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  • Best Sports Betting Apps in Ireland (2025)

    Best Sports Betting Apps in Ireland (2025)

    Discover the best betting apps Ireland has to offer and enhance your sports betting with a faster, easier, and more rewarding experience. In this guide to the best sports betting apps, we help you find the top sportsbook apps tailored to your preferences, from generous welcome bonuses, competitive odds, the latest betting features, or a […]

    6 months ago

  • Samsung smartwatch that rivals Apple slashed by 41% in Amazon deal

    Samsung smartwatch that rivals Apple slashed by 41% in Amazon deal

    ‘Can do everything and more at a fraction of the price’ This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. A Samsung smartwatch that’s ‘exceptional’ compared to the Apple Watch has been given a big discount. It’s the Samsung Galaxy Fit3, which is 41% off as part of […]

    6 months ago

  • London bus driver sacked for wearing Liverpool shirt near Stamford Bridge

    London bus driver sacked for wearing Liverpool shirt near Stamford Bridge

    His actions allegedly sparked ‘scary scenes’ near Stamford Bridge A London bus driver has been fired after wearing a Liverpool shirt while driving near Stamford Bridge in the aftermath of Chelsea’s 2-1 victory over the Reds’ on Saturday night, sparking a “scary” reaction from rival supporters. Bus driver Isaac, whose second name is not known, […]

    6 months ago

  • Molumby hits back at not being picked for Ireland and insists: ‘I’m not just some lad who runs around kicking people’

    Molumby hits back at not being picked for Ireland and insists: ‘I’m not just some lad who runs around kicking people’

    Ireland face Portugal and Armenia in the World Cup Qualifiers Jason Molumby admits he was “angry and disappointed” at not being picked for Republic of Ireland’s September internationals. The West Brom midfielder is back in Heimir Halgrimsson’s squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Armenia, but was not picked for the September […]

    6 months ago

  • ‘Life changing’ Peloton exercise bike slashed by €600 in limited time discount

    ‘Life changing’ Peloton exercise bike slashed by €600 in limited time discount

    ‘I use it every day and look forward to workouts’ This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Peloton’s ‘game-changer’ for home workouts has been given a huge, limited time discount on Amazon. The popular at-home exercise bike has been slashed by 35% as part of Amazon’s […]

    6 months ago

  • ‘Excellent’ earphones ‘much better than AirPods’ get huge 55% discount

    ‘Excellent’ earphones ‘much better than AirPods’ get huge 55% discount

    ‘Much better than AirPods’ This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. A pair of Beats Fit Pro earbuds that are ideal for workouts have been given a huge discount for a limited time on Amazon. The popular earphones have been slashed by 55% as part of […]

    6 months ago

  • Spillane ‘cannot figure out’ how Michael Murphy is on Footballer of Year shortlist

    Spillane ‘cannot figure out’ how Michael Murphy is on Footballer of Year shortlist

    Spillane feels Murphy wasn’t even in Donegal’s top 3 players Pat Spillane is stunned that Donegal’s Michael Murphy made this year’s Footballer of the Year shortlist. Murphy’s Donegal lost the All-Ireland final to Kerry in July, and was named alongside Kerry duo David Clifford and Joe O’Connor. Having retired in 2022, 36-year-old Murphy has had […]

    6 months ago

  • Quiz: Name these 20 Premier League defenders from the 2000s

    Quiz: Name these 20 Premier League defenders from the 2000s

    Now you’re going back. If you’re a millennial, then you should be absolutely acing this quiz about Premier League defenders in the 2000s, because we all know that’s when football peaked anyway. Any old football fan can name the strikers, the midfielders, the number 10s, the names that fill all of the back pages in […]

    6 months ago

  • Amazon slashes price of Fire TV Stick – and it’s cheaper than Black Friday

    Amazon slashes price of Fire TV Stick – and it’s cheaper than Black Friday

    It’s the lowest price ever This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Amazon has dropped the price of its Fire TV Stick to its lowest price ever as part of its latest sale. The online retail giant is launching its Prime Big Day Deals this month, […]

    6 months ago

  • Country club bosses slam Cork GAA for “killing” their set-ups

    Country club bosses slam Cork GAA for “killing” their set-ups

    They are not happy. After their Cork Premier SHC relegation final replay on Friday, the managers of both Erin’s Own and Newtownshandrum hit out at Cork GAA, for different reasons. According to the Examiner, both bosses agreed that decision making by Cork GAA has been “killing country clubs”. Newtown won out, 1-19 to 1-15, in […]

    6 months ago

  • €149 wireless earphones ‘ideal for workouts’ have price slashed to just €20

    €149 wireless earphones ‘ideal for workouts’ have price slashed to just €20

    ‘Better than I expected’ This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Shoppers are rushing to buy these five-star rated earbuds that have been given a huge discount. The Sisism A10 Pro Wireless Earbuds usually retail for €148.85, but are now available for just €19.46 on Amazon. […]

    6 months ago

  • Leinster slammed for ‘worst-ever’ performance in sobering defeat at the Stormers

    Leinster slammed for ‘worst-ever’ performance in sobering defeat at the Stormers

    Where did this come from? Leinster were beaten 35-0 by the Stormers in their URC season opener, in what many are describing as their worst performance in recent memory. Leinster, who had a squad including 13 internationals, were well beaten in every area in Cape Town, with a torrid second-half showing. They gave up four […]

    6 months ago

  • The FootballJOE Quiz #46: Famous Faces

    The FootballJOE Quiz #46: Famous Faces

    More famous faces from footballing past to test your brain The FootballJOE Pub Quiz is once again here to give you the quizzing boost you need. Here’s five faces from football past, just tell us who they are. These are the same questions that you’ll see some of the good folk at FootballJOE and special guests taking […]

    6 months ago

  • ‘Excellent’ folding treadmill for at-home workouts has price slashed by 75%

    ‘Excellent’ folding treadmill for at-home workouts has price slashed by 75%

    ‘The price is a steal’ This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. With the winter months on their way, you might not be as excited about getting outside for a walk or run anymore. Well, Amazon has lowered the price of a treadmill and walking pad […]

    6 months ago

  • Smartwatch with ‘impressive’ features that rivals Apple drops to €22

    Smartwatch with ‘impressive’ features that rivals Apple drops to €22

    ‘Quality is amazing’ This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Shoppers are raving about this smartwatch that rivals Apple for its price and battery life. The Apple Watch is a popular choice, especially for those with an iPhone, but the battery life can often lack when […]

    6 months ago

  • Ryder Cup 2025: Follow all the action from New York in our live hub

    Ryder Cup 2025: Follow all the action from New York in our live hub

    It never disappoints Wow, what a few days we’ve had in New York. Europe have won the 2025 Ryder Cup with a 15-13 victory over USA at Bethpage Black Following a week full of insults, fan abuse, drama and controversy, the celebrations are well under way as the European players prepare to bring the trophy […]

    6 months ago

  • All-Star Football nominees announced as record that has stood since 1996 is broken

    All-Star Football nominees announced as record that has stood since 1996 is broken

    Donegal dominate the list, while two Kerry players make the Footballer of the Year shortlist All-Ireland SFC runners-up Donegal dominate the PwC All-Star Football nominees for 2025, with 10 nominations compared to Kerry’s nine. It is the first time since 1996 that the winner of the All-Ireland SFC has not received the most nominees. Jack […]

    6 months ago

  • Premier League legend lands job as buggy driver at the Ryder Cup

    Premier League legend lands job as buggy driver at the Ryder Cup

    He played more than 200 times in the Premier League One of the best loved players in Premier League history has been spotted working for Team Europe at the Ryder Cup. Team Europe are looking for their first victory on American soil since 2012, but arrive in Farmingdale as the reigning champions following their 16½-11½ […]

    6 months ago

  • Hugo Ekitike has issued a statement after his reckless red card against Southampton

    Hugo Ekitike has issued a statement after his reckless red card against Southampton

    The Red’s new signing received a second yellow for taking his shirt off in celebration Liverpool’s new striker signing Hugo Ekitike has taken to Instagram to make a statement following his red card last night. The French centre-forward scored the winning goal for Liverpool in the 85th minute, and charged over to the Liverpool faithful […]

    6 months ago

  • Former Man United star may face jail time for failing to pay child support fees

    Former Man United star may face jail time for failing to pay child support fees

    He won four Premier League titles with the Red Devils An ex-Man United player who starred during the club’s golden years under Alex Ferguson, has been told he will face prison time for failing to pay more than £140,000 in child maintenance fees. The player has reportedly been told that he’ll face a spell in […]

    6 months ago

  • Man Utd hair challenge fan speaks out after being attacked at Old Trafford

    Man Utd hair challenge fan speaks out after being attacked at Old Trafford

    Terrible scenes. The Manchester United fan who is refusing to cut his hair until the team win five matches in a row has spoken out after he was attacked at Old Trafford by a fellow fan. Frank Ilett of The United Strand was verbally abused and had his hair pulled by one Manchester United fan […]

    6 months ago

  • Pat Spillane calls out GAA for lack of concern for welfare of Kerry players

    Pat Spillane calls out GAA for lack of concern for welfare of Kerry players

    An interesting point. The GAA club championships are well underway, with some counties even finished with their competitions. To keep track of everything going on at the weekend is confusing, to say the least. There are different formats, depending on the county, and sometimes four different levels. In his column for the Sunday World, Kerry […]

    6 months ago

  • Man United hair challenge man assaulted at Old Trafford

    Man United hair challenge man assaulted at Old Trafford

    Shocking behaviour. Frank Ilett is currently doing the United Strand challenge, and refusing to cut his hair until Man United win five consecutive games. However, he was attacked at Old Trafford yesterday when the Red Devils defeated Chelsea 2-0. A fellow United fan grabbed his hair violently, before other supporters came to his rescue. Below […]

    6 months ago

  • Rory McIlroy claims that fight will happen between Ryder Cup teams next week

    Rory McIlroy claims that fight will happen between Ryder Cup teams next week

    Fighting talk! Never one to shy away from off-the-course argy bargy, Rory McIlroy has claimed that there will be a repeat of sorts of the last Ryder Cup’s, high-profiled fight between himself and caddies Joe LaCava and Jim ‘Bones’ Mackay. 2023 saw Europe’s leading player argue with Patrick Cantlay’s caddie LaCava during their match, before […]

    6 months ago

  • Relative of Premier League player caught in horse racing scam

    Relative of Premier League player caught in horse racing scam

    He’s in a pickle! Ashley Barnes’ father-in-law has been found guilty by a BHA panel of conspiring to stop a horse from winning a race. Barnes is a striker for Burnley, who are currently 17th in the Premier League. According to the Mirror, his father-in-law, John Higgins, “stood accused of committing and conspiring to commit […]

    7 months ago

  • Horse racing in Ireland to break tradition with huge first-ever meet

    Horse racing in Ireland to break tradition with huge first-ever meet

    This makes sense. For the first time ever, Ireland will have a race meet on Good Friday. Horse Racing Ireland have stated that the Curragh will host a meet on April 3, 2026. This comes after the Good Friday alcohol ban was lifted in 2018, while the UK have had meets on the day since […]

    7 months ago

  • This ‘excellent’ €184 smartwatch that rivals Apple discounted to just €34

    This ‘excellent’ €184 smartwatch that rivals Apple discounted to just €34

    The watch ‘competes with more expensive ones’ This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Amazon shoppers are raving about a huge reduction on a smartwatch that rivals the likes of Apple, Diesel and Samsung. The military-style smart watch is usually priced at €184.04 but has been […]

    7 months ago

  • One of the world’s largest illegal Premier League streaming sites has been shut down

    One of the world’s largest illegal Premier League streaming sites has been shut down

    The site was visited more than 120 million times last year One of the biggest illegal websites for streaming Premier League games has been shut down in an anti-piracy crackdown, per DAZN. Illegal streaming sites are those that distribute content like live sports and movies often for free without copyright. 18+ Be Gamble Aware The […]

    7 months ago

  • Eric Cantona slams UEFA and FIFA over Israel stance in powerful speech

    Eric Cantona slams UEFA and FIFA over Israel stance in powerful speech

    The Man Utd legend accused UEFA and FIFA of double standards Eric Cantona gave a rousing and emotional speech at the Together 4 Palestine gig in London on Wednesday night, calling on FIFA and UEFA to suspend Israel and its clubs from their competitions. The Manchester United legend referenced how Russia and its clubs were […]

    7 months ago

  • The FootballJOE Quiz #44: Famous Faces

    The FootballJOE Quiz #44: Famous Faces

    More famous faces from footballing past to test your brain The FootballJOE Pub Quiz is once again here to give you the quizzing boost you need. Here’s five faces from football past, just tell us who they are. These are the same questions that you’ll see some of the good folk at FootballJOE and special guests taking […]

    7 months ago

  • QUIZ: Name all 42 of these 2010s Champions League players

    QUIZ: Name all 42 of these 2010s Champions League players

    It’s back The Champions League is back, which means it’s time for another whopping quiz to test your wits. It’s all really easy: 42 faces, all belonging to footballers who played in the Champions League at some point in the 2010s. All you need to do is match them to the correct name. As always, […]

    7 months ago

  • Experts reveal reason why Man City’s 115 charges case is taking so long

    Experts reveal reason why Man City’s 115 charges case is taking so long

    The case has been ongoing for 12 months Today (16 September) marks one year since the case to decide the punishment for Man City’s alleged 115 breaches of Premier League financial fair play rules began, and yet we’re still no closer to knowing whether City are guilty than we were on day one. Earlier this […]

    7 months ago

  • New footage shows players involved in sideline fight as water boy tries to prevent attack

    New footage shows players involved in sideline fight as water boy tries to prevent attack

    Not what you want to see! Sunday’s Mountbellew-Moylough vs Killanin Galway SFC preliminary quarter-final was packed full of drama and controversy, with two major scuffles and an incredible comeback. Mountbellew had led by 11 points at half-time, but an epic comeback put Killanin ahead in injury time, 3-10 to 1-15. On Monday, footage emerged of […]

    7 months ago

  • Who is favourite to replace Ruben Amorim at Manchester United?

    Who is favourite to replace Ruben Amorim at Manchester United?

    The majority of recent bets have been for one man The overriding feeling from Sunday’s Manchester derby defeat was one of numbness for United fans. City were comfortable in their 3-0 victory at the Etihad, leaving Ruben Amorim’s side with just four points from their opening four games, their worst start since 1992/93. Now, they […]

    7 months ago

  • French player cited for ‘disgusting’ apparent bite on Ireland’s Aoife Wafer

    French player cited for ‘disgusting’ apparent bite on Ireland’s Aoife Wafer

    Berthoumieu’s apparently bite has dominated the headlines France’s Axelle Berthoumieu has been cited by World Rugby for an apparent bite on Ireland’s Aoife Wafer. Ireland were beaten 18-13 in their World Cup quarter-final at Sandy Park in Exeter, with TV footage seemingly showing Berthoumieu biting Wafer’s arm in a ruck. The incident was not punished […]

    7 months ago

  • Fans fuming as French player seemingly bites Aoife Wafer in Ireland’s World Cup defeat

    Fans fuming as French player seemingly bites Aoife Wafer in Ireland’s World Cup defeat

    This is shocking to see Ireland rugby fans were left fuming on social media after an alleged bite from France’s Axelle Berthoumieu on Aoife Wafer went unpunished in Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final. Ireland were left heartbroken following the 18-13 defeat at Sandy Park, ending their run in the World Cup. But players and fans alike […]

    7 months ago

  • Where to watch Hatton documentary – a hard-hitting account of boxer’s epic battles

    Where to watch Hatton documentary – a hard-hitting account of boxer’s epic battles

    One of the best sporting documentaries of recent years is available to watch Tributes have been pouring in for boxer Ricky Hatton, who died on Sunday aged 46. The news has stunned the world of sport and boxing, with the Stockport-born boxing world champion found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester. Those familiar and […]

    7 months ago

  • Mayo side to appeal to Croke Park as two-point debacle rumbles on

    Mayo side to appeal to Croke Park as two-point debacle rumbles on

    A really messy situation. The fallout from the Mayo Intermediate Championship game between Hollymount Carramore and Kilmaine last Friday, September 5, continues, with the objection to the result from the former thrown out by Mayo GAA. The game finished in a draw, which saw Kilmaine advance, while Hollymount were eliminated when a win would have […]

    7 months ago

  • Man United fans are raving about 14-year-old son of ex-Ireland star

    Man United fans are raving about 14-year-old son of ex-Ireland star

    He is some talent! JJ Gabriel has been the most talked about young talent at Man United over the past few weeks. The 14-year-old has been lighting up for the U18s side, and is currently the second-highest scorer in this season’s U18 Premier League, with five goals. Such is the hype that last month it […]

    7 months ago

  • One million FPL players all make the same transfer for GW4 as brand new record set

    One million FPL players all make the same transfer for GW4 as brand new record set

    It’s time to dust off the wildcard A record number of people have been making changes to their FPL squads this week ahead of the return of Premier League football on Saturday. Arsenal host a new-look Nottingham Forest under the stewardship of ex-Spurs boss Ange Postecoglu in the early kick-off on Saturday, before the huge […]

    7 months ago

  • Tributes pour in after Armagh All-Ireland winner dies in road accident

    Tributes pour in after Armagh All-Ireland winner dies in road accident

    RIP. Aoife Lennon died after her car collided with a lorry on the N2 in Castleshane, near Monaghan Town on Wednesday. Lennon is former Armagh player and won both an Ulster JFC in 2004 and All-Ireland JFC in 2005 with her county. She also picked an Armagh JFC with her club, Derrynoose. As noted in […]

    7 months ago

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