Ryan paid tribute to the “inspiring” support he received following his brother’s passing Pat Ryan has penned an emotional goodbye statement to Cork following his depature as manager. Ryan mentions his brother Ray’s passing in the statement, and how those inside and outside of Cork helped him deal with it. Ray Ryan, a former Cork […]

8 months ago

Sligo and Donegal must do it all over again The All-Ireland Masters football semi-final between Sligo and Donegal will go to a replay after a bizarre finale to their match on Thursday. With the scores tied at 1-10 0-13, the sides were given two three-minute periods to determine a winner in extra time, but that […]

8 months ago

After weeks of speculation, Pat Ryan has made his decision Pat Ryan has resigned from his position as Cork hurling manager. During his three years at Cork, Ryan led Cork to two-All-Ireland appearances, an Allianz HL title and a Munster SHC. His Cork side were stunned in this year’s All-Ireland, losing to Tipperary after a […]

8 months ago

A brilliant insight into one of the country’s best! By Ciaron Noble Tullow’s Dannah O’Brien will wear the number ten jersey for Ireland’s 2025 World Cup opener against Japan on Sunday at Franklin’s Gardens (kick-off, 12.00). O’Brien will be the focal point of Ireland’s attack as they make their long-awaited return to the grand showpiece […]

8 months ago

Wishing her a speedy recovery. The Ireland women’s rugby squad have sent their support to fellow teammate Shannon Ikahihifo, who announced that she has been diagnosed with cancer on Friday morning. The New Zealand-born back row qualified to play for Ireland through her maternal grandmother being born in Kilkenny before emigrating to New Zealand with […]

8 months ago

A legend in every sense of the word. By Ciaron Noble Dr Michael McKillop MBE is one of the most decorated athletes in Irish sporting history. The middle-distance runner participated in four Paralympic Games, winning four gold medals in the T37 and T38 categories. He lives with a mild form of cerebral palsy, a condition he was […]

8 months ago

The biggest fixture of the weekend awaits! Newcastle United host Liverpool in the most highly anticipated fixture of the season so far. The absent Alexander Isak desires a move away from Newcastle United and will not be playing in the Monday Night Football blockbuster clash. Subject to a major bid from Liverpool, the reigning Premier […]

8 months ago

The future is bright! By Ciaron Noble Sam Prendergast, Gus McCarthy, Jack Murphy and Finn Treacy are just a few names of players who have impressed in senior rugby for their provinces and since graduating from the Irish Rugby Youth system in recent years. But who should you watch out for in the current underage […]

8 months ago

Jayo can understand why manager’s pay is being looked into Jason Sherlock has shown his support for the idea that GAA managers should receive a salary. 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, and are instead volunteers, […]

8 months ago

Almost 800 players, current and former, signed the petition Prominent GAA stars have written an open letter to Croke Park management calling for them to drop the Allianz sponsor for GAA games. Nearly 800 Gaelic football, hurling, camogie and ladies’ football players, both current and former, signed the petition. The players want the GAA to […]

8 months ago

Declan Bonner’s side were hard done-by on Sunday Erne Gaels manager Declan Bonner says the club won’t appeal the result of the controversial Fermanagh Division 1 Football League final, but will lodge an official complaint. Derrygonnelly Harps took on the 2024 county champions Erne Gaels at Brewster Park on Sunday. Erne led by two points […]

8 months ago

This is one of the best football stories of the year! By Ciaron Noble Have you ever heard of the Marshall Islands? Well, if not, there is a first time for everything! It has been a historic week for the nation, who competed in their first-ever football games against FIFA-recognised countries in the United States […]

8 months ago

The Bradley family received fantastic news about son Josh’s treatment Stephen Bradley has opened up on the relief he and his family are feeling following the news that his son, Josh, is free of cancer. The Shamrock Rovers manager’s son has been undergoing medical treatment for leukaemia for over three-and-a-half years, but was able to […]

8 months ago

Is it finally happening? 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, and are instead volunteers, but the Irish Independent are reporting that paying inter-county GAA managers a salary is now a discussion point. In a recent survey, […]

8 months ago

RIP. Tributes are being paid to talented young athlete Eunan Harvey who passed away following a brave illness battle on Monday. The Glenariff native was in Year 14 and a student of St Killian’s College. Eunan played hurling for his county Antrim and represented his local club, Con Magees GAC, Glenravel. The club led the […]

8 months ago

This is huge! Double Olympic Champion Kellie Harrington could make a return to the ring. The 35-year-old seemed to have hung up her gloves after securing her second gold medal at the Paris Olympics last year, but IABA performance director Jon Mackey explained that Harrington is still involved in the high-performance unit even though she […]

8 months ago

If you get full marks, you either need a restraining order from Roy Keane, or you’re actually Roy Keane. The Premier League is back, which means Roy Keane is back on our screens every weekend. And after the first match week of the season, it’s clear Roy is not holding back. In the past week […]

8 months ago

What a warrior! By Ciaron Noble Maeve Óg O’Leary has enjoyed a winning start to her tenure as Munster captain for the 2025 Vodafone Interprovincial Championship after a commanding 22-33 victory over current champions Leinster on Saturday. Munster made it two wins from two when they went away to Energia Park to beat Ben Martin’s […]

8 months ago

He speaks some sense! One of the biggest talking points in GAA, off the pitch, has been the decision to split the season and push back the finals of the All-Ireland SFC and SHC to July. With the club and inter-county seasons not overlapping, it has certainly increased interest in the former, although buzz for […]

8 months ago

Schmidt is set to leave Australia at the end of the current Rugby Championship campaign By Ciaron Noble Australia kicked off their 2025 Rugby Championship campaign with a remarkable 38-22 comeback victory away to South Africa over the weekend. Australian head coach Joe Schmidt has received deserved praise for the job he has done with […]

8 months ago

Lineker left Match of the Day in the summer Gary Lineker has reflected on Match of the Day as a viewer rather than a presenter for the first time in over 25 years, and couldn’t resist a small dig at his former employer. Lineker signed off from the BBC’s flagship football programme in May, and […]

8 months ago

Bayindir started over both Heaton and Onana in Man Utd’s loss against Arsenal Ruben Amorim has hit back at suggestions he should have picked Tom Heaton over Altay Bayindir as the Manchester United’s mistake cost them in the 1-0 defeat by Arsenal on Sunday. No 2 goalkeeper Bayindir, who played because first-choice goalkeeper Onana was […]

8 months ago

A brilliant piece of lore! During the week, a fantastic photo of Oasis songwriter and guitarist, Noel Gallagher, popped up on social media, ahead of the band’s gigs at Croke Park this weekend. Contrary to what most would have believed, it is not the first time Noel has played at the home of GAA. His […]

8 months ago

So you’re saying there’s a chance…. Despite being one England’s hottest prospects, Liam Delap is yet to line out for the senior side of the country he has played for from U16s to U21s. As such, there is still a glimmer of hope that he could line out for Ireland, like his father Rory, who […]

8 months ago

This would be massive! Andy Moran was ratified yesterday as the new manager of the Mayo senior football team. The former Footballer of the Year spoke to the press and stressed the need to get the best players playing for the county. He said: “The key thing is to get the best players in Mayo […]

8 months ago

All for a brilliant cause The teams for Jim Bolger and Davy Russell’s annual ‘Hurling for Cancer Research’ match have been unveiled, and they are stacked full of big names. The charity match will take place at Netwatch Cullen Park on Monday August 18th (7.30pm), and will be aired on TG4. The likes of Patrick […]

9 months ago

Alexander Isak to Liverpool is the transfer saga of the summer Roy Keane has criticised Alexander Isak for his behaviour this summer as he looks to force a move to Liverpool. Isak is back in training with Newcastle having initially refused to take part, instead training with former side Real Sociedad. Newcastle have already turned […]

9 months ago

The Oasis tour moves onto Croke Park this weekend We know Roy Keane is a big music lover, but he has one major qualm about the Oasis reunion concerts, and he delivered it in the most Roy Keane of ways. Speaking on the latest Stick To Football Podcast, the former Manchester United captain said he […]

9 months ago

Seven of the 18 legs of the bet came in by the skin of their teeth! We’ve all dreamed of winning big on the weekend acca, but on Tuesday night one punter won the ultimate 18-leg bet, with a bizarre selection. A 32-year-old Paddy Power punter from Essex turned £10 into £200k (€230k) with an […]

9 months ago

Dunne could get his chance with Cadillac next season Alex Dunne’s prospects of becoming an F1 driver in 2026 have been boosted with reports he is in talks with Cadillac in their debut season. Planet F1 also say that Sergio Perez is set to make a sensational return to F1 with Cadillac, who will reportedly […]

9 months ago

School players have more casual view of concussion than club players, study finds A new study has found that a shocking number of school rugby players in Ireland would continue to play sport with concussion symptoms.  A “somewhat concerning” 35 per cent of school players said they would “would continue to play a sport while […]

9 months ago

Talk about work-life balance! Wexford GAA will call a gap week in the club championship to coincide with the staging of Electric Picnic.  The fifth round of the hurling championship had been marked for the weekend of August 29 to 31, but the schedule has been put back a week following Wexford senior hurling and […]

9 months ago

We’ve never been more back… The Championship returned this weekend, and there were some standout performances from Irish players, while Troy Parrott is continuing to make waves in the Eredivisie. ⁠Here’s a round-up of this weekend’s top performers, which we’ll bring you every week. Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifying campaign gets under way in […]

9 months ago

Players are not pleased. Last week it was reported that the Munster SFC would be seeded from next season onwards for three years, after a decision from the Munster Council. The top two sides from the Allianz will be placed on opposite sides of the draw, meaning Kerry, who won Division 1, and Cork, who […]

9 months ago

‘Nobody pays attention to Newcastle’ apparently! When Liverpool play Newcastle on August 25 in the Premier League, there is sure to be some bad blood between the two sets of fans. The Alexander Isak saga has created headlines all summer, and has created even more needle between supporters as Liverpool look to get their man […]

9 months ago

Mayo exited the 2025 All-Ireland at the group stage Andy Moran is set to become Mayo senior football’s new manager, and odds on them winning the 2026 All-Ireland have been slashed with the news. Moran will replace Kevin McStay, whose three years in charge culminated in the Green and Red exiting this year’s All-Ireland championship […]

9 months ago

The GAA are trying out new rules following a year of change Pat Spillane has highlighted a stunning statistic from Kerry’s All-Ireland SFC final win over Donegal last month, and insists it showcases why some GAA rules need to be changed. Speaking in his Irish Independent column, Spillane raised the fact there were nearly 500 […]

9 months ago

Two different approaches. Ger Manley was not at all pleased after his side’s 1-14 to 1-13 loss to Galway in the All-Ireland Senior Camogie final on Sunday. The Cork boss slammed the performance of referee Justin Heffernan, singling out his decision to send off Hannah Looney for striking Carrie Dolan just before half-time, and to […]

9 months ago

A serious situation. Antrim footballer Kavan Keenan is set to stand trial for two charges relating to a hit-and-run incident, during which a pedestrian was knocked over and seriously injured. Keenan played in the Ulster SFC this season, starting in their quarter-final loss to Armagh, and was also named in last year’s Tailteann Cup Team […]

9 months ago

The NFL comes to Dublin in September Pat Spillane believes the NFL will show the GAA up when it comes to promoting their product when they arrive in Dublin next month. In his Irish Independent column, Spillane went on the warpath over the way the GAA promote both the football and hurling All-Ireland finals, saying […]

9 months ago

If you get full marks, you’re either cheating or a genius! Ahead of Manchester United’s season opener with Arsenal on Sunday, we’re asking you to name these 2000s Gunners and United faces. Ruben Amorim’s side host Arsenal at Old Trafford in the Premier League at 4.30pm, and we gathered 20 players from the decade where […]

9 months ago

The disruption drew anger from both sets of fans Liverpool manager Arne Slot has sprung to the defence of Crystal Palace fans, claiming the disruption of the minute’s silence for Diogo Jota and Andre Silva was unintentional. Before kick-off of the Community Shield at Wembley, there were tributes to Jota and Silva following their tragic […]

9 months ago

This would be some occasion at Croker A fight between Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron at Croke Park could be funded by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions, according to its CEO Nakisa Bidarian. Taylor has long spoken openly about wanting to fight at Dublin’s Croke Park, but Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn has been equally vocal about […]

9 months ago

Salah replied to UEFA’s post on Saturday evening Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has posted on social media questioning why UEFA did not give more details for the reason behind the death of Suleiman Al-Obeid, nicknamed the ‘Palestinian Pele’. The Palestinian Football Association announced in the week that former international Al-Obaid had been killed. In a statement on X […]

9 months ago

Leeds were held to a 1-1 draw by AC Milan Leeds fans were in full voice in Dublin on Saturday as they sold out the Aviva Stadium for their 1-1 draw with AC Milan in pre-season. There were over 51,000 inside the Aviva, the vast majority supporting Leeds, as they prepare to face Everton on August […]

9 months ago

We could be seeing a lot more of Alex Dunne next yar Following an impressive season so far in F2, Irishman Alex Dunne could be set for a stunning move to F1 for 2026. GP Blog are reporting that Dunne is being considered for Cadillac’s F1 debut in 2026, with it looking “increasingly unlikely” that […]

9 months ago

Sutton isn’t one to hold back, but it’s usually towards Rangers! Chris Sutton has gone on the warpath with Celtic, claiming the transfer situation at the club is “ridiculous” and “bizarre”. Sutton feels the Scottish Premiership champions have not properly strengthened the side for the new season, in particular a potential Champions League campaign, and […]

9 months ago

Genius move, if this is true! In the noise following their All-Ireland SFC win over Donegal in July, plenty has been said about how Kerry’s players used the naysayers to their advantage. David Clifford said he was displeased with Donegal manager Jim McGuinness’ hyping him up before the match, and also of the constant praise […]

9 months ago

Jane Maguire, that is incredible! Ireland’s Jane Maguire made history on Friday, hitting a six off the final ball to secure a dramatic T20 victory over Pakistan. With Ireland needing four off the final ball to win the match and the series with Pakistan, Maguire not only hit her first ever international six for the […]

9 months ago

This was massively over the top Most could be forgiven for getting lost in a celebration after scoring a goal, but Liam Irwin may have taken it a bit too far on Friday night. After scoring for Breaffy GAA in their 2-12 2-12 draw with Aghamore in the Connacht Gold SFC, Irwin turned to the […]

9 months ago