“The FAI need to get their house in order” Roy Keane has laid into the FAI for their handling of interviews for the Republic of Ireland job, claiming “Every Tom, Dick and Harry was interviewed” before Heimir Hallgrímsson was given the job last summer. Speaking on the latest Stick To Football Podcast, former Ireland midfielder […]

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Hallgrimsson could be leaving his post sooner than expected It’s difficult to see how Heimir Hallgrimsson hangs onto his Republic of Ireland job for the remainder of the World Cup campaign. Ireland suffered a disastrous 2-1 defeat to Armenia, ranked 105th in the world, in their second World Cup Qualifying match. The Icelandic boss is contracted […]

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Not a good look. Following what many are calling Ireland’s worst defeat of all time, there have understandably been calls for Heimir Hallgrimsson to step down as manager of Ireland. Such was the level of performance that it is difficult to see a way back from it, with the Boys in Green played off the […]

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Not the most committal answer from the skipper… It wouldn’t take a genius to detect the feelings of Republic of Ireland defender Nathan Collins about the future of Heimir Hallgrimsson after his post-match interview on Tuesday night. Ireland suffered a disastrous 2-1 defeat to Armenia, ranked 105th in the world, in their second World Cup […]

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Well there goes that dream. Ireland’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup look to be all but over after a disastrous 2-1 defeat to Armenia in Yerevan. Caoimhin Kelleher – 7 The Brentford stopper could not have done much for Armenia’s goals, and was the reason Ireland didn’t ship three or four. Who […]

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“This is Armenia…. this is… Armenia.” RTE commenator Darragh Maloney echoed the words of an entire nation in the closing stages of Republic of Ireland’s disastrous 2-1 defeat by Armenia on Tuesday night. Ireland’s hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup are in complete tatters after an abysmal performance Yerevan, leaving them with one point […]

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This is shocking. There have been huge bans handed out to players from Rathnew GAA, following a brawl last month. On August 30, a huge fight broke out in the closing minutes of the Wicklow SFC quarter-final between Rathnew and Carnew Emmets. The incident took place mostly in the terrace at Echelon Park in Aughrim, […]

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RIP. Former Kilkenny hurler Luke Harney passed away on Monday, September 8, at the age of 33. The Kilmacow clubman won a minor All-Ireland with the Cats in 2010 and an intermediate All-Ireland in 2016. An avid soccer player as well with Ferrybank and Waterford, he became ill at training last Friday before being transported […]

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It’s a ‘fraction of the price’ of the Apple Watch This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. An impressive Samsung watch that’s perfect for runners has been given a huge discount for a limited time. The popular Samsung Galaxy Fit3 has been discounted by 17% for […]

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In light of the United Strand’s challenge, we delved into the stats… By Séamus Brady By now, most football fans have come across The United Strand – the viral challenge by Frank Ilett – who’s vowed not to cut his hair until Manchester United win five consecutive games. The result? A flowing mane, an ever-growing […]

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The new Liverpool x Adidas kit has proven to be popular This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Adidas and Liverpool have only been back together for a little over a month but it looks like a match made in heaven after the club revealed a […]

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A serious incident. A man in his 60s has been charged with sexual assault after an incident in Wetherspoons. He has not been named, but he is the father of a Premier League player. He is accused of touching a woman inappropriately. Police ‘hunted’ him down, before he handed himself in and was questioned for […]

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“Right from the off, our captain and our left back weren’t right at it.” By Séamus Brady Ireland’s 2-2 draw with Hungary may have kept their World Cup qualification hopes alive, but former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr had strong words for the team’s defensive display – especially in the opening 15 minutes when […]

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Trying to stir up division…. Sunday saw Rory McIlroy win the Irish Open for a second time, adding to his 2016 victory which was also at the K Club. And in his own words, it was a victory in his ‘National Open’. For years McIlroy’s allegiances have been under severe scrutiny, with fans eager for […]

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Wishing him a speedy recovery. Saturday night’s clash between Maryland and Kilbeggan Shamrocks was abandoned following a serious injury to Maryland’s Cian Rainey. A three-man clash after 44 minutes of the Westmeath IFC game saw the wing back lying face down, before a 12-minute stoppage. In a sensible call, referee Mickey Dan Murtagh decided to […]

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Idah left Celtic for Swansea on Deadline Day By Séamus Brady Adam Idah has shone a light on the immense pressure he endured at Celtic, admitting he felt “hate” and “torture” during his time with the Scottish giants. The 24-year-old Republic of Ireland striker left the Scottish champions on Deadline Day to join Championship side […]

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No love lost! Clough/Ballacolla took on The Harps in the Laois SHC last Friday. However, Clough’s win was overshadowed by a post-match brawl that involved most players from both sides and continued for a couple of minutes. The 1-20 to 3-12 win for the holders at O’Moore Park, secured progression to the knockout stages from […]

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An absolute must-win! Ireland are still alive in their World Cup 2026 qualification bid, after coming back from 2-0 to draw 2-2 against Hungary on Saturday. It was seen as their most important game of the group, with Hungary as their closest rivals, but in truth, it is whatever the next match is. On Tuesday, […]

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Too right! Adam Idah’s stoppage-time goal gave Ireland a deserved 2-2 draw against Hungary in their 2026 World Cup qualifier last night. Despite being 2-0 down after 15 minutes, the Boys in Green showed good character to keep their qualification hopes alive. For Idah, who recently moved to Swansea, the goal would have meant even […]

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The investigation is ongoing. Three men were arrested on Tuesday, September 2, over a serious assault which occurred in Mayo late last month. As we reported at the time, one of the men in a sports star. The attack took place on Tucker Street in Castlebar at around 2.50am. A man in his 20s was […]

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He may miss Premier League games Arsenal’s big-money signing Viktor Gyokeres may see his start to life in North London seriously disrupted by an ongoing court case in his home nation of Sweden, per a report in today’s edition of The Mail. The £52 million centre forward joined the Gunners from Sporting Lisbon in July […]

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A massive game! Ireland take on Hungary at the Aviva Stadium in the first match of their 2026 World Cup qualifiers this evening, Saturday, September 6 (kick-off, 7.45pm). The Boys in Green still have Armenia and Portugal to come, but tonight’s match is probably the most important of the lot, against their closest rivals for […]

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Conlan knocked out Bateson in the fourth round in Dublin Mick Conlan’s promoters believe a world title shot is now possible after the Irishman defeated Jack Bateson at the 3Arena with a fourth-round knockout. Conlan’s comeback went entirely according to plan, stopping the Leeds man with a brutal right hand in front of 5,000 raucous […]

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This is a toughie! Ireland face off against Hungary this evening in a crucial World Cup 2026 qualifier at the Aviva Stadium. A win, and their hopes of making the finals are looking good, but a loss would make it very tough to claw their way back. The Boys in Green will definitely take confidence […]

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The footballer already has a net worth of £223 million Football superstar Neymar Jr is set to receive a huge injection of cash from an anonymous billionaire, per a report in the Brazilian press. Now 33, Neymar is considered one of the greatest players in football history. He won the Champions League with Barcelona back in 2015 […]

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People are disappointed. Conor McGregor released a video on social media yesterday outside of Government Buildings, urging members of the public to supports his bid for the presidency and to ask their local councillors to do the same. The MMA fighter claimed last week that he had his bid “secured”, but this not the case, […]

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Rarely have we ever heard a footballer talk in such a philosophical way Republic of Ireland winger Chiedozie Ogbene insists if he could turn back time, he would rupture his Achilles again, given what he has learnt about himself and football during his injury absence. In a refreshing, philosophical interview before Ireland’s World Cup Qualifiers […]

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The FRC have issues their 144-page report The FRC have proposed that all current rule enhancements remain in place in GAA, and have advocated for seven extra rule modifications. The final FRC report was released today, proposing that the 2024 and 2025 rule changes to be kept in place for 2026 onwards. Chairperson Jim Gavin […]

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Conlan faces Jack Bateson on Friday night in Dublin Mick Conlan has made the extraordinary claim that most of those at the top of boxing are doping, or have doped in the past. The 33-year-old, speaking ahead of his fight against Brit Jack Bateson (20-1-1) on Friday night, with a 19-3-0 record having lost two […]

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McIlroy bogeyed two of the final three holes to fall out of the top 20 Rory McIlroy has hit out at Irish Open officials after being put on the clock for slow play at the end of his opening round at the K-Club.  McIlroy was 3-under going into the final three holes, with massive numbers […]

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Not the most purrfect move for Kurt Kurt Zouma has signed for Romanian side CFR Cluj in a shock free transfer, but there is plenty more to the story. The defender, 30, has penned a two-year deal with the SuperLiga side, who play in Transylvania. He had been a free agent since leaving West Ham […]

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He’s scored already this season Liverpool fans have taken to social media to express their disappointment after news emerged that one of their best loved players has been left out of the squad for this season’s Champions League fixtures. The Reds haven’t won Europe’s most prestigious football competition since 2019 but will go into this […]

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The feud goes all the way back to 1997 Roy Keane has aimed a sly but brutal swipe at his old enemy Alf-Inge Haaland in the latest episode of the Stick to Football Podcast. Keane has a long-running history with Haaland from their playing days, dating back to September 1997 when Haaland, then playing for […]

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It was visited 1.6 billion times last year The largest illegal sports streaming platform in the world has been shut down, according to The Athletic. Illegal streaming sites are those that distribute content like live sports and movies often for free without copyright. The site Streameast, which was the largest provider of illegal sports content […]

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This XI can get the job done! Ireland take on Hungary this Saturday, September 6 (kick-off, 7.45pm), in their first 2026 World Cup qualifier. A draw at the least is vital, as the Boys in Green will see the Magyars as their main rivals in a group that also features Portugal and Armenia. Manager Heimir […]

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What a win and what a team! This week marks the anniversary of Ireland’s famous 1-0 victory over Holland in the 2002 World Cup qualifiers. The result guaranteed Ireland a place in a play-off, where they duly beat Iran to make the finals in Japan and South Korea. It was a famous day at the […]

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You will be doing really well to get anything 25 or over. We have a Man United quiz for you that will also lean on your geography knowledge. We give you 30 players, past and present, who have played at least one game for Manchester United, and all you have to do is give us the international team they represented at senior level. […]

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He played 21 times in the Premier League Former Fulham defender Abdeslam Ouaddou has been hospitalised after a serious traffic accident in South Africa. The 46-year-old was reportedly in the process of attempting to aid others victims of a crash on the R21 highway near Gauteng when he was struck by a pick up truck. […]

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Parrott suffered a knee injury in training for AZ Alkmaar Troy Parrott is now a doubt for Republic of Ireland’s crucial World Cup qualifiers in October after his injury details were confirmed. Parrott, who has 10 goals in just seven games for Dutch side AZ Alkmaar this season, had already been ruled out of the […]

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They’ve discovered their penalty already Grimsby Town’s shock victory over Manchester United on Wednesday was reportedly in breach of strict EFL rules, per a report in The Mail. The shocking result was one of the worst in United’s history. Within 30 minutes of kick off, the Mariners managed to race into a two goal lead […]

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The NFL comes to Dublin on September 28. NFL fever will be arriving to Dublin at the end of September, but for those visiting for the match at Croke Park, accommodation is at an all-time premium. The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings meet on September 28 in week four of the upcoming NFL season, […]

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Debate over manager’s pay is coming to the fore Kerry manager Jack O’Connor has had his say on whether GAA managers should be paid after recent noise around the subject. The GAA are reportedly discussing a major change to the amateur nature of the sport. Currently, coaches and players are not paid in the GAA, […]

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Kerry manager O’Connor is keen to reduce the number of hand-passes. Kerry manager Jack O’Connor has outlined the one potential rule change he would like to see the GAA implement in 2026. After Gaelic football was turned on its head in 2025 with the introduction of the two-point arc, we could see more changes sooner rather than later. […]

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It’s not known what prompted the fight A brawl involving fans and players broke out during Saturday’s Wicklow SFC quarter-final match between Rathnew and Carnew, leaving at least one supporter needing hospital treatment. Footage has emerged of an off-field incident which prompted a fight in the stands in the closing moments of the match at […]

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A mixed bag for the Irish this weekend… Here’s a round-up of this weekend’s biggest stories involving Irish players, which we’ll bring you every week. Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifying campaign gets under way in September, hosting Hungary at the Aviva on September 6 before a trip to Armenia on September 9. Evan Ferguson – Pisa 0-1 […]

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Paudie Clifford starred in Fossa’s victory over Beaufort Most of the recent plaudits have been going to his brother David, but on Sunday Paudie Clifford made the headlines with an outrageous goal in Fossa’s win over Beaufort. After David produced a superb pick-up on the right line, passing inside to his brother, Paudie turned inside […]

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Ryan left his role as Cork manager last weekend Pat Ryan has revealed what he believes is the most frustrating thing about being a GAA manager. It’s not to do with pay, social media or dealing with the media, but a specific rule. Ryan left Cork hurling last weekend after three years at the club, […]

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Ryan left Cork last weekend after three years in charge Pat Ryan has revealed how he is unaffected by social media talk and abuse, but that it did impact his Cork players while he was manager. Ryan left Cork hurling last weekend after three years at the club, following defeats in the 2024 and 2025 […]

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Ruben Amorim needs a big win.

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