He was due to attend the club’s Champions League match on Tuesday. An Irish Liverpool fan who was tragically killed in Milan ahead of the club’s Champions League match has been named locally as Philip Dooley. The 51-year-old died after being struck by a car while crossing the A4 highway near the Orio al Serio […]

1 year ago

“I love the people, love the culture” Irish rugby star Bundee Aki says becoming an Irish citizen is a ‘huge privilege and an honour’. The New Zealand native was among 3,600 people taking part in Irish citizenship ceremonies in Dublin’s Convention Centre this week. The 34-year-old has lived in Ireland for ten years and is […]

1 year ago

“Sophie was a lovely young girl with a bright future ahead of her.” Tributes have poured in following the untimely passing of Sophie Healy, a title-winning boxer from Cork. According to her death notice, Sophie died ‘unexpectedly but peacefully’ surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 8. A member of Golden Gloves Boxing Club, Sophie […]

1 year ago

He’s revealed that he’s moving to an RTE rival. RTÉ commentator George Hamilton has announced his shock exit from the broadcaster after 40 years. In an interview with the Irish Independent, Hamilton said: “My contract with RTÉ Sport has expired and my involvement with RTÉ now is with Lyric FM. “I was in Germany for […]

1 year ago

Michael D Higgins leaves his role in 2025. Conor McGregor has said that he is the ‘only logical choice’ for President of Ireland. The MMA fighter took to social media outlying his plans if he was to be voted in next year as Michael D Higgins steps down. Speaking on X, the 36-year-old said: “As […]

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He refereed a Republic of Ireland match in 2021. Irish League football referee Keith Kennedy has sadly passed away at the age of 33. The Lisburn man began his career in referring in 2007, officiating his first Irish League match when he was 21 years old. A FIFA-qualified referee, Mr Kennedy was well known in […]

1 year ago

“It’s just fantastic isn’t it lads?” Viewers were loving the family of Irish Paralympic sprinter Orla Comerford for their interview on RTÉ following her bronze medal on Tuesday. Orla won bronze for Ireland in the T13 100m final at the Stade de France, which was Ireland’s second bronze medal of the night following Róisín Ní […]

1 year ago

“Maybe we can develop him.” New Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson says he is looking for a b*****d in his squad to kill off the nation’s nice guy image. The new gaffer sat down for a Q&A session with fans on Wednesday evening to discuss his vision for the squad going forward. Throughout the session, the […]

1 year ago

“We’ll be reunited soon.” Thousands of fans descended upon Dublin’s O’Connell Street on Monday afternoon to welcome home Ireland’s Olympics team on their return from Paris. While most of Ireland’s athletes were in attendance, there were some notable absentees, the most outstanding being gold medalist Paul O’Donovan, Ireland’s most successful ever Olympian. The Skibbereen rowing […]

1 year ago

The IRFU and his former clubs have led tributes. Tributes have poured in for former Ireland Under-20 rugby player Rory Burke, who has died at the age of 30. The Cork native, who also played for Munster and Connacht, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 9. The tighthead prop was part of the Munster side […]

1 year ago

Woah woah woah, slow down there. A Fianna Fáil Senator has suggested that Ireland should look to bid to host the Olympics… in 2072. Senator Malcolm Byrne made his remarks following Ireland’s most successful Olympics ever, breaking the national record to bring home seven medals, including four golds. Mr Byrne, who is vice-chair of the […]

1 year ago

“Moments like that are moments I’ll never forget”. Armagh player Niall Grimley has spoken out on a beautifully poignant moment following his county’s All-Ireland win on Sunday. The player lost his brother Patrick in a car accident last year and labelled his All-Ireland win as an “unbelievable but sad” moment for him and his family. […]

1 year ago

“You can’t have Daniel Wiffin, he’s Irish and the medal is for Ireland!” Daniel Wiffen secured a momentous victory in the 800m freestyle final at the Olympic Games in Paris, becoming the first male athlete from Ireland to win an Olympic gold medal in swimming. Veteran broadcaster Clare Balding, who is currently presenting her seventh […]

1 year ago

McGregor was also fined €5,000 and given a five-month suspended prison sentence. MMA star Conor McGregor has been convicted of road traffic offences and disqualified from driving for two years. The 36-year-old reportedly admitted to “an appalling series of dangerous driving incidents”, including breaking a red light, speeding in and out of traffic and almost […]

1 year ago

It has been labelled as ‘pointlessly antagonistic’ Daniel Wiffen made history last night after he won Olympic Gold for Ireland in the Men’s 800m freestyle race. The incredible display ended with the Armagh man atop the podium, tearing up as Amhrán na bhFiann blared out over the speakers. The heroic swimmer trailed behind Italy’s Gregorio […]

1 year ago

His siblings also got in on the act. Irish swimmer Daniel Wiffen may have his eyes on a gold medal tonight for Ireland at the Paris Olympics, however it’s not the first time he’ll appear on peak TV. The 23-year-old Olympian actually had a cameo appearance in a very famous episode of the hit TV […]

1 year ago

Yes, you read that right. The cast has been announced for the upcoming movie Saipan, with Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy set to be immortalised on the big screen. The Irish film directed by duo Glenn Leyburn and Lisa Barros D’Sa (Good Vibrations, Ordinary Love) will centre around the infamous incident involving the then-Republic of […]

1 year ago

Another big day for Team Ireland. It’s another action-packed day in Paris as Team Ireland are involved across a variety of different sports on Day 3 of the Olympics. We’ve compiled a list of every Irish competitor taking part in their events today so you can follow along with the action. Some of today’s Olympics […]

1 year ago

Where’s that replay, then? Shay Given has said that Thierry Henry’s handball against Ireland is the reason why VAR was brought into the game. The former Ireland number one was as close as you could be to the infamous incident when he saw Henry handle the ball from going out of play before crossing it […]

1 year ago

Workshops and initiatives have been in progress across Ireland since last year. The GAA have announced they are teaming up with men’s health organisation Movember, as well as the Gaelic Player’s Association (GPA) ahead of this weekend’s All-Ireland semi final for a new fan zone initiative to highlight men’s mental health. The initiative also aims […]

1 year ago

Nobody did it better. As the GAA world mourns the loss of one the icons of the sport, fans are coming together to remember the great Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh, following his death aged 93. The Kerryman had his first commentary gig for the national broadcaster on the Railway Cup Final on St Patrick’s Day 1949 […]

1 year ago

A true icon of the GAA. Legendary GAA commentator Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh has passed away at the aged of 93. It was announced that Ó Muircheartaigh died in the Mater Hospital in Dublin on Tuesday afternoon. Born in Dún Síon near Dingle, Co Kerry, in 1930, Ó Muircheartaigh was known as the ‘Voice of the […]

1 year ago

Very high praise. Football legend Ron Atkinson has said Paul McGrath was the best centre half ever to play in the Premier League. The former Manchester United and Aston Villa manager told a number of stories about the Irish hero playing under him at separate spells. Speaking on the Undr The Cosh podcast, the 85-year-old […]

1 year ago

“There’s a lot to be optimistic about for the future of Irish football.” Injury, relegation and managerial merry-go-rounds are just a few of the issues John Egan faced last season. The Irish international has been through the ringer but admits he is solely focused on getting back onto the pitch for next season, despite still […]

1 year ago

“I will be having words with him when I get back.” Republic of Ireland Tom Cannon has said he is looking to convince his Leicester City teammate, Kasey McAteer, to declare for the Boys in Green following his international debut. The 21-year-old togged out for the first time in an Ireland shirt on Tuesday night against […]

1 year ago

The horse racing industry receives €76 million in State support this year. Viewers have expressed their shock at a ‘sickening’ new RTÉ Investigates documentary looking into the animal abuse in the horse industry. The documentary, Horses – Making a Killing, aired on RTÉ One on Wednesday night and used a series of hidden cameras to […]

1 year ago

He saw his opportunity and he ran with it. Something modern day football is missing is a good old fashioned player rivalry and Patrick Vieira has just reminded us how great they are to watch. The ex-Arsenal captain had a long-running feud with ex-Manchester United skipper Roy Keane while the two were at the top […]

1 year ago

The Spaniard was taking in the sights of the city. Xabi Alonso was spotted on a run through Dublin City on Wednesday morning, just hours before his Bayer Leverkusen team take on Atalanta in the Europa League Final. The former Spanish international was spotted by passers-by as he jogged near the Rosie Hackett Bridge along […]

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DART services have also been altered. A number of road closures have been announced ahead of the Europa League Final in the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Wednesday evening. The final between German champions Bayer Leverkusen and Italian side Atalanta kicks off at 8 pm, while turnstiles open at 5 pm. An Garda Síochána have […]

1 year ago

“We will miss you.” Roy Keane has posted an emotional tribute to his beloved dog Jet, who has sadly passed away. In a post on Instagram on Sunday, the former Manchester United star posted a number of pictures of the dog with his family, thanking his pet for everything. “Thanks Jet for being so beautiful […]

1 year ago

He has admirers at the club. Brentford manager Thomas Frank has emerged as a strong contender to replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United. A report by The Telegraph suggests that, while a decision has not yet been made on Ten Hag, the Dane has admirers at the club. Frank has overseen the Bees for […]

1 year ago

Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou says he “doesn’t understand” the mindset. The last few games of the Premier League have dropped Spurs fans into quite a moral dilemma. While the North London side host Man City tonight (Tuesday, May 14) at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the majority of the home crowd will seemingly be cheering on […]

1 year ago

The player has hinted before that he will consider his options this summer. Bruno Fernandes is reportedly ‘ready’ to make his Manchester United ‘swansong’ at the FA Cup Final against rivals Manchester City at the end of the month. According to The Sun, the United captain is considering a move in the summer after four […]

1 year ago

Fans are arguing that the awards rules should be changed. The Premier League Young Players of the Season have been revealed and it has everyone asking the same questions of the competition. Announced on Thursday morning, the candidates for the YPOTS award include Manchester City teammates Phil Foden and Erling Haaland, Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer […]

2 years ago

The England captain’s search for a trophy continues. Harry Kane has broken his silence after his hopes to secure a trophy this season were dashed by Real Madrid dumping Bayern Munich out of the Champions League semi-final. The German giants were just a few minutes away from securing their first Champions League final since 2020 […]

2 years ago

Players do not expect the manager to stay beyond the end of the season. The future of Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is reportedly ‘causing a dressing room collapse’. While the Dutchman is expected to be in charge of the club until the end of the current season, his future beyond next month is […]

2 years ago

“You can never be arrogant in this game.” South Africa star Eben Etzebeth has let slip one big mistake that Ireland players made after their early World Cup clash against the Springboks last year. The two giants went head to head in a Pool B contest at the Stade de France, with Andy Farrell’s men […]

2 years ago

“We might well ask how this has never happened before anywhere?” An Irish university has launched the first-ever GAA history module covering its foundation and the organisation’s role in wider Irish society. Maynooth University (MU) will offer the new module for undergraduate history students and it was officially launched by GAA President Jarlath Burns. The second-year […]

2 years ago

“I’m not that hungry to win it in that way.” Ronnie O’Sullivan has been praised as ‘the ultimate sportsman’ after a bizarre incident in his shock World Snooker Championship defeat to Stuart Bingham. The quarter-final, which 2015 champion Bingham won 13-10, saw an incident in the 12th frame involving O’Sullivan and referee Desislava Bozhilova. The […]

2 years ago

Manchester United are reportedly working on a six-man shortlist for a replacement for Erik ten Hag.

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His club have released a statement on the matter. Former Manchester United and Manchester City star Carlos Tevez has been rushed to hospital in his native Argentina. The 40-year-old former striker was spent the night at a clinic in the San Isidro neighbourhood of Buenos Aires after suffering from chest pains. The Argentine was reportedly […]

2 years ago

He had previously played for the Antrim minors squad. Tributes have flooded in after the news broke of a GAA player tragically being killed in a road accident in Australia. 27-year-old Ryan Straney from Belfast died in the early hours of Monday, April 15, following a “multiple vehicle crash” on a Sydney motorway. New South […]

2 years ago

A member of An Garda Síochána has been arrested and interviewed in connection to the death of Drogheda GAA coach Niall McEneaney.

2 years ago

McGregor bought the pub in 2022. UFC fighter Conor McGregor has been accused by local residents of turning his planned Howth hotel venture into a venue “reminiscent of Ibiza parties”. Last month, the Sunday Business Post reported that the Dubliner was seeking permission to build a hotel on top of the Waterside Pub in Howth. McGregor purchased […]

2 years ago

“What a farce.” An Irish basketball match has been ordered to be replayed after an appeal over the final second of the game. On March 23, Limerick Sport Eagles beat Portlaoise Panthers 80-78 in the division one quarter finals fixture in St Mary’s Hall in Portlaoise. However controversy lit up the dying embers of the game when […]

2 years ago

Some have said it’s the ‘most enjoyable’ interview of the series so far. Viewers of The Tommy Tiernan Show have praised former GAA star Kieran Donaghy for opening up in a poignant chat on the RTÉ show on Saturday night. The four-time All-Ireland winner chatted to Tommy about his relationship with his late father, who struggled with addiction while he was […]

2 years ago

Belgium and Switzerland await for Ireland’s home matches in March. John O’Shea has named his first Ireland squad as interim manager, ahead of the two friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland at the Aviva Stadium in March. The squad includes a return for Seamus Coleman, Robbie Brady, Michael Obafemi, and Calum O’Dowda, as well as first […]

2 years ago

A rare triple loss, in politics and sport. Two Fine Gael senators didn’t vote in last Friday’s referendums as they were flying to attend the England-Ireland rugby match in London. Senators John McGahon and Garret Ahearn were travelling to the airport for an early morning flight and were unable to cast their votes on the […]

2 years ago

“The kid is so sharp.” Roy Keane has suggested that Manchester United should make a move for one of the Premier League’s best strikers – Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins. The England striker has scored 16 goals so far this season, second only to Manchester City‘s Erling Haaland, and is grabbing the attention of some […]

2 years ago

It’s been a wild ride as the hunt for the next Ireland Men’s National Team head coach heats up. While Lee Carsley looks less and less likely to take the Republic of Ireland job, some shock contenders have come out of the woodwork of late, including reports of Slaven Bilic and Gus Poyet taking over. […]

2 years ago