Joe Brolly has often been accused of being anti-Tyrone. Whether that is correct or not, only Joe knows. We all know he is an entertainer, pandering to the crowd most of the time. His infamous quote, ‘you can forget about Sean Cavanagh as a man’ as well as criticism of Mickey Harte’s tactics have not […]

8 years ago

Colby Covington has made a name for himself over the past year as the UFC’s perennial trash talker. The American fighter has put everyone on blast from all corners of the company, including heavyweight legend Fabricio Werdum and colour commentator Joe Rogan. His insistence on trash talking everyone in the company has worked out for […]

8 years ago

Urijah Faber and Conor McGregor have a storied history after the two fighters coached against one another on season 22 of the Ultimate Fighter. They repeatedly clashed on the show due to Faber’s criticism of the SBG fighters coaching style. Whilst Mystic Mac made claims about The California Kid’s stablemate TJ Dillashaw being a ‘snake […]

8 years ago

In a world where most inter-county stars now a days reap the benefits that come with playing the game, Andrew Murnin is most definitely different. The St Pauls Lurgan man is cut from a different cloth. He loves playing football, he hates the attention that comes with it. You see, Andrew is a shy soul, […]

8 years ago

We have all had the argument before about who should be included in the greatest Irish team ever. Given or Bonner, Keane or Brady, McGrath or Staunton, the debate could go on all day. Gary Neville was in town recently and the former right back selected his Irish one to eleven. As expected, there was […]

8 years ago

Could it really happen? Might someone actually get the better of Cian O’Sullivan this weekend? The Kilmacud Crokes player has been a rock in the heart of a Dublin defence that has claimed five of the last seven All-Ireland titles. He has skill, composure and brains in abundance. Cian O’Sullivan is a Rolls Royce of a […]

8 years ago

Excitement is building ahead of this weekend’s All-Ireland semi-finals where the top four teams in the country will face off at Croke Park for a place in this years final. On Saturday, All-Ireland champions Dublin take on Galway. Following this, is the eagerly anticipated clash between Tyrone and Monaghan on Sunday. The Ulster rivals will […]

8 years ago

It is All-Ireland semi final weekend and fans are gearing up for what is expected to be two epic encounters at Croke Park. First up, defending champions Dublin take on Connacht challengers Galway on Saturday evening at 5pm. The all-Ulster clash between Tyrone and Monaghan follows this game at 3.30pm on Sunday. Thousands are expected to […]

8 years ago

The inter-county season has ended for Kerry, and whilst some people may be happy, others are upset at the prospect of not seeing David Clifford for another six months. At 19 years of age, Clifford is still the new kid on the block at senior football but the reality is that we have all known […]

8 years ago

Dana White never misses a trick when it comes to bringing public attention to the UFC. It really doesn’t matter how good or bad your behaviour is. White’s business model seems to be, if it makes his company money then they run with it. Our very own Conor McGregor seems to be a prime example […]

8 years ago

The Super 8 series has come to a close and we are left with four counties to battle it out for a place in the All-Ireland final on September 2. With three games (not including replays) still to be played, the full script has yet to be written. But here’s All-Star team as things currently […]

8 years ago

Tickets for All-Ireland finals are like gold dust and the three-week build up normally involves a desperate scramble to secure that highly-coveted piece of paper. The fan fare around it gets worse when one of the counties involved has not been to the showpiece event in a while. Unfortunately though, thousands will have to settle […]

8 years ago

After 24 games in 23 days, the first ever super 8 series is now complete and our All-Ireland semi-finalists have been confirmed. This coming weekend, Tyrone will play Monaghan in an all-Ulster clash, whilst a league final repeat between Dublin and Galway will take place on the Saturday, with both games scheduled for Croke Park. […]

8 years ago

To many people, Nate Diaz is thought of as an enemy of Irish MMA, the man who choked out McGregor and broke the hearts of his fans all around the world in the process. His victory over The Notorious turned out to be very lucrative for the Stockton-born martial artist. A second fight followed, where […]

8 years ago

Galway 0-8 Monaghan 0-16 Monaghan have booked their place in the All-Ireland semi-finals for the first time in 30 years. The Farney men’s win over Galway means that not only have they qualified for the final four, but they finish top of Group A and avoid a semi-final clash with Dublin. Galway had already qualified […]

8 years ago

It was debated for the last two weeks, should Galway rest players for their final super 8 game, or should they go out to win and avoid a semi-final match up with All-Ireland champions Dublin. They opted not too make too many changes to the side that overcame Kildare in Newbridge. Indeed, star players Damien […]

8 years ago

The Super 8 series comes to a close this weekend and by Sunday we will know who plays who in this year’s All-Ireland semi-finals. On Sunday Tyrone travel to Ballybofey to take on rivals Donegal in what is a straight shoot-out for a place in the semi-finals. Dublin also take on Roscommon in Croke Park, […]

8 years ago

Even Graham Shaw applauded it

8 years ago

Ireland are in the World Cup final. Our hockey heroes in London have defied the odds to make their first ever World Cup final. They came through a tight semi-final against Spain which went right down to the wire. They eventually clinched it after sudden death in a penalty shoot-out. A goal in the first […]

8 years ago

What a show of sportsmanship from these fine young men. If you have been involved in team sports before, then you would have experienced the various different atmospheres that are felt within the dressing room. At times, it can be euphoric, at other times it is utter despair. The mood in a dressing room can […]

8 years ago

It is the penultimate day of the 2018 Galway Races. The first of eight races will begin at 2pm. Ask Katie was our big each-way winner yesterday at 66/1, we hope you trusted us on that one. The GOING for today as told by Horse Racing Ireland: The ground at Galway is yielding to soft (NH […]

8 years ago

Ronan O’Gara has helped guide Crusaders to their second Super Rugby title in as many years. The Munster and Ireland legend left Paris after four-and-a-half seasons with Racing 92, to take up a position as an assistant coach with the New Zealand outfit. Just eight months into his tenure, O’Gara has taken to Super […]

8 years ago

In a summer where the World Cup was an unexpected hit, and the Dubs got taken out of Croker, the hurling championship has managed to out-do it all. Epic encounters, record breaking games, and some simply outrageous score taking have made it a memorable summer for players, managers and spectators. Last weekend’s Croke Park […]

8 years ago

Oh the times, they are a changing. We live in a time now where life is lived through the prism of a mobile phone screen. Between the Whatsapp groups and the Snapchat stories, it is difficult to pull yourself away. We feel sick at the thought of leaving the house without our phones, how would […]

8 years ago

It’s Day 5 at the Galway Races. As we enter into the weekend normal service resumes with the first race kicking off at 17:10. We can look forward to plenty of spills and thrills in what is expected to be a very competitive Friday at Ballybrit. Honor Oak came up trumps for SportsJOE yesterday, and […]

8 years ago

The Galway Races are now in full flow. Day four is arguably the most important day of the week, as it is Ladies Day at Ballybrit. Unlike previous days, the first race is at 13:40, so you need to get down to the bookies early – or the dry cleaners if you’re only interested […]

8 years ago

An American football player making his debut in the CFL (Canadian Football League) is not normally a story. Johnny Manziel however, is not a normal football player. His rise to the top was special. His fall from grace was spectacular. Manziel was a dual-threat quarterback who was recruited nationwide out of high-school before opting to […]

8 years ago

Where is Conor Lehane’s best position? The man from Midleton has been a vital cog in the Cork set-up since making his debut straight out of minor in 2011. He played left corner forward throughout Cork’s run to the their last All-Ireland decider in 2013, but you’re more than likely to find him at centre-forward. […]

8 years ago

If you had placed your faith in us with our second day picks for the Galway Races, you would be waking up happy this morning. Three winners, as well as five outside picks that came in at each-way; including Engles Rock at 16/1. Indeed, the big winner was Riven Light at 11/1 in the showpiece […]

8 years ago

Everybody has been raving about the Irish women’s hockey team’s exploits at the World Cup, but did you know they aren’t the only female hockey side representing our nation with distinction? A famous win over India last week guaranteed the Irish women’s hockey side a passage through to the quarter finals of this year’s tournament […]

8 years ago

The longest week of the racing year is underway at the Galway Races in Ballybrit. Hundreds of thousands are expected through the turnstiles to enjoy all 52 races spread over the seven-day festival. The big story of the first day was legendary Jockey Ruby Walsh’s return to form as he claimed his first victory in […]

8 years ago

Ahhh the trouble with Irish names. We have all seen the classic videos of English or American folk trying to pronounce names spelt as Gaeilge. Whether your name is Daithí, Fiachra, Donnchadh, Áine, Aoife or Niamh, the likelihood is that people are going to struggle when saying your name, unless of course, they’re Irish. It is something […]

8 years ago

UFC fans in Britain and Ireland will be waking up disappointed after news broke that BT Sport are to lose their broadcasting rights for the organisation. It is understood that the media company themselves walked away from the negotiation table due to money issues. As reported by the BBC, a spokesperson said: “We won’t bid […]

8 years ago

Wow! Just wow! Have you got your breath back after that? Croke Park hosted 180 minutes of hurling this weekend. Yes, you read that right, 180 minutes! The All-Ireland hurling semi-finals were two classic games that will live long in the memory. Galway led by Clare by nine points at one stage in the first-half […]

8 years ago

LIMERICK 3-32 — CORK 2-31 Another cracker in Croker!! A packed out crowd was present at HQ for the All-Ireland hurling semi-final between Cork and Limerick. The crowd gathered in anticipation that we would be treated to another rip-roaring contest akin to yesterdays game between Galway and Clare, which ultimately ended in a draw after […]

8 years ago

Now that Conor McGregor’s legal woes in New York have been put to bed, all eyes turn to a potential fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov. The undefeated fighter finally won the belt at UFC 223 after a bout against Al Iaquinta, but not before multiple opponents pulled out the week of the fight.  Nurmagomedov has been […]

8 years ago

KILKENNY 1-15 — 2-10 TIPPERARY Irish men and women around the world are salivating after yesterday’s epic hurling match between Galway and Clare. Indeed most of the country will be glued to their TV sets today in anticipation that the second semi-final between Cork and Limerick will throw up just as much skill, heart and […]

8 years ago

Eamon Dunphy has left the building. By God he has not gone quietly though. The veteran pundit announced his resignation from RTÉ last week after a career that spanned 40 years. Since the news broke, Dunphy has proceeded to call out the national broadcaster over claims they have ‘lost their nerve’. Dunphy spoke with the […]

8 years ago

The GAA and RTE both face a potential headache when it comes to the All-Ireland hurling semi-final replay. Galway and Clare could not be separated after extra time in a pulsating afternoon in Croke Park which ended on a scoreline of 1-30 apiece. The replay will take place at Semple Stadium, Thurles on Sunday, August […]

8 years ago

Joanna Jedrzejczyk is back in the win column after her victory at UFC on Fox 30. The former strawweight Queen out-struck Tecia Torres over three rounds to earn a unanimous decision victory in Calgary. The Polish fighter previously claimed that once she had cemented her legacy she would move up to flyweight to contest for […]

8 years ago

Road racing is a hugely popular sport in Ireland. It is high speed, high risk and highly entertaining. Crowds flock to various locations all over the country on a weekly basis to soak up the atmosphere on race day. For as long as I can remember this death defying sport has been happening across Ireland, […]

8 years ago

Everyone wants to be a forward, isn’t that the case? From pulling strings at No.11, à la Greg Blayney, to operating as the bear in the square like Bomber Liston, the glory of the game lies in the forward line. Whenever the dinner debate turns to the topic of who is the greatest, most people […]

8 years ago

MMA fighter Nick Newell cut a dejected figure as he failed to secure a highly-coveted UFC contract that many experts believed he had already earned. Newell was born with congenital amputation on his left arm, despite this though he wrestled throughout high school and college before forging a career in MMA. The 32-year-old compiled an […]

8 years ago

Rumours that the Cavan county board are looking to appoint a local manager are premature. Talk had been mounting that the Breffni men had decided to stay within the confines of the county in order to replace the outgoing Mattie McGleenan, but that has now been denied. It was understood that three coaches were being […]

8 years ago

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has criticised the club publicly yet again. During his playing career, Scholes was known as one of the pillars of United’s most successful spell ever. He made a name for himself as the silent assassin within the squad, he would go out on a Saturday, control an entire game, maybe […]

8 years ago

It’s been one year, eight months and eleven days since we last seen Conor McGregor inside the Octagon. We all know what happened on that occasion, ‘The Notorious’ toyed with Eddie Alvarez en route to winning the UFC lightweight belt and in the process became the company’s first ever simultaneous two-division champion, dubbing himself ‘The […]

8 years ago

As we head into the final round of games in the first ever Super 8 series, it really is all to play for with four teams fighting it out for two semi-final spots. We know already that both Galway and Dublin have guaranteed their passage through to the final four, but only Dublin have nailed […]

8 years ago

What a weekend that was. The Super 8s kicked into life as we were treated to some fantastic displays of football during the second round of the group stages. The four games, played at provincial grounds, each had skill, speed, physicality and heart in abundance and showed fans around the world that Gaelic football is […]

8 years ago

The debate surrounding the Liam Miller tribute match continues to rumble on and The Sunday Game panel have hd their say. Last week, news hit that organisers of the event had approached the Cork county board with a view to playing the game at the newly renovated Páirc Uí Chaoimh only for the county board […]

8 years ago

The Paddy Power GAA Hour live show made its way to Omagh last night to preview this weekend’s penultimate Super 8 clash between Tyrone and Dublin. A boisterous Tyrone crowd were treated to a host of great laughs and tales of old, courtesy of some legends of the game from the Red Hand county as well […]

8 years ago