rule that could turn sport upside down

    Is it finally happening? The GAA are reportedly discussing a major change to the amateur nature of the sport. Currently, coaches and players are not paid in the GAA, and are instead volunteers, but the Irish Independent are reporting that paying inter-county GAA managers a salary is now a discussion point. In a recent survey, […]

    7 months ago

  • Tributes pour in after death of young Antrim GAA player

    Tributes pour in after death of young Antrim GAA player

    RIP. Tributes are being paid to talented young athlete Eunan Harvey who passed away following a brave illness battle on Monday. The Glenariff native was in Year 14 and a student of St Killian’s College. Eunan played hurling for his county Antrim and represented his local club, Con Magees GAC, Glenravel. The club led the […]

    7 months ago

  • Boxing boss provides hope on potential return to the ring for Kellie Harrington

    Boxing boss provides hope on potential return to the ring for Kellie Harrington

    This is huge! Double Olympic Champion Kellie Harrington could make a return to the ring. The 35-year-old seemed to have hung up her gloves after securing her second gold medal at the Paris Olympics last year, but IABA performance director Jon Mackey explained that Harrington is still involved in the high-performance unit even though she […]

    7 months ago

  • Munster captain making up for lost time after two-year injury hell

    Munster captain making up for lost time after two-year injury hell

    What a warrior! By Ciaron Noble Maeve Óg O’Leary has enjoyed a winning start to her tenure as Munster captain for the 2025 Vodafone Interprovincial Championship after a commanding 22-33 victory over current champions Leinster on Saturday. Munster made it two wins from two when they went away to Energia Park to beat Ben Martin’s […]

    7 months ago

  • Pat Spillane has strong stance on sensible solution for All-Ireland fixtures issue

    Pat Spillane has strong stance on sensible solution for All-Ireland fixtures issue

    He speaks some sense! One of the biggest talking points in GAA, off the pitch, has been the decision to split the season and push back the finals of the All-Ireland SFC and SHC to July. With the club and inter-county seasons not overlapping, it has certainly increased interest in the former, although buzz for […]

    7 months ago

  • Epic Wallabies comeback at South Africa gives Joe Schmidt unique record as coach

    Epic Wallabies comeback at South Africa gives Joe Schmidt unique record as coach

    Schmidt is set to leave Australia at the end of the current Rugby Championship campaign By Ciaron Noble Australia kicked off their 2025 Rugby Championship campaign with a remarkable 38-22 comeback victory away to South Africa over the weekend. Australian head coach Joe Schmidt has received deserved praise for the job he has done with […]

    7 months ago

  • Ruben Amorim flips out at suggestion he should have started Tom Heaton over Altay Bayindir

    Ruben Amorim flips out at suggestion he should have started Tom Heaton over Altay Bayindir

    Bayindir started over both Heaton and Onana in Man Utd’s loss against Arsenal Ruben Amorim has hit back at suggestions he should have picked Tom Heaton over Altay Bayindir as the Manchester United’s mistake cost them in the 1-0 defeat by Arsenal on Sunday. No 2 goalkeeper Bayindir, who played because first-choice goalkeeper Onana was […]

    7 months ago

  • Offaly legend tells mad story of Noel Gallagher’s GAA debut in Croke Park

    Offaly legend tells mad story of Noel Gallagher’s GAA debut in Croke Park

    A brilliant piece of lore! During the week, a fantastic photo of Oasis songwriter and guitarist, Noel Gallagher, popped up on social media, ahead of the band’s gigs at Croke Park this weekend. Contrary to what most would have believed, it is not the first time Noel has played at the home of GAA. His […]

    7 months ago

  • Dad Rory has encouraging update on Liam Delap’s Ireland potential

    Dad Rory has encouraging update on Liam Delap’s Ireland potential

    So you’re saying there’s a chance…. Despite being one England’s hottest prospects, Liam Delap is yet to line out for the senior side of the country he has played for from U16s to U21s. As such, there is still a glimmer of hope that he could line out for Ireland, like his father Rory, who […]

    7 months ago

  • New Mayo boss drops huge news on return of all-time great

    New Mayo boss drops huge news on return of all-time great

    This would be massive! Andy Moran was ratified yesterday as the new manager of the Mayo senior football team. The former Footballer of the Year spoke to the press and stressed the need to get the best players playing for the county. He said: “The key thing is to get the best players in Mayo […]

    7 months ago

  • ‘Just sing!’ – Roy Keane lays into Oasis in the most Roy Keane of ways

    ‘Just sing!’ – Roy Keane lays into Oasis in the most Roy Keane of ways

    The Oasis tour moves onto Croke Park this weekend We know Roy Keane is a big music lover, but he has one major qualm about the Oasis reunion concerts, and he delivered it in the most Roy Keane of ways. Speaking on the latest Stick To Football Podcast, the former Manchester United captain said he […]

    7 months ago

  • SportsJOE’s Irish Radar: Top performers from Republic of Ireland players across the leagues

    SportsJOE’s Irish Radar: Top performers from Republic of Ireland players across the leagues

    We’ve never been more back… The Championship returned this weekend, and there were some standout performances from Irish players, while Troy Parrott is continuing to make waves in the Eredivisie. ⁠Here’s a round-up of this weekend’s top performers, which we’ll bring you every week. Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifying campaign gets under way in […]

    7 months ago

  • Munster counties rally after favourable Championship decision for Kerry & Cork

    Munster counties rally after favourable Championship decision for Kerry & Cork

    Players are not pleased. Last week it was reported that the Munster SFC would be seeded from next season onwards for three years, after a decision from the Munster Council. The top two sides from the Allianz will be placed on opposite sides of the draw, meaning Kerry, who won Division 1, and Cork, who […]

    7 months ago

  • Liverpool fans harshly slam ‘irrelevant’ Newcastle over Alexander Isak saga

    Liverpool fans harshly slam ‘irrelevant’ Newcastle over Alexander Isak saga

    ‘Nobody pays attention to Newcastle’ apparently! When Liverpool play Newcastle on August 25 in the Premier League, there is sure to be some bad blood between the two sets of fans. The Alexander Isak saga has created headlines all summer, and has created even more needle between supporters as Liverpool look to get their man […]

    7 months ago

  • Odds slashed on Mayo winning 2026 All-Ireland as Andy Moran is appointed

    Odds slashed on Mayo winning 2026 All-Ireland as Andy Moran is appointed

    Mayo exited the 2025 All-Ireland at the group stage Andy Moran is set to become Mayo senior football’s new manager, and odds on them winning the 2026 All-Ireland have been slashed with the news. Moran will replace Kevin McStay, whose three years in charge culminated in the Green and Red exiting this year’s All-Ireland championship […]

    7 months ago

  • Spillane highlights shocking stat from All-Ireland final that show rules need tweaking

    Spillane highlights shocking stat from All-Ireland final that show rules need tweaking

    The GAA are trying out new rules following a year of change Pat Spillane has highlighted a stunning statistic from Kerry’s All-Ireland SFC final win over Donegal last month, and insists it showcases why some GAA rules need to be changed. Speaking in his Irish Independent column, Spillane raised the fact there were nearly 500 […]

    7 months ago

  • Cork manager’s ref comments in stark contrast to Galway boss after 2024 final loss

    Cork manager’s ref comments in stark contrast to Galway boss after 2024 final loss

    Two different approaches. Ger Manley was not at all pleased after his side’s 1-14 to 1-13 loss to Galway in the All-Ireland Senior Camogie final on Sunday. The Cork boss slammed the performance of referee Justin Heffernan, singling out his decision to send off Hannah Looney for striking Carrie Dolan just before half-time, and to […]

    7 months ago

  • Antrim star to stand trial for hitting woman with stolen vehicle in hit-and-run

    Antrim star to stand trial for hitting woman with stolen vehicle in hit-and-run

    A serious situation. Antrim footballer Kavan Keenan is set to stand trial for two charges relating to a hit-and-run incident, during which a pedestrian was knocked over and seriously injured. Keenan played in the Ulster SFC this season, starting in their quarter-final loss to Armagh, and was also named in last year’s Tailteann Cup Team […]

    7 months ago

  • Spillane slams GAA for All-Irelands and says Americans will embarrass them

    Spillane slams GAA for All-Irelands and says Americans will embarrass them

    The NFL comes to Dublin in September Pat Spillane believes the NFL will show the GAA up when it comes to promoting their product when they arrive in Dublin next month. In his Irish Independent column, Spillane went on the warpath over the way the GAA promote both the football and hurling All-Ireland finals, saying […]

    7 months ago