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  • Pierce Brosnan plays Irish sports legend in first look at new biopic movie

    Pierce Brosnan plays Irish sports legend in first look at new biopic movie

    Sylvester Stallone is an executive producer on the film. The first trailer has been released for Giant, a new sports biopic movie about British-Yemeni world boxing champion Prince Naseem Hamed (Amir El-Masry). The film will explore his relationship with Irish boxing trainer Brendan Ingle (Pierce Brosnan). Hamed was one of four world champions that the […]

    8 months ago

  • Beloved wireless earphones with noise reduction tech get 85% discount

    Beloved wireless earphones with noise reduction tech get 85% discount

    This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Available in a limited time deal, they have been earning five-star reviews. The Csasan J90 Pro wireless earphones are on offer via Amazon for just €23.09, having been slashed in price by 85% in a limited time deal. The […]

    10 months ago

  • Customers raving about ‘ultimate noise cancellation’ headphones on sale now

    Customers raving about ‘ultimate noise cancellation’ headphones on sale now

    This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. ‘Perfect blend of quality and value,’ one user wrote. Amazon customers are raving about a pair of headphones on sale now, which claim to offer the “ultimate noise cancellation experience” that would be perfect for the gym. These are […]

    1 year ago

  • ‘Fantastic’ wireless earphones perfect for sporty people drop in price by 85%

    ‘Fantastic’ wireless earphones perfect for sporty people drop in price by 85%

    This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Be warned though, that it’s a limited-time only deal. We at JOE love to spotlight a great deal on Amazon and one that has caught our eye this week relates to a pair of Rolosar’s Wireless Earbuds for Sports. […]

    1 year ago

  • Tributes pour in for ex-GAA player after his ‘sudden’ death

    Tributes pour in for ex-GAA player after his ‘sudden’ death

    The former GAA player also worked as a paramedic. Tributes are pouring in for former GAA player and paramedic Martin ‘Fozzy’ Fallon after his ‘sudden’ death on Friday (17 January). A former Roscommon and Strokestown footballer, Mr Fallon represented the county at minor, Under-21, and senior levels. This included winning a Connacht Senior Championship medal […]

    1 year ago

  • Major tourist attraction in Limerick closes, with reported loss of around 50 jobs

    Major tourist attraction in Limerick closes, with reported loss of around 50 jobs

    It had been open just over a year and a half. The International Rugby Experience (IRE) in Limerick city centre has closed its doors for the final time two days before Christmas. Having launched in May 2023, the tourist attraction was described as an “interactive visitor experience” and a “six-storey, immersive celebration of the game”. […]

    1 year ago

  • Tributes pour in after GAA player and manager Jody Gormley dies aged 53

    Tributes pour in after GAA player and manager Jody Gormley dies aged 53

    Very sad news. Tributes are pouring in for former Tyrone footballer Jody Gormley following his death at the age of 53. In an interview six weeks ago with the BBC’s GAA Social podcast, the husband and father-of-three revealed that he had been diagnosed with terminal liver cancer. Jody Gormley died this evening. Life is so […]

    1 year ago

  • Damien Dempsey explains why he named a song after James McClean

    Damien Dempsey explains why he named a song after James McClean

    It was for a very emotional reason. Damien Dempsey has opened up to JOE about the emotional reason he named a track on his new album after former Republic of Ireland footballer James McClean. The Irish singer-songwriter’s latest record ‘Hold Your Joy’ was released last week to rave reviews and next month he will play […]

    1 year ago

  • Oasis ‘very likely’ to announce two more Croke Park dates

    Oasis ‘very likely’ to announce two more Croke Park dates

    This is according to a showbiz source. Oasis are set to announce two more concert dates at Croke Park next summer, according to reports. This is as disappointed Irish fans of the legendary Britpop band who failed to secure a ticket to the group’s already announced gigs at the Dublin stadium on August 16 and […]

    1 year ago

  • Teenage girl who died during football match in Louth named locally

    Teenage girl who died during football match in Louth named locally

    The young player reportedly fell ill during a game on Thursday evening. A teenage girl who is reported to have died during a football match in Louth on Thursday evening (11 July) has been named locally as Zara Murphy. According to multiple outlets, the young player took ill during a Louth School Girls League game […]

    1 year ago

  • Pierce Brosnan to play Irish sports legend in new biopic movie

    Pierce Brosnan to play Irish sports legend in new biopic movie

    Sylvester Stallone will be an executive producer on the film. Pierce Brosnan will reportedly co-star in a new sports drama movie titled Giant, in which he will play legendary Irish boxing trainer Brendan Ingle. According to multiple reports, the biographical film will centre around the British former world featherweight champion ‘Prince’ Naseem Hamed – with […]

    2 years ago

  • Young GAA player (21) in induced coma after assault on Easter Sunday

    Young GAA player (21) in induced coma after assault on Easter Sunday

    He is currently in intensive care. A young GAA player from Co Down remains in intensive care in an induced coma after an assault that happened on Easter Sunday. In a statement on Monday (1 April), the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have said they are appealing for information and witnesses following the incident which took […]

    2 years ago

  • Under-14 boys GAA team in Dublin reportedly mugged at knifepoint

    Under-14 boys GAA team in Dublin reportedly mugged at knifepoint

    In a separate incident, a man taking part in a soccer match in Tipperary was also shot at the weekend. Some members of an under-14 boys GAA team were reportedly robbed at the weekend after disembarking from a bus. RTÉ News states that the incident happened to players on the South Dublin GAA club Ballyboden […]

    2 years ago

  • Former Italian prime minister and Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi passes away

    Former Italian prime minister and Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi passes away

    The controversial politician and sports club owner had been diagnosed with leukaemia. Former prime minister of Italy, and AC Milan owner, Silvio Berlusconi has passed away at the age of 86. Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera broke the news, with the outlet reporting that the politician died on Monday (12 June), four days after being […]

    2 years ago

  • Conor McGregor reveals release date and trailer for his Netflix documentary series

    Conor McGregor reveals release date and trailer for his Netflix documentary series

    It will arrive on the streaming service very soon. Conor McGregor has revealed new details about his upcoming Netflix sports documentary series. Titled McGregor Forever, the Irish UFC star took to Twitter on Tuesday to unveil a trailer for the show. In the clip, McGregor talks about breaking his ankle during a 2021 fight with […]

    3 years ago

  • All motorcycle road racing in Northern Ireland has been cancelled for 2023

    All motorcycle road racing in Northern Ireland has been cancelled for 2023

    It is said to be a massive blow to tourism. All motorcycle road racing, short circuit racing and trials set to take place in Northern Ireland this year have been cancelled. This comes after emergency meetings in recent days in which the organising clubs decided that the events were impossible to run on account of […]

    3 years ago

  • All-Ireland Hurling winner’s medal stolen as Gardaí appeal for information

    All-Ireland Hurling winner’s medal stolen as Gardaí appeal for information

    We’ve heard of teams being robbed of championships but this is ridiculous. An All-Ireland Hurling winners medal has been stolen, according to Gardaí. In a statement, a Garda spokesperson said the theft of the sporting medal happened on Friday (25 November) in Wexford. It is believed to have occurred between 4 pm and 7 pm […]

    3 years ago

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