It all comes down to this… Well, who thought we’d get here? After one of the most topsy-turvy qualifying campaigns in Ireland’s footballing history, a win in Budapest today will send Heimir Halgrimsson’s side to the most unlikely of play-offs next year for a place in the 2026 World Cup. It’s simple for Ireland – […]

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Incredible behaviour! The Ireland U17s are through to the last-16 at the World Cup following an epic 9-8 penalty shootout win over Canada in Qatar, after the game finished 1-1 during normal time. After defeating Egypt 3-1, Switzerland will take on the Boys in Green on Tuesday, with the two sides drawing 1-1 in a […]

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More famous faces from footballing past to test your brain The FootballJOE Pub Quiz is once again here to give you the quizzing boost you need. Here’s five faces from football past, just tell us who they are. These are the same questions that you’ll see some of the good folk at FootballJOE and special guests taking […]

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What a famous win for the Boys in Green. A game that could not have gone much better for Ireland and manager Heimir Hallgrimsson. Troy Parrott proved himself with a brilliant double, while a petulant Ronaldo saw red after an elbow on Dara O’Shea. A win against Hungary on Sunday is still needed, however. Caoimhín […]

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Not the best outcome. It has been announced that Belfast will host the draw for Euro 2028. Northern Ireland was initially meant to be a co-host alongside England, Wales, Scotland, and the Republic of Ireland, but this fell through due to the lack of a suitable stadium. The plan was to redevelop Antrim’s GAA ground, […]

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Incredibly brave from the victim. A former GAA referee has been jailed for six years and nine months for assaulting his niece, Maeve Leahy. Thomas Howard, of Old Kilcullen, Co Kildare, pleaded guilty to indecently assaulting and having sexual contact with Ms Leahy over a ten-year period. The abuse began in the mid-1980s, when she […]

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We have a serious team. Ireland booked their place in the last-32 of the U17s World Cup, qualifying as group winners after a wins against Panama and Uzbekistan, and a draw with Paraguay. According to United in Focus, Manchester United have their eye on two Irish players. One of them is the most recognisable name […]

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Only in Ireland… The 2025 Young Footballer of the Year has an interesting theory for why his defensive work has been so impressive recently. Donegal’s Finnbarr Roarty claimed the award at Friday night’s PwC 2025 All-Stars ceremony, as his side won the Ulster and also went on to the All-Ireland final. And speaking to the […]

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BREAKING Former UFC star Godofredo Pepey has been found dead in a Florida prison aged 38. The Brazilian MMA fighter, whose real name is Godofredo Castro de Oliveira, was in prison awaiting trial after he was accused of domestic violence towards his wife Samara Mello. He was arrested in June of this year. According to […]

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New plans are in the works to crack down New plans will reportedly see Irish dodgy-box users receive direct fines for the first time. The Irish Independent are reporting that large TV rights holders are planning hand out tougher punishments for casual users, in a move similar to what has been seen in Italy. Thousands […]

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Ronaldo had missed a penalty in Portugal’s win over Ireland in October It has been revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo sought out Ireland defender Jake O’Brien to goad him after Portugal’s late win over Ireland last month. After seeing a penalty saved by Caoimhin Kelleher, Ronaldo’s side earned a stoppage-time victory thanks to Ruben Neves’ header […]

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He is just days into his sentence. According to reports, DJ Carey will likely be moved from his current wing in Mountjoy Prison. The Kilkenny hurling icon – who was recently sentenced to five-and-a-half-years in prison for defrauding multiple people with a cancer lie – is currently serving his time in the Committal wing. However, […]

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The Reds have already lost more Premier League games than they did in the entirety of last season “I think it is crisis time for Liverpool,” said Roy Keane on Sunday, as the Sky Sports studio attempted to come to terms with the worst performance by a Liverpool side in a big game in recent […]

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A left-field career change. Kilkenny hurling legend DJ Carey has had to settle quickly into prison life after being handed a five-and-a-half year sentence for his much-publicised cancer fraud. And reports are saying he has already been putting himself about in Mountjoy, landing at least one ‘sought’ after job. According to the Irish Sun, instructions […]

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A fan got involved in a scuffle between players A man in his 40s has been arrested after a scuffle on the pitch following the Leinster club clash between Kilcormac-Killoughey and Ballyhale Shamrocks. The fan, who was wearing a Kilcormac-Killoughey, appeared to punch a Ballyhale player in a brawl after the match. Ballyhale won the […]

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Carey was jailed for five-and-a-half years Quotes have emerged from 2013 that show the shocking extent of DJ Carey’s hypocrisy after the former hurler was jailed for five-and-a-half years for fraud. The Kilkenny hurling legend defrauded 22 people after falsely claimed he had cancer. At his hearing last Friday, the court heard how the outstanding […]

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Kerry and Tipperary dominate the All-Stars after All-Ireland triumphs Kerry and Tipperary were the big winners at Friday night’s PwC GAA All-Star Awards, celebrating the best performers of the 2025 season. In football, Kerry dominated with eight players named on the All-Star team. David Clifford once again stole the show, claiming the Footballer of the […]

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You’ll need to have a photographic memory to get all eight correct! As the two most successful clubs in recent Premier League history prepare to face each other, we’ve taken a trip back in time to remember some of their most memorable clashes over the years. While Man City vs Liverpool has always been a […]

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He will be suspended until Christmas The Football Association have confirmed that Preston North End striker Milutin Osmajic has been given a nine-game suspension for alleged racial abuse. The Montenegrin footballer has been accused of abusing Burnley player Hannibal Mejbri during a Championship fixture in February of this year. He has also been fined £21,000. […]

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Liverpool haven’t had a 0-0 in nearly 700 days This page contains commercial content and affiliate links. If you take up one of the offers presented, Joe Media Group will receive a share of a commission payment. Read more here. It’s matchweek 11 in the Premier League, with Liverpool travelling to Manchester City in a huge […]

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How well have you been paying attention? Welcome to another SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz, with 15 questions to test your sporting knowledge. Rugby, GAA, football and golf are all covered, so you will have to be a jack of all trades to do well. If you want try previous versions of the quiz just click […]

2 months ago

The two most successful clubs of the past decade meet on Sunday. Follow all the action here! 18+ Be Gamble Aware The Premier League is back for another weekend of exciting action, headlined by Sunday’s match-up between Manchester City and Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium. Both sides go into the game in desperate need of […]

2 months ago

Awful news just in. Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died aged 24. The team confirmed his death. In a statement, they wrote: “It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning. “Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and […]

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The ex-Liverpool player appeared at Anfield as an opponent for the first time on Tuesday Man United legend Roy Keane has criticised a section of the Liverpool fan base for their treatment of Trent Alexander-Arnold on Tuesday night. The 28-year-old Englishman joined Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer after representing Liverpool for close […]

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‘This is my last time talking about this tackle’ Roy Keane has sensationally defended his tackle on Alf-Inge Haaland in 2001, claiming he “didn’t think it was that bad”.  Keane has a long-running history with Haaland from their playing days, dating back to September 1997 when Haaland, then playing for Leeds, stood over Keane and […]

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Liam Cahill’s side have nearly half the number of entries There are 10 first-time winners in the PwC Hurling All-Star 2025 team, announced this morning. All-Ireland champions Tipperary claimed seven places, while defeated finalists Cork claimed four. Ten is the highest number of first-timers in the All-Star team since 2013. Best Irish betting offers – […]

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The SportsJOE Podcast panel discussed what is prompting young GAA players to move to Australia, after stars Kobe McDonald (Mayo) and Ben Murphy (Kerry) signed for St Kilda and the Brisbane Lions respectively.  Kobe, son of Mayo great, Ciarán McDonald, is seen as one of the best Gaelic football prospects in recent memory, after a […]

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DJ Carey has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison A man who accompanied DJ Carey to court for his fraud case has explained why he is still his friend. Carey has been sentenced to five-and-a-half-years in prison for fraud. The Kilkenny hurling legend defrauded 22 people after falsely claimed he had cancer. At his hearing last […]

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This is where to watch Liverpool v Real Madrid on TV This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Liverpool fans will be able to watch their Champions League clash with Real Madrid free on Amazon Prime tonight. Amazon has secured the rights to a single Champions […]

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Unsavoury scenes at full-time Gardaí are investigating a brawl that occurred at the end of Sunday’s Wexford SFC final. Castletown Liam Mellows secured a second title in two years by overcoming Shelmaliers 0-14 to 1-7 at Chadwick Wexford Park, but the victory was marred by a huge post-match brawl. Wexford CCC will also carry out […]

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A shocking case. The DJ Carey saga is nearing its end, after he was jailed for five-and-a-half years. The Kilkenny hurling legend defrauded 22 people out of a total of €349,927 and $13,000, after claiming he had cancer. We have taken a look at four shocking stories from the case. His cancer deception is worse […]

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The saga continues. DJ Carey has been sentenced to five-and-a-half-years in prison for fraud. The Kilkenny hurling legend defrauded 22 people after falsely claimed he had cancer. At his hearing last Friday, the court heard how the outstanding sum for what was obtained by Carey was €349,927 and $13,000, including more than €125,000 from businessman […]

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Argue amongst yourselves The top 50 stadiums in the UK have been named, with Ibrox coming out on top. Up and down the country there are some of the best stadiums in world football at clubs such as Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham and more. But according to FourFourTwo’s definitive ranking of the 50 best stadiums […]

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A monumental loss. The Irish Examiner have reported that Kobe McDonald is set to sign for an AFL side. The son of Mayo great, Ciarán McDonald, is seen as one of the best Gaelic football prospects in recent memory, after a standout season with the Crossmolina Deel Rovers’ senior side. There had been speculation in […]

2 months ago

Ferguson is yet to score for Roma Rumours that Roma are looking to cut ties with Evan Ferguson have been exaggerated, and the club are happy with the Ireland striker, according to an Irish journalist based in Italy. Ferguson is yet to score in 10 appearances for Roma, though most of those appearances have been […]

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Breaking news The judge in the DJ Carey fraud case says a custodial sentence is ‘inevitable’ for the former hurler, with a decision set for 1pm on Monday. Carey will be remanded in custody pending his sentencing on Monday, after admitting he induced 13 people to pay sums to fund treatment for cancer dishonestly.  The […]

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Many have Ireland trending downwards with an ageing side There has been a lot of talk of an ‘underdone’ Ireland going into the Autumn Internationals, and transition phase for Irish rugby after years of prosperity. A potentially ageing squad in the run-up to the 2027 World Cup squad has many concerned, but Conor Murray has […]

2 months ago

The Premier League is back for another weekend of exciting action, headlined by the 8pm clash between Liverpool and Aston Villa at Anfield. The Reds are looking to salvage their season after four successive Premier League defeats, and face an Aston Villa side battling a mini crisis of their own after a shock Europa League […]

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‘He spoiled our session on many occasions’ Andy Farrell has revealed he first took notice of Paddy McCarthy because of a full-blown row he had with Johnny Sexton as an Under-20. The uncapped McCarthy is on the bench for Ireland’s clash with New Zealand in Chicago on Saturday evening. In his pre-match press conference, Farrell […]

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It’s the second time it has happened! Madden Raparees secured an iconic title on the weekend, defeating Cullyhanna, 0-20 to 0-09, in what was their first Armagh SFC final. They then received further attention, which we reported on, after celebrating alongside Tyrone champions Loughmacrory. To honour their win, a sign was placed on Farnaloy Road, […]

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A huge clash at the weekend! Andy Farrell has named his Ireland side to take on the All Blacks in their Autumn Nations Series clash this Saturday, November 1, at Soldier Field in Chicago (kick-off, 8.10pm). As expected, Munster’s Jack Crowley has gotten the nod at out-half over Leinster’s Sam Prendergast. Caelan Doris will start […]

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Not sure about this one…. Ireland take on the All Blacks this Saturday in Chicago’s Soldier Field, in a repeat of their 2016 clash at the same ground, which saw Ireland men record their first-ever win over New Zealand. Naturally, the stadium was flooded with Irish fans, from those who travelled over and those who […]

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Ireland face Portugal and Hungary in November Ireland could have a completely depleted squad for their final World Cup Qualifiers after another two injuries on Wednesday night. Evan Ferguson was taken off after seven minutes in Roma’s match with Parma in Serie A,in what was his first start since October 2nd. Ferguson has struggled for […]

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Gardaí had been told by the hospital in question that Carey was not an in-patient as of Tuesday The sentencing of DJ Carey has been paused as the court has been told he is in hospital. The former Kilkenny hurler was due to be sentenced on Wednesday for defrauding people into thinking he had cancer, […]

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VAR is set to be handed more power to intervene in matches VAR is set to become more prominent than ever at next year’s World Cup, following a meeting of the world’s football law makers. The International FA Board’s Football and Technical Advisory Panels (IFAB) — a group made up of former players, coaches and […]

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We absolutely love to see it In what has been described as the most feel-good Tuesday Club scenes ever witnessed, two separate clubs from Armagh and Tyrone celebrated their county victories in the same pub. Coming only two years after they lost their brother Patrick in a horrific car accident, Niall and Liam Grimley of […]

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Never heard of this before… A hurling club are appealing their Junior B county quarter-final defeat after a bizarre set of circumstances in a penalty shootout. After a 1-22 draw, Moyne-Templetuohy were only permitted to take four of their five penalties against Solohead having put down the wrong number of players they wanted registered on […]

2 months ago

More famous faces from footballing past to test your brain The FootballJOE Pub Quiz is once again here to give you the quizzing boost you need. Here’s five faces from football past, just tell us who they are. These are the same questions that you’ll see some of the good folk at FootballJOE and special guests taking […]

2 months ago

Decisions, decisions! The most talked about position for Ireland has been the No 10 position, given the ongoing battle for the jersey between Jack Crowley and Sam Prendergast. But after his showing in the Munster – Leinster derby, Crowley seems to have that position locked up. Elsewhere, there are other dilemmas for Andy Farrell and […]

2 months ago