In a momentous achievement for Irish football, the Republic of Ireland’s Under-17 national team has qualified for the 2025 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, marking the first time the men’s youth squad has reached this prestigious tournament. Manager Colin O’Brien’s talented young squad sealed their historic qualification through a compelling performance in the UEFA European … Read more
Sarah Healy has delivered a strong performance for Ireland at the World Athletics Indoor Championships, finishing sixth in the women’s 3000m final with a time of 8:40.00. According to The Journal, The Irish athlete, who competed at the 2024 Olympics, showed impressive form against a world-class field in the prestigious indoor championship event. Ireland’s representation … Read more
Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan is scheduled to arrive in Ireland on March 18 in connection with the upcoming European T20 Premier League (ETPL). The visit will provide Indian nationals living in Ireland a rare opportunity to meet and interact with the film star. Bachchan’s visit highlights his involvement with the cricket tournament as a co-owner … Read more
Young cricketer Febin Manoj has scripted history, becoming the first Indian-origin player to be selected for Ireland’s Under-19 Men’s team. The talented all-rounder has been named in the 14-member squad set to tour Zimbabwe for a five-match 50-over series starting April 3 in Harare. Febin, who represents The Hills Cricket Club in Dublin, was also … Read more
Ireland’s interim head coach Simon Easterby has named 21-year-old Sam Prendergast at out-half for Saturday’s Six Nations opener against England at the Aviva Stadium, marking the young player’s championship debut. Prendergast, who impressed during the November series, has been selected ahead of Jack Crowley who started during last year’s Six Nations triumph. The decision follows … Read more
The Irish government has launched a game-changing sports initiative that promises to revolutionize athletics across the country. Minister Thomas Byrne unveiled the Sports Action Plan 2024-2027 today, backed by a record-breaking €230 million budget – doubling the funding from 2018 levels two years ahead of schedule. The comprehensive plan introduces 47 new initiatives aimed at … Read more
A historic day at the Dublin Marathon saw Dundrum South Dublin AC’s Hiko Tonosa set a new Irish national record while finishing third overall in an impressive time of 2:09:42. Kenya’s Moses Kemei emerged victorious in the men’s race, crossing the finish line in 2:08:47, followed by Ethiopia’s Abebaw Desalew in 2:09:24. The women’s race … Read more
The upcoming Ireland versus England Nations League match has stirred controversy over its evening kick-off time. Set for 5pm on Saturday at the Aviva Stadium, concerns have been raised about potential alcohol-fueled trouble. A former assistant garda commissioner suggests an earlier start could have prevented English fans from “getting stoked up” with alcohol before the … Read more
Ireland’s cricket all-rounder Simi Singh is battling for his life at a hospital in India after being diagnosed with acute liver failure, according to a report in The Times of India. The 37-year-old India-born cricketer has been admitted to Medanta hospital in Gurgaon, and is reportedly awaiting a liver transplant to be performed at the … Read more
In a significant boost to the development of cricket in the country, the Irish government announced on Wednesday its approval for the construction of a new 4,000-seater cricket stadium in Dublin, which will co-host the 2030 Men’s T20 World Cup alongside England and Scotland. The project, set to be located in Blanchardstown, will also include … Read more
Dublin is set to roll out the green carpet today as Ireland welcomes home its 133 athletes from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The nation is celebrating its most successful Olympics ever, with the team bringing back an impressive medal haul that has made history. According to Irishexaminer, the athletes will be honored with a … Read more
DUBLIN — LCC emerged as the champions of the Hats Cricket Tournament 2024, following a thrilling win against Dublin United in the final. Held over two days, August 4-5, the tournament displayed some of the finest cricket of the season, culminating in a closely contested final. In the final match, Dublin United set a challenging … Read more
Irish sprinting sensation Rhasidat Adeleke is set to capture the nation’s attention tonight as she prepares for the highly anticipated women’s 400m final at the Paris Olympics. The 21-year-old from Tallaght has already scripted history, becoming the first Irish woman to make a sprint final at an Olympic Games. The race at the Stade de … Read more
The Irish women’s 4x400m relay team delivered an impressive performance at the Stade de France, securing a place in the Olympic final. The team, consisting of Sophie Becker, Phil Healy, Kelly McGrory, and Sharlene Mawdsley, finished third in their semi-final heat with a time of 3:25.05. Despite the absence of star sprinter Rhasidat Adeleke, who … Read more
In a touching display of camaraderie, Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has penned a heartfelt message congratulating her friend and boxing champion Kellie Harrington on her recent triumph at the Paris Olympics. Harrington scripted history by becoming the first Irish female athlete to win gold at back-to-back Olympic Games, following her win over China’s Wenlu … Read more