A serious prospect! Ciarán McDonald was one of the best and most popular players of his generation. The Mayo great bagged four Connacht SFC titles with his county, and one All-Star award. His shooting prowess was legendary, and his son, Kobe, looks like a chip off the old block. The 17-year-old has already been turning […]

5 months ago

This page includes corrections to stories published on the SportsJOE.ie website, in the order in which they were corrected or clarified. August 25 In an article written on Monday 25 August, SportsJOE wrote that former Cork manager Denis Walsh had put his support behind the GAA paying managers. This was mistakenly attributed to former Cork […]

5 months ago

More information has been reported following the incident A man in his 20s is still being treated in Dublin following an assault on Saturday morning in Castelbar, Mayo, with more details emerging from the incident. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning on Tucker Street in Castlebar. Gardaí received reports of an […]

5 months ago

Elding has been lighting up the LOI Premier Division Owen Elding has not been named in Republic of Ireland’s Under-21 squad due to the ongoing eligibility process. The Sligo Rovers forward, who has scored 10 goals in the League of Ireland Premier Division, has English parents, but grew up in Sligo after his father Anthony […]

5 months ago

Ireland face Hungary and Armenia in September The Republic of Ireland have announced their squad for the upcoming World Cup Qualifying double header against Hungary and Armenia. Heimir Hallgrímsson side take on Hungary at the Aviva Stadium on September 6, before a trip to Armenia on September 9. Ireland are grouped with Portugal alongside Hungary […]

5 months ago

A pretty successful weekend from the Irish all round! 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 September, hosting Hungary at the Aviva on September 6 before a trip to Armenia on September 9. Evan Ferguson – Roma 1-0 Bologna […]

5 months ago

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 […]

5 months ago

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 […]

5 months ago

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 […]

5 months ago

The new GAA rules have been welcomed by many fans Joe Brolly can’t seem to make his mind up on the new GAA football rules, which many believe brought more excitement to the game in 2025. The new two-point arc is seen by some as one of the greatest revolutions in football’s recent history. It […]

5 months ago

Ryan has seemingly chosen loyalty to his staff over the Cork role Pat Ryan’s departure from Cork may not have been as amicable as first thought, with reports that a disagreement over backroom staff prompted his exit. Ryan announced on Saturday that he would leaving the Cork hurling job after three years. His Cork side […]

5 months ago

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 […]

5 months ago

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. […]

5 months ago

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 […]

5 months ago

What a goal this is! He could have easily been playing in Brazil this season, but Mikey Johnston has whetted the appetite of Republic of Ireland fans with this stunning goal on Saturday for West Brom. Johnston fired home from 25 yards against Portsmouth at the Hawthorns for a stunning opener, somehow finding the far […]

5 months ago

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 […]

5 months ago

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 […]

5 months ago

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 […]

5 months ago

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 […]

5 months ago

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 […]

5 months ago

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 […]

5 months ago

A legend in every sense of the word. By Ciaron Noble Dr Michael McKillop MBE is one of the most decorated athletes in Irish sporting history. The middle-distance runner participated in four Paralympic Games, winning four gold medals in the T37 and T38 categories. He lives with a mild form of cerebral palsy, a condition he was […]

5 months ago

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 […]

5 months ago

The future is bright! By Ciaron Noble Sam Prendergast, Gus McCarthy, Jack Murphy and Finn Treacy are just a few names of players who have impressed in senior rugby for their provinces and since graduating from the Irish Rugby Youth system in recent years. But who should you watch out for in the current underage […]

5 months ago

Jayo can understand why manager’s pay is being looked into Jason Sherlock has shown his support for the idea that GAA managers should receive a salary. 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, […]

5 months ago

Almost 800 players, current and former, signed the petition Prominent GAA stars have written an open letter to Croke Park management calling for them to drop the Allianz sponsor for GAA games. Nearly 800 Gaelic football, hurling, camogie and ladies’ football players, both current and former, signed the petition. The players want the GAA to […]

5 months ago

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 […]

5 months ago

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 […]

5 months ago

The Bradley family received fantastic news about son Josh’s treatment Stephen Bradley has opened up on the relief he and his family are feeling following the news that his son, Josh, is free of cancer. The Shamrock Rovers manager’s son has been undergoing medical treatment for leukaemia for over three-and-a-half years, but was able to […]

5 months ago

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, […]

6 months ago

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 […]

6 months ago

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 […]

6 months ago

If you get full marks, you either need a restraining order from Roy Keane, or you’re actually Roy Keane. The Premier League is back, which means Roy Keane is back on our screens every weekend. And after the first match week of the season, it’s clear Roy is not holding back. In the past week […]

6 months ago

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 […]

6 months ago

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 […]

6 months ago

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 […]

6 months ago

Lineker left Match of the Day in the summer Gary Lineker has reflected on Match of the Day as a viewer rather than a presenter for the first time in over 25 years, and couldn’t resist a small dig at his former employer. Lineker signed off from the BBC’s flagship football programme in May, and […]

6 months ago

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 […]

6 months ago

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 […]

6 months ago

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 […]

6 months ago

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 […]

6 months ago

All for a brilliant cause The teams for Jim Bolger and Davy Russell’s annual ‘Hurling for Cancer Research’ match have been unveiled, and they are stacked full of big names. The charity match will take place at Netwatch Cullen Park on Monday August 18th (7.30pm), and will be aired on TG4. The likes of Patrick […]

6 months ago

Alexander Isak to Liverpool is the transfer saga of the summer Roy Keane has criticised Alexander Isak for his behaviour this summer as he looks to force a move to Liverpool. Isak is back in training with Newcastle having initially refused to take part, instead training with former side Real Sociedad. Newcastle have already turned […]

6 months ago

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 […]

6 months ago

Seven of the 18 legs of the bet came in by the skin of their teeth! We’ve all dreamed of winning big on the weekend acca, but on Tuesday night one punter won the ultimate 18-leg bet, with a bizarre selection. A 32-year-old Paddy Power punter from Essex turned £10 into £200k (€230k) with an […]

6 months ago

Dunne could get his chance with Cadillac next season Alex Dunne’s prospects of becoming an F1 driver in 2026 have been boosted with reports he is in talks with Cadillac in their debut season. Planet F1 also say that Sergio Perez is set to make a sensational return to F1 with Cadillac, who will reportedly […]

6 months ago

School players have more casual view of concussion than club players, study finds A new study has found that a shocking number of school rugby players in Ireland would continue to play sport with concussion symptoms.  A “somewhat concerning” 35 per cent of school players said they would “would continue to play a sport while […]

6 months ago

Talk about work-life balance! Wexford GAA will call a gap week in the club championship to coincide with the staging of Electric Picnic.  The fifth round of the hurling championship had been marked for the weekend of August 29 to 31, but the schedule has been put back a week following Wexford senior hurling and […]

6 months ago

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 […]

6 months ago

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 […]

6 months ago