“I don’t know why racing gets such a bad reputation.” Each year, horse racing comes under fire, with particular scrutiny around the time of the Grand National. The biggest race in the sport draws in a huge amount of eyes with casual punters joining the regulars, while critics also pipe up in their droves, due […]

1 year ago

Some folk were not pleased at all. Most level-headed supporters breathed a sigh of relief after the news that Jack Crowley will be staying put at Munster for at least another two years. Yet, many took to social media to voice their complaints. After much speculation about a lucrative move to either England or France, […]

1 year ago

“We urge all fans to exercise caution” If you see any tickets on sale for Friday’s Dublin derby between Shelbourne and Bohemians, proceed with caution. The League of Ireland clash game has been sold out for over a week now, with tickets to get into Tolka Park like gold dust. Shelbourne have since issued a […]

1 year ago

“The one thing that tripped them up in 2024…” Jim McGuinness’s Donegal side made light work of Derry in the opening round of the Ulster Championship at the weekend, with a 1-25 to 1-15 victory. The reigning Ulster champions are currently second favourites at the bookies for All-Ireland glory this year, behind league-champions Kerry. They […]

1 year ago

“I think he has a big decision to make.” There is a widespread belief that, at 26 years old, Ireland and Liverpool keeper Caoimhin Kelleher must make a move away from the Reds sooner rather than later. The Cork man has improved his stock this season, stepping in impressively on several occasions for the injured […]

1 year ago

“I loved every second of it.” In just his seventh professional game, and his third Champions Cup outing, Ulster winger Zac Ward was a class above most players on Sunday, as his side took on one of the favourites for this season’s Champions Cup, at a packed out Stade Chaban-Delmas. The crowd would have been […]

1 year ago

“I met the guys behind the scenes.” Dublin legend Philly McMahon has revealed that he had the chance to succeed Mickey Harte as Derry manager, before the role went to Paddy Tally last November. Speaking on the GAA Social podcast, the eight-time All-Ireland winner said: “I met the guys behind the scenes from Derry and […]

1 year ago

“The speed of Cork. They’re the favourites now.” Former Clare star Anthony Daly has made a bold call about his county’s All-Ireland chances. Speaking on RTÉ’s The Sunday Game, the two-time All-Ireland winner and three-time All Star was not too hopeful for the Banner’s chances. While teams do not put nearly as much effort into […]

1 year ago

“I was boring on there as well. That was drab as well.” Man United and Man City played out one of the worst Manchester derbies in recent memory with their 0-0 Premier League draw at Old Trafford on Sunday. Neither side wanted to take risks or the game by the scruff of the neck, and […]

1 year ago

His Bordeaux side are flying right now. This post was first published on April 7. Bordeaux have since won the 2025 Champions Cup, defeating Northampton in Cardiff, on May 24. Self described as a ‘farming enthusiast from Co. Clare’, and someone who has never even played rugby, Noel McNamara is, currently, the best Irish coach […]

1 year ago

“For a second. I thought Jack Crowley was with me.” Ronan O’Gara was extremely gracious in defeat after his La Rochelle side lost 24-25 to Munster in the Champions Cup yesterday. And it was an O’Gara-esque drop goal from Jack Crowley that made the difference, with a three-pointer out of nothing on 68 minutes, putting […]

1 year ago

A truly remarkable chain of events! On March 30th, 1928, the most remarkable story in the history of Aintree’s Grand National took place, with a gelding from Tipperary at its centre. The tale begins with a 10-year-old schoolboy named Peter, who just so happened to place his last sixpence on the 100/1 longshot, Tipperary Tim, […]

1 year ago

The Champions Cup and Challenge Cup are back! All four provinces are back in action in Europe this weekend, with Saturday seeing Leinster vs Harlequins (3pm), La Rochelle vs Munster (5.30pm), Connacht vs Cardiff (8pm), before Bordeaux vs Bordeaux (12.30pm) on Sunday. You can follow the action in our live blog below.

1 year ago

“The club is liaising with James and his wife Samantha.” Everton have rallied around James Tarkowski and his wife Samantha, after the Toffees defender received death threats following a bad challenge on Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister on Wednesday. Tarkowski received a yellow card after a high follow through, which VAR agreed with, however, following the […]

1 year ago

A massive loss for the club. Man City legend Kevin de Bruyne has announced that he will leave the club at the end of the season. The Belgian midfielder joined from Wolfsburg for £54 million in 2015, and has won six Premier League titles, five League Cups, two FA cups and one Champions League with […]

1 year ago

We’re not sure about this one Tommy… Ireland recently announced their coaching ticket for the upcoming summer tour of Portugal and Georgia, with Colm Tucker, Mike Prendergast, and Denis Leamy joining head coach Paul O’Connell, while regular coaches Andy Farrell, Simon Easterby, John Fogarty, and Andrew Goodman work with the Lions. Prendergast (attack) and Leamy […]

1 year ago

Great value! With spring in full swing and the summer months coming in to view, this is a great time to start your fitness journey, and a fitness watch is the perfect accessory. If you don’t want to break the bank, Amazon has the ideal product. Fitbit are one of the biggest and probably the […]

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“He was a symbol of pride for the county – spanning decades.” Former Kerry player and manager, Mick O’Dwyer, has died at the age of 88. The Waterville man won four All-Irelands as a player and eight with the legendary Kerry team of the 70s and 80s. He won a further 23 Munster titles and […]

1 year ago

“This day is hard on the family.” Jack Grealish opened the scoring for Man City after just two minutes yesterday, in their 2-0 Premier League win over Leicester City. It was the English winger’s first league start since last December and his first league goal since December 2023. However, the goal was special for an […]

1 year ago

“It’s so obvious that it’s not necessary for me to comment.” Liverpool heat Everton at Anfield last night, thanks to a controversial 57th minute goal from Diogo Jota. Luis Diaz was offside in the build-up to the goal, and while he did not touch the ball, he appeared to impede James Tarkowski’s clearance. There was […]

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He is considered the greatest Gaelic football manager off all time. Former Kerry player and manager, Mick O’Dwyer, has dies at the age of 88. The Waterville man won four All-Irelands as a player and eight with the legendary Kerry team of the 70s and 80s. He won a further 23 Munster titles and 11 […]

1 year ago

It follows on from a string of high profile cases in the country Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has appeared in court as the manager faces up to five years in prison for tax evasion. The 65-year-old appeared in court in Spain to testify against accusations of tax evasion. The manager said he “never thought […]

1 year ago

“I come back to performances and that’s my main focus.” There has been much speculation in recent weeks over the contract situation of Ireland and Munster out-half Jack Crowley. Leicester Tigers tabled a reported offer of around €700,000, while there is said to be interest from French clubs as well. With the Ireland No. 10 […]

1 year ago

“It’s an incident and when you slow it down, it can look bad.” One of the most controversial incidents of the recent Six Nations Championship was the ACL injury suffered by France’s Antoine Dupont, following a ruck clear out from Ireland’s Andrew Porter and Tadhg Beirne. France’s head coach, Fabien Galthié, was incensed, but the […]

1 year ago

“I’ll do the odd thing.” Gary Lineker will leave BBC’s Match of the Day following the conclusion of this season’s Premier League, after 26-years as host of the iconic highlights show. The former England, Spurs, Leicester, and Barcelona striker will stay on with the BBC until 2026, but it is unclear where exactly he will […]

1 year ago

“We weren’t happy with the overall performance in the first half.” Republic of Ireland fans rejoiced as Evan Ferguson was named in the starting line-up for the first time since joining West Ham United. The striker was named in the Hammers’ team for their 1-0 loss to Wolves in the Premier League on Tuesday night. […]

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“They’re all in good shape.” After huge success at the recent Cheltenham Festival, Willie Mullins is gearing up for the Aintree Grand National this Saturday. Last year’s winner, I Am Maximus, is currently available at 9/1 odds, behind 7/1 favourite Iroko, and Mullins reckons his horse is in good shape to go back to back, […]

1 year ago

“They remain the country’s most entertaining team.” Mayo will take on Kerry today in the National Football League Division 1 final at Croke Park, after topping the regular season table. They will no doubt have one eye on next week’s Connacht opener against Sligo at MacHale Park, but a victory today would make them real […]

1 year ago

The future is bright! With Ireland’s summer fixtures against Georgia and Portugal confirmed, every week we’ll take a look at the players who stood out in the URC and Champions Cup, with a focus on the uncapped and what they can add to an aging international squad. Scotty 2 Hotty Ulster saved Ireland’s blushes at […]

1 year ago

“We’re just worrying about Jack Crowley the rugby player as opposed to what happens off the pitch.” Munster and Ireland out-half Jack Crowley looks set to be staying put after much speculation over his future following a €700,000 per year, three-year offer from Leicester Tigers. As reported by Rúaidhrí O’Connor of the Irish Independent, it […]

1 year ago

Some are not happy with the appointment After achieving four wins from five in the Six Nations under the guidance of Simon Easterby, there will be further shake-up in the Ireland coaching setup for their summer Tests against Georgia and Portugal. Not only will Easterby be heading off with Andy Farrell and the Lions, so […]

1 year ago

“Look, I’m happy enough.” It has been a seminal year for Gaelic football following the introduction of the new changes, with laws such as the 3v3 and two-point rule having a drastic but mostly positive impact on the sport. However, some have been critical of the changes, notably Meath boss Robbie Brennan, who said: “My […]

1 year ago

This would be huge for the Banner! Clare have received a massive boost as reigning Hurler of the Year Shane O’Donnell is hopeful of playing later this season. As we reported previously, O’Donnell had been ruled out for the season due to shoulder surgery after picking up an injury in last year’s All-Ireland final win […]

1 year ago

Lots of Ireland involvement Andy Farrell has finalised his coaching ticket for the Lions Tour to Australia this summer. Ireland’s head coach had already announced three appointments back in January, with David Nucifora, Aled Walters, and Vinnie Hammond all coming on board. Nucifora, the former High Performance director with the IRFU, and now in a […]

1 year ago

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1 year ago

The Aviva Stadium is the place to be this August! This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. American football is coming back to Ireland’s capital later this year. And while the big, big one will see the Pittsburgh Steelers come to Croke Park for the first-ever […]

1 year ago

“You know, it’s an inter-pro as well, which obviously adds another layer.”  Connacht face Munster this Saturday at MacHale Park in Castlebar (kick-off, 2.30pm). The Westerners are expecting a sold-out crowd of 26,000 at the home of Mayo GAA, as they venture away from the Sportsground in Galway. The history, and the fact that it […]

1 year ago

“All of them owe Stephen Kenny a debt as does Heimir Hallgrimsson.” For the first time since beating Scotland 3-0 at the Aviva Stadium in June 2022, there is a definite air of optimism around the Ireland men’s football team. Four win in their last six games – Finland x2 and Bulgaria x2 – have fans warming to […]

1 year ago

“He is a Test centre to his bootlaces when running free.” Given his form for Leinster heading into the Six Nations, fans would have expected more from Ireland’s Garry Ringrose during the tournament. However, the outside centre will have been disappointed with his performances. After a first-half red card against Wales cost his side dearly […]

1 year ago

“We knew what was at stake coming into this game.” Dublin were soundly beaten by Tyrone, 2-20 to 1-16, in their final National Football League Division 1 game on Sunday. The Sky Blues were aiming to make the league final, which will now be contested by Mayo and Kerry, but instead finished fifth after their […]

1 year ago

“Bryan O’Mara’s Hurley was taken from Semple Stadium last night.” Tipperary GAA have released a statement after the hurl of Bryan O’Mara went missing from Semple Stadium following their 0-22 to 1-18 win over Clare on Saturday. A 73rd-minute point from Darragh Stakelum gave the Premier county victory over the reigning All-Ireland champions, putting them […]

1 year ago

“I’m a huge fan of Andy.” With Ireland matching the amount of wins they had in last year’s Six Nations, with four from five, it is fair to say that Simon Easterby did an above average job in his first stint as an international head coach. However, there is no doubt that Ireland would have […]

1 year ago

“They were more afraid to drop out of the tournament” Ahead of England’s upcoming games, new manager Thomas Tuchel was surprisingly damning in his opinion of the team at last year’s Euros in Germany. England face Albania tomorrow and Latvia on Monday in their World Cup qualifiers in Tuchel’s first games in charge, having taken […]

1 year ago

Australia bound! The World Cup in France does not feel so far in the past, but the next edition of the tournament is just under 2.5 years away when Australia will host their first since 2003. With three recent retirement in the Ireland 23, and new faces expected in the upcoming summer tour, there is […]

1 year ago

“Sensational. But first he lied to me.” Eddie Jordan’s Formula 1 team famously handed seven-time champion Michael Schumacher his debut at the 1991 Belgian Grand Prix. It turned out to be a one-off race for the team before the talented German was poached by Benetton. A week before the race at Spa, Jordan driver Bertrand […]

1 year ago

This is unprecedented for wrestling in Dublin WWE Smackdown is coming to Dublin! On August 22, the 3Arena will host a live and televised WWE Smackdown event. It is part of the road to the WWE’s Clash in Paris PPV Netflix event, which takes place on August 31 at the Paris La Défense Arena. There […]

1 year ago

It is time for some new blood. A handful of debuts are expected to be handed out, and the wider Ireland squad will be put to use this summer. The team face games against Portugal, Georgia, and Romania on the horizon (the latter two are yet to be announced), and a chunk of the squad […]

1 year ago

He was also a wonderful coach & mentor to so many young people in his beloved Midleton Deepest sympathies to his family Tributes have poured in following the passing of Cork GAA legend Ger Fitzgerald at the age of 60. After battling an illness, his death was confirmed this morning, Tuesday, March 18. Fitzgerald was […]

1 year ago

“I know you’re talking about Roy Keane.” Roy Keane made headlines last month after arguably his most anger-filled rant ever about Man United. It came in the midst of a poor run of form for the Red Devils and soon after they had come back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at Everton. Despite Bruno […]

1 year ago

Gatland knows how to win a Lions tour in Australia. After finishing the Six Nations on a relative low – no bonus point against Wales, a loss to France, dour win over Italy – the Lions’ credentials of Ireland players have rightfully been questioned. England’s 68-14 win over Wales has pushed many of their men to […]

1 year ago