He cut a positive figure. With Ireland suffering yet another loss to a top-four side, the doom and gloom continues to hang over the team. As pointed out by the Irish Independent’s Will Slattery, Ireland have now lost their last six games against either New Zealand, South Africa or France, by double digits. The general […]

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He did not hold back! The topic of hype and how it affects teams has been a huge part of the discourse around the All-Ireland championship this year, in both hurling and Gaelic football. First it was Cork who were questioned after their defeat to Galway, and then it was Mayo boss Andy Moran who […]

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It will take place in a few months time. The court case involving a former Mayo Gaelic football player has been adjourned until September. Davitt Neary, his brother Rhys, and Paul Dowding are charged with causing serious assault to Padraig Weston outside a pub on Tucker Street, Castlebar, on Saturday, August 23, 2025. The initial […]

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Irish ‘dodgy box’ owners may soon be staring at blank screens as crack downs continue in seven counties. The Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT) and Sky have delivered legal warnings to 10 suspected ‘dodgy box’ providers across Ireland in Carlow, Cork, Dublin, Kildare, Galway, Laois and Limerick. The operators are accused of using illegal Internet […]

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The 21-year-old, is the national record holder for solving the puzzle blindfolded. 46 other Irish competitors competing at the event in Arnhem, Netherlands later this week. Maynooth psychology student, Kalin Doherty is tipped to win the hotly contested games. In its 22nd year, the event challenges competitors to solving the puzzles in different manners, ranging […]

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Skill level: Expert This Quiz is sponsored by Lynx, Smell Your Best When You Look Your Worst We’re nearing the end of the World Cup, and one lucky soul will be the centre of attention for the biggest moment of his life as he lifts the trophy. Many of football’s greatest names have got their […]

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The supercomputer has spoken.. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup now entering its final stages, there is one question on everyone’s lips: “Is it finally coming home?” or will another nation deny the Three Lions their best opportunity at the biggest prize in global sport. While, for the first time this century, England can claim […]

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The incident occurred at an underage GAA match earlier this week. Gardaí has launched an investigation into alleged an assault on GAA referee in Clare. The incident occurred at an underage GAA match in Kilrush at around 8.40pm on Monday, June 29. Gardaí revealed a teenage boy had also sustained injuries during the incident, and […]

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Brought to you by Budweiser. Please drink responsibly. Over 18s only. The best spot in the whole city! There’s nothing quite like the buzz that comes from the FIFA World Cup 26™. Every four years the world is brought together by one unifying force, the beautiful game of football. From the first kick to the […]

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This Quiz is sponsored by Lynx, Smell Your Best When You Look Your Worst This is another quiz for the real World Cup nerds. Shocks at the World Cup hit different. Against all odds, we’ve seen the unbelievable happen on the biggest stage, but how well do you remember the biggest surprises in World Cup […]

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It’s getting into the nitty gritty! The All-Ireland Senior Football Championship quarter-final draw has been made. Galway v DublinCork v MayoTyrone v KerryLouth v Monaghan The two double headers set to take place at Croke Park this weekend. The Dubs somehow are the surprise package this year, having beaten one of the early favourites Donegal. […]

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What was he up to! Dublin proved that they are not quite washed up, after a sensational extra-time win over Donegal earlier today. The Sky Blues were clawed back in normal time, as Michael Murphy knocked over a last-kick point after a hugely controversial free-kick that was moved up 50 metres. What followed was a […]

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It’s a fair point. After being many people’s favourite to win the All-Ireland SFC this year, Donegal are out after their extra-time defeat to Dublin. It finished 2-26 to 2-22 at Croke Park, after Michael Murphy had levelled proceedings with the last kick of normal time. Following the loss, manager Jim McGuinness explained the chaos […]

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Take a trip back in time… It’s time to cast your mind back to the glorious days of the 2014 Brazil World Cup. Away from the emergence of Neymar Jr, and La Selecao’s heartbreak (7-1) in Belo Horizonte, this tournament was populated by a series of lesser known — but never lesser important — players. […]

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Take a trip back in time… Just shy of four years after Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup trophy in Lusail Stadium, Qatar, the World Cup is finally back! Fans will feel a real sense of de ja vu as they tune in for the tournament’s opening game on Thursday. By the sheer luck of […]

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It’s definitely a fan favourite! Viewers cannot get enough of Fitzy’s Irish lingo on the show, and his most recent comment has left fans wanting more. The GAA star, who is currently coupled up with police detective, Lola Deal, offered his mate Tommy Murphy some thoughtful advice after his actions left his partner Ellie ‘fuming’. […]

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Several women have claimed to be ex-girlfriends of Galway GAA star. Sean ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald’s sister has officially responded to claims about the Love Island contestant’s dating history. This comes after a large number of young women have taken to social media claiming to be the Galway GAA star’s ex partner after he entered the villa. […]

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Class! Louth pulled off the most stunning win of the All-Ireland series so far, with a 2-20 to 2-19 win over Armagh in Inniskeen. Down by two points with the game nearly over, Sam Mulroy hoisted what was either a shot for two points or a long ball into the box, either way, Armagh keeper […]

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“I definitely would have gone for Ireland.” Former England international Trevor Sinclair has admitted that he wished he had played for the Republic of Ireland instead. Sinclair had played 12 times for England, but could have qualified for Ireland as his mother was born in county Sligo, and has stated that if the Boys in […]

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Think you know your stuff? JOE’s World Cup Predictor is here! The United States, Canada and Mexico will host the greatest sporting event on earth this summer, with more teams than ever, more games than ever, and without doubt more controversy than ever. And you can have a stake in every single match day during […]

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This is brutal going into the transfer window! A Premier League club have been handed the biggest PSR fine in history after breaching Premier League rules. Back in late 2023 and during the 2023/24 season, Everton were handed a 10 points deduction for breaching the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability rules in the 2021/22 season. […]

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Breaking News Former Irish track athlete and 2012 Olympian Ciarán Ó Lionáird has died suddenly in Montreal at the age of 38. The Cork native represented Ireland in the 1500m at the 2012 London Olympics and won bronze in the men’s 3000m at the 2013 European Indoor Championships. Raised near Macroom in County Cork, he […]

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You have just five minutes to name the winners of all 20 play-off ties! While the World Cup is usually remembered for its champions, many teams have still written their own proud chapters by winning the third-place play-off, and reserving some remaining honour for their country. Sometimes referred to as an “award for the first […]

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The international collapsed in a friendly against Ukraine. Denmark’s national team doctor Morten Boesen has issued an update on Christian Eriksen following his collapse against Ukraine. The friendly match in Odense was halted after 65 minutes when the player collapsed, with the game abandoned shortly after. The 34-year-old was then thankfully able to walk from […]

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It’s the biggest tournament ever! The 2026 World Cup is already set to be the biggest of its kind in history, with a massive 48 teams competing, including four nations who are making their debuts. While the eight sides that have won World Cups before might be an easy enough start, it’ll take a real […]

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First place is a real surprise… There can be no doubt that VAR — and whether it makes football stronger — is an issue that divides football fans like no other. As well as occasionally doing its job properly, VAR has the potential to cause chaos, unrest and controversy. Over the course of the 2025/26 […]

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“I’ll be watching it like a hawk.” RTÉ 2FM star Helen Galgey has finally told us how she really feels about her ex Seán Fitzgerald’s appearance on Love Island. Galgey, who co-hosts Weekend Breakfast on 2FM with Benny Bracken, previously dated the Galway GAA star turned Islander. When Seán, better known to his fellow islanders […]

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The sacked gaffer has since been replaced by Andoni Iraola. Former Liverpool gaffer Arne Slot reportedly made a remark considered ‘insulting’ way before leaving the club, as per new reports from BILD in Germany. Despite winning the Premier League in 2025, Slot was sacked at the end of May following a trophyless season and finishing […]

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The biggest sporting tournament in the world is here… This live blog is sponsored by Lynx, Smell Your Best When You Look Your Worst The World Cup gives us unforgettable goals and iconic moments that live forever in football folklore. But alongside the sporting drama, every tournament also brings pure chaos. From fans stealing the […]

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Shocker! Galway footballer, Sean Fitzgerald is the latest Irish contestant on ITV’s hit reality show, “Love Island” and the Bearna man has made some impression. Fitzgerald stepped away from the Galway panel in recent weeks to pursue the opportunity, while also putting his teaching career on hold. Being the only Irishmen on the island, it […]

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Heartbreaking news. Sir Kenny Dalglish has revealed that he is undergoing treatment for cancer. Dalglish confirmed the news with a statement on social media. The 75-year-old Liverpool legend wrote: “As my inadvertent social media post has indicated, I am currently undergoing treatment for cancer. Unlike my mobile phone use, the treatment is going well. “Ideally, […]

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His time is up according to reports. One of Liverpool’s current longest serving players will reportedly inform the next manager he considers his ‘tenure complete’ as per new reports. Following a decision to part ways with title-winning Arne Slot, Liverpool are since set to open talks with former Bournemouth gaffer Andoni Iraola. Iraola has set […]

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Huge breaking news! Arne Slot and Liverpool have parted ways, according to Fabrizio Romano. Former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is the “clear favourite” to replace him at Anfield, according to the report. It had been reported in the days after the season’s end that Liverpool had no intention of replacing Slot, but Romano is reporting […]

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Worrying development overnight Former England star Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving following a crash involving his Lamborghini on the M3. The 31-year-old former Liverpool, Man City and Chelsea man was released on bail, with police continuing their investigation into the incident. Sterling is currently playing with Dutch side Feyenoord, and […]

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The teams are set to meet in a UEFA Nations League tie this October. Two Irish sports ministers are set to skip the upcoming Republic of Ireland v Israel game in Dublin. Ireland will play Israel in the UEFA Nations League at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Sunday, October 4, just a week after […]

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A real re-shuffle of the Premier League order. There can be no doubt that VAR — and whether it makes football stronger — is an issue that divides football fans like no other. As well as occasionally doing its job properly, VAR has the potential to cause chaos, unrest and controversy. Overall, some teams tend […]

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Interesting…. Kerry legend Darragh Ó Sé has given an intriguing take on referee Sean Hurson’s performance during the fiery Kerry vs Donegal clash on the weekend. There were a number of flashpoints throughout the game, most notably at the half-time hooter, when David Clifford tussled with a number of rival players, while Micháel Burns drew […]

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The news comes after the boxer posted his plans online. Tyson Fury has revealed plans to fight in Dublin this summer. Just one week after Anthony Joshua made his comeback, Fury took to Instagram to post a story showing him back training in Thailand with the caption: “Let’s go August 1, Dublin, Ireland.” Dubliner Pierce […]

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There were rumours circulating over his appearance on the reality show. Galway footballer Séan Fitzgerald has been confirmed for this summer’s Love Island line-up. Fitzgerald, a 25-year-old primary school teacher from Barna, stepped away from Galway’s football panel last week, sparking rumours he would appear on the popular reality show. View this post on Instagram A […]

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The player thinks the same thing After setting up Patrick Dorgu’s goal against Brighton on Sunday, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has beaten the record for most assists in a Premier League season. Or so it seems. The Portuguese midfielder set up a goal for the 21st time this season from a corner. There were […]

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It’s the final day! The Premier League is back for the final time this season with all sides playing at once! In JOE’s new Premier League Win-Lose-Draw Predictor, you can prove your footballing nous up against your mates, while also being in with a chance of winning €1,000/£1,000 each week.And if no users predict all […]

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This fixture two years ago felt like a dagger through the heart of Cork hurling, a defeat to Waterford on opening day, backed up by a defeat against the Banner in their own backyard. By Dan Casey Cork were finished, images of Davy Fitzgerald celebrating into the Blackrock end reverberating through the brain, he gave […]

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€1,000 is up for grabs if you predict all matches correctly! We’re at the end of the Premier League season, with another 10 Predictor games for you to get stuck into this matchweek. JOE’s Win-Lose-Draw Premier League predictor is FREE to play and simple – predict the result of 10 Premier League games, and if […]

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The bookies have changed the odds! It’s a period of uncertainty at Liverpool with fans not impressed with the season’s performances. The Redmen sit 5th in the table, with legendary Mohamed Salah expressing his concerns about the side on social media. The team have lacked intensity and identity, losing a whopping twelve league games, a […]

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Villa are going for glory! Unai Emery has been here before. The Europa League expert, he has won the coveted trophy on four different occasions. Managing Aston Villa, Emery has transformed the club. From relegation candidates to European competitors, a win will send the Villa straight to next season’s Champions League. Oh, and it would […]

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The Tigers have a case of their own! Hull City are consulting lawyers amidst the ‘Spygate’ saga which has expelled Southampton from the play-off final. With the South Coast club initially beating Middlesbrough 2-1 on aggregate, Southampton were bound for Wembley, though the Saints have since been effectively kicked out of the competition and handed […]

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This is a tough one! Irish players throughout history have been a part of some of the best Premier League teams. Although, not as frequently as in the past. This makes our latest quiz particularly hard with some tricky names popping up. We’ve compiled all the players who have won the league title from Ireland […]

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They are not playing around! Sky have taken a huge step in their crackdown against dodgy-box users. The TV service issued around 200 legal letters to households in Ireland, mostly in Co. Wexford. The letters have given an ultimatum to the users, offering them a chance to sign a document, which will resolve the matter. […]

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Venezuela got married to Noah Price yesterday. Tyson and Paris Fury’s eldest daughter, Venezuela, has married Noah Price in a lavish ceremony on the Isle of Man. However a lot of people watching online have one obvious question: how is this legal when she’s only 16? The 16-year-old tied the knot with her 19-year-old fiancé […]

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Not his finest moment. For the first time since 2004, and the second time in their history, Westmeath have been crowned Leinster SFC champions, beating Dublin by 2-28 to 0-26 after extra-time. The score after normal time was 0-22 to 0-22, but Westmeath managed to pull away; first with some great shooting to take them […]

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