Brazil’s Pele in hospital, says he’s ‘strong’

The legendary Brazilian soccer player Pele is doing well and is still in stable condition, according to a statement made on Saturday by the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo. The 82-year-old patient has been there since Tuesday. According to medical staff, he is receiving antibiotics to treat an infection while undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. … Read more

€382,216 funding announced for Gaelic Games Programme in West

The Connacht GAA Council has been given three-year funding worth more than €380,000 to continue managing the Gaelic Games Program in Connemara’s schools. The funding is an increase of €34,747 above what was announced for the Galway and Tuar Mhic Éadaigh Gaeltacht in 2019. In accordance with the plans, instruction in football, hurling, and handball … Read more

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Ireland Football Team set for training camp in Turkey

The Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team will travel to Turkey for a training camp to aid their preparation for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifier away to Georgia. Team manager Vera Pauw’s squad will spend nine days in Antalya and take on the Philippines in an international friendly game on Sunday, June 19th. … Read more

Penalty shootout match by Kerala House on June 18 at Lucan

Kerala House Irish Malayalee Club is organising a Penalty shootout match on June 18, 2022, as part of ‘Carnival 2022’. The Penalty shootout match organized by Kerala House will be held on June 18. The competition will take place at the Lucan Youth Center in Primrose Lane, Lucan from 10 am to 1 pm for … Read more

Gardaí appeal for witnesses after football star dies

A 48-year-old man died in hospital after an assault happened outside Colbert Train Station in Limerick on Friday night. The dead man was named Alan Bourke (48) from St Mary’s Park in the city. A talented footballer in his youth, he was a former Ireland youth soccer international who played with Mungret Regional Football Club … Read more

Manchester United player Mason Greenwood Arrested on Suspicion of Rape and Assault

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault after a woman posted visual and audio allegations on social media of an incident. Manchester police said they had arrested a man on suspicion of rape and assault on Sunday after Manchester United suspended Mason Greenwood following allegations on social media. … Read more

No fine for 11-year-old Irish fan girl who ran towards Cristiano Ronaldo during match in Dublin

The Football Association of Ireland has waived off a fine that was supposed to be imposed over an 11-year-old girl for entering onto the pitch during an international football match. The girl was running towards Cristiano Ronaldo during the match. The incident happened at the Aviva Stadium during the Ireland-Portugal World Cup qualifier match on … Read more