
Joey Barton found guilty over ‘grossly offensive’ social media posts
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Joey Barton found guilty over ‘grossly offensive’ social media posts
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Sky Bet Sign Up Offer: Get 60/1 on any goal to be scored in Man City v Liverpool
Liverpool haven’t had a 0-0 in nearly 700 days 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 11 in the Premier League, with Liverpool travelling to Manchester City in a huge […]
6 months ago

The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 117
How well have you been paying attention? Welcome to another SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz, with 15 questions to test your sporting knowledge. Rugby, GAA, football and golf are all covered, so you will have to be a jack of all trades to do well. If you want try previous versions of the quiz just click […]
6 months ago

The Premier League GW 11: Spurs v Man Utd and Man City v Liverpool
The two most successful clubs of the past decade meet on Sunday. Follow all the action here! 18+ Be Gamble Aware The Premier League is back for another weekend of exciting action, headlined by Sunday’s match-up between Manchester City and Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium. Both sides go into the game in desperate need of […]
6 months ago

Dallas Cowboys star Marshawn Kneeland dies aged 24
Awful news just in. Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died aged 24. The team confirmed his death. In a statement, they wrote: “It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning. “Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and […]
6 months ago

Roy Keane brands Liverpool supporters “classless” over booing of Trent Alexander-Arnold
The ex-Liverpool player appeared at Anfield as an opponent for the first time on Tuesday Man United legend Roy Keane has criticised a section of the Liverpool fan base for their treatment of Trent Alexander-Arnold on Tuesday night. The 28-year-old Englishman joined Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer after representing Liverpool for close […]
6 months ago

Roy Keane has the most Roy Keane defence imaginable for his infamous Haaland tackle
‘This is my last time talking about this tackle’ Roy Keane has sensationally defended his tackle on Alf-Inge Haaland in 2001, claiming he “didn’t think it was that bad”. Keane has a long-running history with Haaland from their playing days, dating back to September 1997 when Haaland, then playing for Leeds, stood over Keane and […]
6 months ago

Tipperary dominate Hurling All-Star team for 2025
Liam Cahill’s side have nearly half the number of entries There are 10 first-time winners in the PwC Hurling All-Star 2025 team, announced this morning. All-Ireland champions Tipperary claimed seven places, while defeated finalists Cork claimed four. Ten is the highest number of first-timers in the All-Star team since 2013. Best Irish betting offers – […]
6 months ago

‘Ireland not a good place to live for a young person at the moment’ – why GAA players are moving abroad
The SportsJOE Podcast panel discussed what is prompting young GAA players to move to Australia, after stars Kobe McDonald (Mayo) and Ben Murphy (Kerry) signed for St Kilda and the Brisbane Lions respectively. Kobe, son of Mayo great, Ciarán McDonald, is seen as one of the best Gaelic football prospects in recent memory, after a […]
6 months ago

Friend of DJ Carey explains why he accompanied him to court despite ‘defenceless’ crime
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 […]
6 months ago

How to watch Liverpool v Real Madrid for free
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 […]
6 months ago

Gardaí investigating huge brawl at end of Wexford SFC final with teenager injured
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 […]
6 months ago

Four shocking facts that sum up DJ Carey fraud case
A shocking case. The DJ Carey saga is nearing its end, after he was jailed for five-and-a-half years. 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 […]
6 months ago

DJ Carey receives five-and-a-half years prison sentence for cancer fraud
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 […]
6 months ago

Ibrox named the best stadium in the UK
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 […]
6 months ago

Mayo’s great hope Kobe McDonald set to sign for AFL side
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 […]
6 months ago

Evan Ferguson Roma exit rumours described as ‘bulls***’ by journalist
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 […]
6 months ago

Judge reveals custodial sentence is ‘inevitable’ for DJ Carey as date set
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 […]
6 months ago

Murray’s bold take on Ireland chances at 2027 World Cup has gone against the grain
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 […]
6 months ago

The Premier League GW 10: Follow all the action here
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 […]
6 months ago

Farrell reveals ‘pain in the ass’ Paddy McCarthy had bust-up with Johnny Sexton
‘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 […]
6 months ago

Special sign for Armagh SFC winners burnt to crisp by vandals
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, […]
6 months ago

Jack Crowley gets the Ireland 10 jersey for Chicago clash with the All Blacks
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 […]
6 months ago

New Zealand called out for outrageous claim on fan split in Chicago for Ireland game
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 […]
6 months ago

Ireland’s desperate selection situation compounded by Ferguson injury
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 […]
6 months ago

DJ Carey sentencing deferred to Friday as court are told he is in hospital
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, […]
6 months ago

Major fault with VAR set to finally be reviewed ahead of next summer’s Word Cup
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 […]
6 months ago

Best Tuesday Club scenes ever? Cross-county brothers celebrate titles in same pub two years after sibling’s death
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 […]
6 months ago

Tipp hurling club appeal result after bizarre penalty shootout mistake
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 […]
6 months ago

The FootballJOE Quiz #50: 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

Three selection dilemmas facing Andy Farrell ahead of All Blacks showdown
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 […]
6 months ago

QUIZ: Obscure League Cup-winning players – the 21st Century edition
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 […]
6 months ago

Man United fans mocked online after ‘AI-generated banners’ spotted at Old Trafford
‘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, […]
6 months ago

In demand midfielder closes door on Ireland switch for the time being
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 […]
6 months ago

Munster great identifies aspect of Jack Crowley’s Leinster performance that will improve Sam Prendergast
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 […]
6 months ago

The internet reacts after Arne Slot’s viral teamsheet comment
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 […]
6 months ago

Paddy Power Sign Up Offer: Get 50/1 on any goal to be scored in Man Utd v Brighton
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 […]
6 months ago

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 […]
6 months ago

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. […]
6 months ago

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 […]
6 months ago

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. […]
6 months ago

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. […]
6 months ago

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 […]
6 months ago

QUIZ: You’d have to be an Ireland rugby obsessive to get 12/12 in this one-cap wonders quiz
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 […]
6 months ago

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 […]
6 months ago

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 […]
6 months ago

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 […]
6 months ago

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 […]
6 months ago

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 […]
6 months ago

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 […]
7 months ago