“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The sacked gaffer has since been replaced by Andoni Iraola.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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The referee has been dropped from the tournament FIFA has opted to drop referee Rob Dieperink from its list of World Cup match officials, after it emerged he was arrested by the Metropolitan Police in April following allegations of sexual assault against an underage boy in London, according to The Athletic. The Dutch official had […]

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Two of the biggest trophies in football will be decided today! Saturday 16th of May could go down as the most significant day in modern Scottish football history. That’s because Hearts of Midlothian have the real opportunity to become the first team since Aberdeen in 1984/85, to beat either of Rangers or Celtic to the […]

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A legendary club could be ruled out of the tournament. A major European club could be banned from the Champions League after failing to comply with settlement terms from UEFA last summer. The tournament is set for its climax on 30 May when the reigning champions Paris Saint Germain face Arsenal in Budapest. PSG have […]

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Crystal Palace will face Rayo Vallecano in the final at Leipzig on 27 May this campaign. An English Football League stadium is set to host Europa Conference League football next campaign. With Crystal Palace set to face off against Spanish underdogs Rayo Vallecano in the final in Leipzig on 27 May, a win would take […]

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Number four spot might surprise you As the top ten list of the richest sportsmen has been revealed, some surprising names are included in the list of the highest earners. According to The Sunday Times Rich List, Sir David Beckham is now Britain’s first billionaire sports star. The landmark status by the Manchester United and […]

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An iconic weekend! This genuinely might be the biggest sporting weekend of the year so far. First up, we have Premier League games which could decide the title, as well as the final relegation spot. Meanwhile in Scotland, Celtic face Hearts for the Scottish Premiership crown, in one of the most anticipated SPL games ever. […]

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€1,000 is up for grabs if you predict all matches correctly! We’re into the business 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 […]

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A former Premier League referee has spoken out. A major rule change has been proposed to the Premier League by a former referee after the late VAR controversy at the London Stadium on Sunday. Needing a point to seriously salvage survival hopes, West Ham United thought that they had equalised following an in-the-box melee, though […]

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The assistant referee is at the forefront of huge controversy once more. Sunday marked the possible biggest VAR moment in history so far. West Ham fighting for survival, Arsenal embarking on the title. 1-0, minutes to go on the clock, and Callum Wilson fires home a priceless equaliser. After a strenuous check, VAR ruled the […]

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The club have finally broken silence Real Madrid have issued a full statement in response to reports of a training ground altercation between first team midfielders Aurelian Tchouameni and Federico Valverde that have taken the sporting world by storm. Taking to social media, Los Blancos have now formally addressed the situation for the first time. […]

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Think you know your stuff? In the age of stats geeks, AI-generated Fantasy teams and nth-degree analysis, we’ve stripped Premier League knowledge down to its most instinctual form: Win, Lose or Draw. JOE’s brand new Premier League Win-Lose-Draw Predictor gives you the chance of going up against your mates to prove your footballing nous, while […]

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The Basque coach is staying in England! Andoni Iraola is naturally a sought-after manager. A Premier League debutant with the Cherries, he’s transformed Bournemouth. From relegation survivors in their first campaign to a record points total, to 6th in the league this season, he’s proved his worth in an instant. Despite serious success on the […]

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RIP. Former Louth hurler Niall Mac Eneaney was killed in a hit-and-run in Drogheda in 2024, after being struck by off-duty Garda Michael Ball following a night out. The court heard and watched footage of how Ball was travelling between 86kmh and 109kmh in a 50 kmh zone when he struck the 45-year-old Mac Eneaney, […]

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Follow every viral moment here! Saturday 2nd of May marks a huge moment in the English football calendar. Alongside four Premier League fixtures – including Manchester United vs Liverpool – every EFL Championship side is also in action, with many still fighting for either automatic promotion to the Premier League, or a spot in the […]

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The legendary gaffer was expected to attend the Man United v Liverpool match, but fell unwell. Alex Ferguson has been taken to hospital after falling unwell before the Manchester United v Liverpool match. Expected initially to attend the iconic rivalry at Old Trafford, the United and football legend has been taken as a precaution, as […]

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Such is life…. Despite Mayo’s loss to Roscommon on Sunday, Kobe McDonald continued his rise in the senior inter-county ranks. The 18-year-old was his side’s second top points scorer, with 0-06, as the Rossies blew away the Green and Red in the second half. Mayo’s top scorer on the day was Ryan O’Donoghue, with 1-04, […]

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Some huge clashes! Summer is creeping into view, and that means beer gardens and big screens. And once again, the weekend will not disappoint with some huge Premier League fixtures as we reach the last few weeks, there is Leinster and Ulster SFC games, and the Irish provinces featuring in huge European semi-finals. Football Friday […]

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He has learnt his shocking fate Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has discovered his punishment after being charged by the Football Association over anti-doping offences, as reported first by the journalist Ben Jacobs. The Ukrainian forward last played for the Blues in 2024, just a year after he had joined the London club from Shakhtar Donetsk in […]

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Lets make it happen! A Katie Taylor Croke Park date feels like it is closer than ever before. Her promoter Eddie Hearn and manager Brian Peters recently had a ‘positive’ meeting with Croke Park Stadium Director Peter McKenna, following years of speculation and disappointment. Speaking with SportsJOE, she described the emotion she feels when thinking […]

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It could reportedly be cancelled. The hugely anticipated boxing clash between Anthony Joshua vs Tyson could be up in the air due to a strange demand, as per Irish Mirror. The duo are finally set to fight later this year, after Eddie Hearn confirmed a deal had been struck for the most significant fight in […]

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He is the ‘preferred candidate’ Jose Mourinho has emerged as a favourite to return to one of his iconic former clubs. Only joining Benfica in September, he is yet to lose a top-flight game in Portugal. Despite this, “The Special One” could be set for a sensational return to none-other than the iconic Real Madrid […]

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It looks to finally be happening! The long-awaited boxing bout between the generation’s two most successful British fighters, Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, looks set to take place soon, according to Turki Alalshikh. Taking to social media platform X, the Saudi boxing expert wrote: “To my friends in Great Britain – it’s happening.” He ended […]

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For just under 2 hours’ work… Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe made history on Sunday afternoon, becoming the first person in history to complete a marathon (26.2 mile race) in less than two hours, winning the London Marathon in just one hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds. Sawe — alongside second placed finisher Yomif Kejelcha— managed […]

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A day of upsets! Mayo’s woes came early this year, after a 1-18 to 2-25 dismantling from Roscommon at MacHale Park this afternoon. Despite a good performance from Kobe McDonald (0-06), Andy Moran’s men were second best for most of the game. After the match, the manager spoke of the hunger of the Rossies. He […]

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We did not see this coming! Just weeks after smashing Kerry in the NLF final, Donegal have suffered a shock loss to Down in the Ulster SFC semi-final. Despite 0-07 from Michael Murphy, the Mourne men – led by Daniel Guinness (1-03) and Pat Havern (0-07,1tp,4f) – overcame them 3-21 to 1-12 at O’Donnell Park […]

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All eyes are on Leeds v Chelsea. The Premier League returns as Fulham host Aston Villa in the early kick off! Villa, looking for Champions League qualification, can go into third with a victory over their mid-table opponents. At 3pm, Liverpool host Crystal Palace, who will be wanting to catch up Man United in the […]

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