With the Summer Olympics, Euro Championships and the Ryder Cup, 2020 will be an incredible year for sport. To ensure you don’t miss a second of the action, we’ve compiled all the key dates into one essential guide. _____ January 2020 4th: All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship semi-finals 5th: All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship semi-finals 19th: All-Ireland Senior Club Football …
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The iconic trio of Eamon Dunphy, John Giles and Liam Brady will return to our television screens this Christmas period for coverage of the Premier League. The famed pundits are expected to feature on Premier Sports for a five-game stint beginning next week, according to the Irish Independent. Dunphy, Giles and Brady first began working together in RTÉ in 1998 …
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The 26 top Irish performers from across the sporting world this year have been longlisted for the RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year award 2019. Following his first major title win at The Open in Portrush earlier this year, it’s no surprise that Shane Lowry is included in the list. He is joined by fellow golfer Rory McIlroy. Another favourite on …
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It was a memorable day for the people of Borrisoleigh as the club were crowned Munster champions for the first time in 33 years. The Tipperary champions came from behind to beat reigning champions Ballygunner by a single point in Pairc Ui Rinn. Meanwhile, Corofin were crowned Connacht club football champions following an impressive win over Padraig Pearses in Tuam …
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This month, Disney will finally start principal photography on their first big budget football film. The project is a remake of, what we believe to be, the greatest ever football film, Next Goal Wins, a documentary released in 2014 that followed the American Samoa international team (harshly known as the worst team in the world after losing 0-31 to Australia) …
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Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has urged fans to give Troy Parrott time to progress, maintaining that keeping him in the spotlight will not do him any favours. The Republic of Ireland underage star was in sparkling form for Stephen Kenny’s U21 side in their 3-1 victory over Sweden earlier this week. The 17-year-old scored two goals, including one audacious effort, …
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The former Kerry footballer Mike Quirke is reportedly being lined up to take the reins as Laois senior football manager. Quirke, who will leave his current role as the manager of Kerins O’Rahillys as a result, has tasted All-Ireland glory on four different occasions during his playing career – which lasted between the years 2003 and 2011. According to reports …
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Gardai have confirmed that a search was carried out on Tuesday at a sports ground in Limerick as part of an investigation into match-fixing. In a tweet posted to the Garda Info account, it was confirmed that members of the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) conducted the search at the unnamed venue in the county with local Gardaí also assisting. …
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Manchester United academy standout Lee O’Connor has completed his move to Scottish Premiership champions Celtic. O’Connor has signed a four year deal at the Hoops, leaving United after failing to make a first team appearance for the club but impressing at numerous underage levels at Old Trafford. Called up by the former Ireland manager Martin O’Neill during his side’s Nations …
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José Mourinho has officially been unveiled as a member of Sky Sports’ punditry team just as the 2019/20 Premier League season gets underway. In a signing that will no doubt serve up several memorable and infamous moments as the year goes on, Mourinho will join up with the Sky Sports team in a move that would perhaps indicate that he’s not …
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Ireland’s Wes Hoolahan has reportedly agreed terms on a one-year deal that will see him join A-League outfit, Newcastle Jets. According to reports, the 37-year-old has flown to Australia to finalise a deal that will see him turn down a move to League Two’s Cambridge United – who he has been training with during the pre-season since his release from …
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Diarmuid Connolly has returned to train with the other members of the Dublin Senior Footballing panel – according to manager, Jim Gavin. Dublin’s push for five All Ireland titles in a row could well have just received a massive boost after Gavin revealed that Connolly has joined up with the squad ahead of their Super 8s showdown against Roscommon on …
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The FAI Cup first round draw took place this evening with Bohemians set to host Shelbourne at Dalymount Park. Meanwhile, Dundalk will begin their title defence with a trip to St Colman’s Park to take on Cobh Ramblers while last year’s finalists, Cork City, have been drawn to face Cabinteely. Finn Harps must travel to face Shamrock Rovers while St …
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A feature-length film about former Republic of Ireland manager Jack Charlton is set to be released next year, marking 30 years since Italia ’90. The film is being produced by the Noah Media Group, who are responsible for the documentaries, Bobby Robson: More Than A Manager and Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans, and it is reported that former Ireland captain Andy …
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Khabib Nurmagomedov has expressed his love for football and his admiration for the Liverpool side who managed to pull off an incredible comeback to win the Champions League final against Milan in Istanbul back in 2005. The lightweight champion was pretty knowledgable as far as football was concerned upon being asked for his take on the sport as a whole. …
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Richie Towell has signed for Salford City, the club owned by several members of Manchester United’s legendary Class of 92. The club, which is owned by David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Phil Neville, Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Peter Lym, announced that the 27-year-old Irish midfielder will join up with Graham Alexander’s side ahead of next season. On loan from …
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Irish goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher has been named as part of the 23-man squad that will travel to Madrid for tomorrow’s Champions League final. It’s a real testament to both the talent of the Cork-native and the faith that Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has in this young man’s ability to succeed. At just 20-years-old, the position will likely amount to a …
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Chelsea left it until the very last gasps of today’s semi-final clash as they beat Eintracht Frankfurt on penalties to book their spot in the Europa League final. After a pair of mid-week fixtures that saw English teams achieve a soon-to-be-legendary pair of victories in the Champions League, there was certainly some pressure on Maurizio Sarri’s side to at least …
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