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Christmas gift ideas for the sport lovers in your life

Christmas gift ideas for the sport lovers in your life

From sorting them out with classic kit to sending them to see stars in the flesh, there are many ways to bring a cheer from sports fans this festive season

Sat Dec 10 2022 - 06:00
Courtney sisters together all the way on Donaghmoyne’s long road back to Croke Park

Courtney sisters together all the way on Donaghmoyne’s long road back to Croke Park

Five sisters line out for Monaghan champions in first women’s senior club football final to be played at HQ

Sat Dec 10 2022 - 05:00
Leinster and Munster hurling finals both set for June 11th  as Championship fixtures announced

Leinster and Munster hurling finals both set for June 11th as Championship fixtures announced

2023 campaign will get underway on April 8th with three football games

Thu Dec 08 2022 - 20:41
Dublin to play Division Two home games at Croke Park as league fixtures confirmed

Dublin to play Division Two home games at Croke Park as league fixtures confirmed

Dessie Farrell’s side will play Meath in a league game in Navan for the first time since 1988

Thu Dec 08 2022 - 19:16
Moran still has unfinished business as  eventful season draws to a close

Moran still has unfinished business as eventful season draws to a close

Kerry stalwart David Moran and Kerins O'Rahilly's looking to break new ground by claiming Munster club football honours

Thu Dec 08 2022 - 05:00
Shane Walsh adding significantly to Kilmacud’s cutting edge

Shane Walsh adding significantly to Kilmacud’s cutting edge

Galway All Star has been clocking up impressive scoring figures since he joined Dublin club

Tue Dec 06 2022 - 06:00
John Costello says lack of land availability will be an issue for Dublin GAA in years ahead

John Costello says lack of land availability will be an issue for Dublin GAA in years ahead

Dublin have been granted planning permission for a Centre of Excellence on the 23-acre site of the old Hollystown Golf Club

Mon Dec 05 2022 - 13:25
Shane Walsh the gift that just keeps giving as Kilmacud Crokes retain Leinster title

Shane Walsh the gift that just keeps giving as Kilmacud Crokes retain Leinster title

Galway star scores 0-9 against The Downs in yet another scintillating Croke Park showing

Sun Dec 04 2022 - 20:32
Desert Outtakes: Harry Maguire the punchline in Ghanaian parliament

Desert Outtakes: Harry Maguire the punchline in Ghanaian parliament

Morocco dreaming of winning the World Cup but no public holiday dream for Australians

Fri Dec 02 2022 - 08:00
World Cup TV View: It’s all gone Pete Tong as Belgium and Germany hit the decks

World Cup TV View: It’s all gone Pete Tong as Belgium and Germany hit the decks

Gary Lineker’s attempts at Cockney rhyming slang fall flat as two football powerhouses bow out

Fri Dec 02 2022 - 05:00
Kilmacud Crokes beat St Mullin’s to make set up historic double chance

Kilmacud Crokes beat St Mullin’s to make set up historic double chance

Dublin side had hurling semi-final wrapped up by half-time leading by 10 points

Sun Nov 27 2022 - 17:16
‘My role is to serve the intercounty players. If that’s unpopular with a percentage of people, that’s fine’

‘My role is to serve the intercounty players. If that’s unpopular with a percentage of people, that’s fine’

Former Mayo stalwart Tom Parsons remains in thick of the action in his role as GPA chief executive

Sun Nov 27 2022 - 09:00
World Cup All in the Game: Messi start, abject ending?

World Cup All in the Game: Messi start, abject ending?

Denmark out to make it a French hat-trick; No Welsh Bale out; It’s coming home … to Africa

Sat Nov 26 2022 - 09:00
TV View: Wales fail to roll up their socks as Rushie takes the biscuit by forgetting his

TV View: Wales fail to roll up their socks as Rushie takes the biscuit by forgetting his

Dragons’ fire fades as Iran bounce back from English hammering to rekindle their hopes

Fri Nov 25 2022 - 16:43
World Cup All in the Game: Curse of the Ballon d’Or winner

World Cup All in the Game: Curse of the Ballon d’Or winner

Bizarre stats work against Costa Rica but in favour of Japan

Thu Nov 24 2022 - 07:30
World Cup TV View: Roy Keane’s eyes bulge as the topic turns to players switching countries

World Cup TV View: Roy Keane’s eyes bulge as the topic turns to players switching countries

ITV pundit wasn’t ready to let England feel sorry for themselves without mentioning Grealish and Rice

Wed Nov 23 2022 - 19:00
Nathan Collins relishing the prospect of tougher tests to come

Nathan Collins relishing the prospect of tougher tests to come

Defender takes positives from scrappy win in Malta as he looks forward to welcoming France to the Aviva next March

Tue Nov 22 2022 - 05:00
‘We have played a lot better and lost’ - Stephen Kenny defends Ireland’s unconvincing Malta win

‘We have played a lot better and lost’ - Stephen Kenny defends Ireland’s unconvincing Malta win

Jamie McGrath one of the few to stand out on a difficult evening away from home

Mon Nov 21 2022 - 08:58
Callum Robinson seizes on Maltese mistake to save Ireland’s blushes in lacklustre effort

Callum Robinson seizes on Maltese mistake to save Ireland’s blushes in lacklustre effort

Stephen Kenny’s side do just enough to see off side ranked 119 places below them in the Fifa rankings

Sun Nov 20 2022 - 21:43
John Aldridge recalls the day Ireland beat Malta to qualify for the World Cup

John Aldridge recalls the day Ireland beat Malta to qualify for the World Cup

It was at the Ta’ Qali Stadium where Jack Charlton’s team officially qualified for the 1990 World Cup

Sun Nov 20 2022 - 06:00
Malta vs Ireland: Stephen Kenny’s side locked out of training at Ta’ Qali Stadium

Malta vs Ireland: Stephen Kenny’s side locked out of training at Ta’ Qali Stadium

Ireland boss frustrated after customary session at match venue not afforded to Ireland

Sun Nov 20 2022 - 00:00
Séamus Coleman to start for Ireland for the first time since June

Séamus Coleman to start for Ireland for the first time since June

Ireland captain returns to international action after groin surgery during the summer

Sat Nov 19 2022 - 18:05
Stephen Kenny backs his system ahead of trip to take on Malta in final game of the year

Stephen Kenny backs his system ahead of trip to take on Malta in final game of the year

Ireland manager will stick with back three and wing backs despite disappointing performance in defeat to Norway

Sat Nov 19 2022 - 06:00
Stephen Kenny: ‘We absolutely shot ourselves in the foot with the goal we conceded’

Stephen Kenny: ‘We absolutely shot ourselves in the foot with the goal we conceded’

Ireland manager says his players didn’t maximise the space offered by Norway out wide in the first half

Thu Nov 17 2022 - 22:39
Ireland 1 Norway 2: How the Irish players rated

Ireland 1 Norway 2: How the Irish players rated

Gordon Manning looks at how Stephen Kenny’s side performed in their final home game of the year

Thu Nov 17 2022 - 21:55
Norway manager critical of World Cup in Qatar and won’t be attending event

Norway manager critical of World Cup in Qatar and won’t be attending event

Norway manager Ståle Solbakken, in Dublin for the friendly game against the Republic of Ireland, critical of Fifa’s decision to stage the World Cup in Qatar

Thu Nov 17 2022 - 06:00
GAA and GPA edging towards agreement on new charter

GAA and GPA edging towards agreement on new charter

GAA and players' body the GPA close to concluding agreement on new charter

Thu Nov 17 2022 - 05:00
Michael Murphy’s retirement will be felt far from the hills of Donegal

Michael Murphy’s retirement will be felt far from the hills of Donegal

Measuring his success in silverware undervalues what the 33-year-old actually achieved and what he meant to his county

Wed Nov 16 2022 - 21:44
‘Fifa has the biggest failing’ - how Norway plan to make a stand in Qatar

‘Fifa has the biggest failing’ - how Norway plan to make a stand in Qatar

Norway manager gives his views on upcoming World Cup ahead of friendly in Dublin

Wed Nov 16 2022 - 13:40
Josh Cullen targeting further success with club and country after notching top award

Josh Cullen targeting further success with club and country after notching top award

26-year-old Burnley midfielder named Irish men’s player of the year

Tue Nov 15 2022 - 23:00
Chiedozie Ogbene already impressed with fellow young forward Evan Ferguson

Chiedozie Ogbene already impressed with fellow young forward Evan Ferguson

Rotheram man looking to improve strike-rate after five goals in 16 Championship appearances this season

Tue Nov 15 2022 - 19:20
Josh Cullen and Katie McCabe take home top Irish awards

Josh Cullen and Katie McCabe take home top Irish awards

Gavin Bazunu wins young player of the year gong as FAI announces awards

Tue Nov 15 2022 - 18:30
Shay Given believes time is nearly right for Caoimhín Kelleher to move away from Liverpool

Shay Given believes time is nearly right for Caoimhín Kelleher to move away from Liverpool

Former Ireland goalkeeper says it’s possible for Kelleher to go out on loan and return in time as Liverpool’s number one

Tue Nov 15 2022 - 05:00
Gavin Bazunu using success of fellow Irish goalkeepers to spur himself on

Gavin Bazunu using success of fellow Irish goalkeepers to spur himself on

Southampton netminder delighted to see Irish rival Kelleher excel in cup action for Liverpool

Mon Nov 14 2022 - 23:00
Darragh Lenihan hoping to add more Ireland caps after period of flux at Middlesbrough

Darragh Lenihan hoping to add more Ireland caps after period of flux at Middlesbrough

Ireland defender joined Yorkshire club only for manager who signed him to be sacked months later

Mon Nov 14 2022 - 16:39
Economical Conneely leads way as Moycullen trounce Westport

Economical Conneely leads way as Moycullen trounce Westport

Galway champions advance in Connacht SFC but will regret late red card for David Wynne, in game which also saw Lee Keegan sent off

Sun Nov 13 2022 - 15:34
‘I nearly missed my last ever game’ - David Kelly recalls FAI Cup drama with Derry City

‘I nearly missed my last ever game’ - David Kelly recalls FAI Cup drama with Derry City

Republic of Ireland international ended playing career with 2002 cup triumph

Fri Nov 11 2022 - 05:00
Craig Dias backs Mannion and McCaffrey to slot seamlessly back into Dublin set-up

Craig Dias backs Mannion and McCaffrey to slot seamlessly back into Dublin set-up

Kilmacud Crokes man has his own experience of returning to intercounty football after a lengthy absence

Fri Nov 11 2022 - 05:00
Kilcoo family dilemma a familiar tale for Mick Lillis and Portlaoise

Kilcoo family dilemma a familiar tale for Mick Lillis and Portlaoise

Lillis senior had to manage Palatine against his own son and home club Portlaoise in 2015

Thu Nov 10 2022 - 05:00
Malone and Dublin looking forward to a fresh start

Malone and Dublin looking forward to a fresh start

Jake Malone and Dublin hurlers looking forward to a fresh start under new boss Micheál Donoghue

Thu Nov 10 2022 - 05:00
Michael Ryan: ‘Where else would you rather be on a Sunday’

Michael Ryan: ‘Where else would you rather be on a Sunday’

He will manager The Nire in a big Munster clash next Sunday after a family affair last weekend

Wed Nov 09 2022 - 05:00
From fan to peer, Higgins now aiming to deprive Duff of cup glory

From fan to peer, Higgins now aiming to deprive Duff of cup glory

Derry manager Ruaidhrí Higgins' and Shelbourne boss Damien Duff's paths cross again in novel FAI Cup final

Wed Nov 09 2022 - 05:00
Ballybay manager Jerome Johnston Sr to sit out family reunion with Kilcoo

Ballybay manager Jerome Johnston Sr to sit out family reunion with Kilcoo

Monaghan champions Ballybay meet Down champions Kilcoo in the Ulster quarter-final on Sunday

Tue Nov 08 2022 - 22:24
Stefan Okunbor’s full focus now on earning a place on the Kerry team

Stefan Okunbor’s full focus now on earning a place on the Kerry team

The 24 year-old had a three-year stint with Geelong Cats in the AFL

Tue Nov 08 2022 - 05:00
Battle of the serial winners as Ballygunner and Na Piarsaigh go head to head

Battle of the serial winners as Ballygunner and Na Piarsaigh go head to head

Ballygunner’s keeper insists his only focus right now is on the club front, and that returning to the Waterford team is ‘not on his radar’

Tue Nov 08 2022 - 05:00
Kilmacud Crokes see off Naas in Leinster club championship

Kilmacud Crokes see off Naas in Leinster club championship

Dublin champions score three goals in repeat of last season’s Leinster decider

Sun Nov 06 2022 - 17:23
Burke relishing the prospect of taking the reins in Roscommon

Burke relishing the prospect of taking the reins in Roscommon

'It was a hugely attractive role for any manager' says new Roscommon football boss Davy Burke.

Sat Nov 05 2022 - 05:00
Qatar questions off-limits as Aldridge and Fowler come to town

Qatar questions off-limits as Aldridge and Fowler come to town

Former Liverpool legends John Aldridge and Robbie Fowler concede title race is already over for their old club

Fri Nov 04 2022 - 05:00
‘I’ve kind of made my bed’: Cork hurler Cahalane has no plans to return to county’s football squad

‘I’ve kind of made my bed’: Cork hurler Cahalane has no plans to return to county’s football squad

‘I went down the hurling route and have loved every minute of it,’ says Castlehaven player

Fri Nov 04 2022 - 00:00
Dublin to end 35-year gap by playing Meath in Navan

Dublin to end 35-year gap by playing Meath in Navan

Clash in March 2023 set to end run of league and championship encounters between the counties in the capital

Thu Nov 03 2022 - 12:45
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