DJ Carey has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison A man who accompanied DJ Carey to court for his fraud case has explained why he is still his friend. Carey has been sentenced to five-and-a-half-years in prison for fraud. The Kilkenny hurling legend defrauded 22 people after falsely claimed he had cancer. At his hearing last […]

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

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Unsavoury scenes at full-time Gardaí are investigating a brawl that occurred at the end of Sunday’s Wexford SFC final. Castletown Liam Mellows secured a second title in two years by overcoming Shelmaliers 0-14 to 1-7 at Chadwick Wexford Park, but the victory was marred by a huge post-match brawl. Wexford CCC will also carry out […]

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A shocking case. As we know, DJ Carey was jailed for five-and-a-half years last year for fraud. The Kilkenny hurling legend defrauded 22 people out of a total of €349,927 and $13,000, after claiming he had cancer. We have taken a look at four shocking stories from the case. His cancer deception is worse than […]

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The saga continues. DJ Carey has been sentenced to five-and-a-half-years in prison for fraud. The Kilkenny hurling legend defrauded 22 people after falsely claimed he had cancer. At his hearing last Friday, the court heard how the outstanding sum for what was obtained by Carey was €349,927 and $13,000, including more than €125,000 from businessman […]

11 months ago

Argue amongst yourselves The top 50 stadiums in the UK have been named, with Ibrox coming out on top. Up and down the country there are some of the best stadiums in world football at clubs such as Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham and more. But according to FourFourTwo’s definitive ranking of the 50 best stadiums […]

11 months ago

A monumental loss. The Irish Examiner have reported that Kobe McDonald is set to sign for an AFL side. The son of Mayo great, Ciarán McDonald, is seen as one of the best Gaelic football prospects in recent memory, after a standout season with the Crossmolina Deel Rovers’ senior side. There had been speculation in […]

11 months ago

Ferguson is yet to score for Roma Rumours that Roma are looking to cut ties with Evan Ferguson have been exaggerated, and the club are happy with the Ireland striker, according to an Irish journalist based in Italy. Ferguson is yet to score in 10 appearances for Roma, though most of those appearances have been […]

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Breaking news The judge in the DJ Carey fraud case says a custodial sentence is ‘inevitable’ for the former hurler, with a decision set for 1pm on Monday. Carey will be remanded in custody pending his sentencing on Monday, after admitting he induced 13 people to pay sums to fund treatment for cancer dishonestly.  The […]

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Many have Ireland trending downwards with an ageing side There has been a lot of talk of an ‘underdone’ Ireland going into the Autumn Internationals, and transition phase for Irish rugby after years of prosperity. A potentially ageing squad in the run-up to the 2027 World Cup squad has many concerned, but Conor Murray has […]

11 months ago

The Premier League is back for another weekend of exciting action, headlined by the 8pm clash between Liverpool and Aston Villa at Anfield. The Reds are looking to salvage their season after four successive Premier League defeats, and face an Aston Villa side battling a mini crisis of their own after a shock Europa League […]

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‘He spoiled our session on many occasions’ Andy Farrell has revealed he first took notice of Paddy McCarthy because of a full-blown row he had with Johnny Sexton as an Under-20. The uncapped McCarthy is on the bench for Ireland’s clash with New Zealand in Chicago on Saturday evening. In his pre-match press conference, Farrell […]

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It’s the second time it has happened! Madden Raparees secured an iconic title on the weekend, defeating Cullyhanna, 0-20 to 0-09, in what was their first Armagh SFC final. They then received further attention, which we reported on, after celebrating alongside Tyrone champions Loughmacrory. To honour their win, a sign was placed on Farnaloy Road, […]

11 months ago

A huge clash at the weekend! Andy Farrell has named his Ireland side to take on the All Blacks in their Autumn Nations Series clash this Saturday, November 1, at Soldier Field in Chicago (kick-off, 8.10pm). As expected, Munster’s Jack Crowley has gotten the nod at out-half over Leinster’s Sam Prendergast. Caelan Doris will start […]

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Not sure about this one…. Ireland take on the All Blacks this Saturday in Chicago’s Soldier Field, in a repeat of their 2016 clash at the same ground, which saw Ireland men record their first-ever win over New Zealand. Naturally, the stadium was flooded with Irish fans, from those who travelled over and those who […]

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Ireland face Portugal and Hungary in November Ireland could have a completely depleted squad for their final World Cup Qualifiers after another two injuries on Wednesday night. Evan Ferguson was taken off after seven minutes in Roma’s match with Parma in Serie A,in what was his first start since October 2nd. Ferguson has struggled for […]

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Gardaí had been told by the hospital in question that Carey was not an in-patient as of Tuesday The sentencing of DJ Carey has been paused as the court has been told he is in hospital. The former Kilkenny hurler was due to be sentenced on Wednesday for defrauding people into thinking he had cancer, […]

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VAR is set to be handed more power to intervene in matches VAR is set to become more prominent than ever at next year’s World Cup, following a meeting of the world’s football law makers. The International FA Board’s Football and Technical Advisory Panels (IFAB) — a group made up of former players, coaches and […]

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We absolutely love to see it In what has been described as the most feel-good Tuesday Club scenes ever witnessed, two separate clubs from Armagh and Tyrone celebrated their county victories in the same pub. Coming only two years after they lost their brother Patrick in a horrific car accident, Niall and Liam Grimley of […]

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Never heard of this before… A hurling club are appealing their Junior B county quarter-final defeat after a bizarre set of circumstances in a penalty shootout. After a 1-22 draw, Moyne-Templetuohy were only permitted to take four of their five penalties against Solohead having put down the wrong number of players they wanted registered on […]

11 months ago

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 […]

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Decisions, decisions! The most talked about position for Ireland has been the No 10 position, given the ongoing battle for the jersey between Jack Crowley and Sam Prendergast. But after his showing in the Munster – Leinster derby, Crowley seems to have that position locked up. Elsewhere, there are other dilemmas for Andy Farrell and […]

11 months ago

You’d have to be a genius to get full marks here With the Carabao Cup in full flow again this week, we’re testing your knowledge with 10 obscure names who have won the League Cup in the 21st Century. These players all played a part in their team’s victory in the League Cup, whether from […]

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‘Why are we using AI banners?’ Man United may be just six points away from the summit of the Premier League, but it hasn’t stopped the Red Devils from attracting the attention of online football fans this week. After wrapping up their third successive league victory with an emphatic 4-2 win over Brighton on Saturday, […]

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Well that’s that then! Ireland have been crying out for a top-class midfielder for years, with the likes of Josh Cullen and Jason Knight doing their upmost but not quite dominating the centre of the field. After missing out on Declan Rice and Jack Grealish, Everton’s Kiernan Frank Dewsbury-Hall was the latest fixation for Ireland […]

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They can learn from each other. Jack Crowley and Sam Prendergast will have gotten acquainted with each other once again this week, but in a friendlier setting than Croke Park on derby day, as they prepare in Ireland camp for the All Blacks showdown next week. Prendergast was the hunted one but now looks set […]

11 months ago

The Reds are still four points away from league leaders Arsenal Arne Slot has come under increased online criticism over comments he made during a press conference last week. Liverpool have lost their last three Premier League games, causing them to drop from first place to third in the table. Successive losses to Crystal Palace […]

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There’s been no goalless draw in this fixture in league since 1980 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 matchweek nine in the Premier League and Man Utd will be looking […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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Some really niche names here As Ireland prepare for a tough test in the Autumn Internationals, we’re bringing you a similarly difficult task, to name these 12 one-cap wonders. Ireland start the Autumn series in Chicago with a clash against New Zealand on Saturday, before hosting Japan (November 8), Australia (November 15) and South Africa […]

11 months ago

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

1 year ago

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 […]

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He has had some rise. Peter Claffey may only be known to some hardcore Ireland rugby fans, but he will soon be a household name, and not for his sporting exploits. The big man from Connacht represented the Ireland in the 2016 U20s Six Nations, playing alongside the likes of Andrew Porter, James Ryan, Hugo […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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It was some performance. With both sides close to full strength, it was Munster who took apart Leinster at Croke Park, winning out 31-14, with a performance that showed they are back among Europe’s elite. Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad caused a stir midweek among Munster supporters, who again were aggrieved that certain players from their […]

1 year ago

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 […]

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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 […]

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