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  • The Premier League GW 9: Follow all the action here

    The Premier League GW 9: Follow all the action here

    Follow all the action with live updates below! Get 50/1 on ANY goal in Man Utd-Brighton – 18+BeGambleAware The world’s biggest football league is back for another weekend of exciting action. Manchester United will hope to continue their excellent run of form when they host Brighton at 3pm on Saturday. Ruben Amorim’s side secured their […]

    5 months ago

  • Jack O’Connor justifies comments about Kerry fans after 2024 criticism

    Jack O’Connor justifies comments about Kerry fans after 2024 criticism

    O’Connor also reveals his favourite All-Ireland win Jack O’Connor has backed both his and David Clifford’s comments about the influence of the Kerry fans in big matches. O’Connor says he received criticism last year for suggesting the Armagh crowd had a big part to play in their All-Ireland semi-final defeat at Croke Park in 2024. […]

    5 months ago

  • Jack O’Connor reveals intriguing secret to David Clifford’s ridiculous form

    Jack O’Connor reveals intriguing secret to David Clifford’s ridiculous form

    The comments come at an intriguing time after the GPA survey Jack O’Connor has revealed the secret behind David Clifford’s success in recent years. The Kerry man is regarded by many as the best footballer of this era, having won Footballer of the Year in 2022 and 2023, as well as making the All-Star team […]

    5 months ago

  • Can you ace this simple but tricky Premier League question?

    Can you ace this simple but tricky Premier League question?

    House of Football is brought to you by Coca-Cola, official partner of the Premier League Another week of football means another episode of House of Football. Last week, we ranked the top ten Premier League players who are currently playing and under the age of 23. This week, we’re changing gears for a game of Guess Who. […]

    5 months ago

  • Fans are salivating over Casper Gabriel’s outrageous pass and superb try for Leinster

    Fans are salivating over Casper Gabriel’s outrageous pass and superb try for Leinster

    It might not be long before he’s in an Ireland shirt Casper Gabriel is one of Leinster’s most promising youngsters, and for good reason. The 20-year-old impressed in Leinster A’s 26-26 draw with Munster A at the weekend, with his highlights reel including an outrageous behind-the-back pass, a brilliant finish from deep and several conversions. […]

    5 months ago

  • Keenan reveals what Ireland camp will be like for rival Leinster and Munster players

    Keenan reveals what Ireland camp will be like for rival Leinster and Munster players

    Leinster players will be bruised after defeat by Munster Hugo Keenan says rival players forget about grudges quickly when they are on Ireland duty, and that players will be ‘laughing’ about recent battles at club level. Ireland are preparing for a trip to Chicago to face New Zealand on November 1st in the first of […]

    5 months ago

  • The FootballJOE Quiz #49: Famous Faces

    The FootballJOE Quiz #49: 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 […]

    5 months ago

  • Top 10 Best Betting Sites in Ireland for 2025

    Top 10 Best Betting Sites in Ireland for 2025

    If you are looking for the best betting sites in Ireland for 2025, then you’re in the right place, as we take a deep dive into what makes each betting site worthy of a place on this list. Whether you’re new to betting or just looking for a new bookmaker to sign up with, finding […]

    5 months ago

  • Free Bets No Deposit and Matched Bet Offers in Ireland 2025 

    Free Bets No Deposit and Matched Bet Offers in Ireland 2025 

    While they may be rare, free bets no deposit offers are one of the best promotions you’ll find as a new punter. They are one of the most popular ways Irish bettors can try a new bookmaker without risking any of their own money. Matched bet offers are also a popular way to earn some […]

    5 months ago

  • Free Bets in Ireland 2025

    Free Bets in Ireland 2025

    Discover the latest free bets and sign up offers from our Ireland bookmaker betting sites. To claim, simply click on your chosen free bet, where you will be redirected to the bookmaker’s site, and then create a new account with that bookie. This page contains commercial content and affiliate links. If you take up one […]

    5 months ago

  • Betfair Sign Up Offer: Get 50/1 on any goal to be scored in Eintracht Frankfurt v Liverpool

    Betfair Sign Up Offer: Get 50/1 on any goal to be scored in Eintracht Frankfurt v Liverpool

    Liverpool haven’t had a 0-0 since December 2023 – 675 days ago! This page contains commercial content and affiliate links. If you take up one of the offers presented, Joe Media Group will receive a share of a commission payment. Read more here. It’s matchday three in the Champions League and Liverpool will want to return to winning […]

    5 months ago

  • GAA players have controversial take on manager pay and drugs in the sport in major survey

    GAA players have controversial take on manager pay and drugs in the sport in major survey

    Over 3.5k players were surveyed on a number of topics, including pay and drug use Three-quarters of male GAA players believe inter-county managers should receive payment over and above expenses, a new report has found. The GAA are reportedly discussing a major change to the amateur nature of the sport. Currently, coaches and players are […]

    5 months ago

  • A sub-10 second 100m star is switching his allegiances to Ireland

    A sub-10 second 100m star is switching his allegiances to Ireland

    Huge news in for Irish sport! In one of the biggest Irish sport stories of the year, Benjamin Richardson has applied to switch allegiances from South Africa to Ireland. The 21-year-old sprint star was born on these shores and holds dual citizenship. According to his agent, Jelle Broekhuisen, Athletics Ireland have submitted an application on […]

    5 months ago

  • GAA looking to put the brakes on clubs brining in ‘outside’ managers

    GAA looking to put the brakes on clubs brining in ‘outside’ managers

    A big call. As mentioned by the Irish Examiner, a look at 10 senior county finals showed that out of the 20 sides, 13 were either manager or coached by someone from outside the club. The GAA’s National Games Development Committee are now looking at putting a halt to this trend by imposing measures on […]

    5 months ago

  • How to watch Arsenal v Atletico Madrid for free

    How to watch Arsenal v Atletico Madrid for free

    This is where to watch Arsenal v Atletico Madrid on TV This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Arsenal fans will be able to watch their Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid free on Amazon Prime tonight. Amazon has secured the rights to a single Champions […]

    5 months ago

  • SportsJOE’s Irish radar: Ireland highlights from across the weekend

    SportsJOE’s Irish radar: Ireland highlights from across the weekend

    Here’s a round-up of this weekend’s biggest stories involving Irish players, which we’ll bring you every week. After the doom and gloom of the international break, there were some stand-out performances from Irish players across the leagues this weekend.  Troy Parrott – Ajax 0-2 AZ Alkmaar Troy Parrott was back in action for AZ Alkmaar this […]

    5 months ago

  • Simon Zebo roasts fellow pundit with spot-on D4 impression after Munster win

    Simon Zebo roasts fellow pundit with spot-on D4 impression after Munster win

    He was very smug. There were few men happier than Simon Zebo, following Munster’s 31-14 domination of Leinster at Croke Park today. The former Ireland winger is never shy of letting his Munster favouritism show, while shoving the knife into his former club’s fierce rivals. This was no different today as he worked for Premier […]

    5 months ago

  • Tipperary senior football manager Philly Ryan dies aged 56

    Tipperary senior football manager Philly Ryan dies aged 56

    Breaking news Tipperary senior football manager Philly Ryan has died suddenly at the age of 56. Tipperary GAA released a statement on Saturday to say they are “deeply saddened” by the “very untimely death”. Ryan, who was appointed senior football manager for the 2025 season, won five county championships as a player, and represented Tipperary […]

    5 months ago

  • Joe Brolly being investigated over sexual gesture during presidential podcast

    Joe Brolly being investigated over sexual gesture during presidential podcast

    He’s in hot water. Pundit, journalist, and barrister, Joe Brolly, is always the entertainer, even if it risks getting a few facts wrong. But it appears he went over board on a recent episode of the Free State podcast, which he hosts alongside journalist Dion Fanning. It was during a discussion on the Presidential election […]

    5 months ago

  • Fans call for Sammie Szmodics to ‘never play for Ireland again’ after Ipswich graphic

    Fans call for Sammie Szmodics to ‘never play for Ireland again’ after Ipswich graphic

    Szmodics has previously said he’ll play anywhere for Ireland Ireland fans were surprised to see Sammie Szmodics in Ipswich’s starting XI to face Middlesbrough on Friday night having recently withdrawn from the national team due to injury. Szmodics played 67 minutes in Ipswich’s 2-1 defeat in the Championship, with eyebrows already raised before the international […]

    5 months ago

  • Watch every penalty Caoimhin Kelleher has ever faced as ridiculous save statistic is revealed

    Watch every penalty Caoimhin Kelleher has ever faced as ridiculous save statistic is revealed

    Kelleher’s penalty-save percentage is way above average Caoimhin Kelleher has had an eventful 2025/26 season so far, with a move to Brentford as a starter, a penalty save from Cristiano Ronaldo, and a topsy-turvy World Cup Qualifying campaign with Ireland. The 26-year-old Corkman is establishing himself as one of the Premier League’s best goalkeepers, and […]

    6 months ago

  • The Premier League GW 8: Follow all of Saturday’s action here

    The Premier League GW 8: Follow all of Saturday’s action here

    The world’s biggest football league makes its return After two weeks of arduous wait, featuring international fixtures, the Premier League is finally back. The action all kicks off at 12.30pm as Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea take a trip to the City Ground to face up against a Nottingham Forest side who are desperate to register their […]

    6 months ago

  • Keir Starmer responds to decision to ban Israeli football club fans from Aston Villa game

    Keir Starmer responds to decision to ban Israeli football club fans from Aston Villa game

    He made the comments on Thursday evening Sir Keir Starmer has responded to the decision by West Midlands Police to ban fans of Israeli football club Maccabi Tel Aviv from attending their upcoming fixture against Aston Villa in Birmingham. Earlier on Thursday evening, reports emerged that the police force had chosen to prohibit Israeli fans […]

    6 months ago

  • Racing driver accused of raping nurse in Michael Schumacher’s home is named

    Racing driver accused of raping nurse in Michael Schumacher’s home is named

    The driver was a close friend of Schumacher’s son A racing driver who is friends with Michael Schumacher’s son Mick has been accused of raping a nurse in the home of the F1 legend. The suspect has been named by prosecutors as Australian racer Joey Mawson, according to The Sun. The 29-year-old is alleged to […]

    6 months ago

  • Man Utd to review Old Trafford pitch quirk after tragic death of Billy Vigar

    Man Utd to review Old Trafford pitch quirk after tragic death of Billy Vigar

    The former Arsenal youth player passed away last month Manchester United will look into making changes to the sides of the Old Trafford pitch, as part of plans aimed at avoiding risk of injury to players, according to The Sun. The Old Trafford pitch is surrounded on all sides by raised slopes, meaning that if […]

    6 months ago

  • Man United star among 9 Premier League players nominated for 2025 Golden Boy award

    Man United star among 9 Premier League players nominated for 2025 Golden Boy award

    The nominations were announced on Wednesday night Despite his side finishing 15th in the Premier League last season, one of Man United’s young stars has been nominated for the 2025 Golden Boy award. The award is the most prestigious prize available to young footballers, and only those aged below 25 can be nominated. Alongside the […]

    6 months ago

  • Roy Keane plays down Ryder Cup abuse and says ‘Go to Leeds on a Tuesday night!’

    Roy Keane plays down Ryder Cup abuse and says ‘Go to Leeds on a Tuesday night!’

    Keane also said partners receiving abuse should not go to the event Roy Keane has played down some of the abuse the European Ryder Cup players received in New York during their victory at Bethpage. European players were the target of abuse from American fans as they won their first away Ryder Cup since 2012, […]

    6 months ago

  • Ricky Hatton’s cause of death revealed as inquest opens

    Ricky Hatton’s cause of death revealed as inquest opens

    The boxing great was found dead on September 14th Ricky Hatton’s cause of death has been confirmed as suicide, an inquest heard on Thursday morning. Coroner Alison Mutch announced the cause of death after an inquest was opened at South Manchester Coroners’ Court. She told the court that the boxing great was found unresponsive in […]

    6 months ago

  • The five biggest omissions from Ireland’s Autumn Nations squad

    The five biggest omissions from Ireland’s Autumn Nations squad

    A few sad men today. Andy Farrell announced his 34-man Ireland squad today for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series against New Zealand, Japan, Australia, and South Africa. As is the norm withe Farrell squads, there are few surprises, while experience is held in the highest regard. Below we have picked out the five players most […]

    6 months ago

  • Swimmer Ryan slammed by governing bodies after decision to join ‘drug Olympics’

    Swimmer Ryan slammed by governing bodies after decision to join ‘drug Olympics’

    They have been highly critical. Shane Ryan made headlines with his decision to take part in the first Enhanced Games next May. The competition will take place in Las Vegas, with athletes allowed to use performance enhancing drugs under the supervision of doctors. Ryan, who was born in the US before moving to Ireland in […]

    6 months ago

  • ‘Excellent’ at-home workout bench that has people ditching the gym gets huge discount

    ‘Excellent’ at-home workout bench that has people ditching the gym gets huge discount

    ‘Way better than I expected’ This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. If you’re looking to save some money on a gym membership, or you want to avoid exercising outdoors during winter, then this at-home workout product could be the perfect solution. Amazon has lowered the price […]

    6 months ago

  • England icon labels Jobe and Jude Bellingham’s dad as an ‘absolute disgrace’

    England icon labels Jobe and Jude Bellingham’s dad as an ‘absolute disgrace’

    The England legend described Mark Bellingham as the ‘most powerful man in English football’ One of the greatest players in English football history has publicly criticised the behaviour of Mark Bellingham, father and advocate for Jobe and Jude Bellingham. The Bellingham brothers are two of the best players in world football, with Jude, 22, a […]

    6 months ago

  • Schalke release statement and start investigation into violent attack in Dublin city centre as ‘spitting’ footage emerges

    Schalke release statement and start investigation into violent attack in Dublin city centre as ‘spitting’ footage emerges

    Terrible scenes in Dublin on Saturday Bundesliga side Schalke have released a damning statement after footage emerged of violent scenes in Dublin before their friendly with Bohemians on Saturday. Footage showed Schalke ultras pushing over and kicking a photographer in the city centre as they marched through the streets of Dublin. Photographer Carly Clarke shared […]

    6 months ago

  • Player ratings as brave Ireland are undone by injury time goal in Portugal

    Player ratings as brave Ireland are undone by injury time goal in Portugal

    So close but a proud performance. Check out our player ratings after Ireland were beaten by a Ruben Neves winner in the 91st minute at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon. Caoimhin Kelleher – 8.5 One of the great keeping performance’s in the nation’s history from Ireland’s best player, and one of the best penalty saves […]

    6 months ago

  • Andy Farrell highlights one behaviour in his Ireland squad that he cannot tolerate

    Andy Farrell highlights one behaviour in his Ireland squad that he cannot tolerate

    Well said. Just days ago, the recently retired former Ireland captain, Peter O’Mahony, referred to Andy Farrell as a “complete coach”. It was the latest piece in the swathes of high praise that the Ireland head coach has received since reaching the upper echelons of his profession. The feeling of warmth he brings to his […]

    6 months ago

  • Legendary Eurosport presenter killed after incident at bull-running festival

    Legendary Eurosport presenter killed after incident at bull-running festival

    RIP the ‘Voice of the Tour de France’ Eurosport presenter Guillaume Di Grazia has died after being hit at a bull-running festival in southern France. The 52-year-old, who was a legendary member of the Eurosport team for 26 years, was rushed to hospital after the incident and died two days later. According to The Sun, […]

    6 months ago

  • Former UFC fighter shot dead while out for evening walk

    Former UFC fighter shot dead while out for evening walk

    It’s believed to have been a targeted attack. Former UFC fighter , Suman Mokhtarian, has been shot dead. The ex-MMA fight was shot in a ‘brazen’ and ‘targeted’ daylight attack while taking an early evening walk, reports the Sydney Morning Herald. Mokhtarian was shot in the upper body and was unable to be revived by […]

    6 months ago

  • Best betting offers today – all in one place

    Best betting offers today – all in one place

    This page contains commercial content and affiliate links. If you take up one of the offers presented, Joe Media Group will receive a share of a commission payment. Read more here. Get 80/1 On Jake Paul To Win OR 50/1 On Joshua To Win – 18+, Be Gamble Aware Sky Bet: 50/1 Joshua to Win by […]

    6 months ago

  • PL club who were in League 1 just 14 years ago have a more ‘valuable squad’ than Man Utd

    PL club who were in League 1 just 14 years ago have a more ‘valuable squad’ than Man Utd

    The Red Devils spent more than £200 million this summer alone Man United’s first team squad has a lower transfer value than a Premier League club that finished outside of the European places last season, according to renowned sport analysts the CIES Football Observatory. The Swiss-based analysts, base player valuations on each star’s market value […]

    6 months ago

  • Roy Keane picks the one manager he believes would come in and sort Man Utd

    Roy Keane picks the one manager he believes would come in and sort Man Utd

    ‘He’d create havoc… good havoc’ Roy Keane insists Ruben Amorim should get time at Manchester United, but if he was to be replaced, there is one man he’d pick off the shelf to sort the club out. Keane says Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone is the man to come in and create ‘good havoc’ at […]

    6 months ago

  • Former Wolves and Nottingham Forest striker charged with sexual assault

    Former Wolves and Nottingham Forest striker charged with sexual assault

    BREAKING Former Wolves and Nottingham Forest striker Rafa Mir has been charged with violent sexual assault, as first reported by Spanish outlet Las Provincias. The 28-year-old Elche player was first arrested in September 2024 while on loan at Valencia. He is accused of allegedly assaulting a 21-year-old woman and will appear in court again on […]

    6 months ago

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