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Euro 2012 » News
It’s the moment Irish fans have feared ever since the Euro 2012 squad was named earlier this month: That’s right (cue terror-inspiring horror-movie music) Paul McShane has been called up.
Rugby » Rugby News
Irish fans will be denied the sight of Geordan Murphy in a green jersey again after the 34-year old called time on his international career.
Euro 2012 » News
The good news is that Spain’s main attacking threat is out; the bad news is that our defensive leader has had a little bit of an injury scare.
Rugby » Rugby News
There weren’t any huge surprises in the Ireland squad named for the summer tour of New Zealand, although Declan Kidney did have to take the very GAA-like step of naming four A.N. Others.
Euro 2012 » News
Kevin Kilbane is eyeing a sensational return to the international set-up... as manager of the Irish team.
Euro 2012 » News
While Irish fans were delighted to see James McClean make the plane for Euro 2012 with today's squad announcement, the biggest shock was the withdrawal of James McCarthy.
Euro 2012 » Features
After much speculation, it was James McCarthy who was the mystery Irish player who will not be heading to Euro 2012. Here's how the full squad announcement unfolded today.
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Euro 2012 » News
We're literally just hours away from the Irish Euro 2012 squad announcement yet concern is growing that one expected player has pulled out of the team.
Euro 2012 » Features
JOE spent some time in the company of Irish talisman Richard Dunne as he faces into recovery from injury, a relegation battle with Aston Villa and a European Championship with Ireland.
Euro 2012 » Top 50 Irish Soccer Moments
Time for number 44 on the countdown and 'Zinedine' Kilbane makes an appearance at the Stade De France.
Euro 2012 » Top 50 Irish Soccer Moments
Number 45 on our countdown shows that Ireland can take on the giants of world football and win.
Football » Euro 2012
Time for number 46 on the countdown and a new era for Irish football in 2006
Euro 2012 » Top 50 Irish Soccer Moments
It's time for number 47 of JOE’s Irish Soccer’s Most Memorable Moments countdown. Today we take you back to 2002 and some comic relief.
Rugby » Six Nations
Declan Kidney could have a hell of a job picking the Irish captain for the Scotland game this weekend, with skipper in waiting Rory Best facing a race against time to be fit.
Rugby » Six Nations
Anthony Foley has been called into the Irish set-up to replace forwards coach Gert Smal and it mightn't be his only promotion between now and the end of the season.
Rugby » Six Nations
The Ireland team to face Italy this weekend has been named. You could nearly recite the starting XV and replacements bench without looking at this stage.
News » World affairs
New statistics from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that visitor numbers to Ireland have increased for the first time since 2007.
Rugby » Six Nations
Contrary to suggestions that it would be delayed until September, the rescheduled France v Ireland match will now take place on Sunday 4 March at 3pm.
Rugby » Six Nations
Two men who were pivotal in Wales’ undoing of Ireland at the World Cup will be back to haunt Declan Kidney’s men in the Six Nations opener this Sunday.
Rugby » Six Nations
Keith Earls has been handed the number 13 jersey in an Irish team named pretty much along expected lines. You hardly expected Declan Kidney to pull loads of surprises did you?
Rugby » Six Nations
Declan Kidney has thrown up precious little surprises in announcing the 24-man squad for the upcoming Six Nations tournament.
Football » News
James McClean and other Irish hopefuls are going to have to do an awful lot in the next few months if they are going to earn a place in Giovanni Trapattoni’s Euro 2012 squad.
Rugby » Rugby News
Ireland forwards coach Gert Smal could be lured back to his native South Africa after being installed as the favourite to succeed Peter de Villiers as Springbok coach.
Football » News
The sight of Shay Given being carried off the pitch at Villa Park at the weekend was a worrying one for all Irish fans, but the Donegal man should be up and about in no time.
Football » News
The majority of Irish supporters aren’t the only ones that want England in today’s Euro 2012 draw, Giovanni Trapattoni wants them too.
Football » News
England boss Fabio Capello is petrified about the prospect of being drawn alongside Ireland when the teams come out of the hat in the Euro 2012 draw in Kiev today.
Football » News
In what was an inevitable development, the FAI have confirmed that they have awarded Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni a new two-year contract.
Football » News
The good times continue to roll for the Irish soccer team after it was revealed that we have rocketed up the FIFA rankings. Well, sort of. We’re up four places to 21st.
Rugby » Rugby News
Donncha O’Callaghan believes that a lack of sex before games means that the Irish players go out on to the pitch like “dogs with rabies”.
Easygoing JOE » Dumb it down
Ireland ranked alongside France? A potential group including Spain and Germany? Ahead of next month's draw, here's all you need to know about the Euro 2012 seedings.
Football » Euro 2012
Kevin Doyle and John O’Shea have been named in the Irish team for what should be little more than a victory parade around the Aviva Stadium tomorrow night.
Football » Euro 2012
First there was Joxer, then there was ‘Put em under Pressure’. Now, we have the 'Trap Rap', which looks set to be the unofficial Irish football anthem for Euro 2012.
Football » Euro 2012
Heroes one and all, here's how we think the Irish players fared on a memorable, memorable night in Tallinn.
Football » Euro 2012
Start making plans for Poland and the Ukraine next summer because Ireland have all but qualified for their first major tournament in ten years.
Football » Euro 2012
Ireland fans can choose to be delighted or petrified at the fact that former Ireland manager Steve Staunton thinks we’re going to do the business against Estonia over two legs.
Football » Euro 2012
The Estonian team might not be choc-full of stars, but they certainly know how to find the onion sack from outside the box.
Football » Euro 2012
Estonia may have one more Victoria’s Secret model and a more sound debt to GDP ratio than Ireland, but we kick their asses when it comes to Nobel Prize winners.
Football » Euro 2012
Jonathan Walters is prepared to put his body on the line to ensure that Ireland overcome Estonia in the Euro 2012 play-offs.
Football » Euro 2012
The fact that Estonia probably aren't very good gives us an advantage in the Euro 2012 play-offs - but Shay Given was instead choosing to concentrate on Ireland's greater experience of the format.
Football » Euro 2012
Two years on from the most controversial and painful defeat in Irish football history, Sean St. Ledger still reckons there was something fishy about the defeat to France in 2009.
Football » Euro 2012
Irish assistant boss Marco Tardelli is under no illusion as to the importance of Friday’s play-off clash with Estonia for the Irish players, saying that it is the “match of their lives”.
Rugby » Rugby News
Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll is due to undergo shoulder surgery next week and will be sidelined for six months as a result. Is this the end for our greatest ever player?
Rugby » Rugby News
Irish captain Brian O’Driscoll is facing the prospect of surgery to fix an ongoing shoulder problem which could result in a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Football » Euro 2012
Creative midfielder with an eye for goal? Check. Eligible for Ireland? Check. Giovanni Trapattoni should be keeping a closer eye on Norwich's Anthony Pilkington.
Rugby » Rugby News
We feared we would lose a few after the World Cup and it looks like Geordan Murphy will be the first Irish player to confirm his retirement from international rugby.
GAA » GAA News
Disappointingly for all the blood-thirsty fans out there, Australia have promised that there will be no heavy-handed tactics when they play Ireland in the International Rules game on Friday.
Rugby World Cup » News
With the Rugby World Cup now done and dusted, Ireland have moved to sixth place in the IRB world rankings.
Football » Euro 2012
Due to "extraordinary demand", Ryanair have added another return flight to Tallinn for Ireland’s play-off clash with Estonia next month.
Football » Features
Irish supporters were delighted to pull Estonia out of the hat for the Euro 2012 play-offs, but it seems as if their fans were equally as thrilled.
Football » Euro 2012
The prayers of the majority of Ireland fans have been answered, as the Boys in Green will go up against Estonia in the Euro 2012 play-offs next month.
GAA » GAA News
Quiet man Stephen Cluxton was yesterday named as captain of the Irish International Rules squad. But will he even be on the plane Down Under?
Football » Euro 2012
Now that we know the identity of our potential play-off opponents, here's a lowdown on what to expect both on the pitch and off it.
Football » Euro 2012
Confusion reigned as to our play-off situation after the dreadfully unconvincing win over Armenia last night. But it turns out we will be seeded after all.
Football » News
Ireland made it to the Euro 2012 play-offs tonight with a nerve-wracking 2-1 victory over Armenia, a game notable for two harsh red cards from erratic referee Eduardo Iturralde Gonzalez.
Football » Euro 2012
It may be one of the most over-used clichés in football, but Irish defender Sean St. Ledger reckons it’s all about the three points when Armenia come to town this evening.
Football » News
Robbie Keane's out for the crucial game with Armenia so in comes Shane Long right? Nope, Trapattoni has fooled us again.
Football » Euro 2012
Ireland skipper Robbie Keane could miss out on Ireland’s crunch clash with Armenia on Tuesday evening after picking up a knock in the routine win over Andorra on Friday night.
Rugby World Cup » Features
Malcolm O’Kelly felt that Ireland learned a harsh lesson in defeat to a Wales side who he believes will take some stopping in the rest of the World Cup.
Rugby World Cup » Features
We rate Ireland’s players individually after a sorely disappointing night in Wellington. Thankfully, there were a few glimmers of light on what was a dark day overall.
Rugby World Cup » Match-tracker
What a pity. Ireland's World Cup dream ended with a whimper after a disappointing defeat to a magnificent Wales in Wellington. Here's how it went down.
Football » News
A confident away victory in Andorra from the Irish side tonight was overshadowed by rival Group B action, with Russian and Armenian victories setting up a nail-biting Tuesday evening.
Rugby World Cup » News
Get yourself in the mood for the quarter-final with Wales tomorrow by having a look at this video detailing the wondrous (if fictitious) tales of Ireland duo Sean O’Brien and Cian Healy.
Rugby World Cup » News
The colossal performances of Tullow Tank Sean O’Brien in the World Cup to date have set alarm bells ringing in the Welsh camp ahead of the quarter-final tomorrow.
Rugby World Cup » News
Ireland flyer Keith Earls has admitted that he has been overcome with a feeling that Ireland are going to make it to the final of the Rugby World Cup.
Football » News
Giovanni Trapattoni has named his side for tomorrow night's away encounter against Andorra, with Shane Long stepping down to allow Kevin Doyle to partner Robbie Keane.
Football » Euro 2012
Ahead of the most important week in Irish soccer for many a year, we take a look at some of the dilemmas confronting Irish manager Giovanni Trapattoni over the coming days.
Rugby World Cup » News
Ireland hooker Rory Best has been given the all-clear to take his place in the Ireland XV for the crunch quarter-final with Wales on Saturday.
Rugby World Cup » News
Wales coach Warren Gatland has brought back the big guns rested for the final pool game against Fiji for the quarter-final meeting with Ireland this weekend.
It's Man Stuff » JOE Fives
Ireland’s hosts on Friday night are expected to yield three easy points for Giovanni Trapattoni’s men but what do you know of them.
Rugby World Cup » News
Following in the footsteps of most of the squad, one of the stars of the World Cup Sean O'Brien has joined Twitter.
Rugby World Cup » News
Springbok jannie du Plessis thinks Ireland will make the Rugby World Cup final. Flattery or minds games?
Rugby World Cup » News
Declan Kidney has made no changes for the team that will play Wales in Wellington on Saturday, but he has his fingers crossed over the fitness of Rory Best.
Rugby World Cup » News
Italy's Leonardo Ghiraldini, who decided it was a good idea to stick his fingers into Cian Healy’s eye on Sunday, has been hit with a 15-week ban.
Rugby World Cup » News
Ireland’s worst fears over hooker Rory Best could be realised as it seems the Ulster player is ‘a long shot’ to be fit for the World Cup quarter-final against Wales on Saturday.
Rugby World Cup » News
Ireland hooker Rory Best is a major doubt for next weekend’s World Cup quarter-final against Wales after sustaining a shoulder injury against Italy yesterday.
Rugby World Cup » Features
Malcolm O’Kelly was very impressed with Ireland’s performance against Italy in Dunedin, particularly in the second half when our greater class began to tell.
Rugby World Cup » Match-tracker
Ireland steamrolled through to the quarter-finals with an outstanding second half display against Italy in Dunedin. Here's how it went down.
Rugby World Cup » News
As had been speculated all week, Declan Kidney has named Munster duo Conor Murray and Ronan O’Gara as Ireland’s half backs for the crunch clash with Italy on Sunday.
Rugby World Cup » News
Ireland may have to do without Paul O’Connell’s famed manic aggression for Sunday’s crucial clash with Italy, as the lock remains a big doubt with a hamstring problem.
Rugby World Cup » News
Ahead of Ireland's crunch clash with Italy, Geordan Murphy and Martin Castrogiovanni have been trading friendly insults.
Rugby World Cup » News
While some of us are still not convinced that Ronan O'Gara is not retiring, Cian Healy is a believer.
Rugby World Cup » News
As expected, Italy got the bonus point win they needed against USA on Tuesday morning, setting up a crunch clash with Ireland on Sunday.
Football » News
A bunch of Irish footballers, led by John O'Shea, have picked up €25,000 thanks to their horse winning at Roscommon on Monday.
Football » Euro 2012
Ireland captain Robbie Keane will join up with the Republic of Ireland squad on their first day of training ahead of the crucial double header with Andorra and Armenia next month.
Rugby World Cup » News
Russia tried everything within their power to stop the bulldozing Sean O’Brien yesterday, but one of their players has fallen foul of the authorities for going slightly over the top.
Rugby World Cup » Match-tracker
Nine tries scored, bonus point secured and a clean bill of health. Declan Kidney couldn't have asked for much more from Ireland's clash with Russia in Rotorua. Here's how it went down.
Rugby World Cup » Features
Declan Kidney’s team selection for the Russia game limits Jonathan Sexton’s ambitions to cement his position as Ireland’s first choice number ten, writes Conor Heneghan.
Football » Euro 2012
Jonathan Walters and James McCarthy have both been included in the Ireland squad for the upcoming European qualifiers against Andorra and Armenia.
Rugby World Cup » News
The normally placid Declan Kidney has taken exception to accusations of cheating levelled at the Irish team after last weekend’s epic win over Australia.
Rugby World Cup » News
There are only six survivors from Ireland’s magnificent victory over Australia for the meeting with group minnows Russia in Rotorua on Sunday.
Rugby World Cup » News
The sour grapes emanating from Ireland’s victory over Australia have continued unabated, with legendary Australian centre Tim Horan blasting Ireland’s time-wasting tactics last weekend.
Football » News
The latest FIFA rankings are out and the good news is Ireland are up two places to 29th, their highest ranking in six years.
Rugby World Cup » News
Ronan O'Gara has spoken about his retirement comments and tried to clear up what he meant on Saturday. We are not sure it's any clearer.
Tech » Tech Features
Once again, the BBC leads the way with the international version of its iPlayer app for iPad. You may never use your telly again
Rugby World Cup » News
We know it is hard to believe but Ireland have not yet qualified for the quarter-finals of the World Cup. Luckily, backs coach Alan Gaffney is on the ball.
Rugby World Cup » Features
Heroic to a man, we rate the Irish players individually after their magnificent and uplifting victory over Tri-Nations champions Australia in Auckland.
Rugby World Cup » Match-tracker
Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Alf Stewart, your boys took one hell of a beating. Read on to see how a magnificent Ireland defeated Australia in Auckland.
Rugby World Cup » Features
Ireland's veteran out-half talks about learning from past World Cup experiences, the battle with Jonny Sexton and how Quade Cooper can be "got at".
Rugby World Cup » News
As expected, James O’Connor has replaced injury victim Digby Ioane in the Australia team to face Ireland this weekend.
Rugby World Cup » News
Ireland hooker Jerry Flannery has been ruled out for the rest of the Rugby World Cup after tearing a calf muscle in training.
Rugby World Cup » News
Leinster quartet Rob Kearney, Eoin Reddan, Sean O’Brien and Cian Healy have all been included in the Ireland team to face Australia this Saturday.
Rugby World Cup » News
Despite Ireland’s horror show against the US on Sunday, Geordan Murphy is confident we have what it takes to beat the Wallabies this weekend.
Rugby World Cup » News
The Springboks were lucky to edge Wales out by a point; Australia blew Italy away in the second half and as for Ireland…
Sports » Betting
Only half of our bets came good last weekend, so we’ve gone a little more conservative this time around. Still, a tenner on these babies could return the tidy sum of €758.
Rugby World Cup » Features
The Rugby World Cup is under way, with Ireland in action against the USA on Sunday. Here's a fantastic collection of photos of the Irish rugby squad as you've never seen them before.
Rugby World Cup » Rugby World Cup Previews
As the World Cup beckons in New Zealand we look at the contenders; their squads, chances, odds - and which pop star they might resemble. Now for Ireland's group...
Rugby World Cup » News
Ireland flanker Sean O’Brien has vowed to impose himself on the World Cup in trademark rampaging fashion.
Rugby World Cup » Features
JOE caught up with Jerry Flannery for a chat about his road to recovery, his experiences of France 2007 and why Ireland have reason to be positive about their prospects this time around.
Football » Euro 2012
From the sublime (Richard Dunne) to the ridiculous (Stephen Ward), here's how Ireland's players rated after one of the most one-sided 0-0 draws of all time.
Football » Euro 2012
Ireland winger Stephen Hunt and Ireland legend Jason McAteer believe the boys in green have everything to play for against Russia in Moscow on Tuesday evening.
Football » News
Stephen Kelly will replace John O'Shea at right-back for tomorrow afternoon's crucial Euro 2012 qualifier against Russia in the just-announced Irish line-up.
Football » Euro 2012
Ahead of one of the biggest matches in years for the Irish soccer team, JOE runs the rule over the health of the eleven men Giovanni Trapattoni has picked to slay Slovakia.
Rugby World Cup » News
Despite temperatures plunging to near freezing, the Irish rugby squad received a warm welcome on their arrival in New Zealand for the Rugby World Cup.
Rugby » International Rugby
Munster and Ireland flanker David Wallace faces six months on the sidelines as a result of the knee injury suffered against England on Saturday.
Rugby World Cup » Rugby World Cup Retro
The 2011 Rugby World Cup is less than two weeks away. Today, kicking off some a bit of reminiscences of tournaments past, is Gordon Hamilton's magnificent try of 1991.
Football » Euro 2012
Birmingham City midfielder Keith Fahey has been ruled out of Ireland’s crucial double header with Slovakia and Russia because of a groin injury.
Rugby World Cup » News
Just as the Irish rugby squad prepare to board a plane bound for New Zealand, their fragile confidence will not be helped by the news they have slipped to eighth in the world rankings.
Football » Euro 2012
As Ireland’s Euro 2012 qualifying campaign enters squeaky-bum time, JOE caught up with defender Sean St. Ledger for a chat about Ireland’s prospects.
Football » Euro 2012
Darron Gibson is a major doubt for Ireland’s double header with Slovakia and Russia next weekend, opening the door for James McCarthy’s return to the squad.
Football » Euro 2012
Republic of Ireland defender Sean St. Ledger believes that beating Slovakia at home will be crucial to Ireland’s chances of qualifying for Euro 2012 next summer.
Rugby World Cup » Rugby World Cup Videos
After three defeats on the trot, the Irish players are well aware of the need for a good display against England before making the trip to New Zealand.
Rugby » International Rugby
Tommy Bowe, Jerry Flannery and Stephen Ferris will make their first starts of the Guinness Summer Series against England at the Aviva Stadium this weekend.
Football » Euro 2012
James McCarthy and Jonathan Walters have been left out of the Ireland squad for the crucial double header with Slovakia and Russia next month.
Rugby World Cup » News
Luke Fitzgerald and Tomas O’Leary were the most high profile omissions from the Ireland Rugby World Cup squad announced by Declan Kidney this afternoon.
Rugby World Cup » News
Ireland started well and finished well but in between the French took us to the cleaners and it’s now three defeats from three World Cup warm-up matches for Declan Kidney’s side.
Rugby » International Rugby
With Ireland’s Rugby World Cup Squad to be decided on Monday, Declan Kidney and company have some key issues to ponder this weekend.
Rugby » International Rugby
With time running out before the start of the World Cup, some of Ireland’s leading rugby pundits believe the time has come for Ireland to start winning.
Rugby » International Rugby
Leinster flanker Shane Jennings will start for Ireland against France tomorrow after David Wallace was ruled out with a hamstring injury.
Rugby » Rugby Features
Ireland second row Donncha O’Callaghan believes that getting the small things right will be crucial in the clash with France this weekend.
Life » Travel
According to research carried out on behalf of Inchydoney Island Lodge and Spa, 46 per cent of Irish people will holiday at home this year.
Football » Euro 2012
If the Croatia team are under the influence of Shane MacGowan at the Aviva Stadium tonight you would have to think we stand a good chance of winning, right?
Rugby » Rugby Features
After a lengthy injury absence, Stephen Ferris is raring to make an impact for Ireland at the World Cup next month. We caught up with him for a chat ahead of the warm-up clash with Scotland this...
GAA » The Championship
Leaving no stone unturned in their preparation for this weekend’s clash with Donegal, Kildare employed the services of Ireland out-half Ronan O’Gara for some free-taking advice yesterday.
Rugby » International Rugby
Munster and Ireland hooker Jerry Flannery is back in full training and ready to play a part for his country at the Rugby World Cup.
Football » Euro 2012
Paul Doolin’s Ireland side are through to the last four of the UEFA under-19 Championship despite only managing a goalless draw with hosts Romania this evening.
Football » Euro 2012
Two goals in three minutes midway through the second half consigned the Ireland under-19 side to a defeat to the Czech Republic in Romania this evening.
Rugby » Rugby News
Less than two months before the Rugby World Cup, Declan Kidney and his management team have had their contracts extended until 2013.
Rugby » Rugby Features
JOE caught up with Munster and Ireland winger Keith Earls for a chat about a tough pre-season, why Ireland can win the World Cup and what exactly is his best position.
Rugby » Rugby News
All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu has tipped Ireland as the dark horses to watch at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand this year.
Rugby » Rugby Features
A veteran of the ill-fated World Cup campaign of four years ago, Denis Leamy talks to JOE about learning the lessons of '07, back row competition and the brilliance of the Tipperary hurlers.
Rugby » International Rugby
Ronan O’Gara’s attempts to lay claim to the Irish number ten jersey have been hampered by a calf injury suffered during a World Cup training camp.
Football » Premier League
West Brom have become the latest club to set their sights on the highly sought after Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long.
Football » Premier League
Newcastle are the latest Premier League club to be linked with high-flying Reading and Ireland striker Shane Long.
Rugby » Rugby News
Despite having a Heineken Cup medal and a European Player of the Year gong under his belt, Sean O’Brien is hungry for even more with province and country next season.
Rugby » Rugby News
Having missed out on the Ireland squad for the last two World Cups, Leinster captain Leo Cullen is determined to make an impression in New Zealand in the autumn.
Rugby » Rugby News
Munster fans may have seen the last of the great John Hayes after the province confirmed they will not be renewing his contract for next season.
Football » Euro 2012
Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni is set for a new deal with the FAI that will run until the 2014 World Cup, when he will be 75 years old.
News » Home News
Twelve people have put their names forward for the Irish presidential election. Here's the low-down of the longest job application process this side of The Apprentice.
Rugby » International Rugby
43 players have been named in an Irish squad that will gather for the first of three scheduled training camps ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
News » Home News
More than half of Catholics in Northern Ireland have indicated a preference to remain a part of the United Kingdom, according to a new survey.
Football » Euro 2012
Giovanni Trapattoni pulled off a masterstroke against his native country with a makeshift Ireland side that nobody gave a chance of victory over Italy in Liege tonight.
Football » Euro 2012
In some quarters, Ireland’s friendly clash with Italy this evening is about as eagerly anticipated as a punch in the face. Here are five reasons why it’s worth tuning in.
Football » Euro 2012
Ireland captain Robbie Keane has been passed fit for the Euro 2012 qualifier with Macedonia and will start alongside Simon Cox up front.
Football » Features
Key absentees and a lack of alternatives means that Saturday’s clash with Macedonia could make for uncomfortable viewing, writes Conor Heneghan.
Football » Euro 2012
A groin injury sustained in training threatens to rule Robbie Keane out of Saturday’s Euro 2012 qualifier with Macedonia.
Football » Features
Ireland’s trip to Skopje this weekend brings back haunting memories of THAT infamous 3-2 defeat in 1996. There have been quite a few bad away day experiences through the years, however.
Rugby » International Rugby
Shane Jennings’ prospects of playing in the Rugby World Cup have taken a massive blow after the flanker underwent an operation on a broken arm.
Rugby » Rugby Features
On the eve of his retirement, JOE caught up with Alan Quinlan for a chat about his eventful career, beating depression and the Magners League final this weekend.
Football » Euro 2012
Giovanni Trapattoni has hit out at the absentees from last night’s win over Northern Ireland and cast major doubt over their future in an Irish jersey.
Football » Euro 2012
Confusion surrounding the absence of James McCarthy and Marc Wilson put a dampener on Ireland’s 5-0 Carling Nations Cup win over Northern Ireland last night.
Football » Euro 2012
Nigel Worthington is fed up of the amount of Northern Ireland born players declaring for the Republic and has proposed drastic rule changes to remedy the situation.
Football » Euro 2012
Vast swathes of empty seats are to be expected at the Aviva Stadium this evening with only 210 Northern Ireland fans expected to attend the clash with Ireland.
Football » Euro 2012
Shay Given will mark his return to Ireland duty tomorrow night against Northern Ireland in a team shorn of a host of first team regulars.
Football » Euro 2012
Wolves striker Kevin Doyle will miss Ireland’s crucial Euro 2012 qualifier with Macedonia next month after suffering a recurrence of a knee injury.
Rugby » Rugby News
Ireland and Lions legend Mike Gibson has been inducted into the International Rugby Board Hall of Fame.
Football » News
Kevin “Doyler” Doyle is all set to return to action to boost Wolves’ hopes of avoiding relegation from the Premier League.
Football » Features
Simon who? Simon Cox, our new possible Ireland international star, that’s who. Here are five things you may not know about Il Trap’s latest snare.
News » Home News
It’s official. Ireland is one of the kindest countries in the world, according to a study from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Travel » Irish Travel
Sneaky foreigners say all sorts behind our backs once they head home. A paranoid JOE had a dig around to see what our visitors say about us.
Football » Euro 2012
A much changed Ireland side fell to a single goal defeat to Uruguay in an entertaining encounter in front of a pitiful crowd at the Aviva Stadium this evening.
Football » Football opinion
If Ireland’s victory over Macedonia revealed anything, it is that Giovanni Trapattoni and Ireland must consider a different approach in future, writes Conor Heneghan.
News » Home News
The Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII) has confirmed that small amounts of radioactivity from the Fukushima accident have been detected in Ireland.
Football » Euro 2012
Ireland are set to play two friendly internationals in the USA following their European Championship qualifier with Macedonia in Skopje later this year.
Entertainment » Television
Jean-Claude Van Damme reflects on his life and career as he celebrates his 50th birthday and Ireland take on Uruguay in a friendly at the Aviva Stadium.
Football » Euro 2012
James McCarthy has been named in the Irish team to face Uruguay in tomorrow night’s friendly clash at the Aviva Stadium.
Football » Euro 2012
Giovanni Trapattoni has named the Irish team to face Macedonia and it is exactly as expected.
Football » Football opinion
Ireland should beat Macedonia tomorrow, but things could be made a lot trickier than necessary by the outdated tactical mind of Giovanni Trapattoni.
Football » Euro 2012
Everton right-winger-cum-right-back Seamus Coleman has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland’s next qualifying match.
News » Home News
One third of Irish people believe that Leprechauns really exist, according to online poll carried out by Cooley Distillery.
Football » Features
JOE can suggest at least five reasons why we should be worried about the Macedonians ahead of the Euro 2012 qualifier at the Aviva Stadium this weekend.
Football » Euro 2012
Wigan midfielder James McCarthy has moved to dismiss speculation that he is to turn his back on his international career with the Republic of Ireland.
Rugby » International Rugby
Following their comprehensive victory over England in the Six Nations at the weekend, Ireland have climbed to fourth in the latest IRB world rankings.
Rugby » Rugby Gallery
The story of Ireland's magnificent victory over England as told through the medium of photography.
Rugby » Rugby Features
Irish internationals Jonathan Sexton, Jamie Heaslip, Tomas O'Leary and Jerry Flannery and rugby pundit Frankie Sheahan look ahead to the Six Nations clash with England at the Aviva Stadium this...
Life » Life Features
It's the time of year when we Irish feel particularly Irish, and the perfect time to point out why Ireland is a mighty fine nation with much for us to be proud of.
News » Home News
Irish taxpayers are to contribute €1m in funding for the Red Cross relief operation in disaster-ridden Japan after Government approval was met today.
Rugby » International Rugby
Jonathan Sexton and Andrew Trimble have been named in the Ireland team to face England at the Aviva Stadium this weekend.
News » Home News
The department of foreign affairs has confirmed that a second Irish man has died in the earthquake that hit the New Zealand city of Christchurch last month.
Rugby » Rugby Features
Irish internationals Jonathan Sexton, Jamie Heaslip, Tomas O'Leary and Jerry Flannery and rugby pundit Frankie Sheahan look ahead to the Six Nations clash with Wales at the Millennium Stadium this ...
Rugby » International Rugby
Ireland coach Declan Kidney has named an unchanged Ireland side for this weekend’s Six Nations clash against Wales.
Rugby » Rugby News
James Hook will return to fly-half for Saturday’s RBS Six Nations showdown with Ireland at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff.
Football » Features
Trap's too lazy to do it, so leave it to JOE to look back on the performances of the established and potential members of the Ireland squad over the weekend.
Rugby » International Rugby
Ireland coach Declan Kidney has called 12 additional players into the Irish squad ahead of the Six Nations clash with Wales on Saturday.
Football » News
Attention seeking muppet Stephen Ireland has once again made the headlines after an inflammatory interview with a French magazine.
Football » News
Aston Villa centre-half and Republic of Ireland international Richard Dunne is out for month with a shoulder injury.
Rugby » International Rugby
Munster scrum half Tomas O’Leary has returned to the Irish camp ahead of the Six Nations clash with Wales on Sunday week.
Rugby » Rugby Opinion
Dropping Jonathan Sexton seems like a backward step, but Ireland should still have enough to prevail against Scotland, writes Conor Ward.
Rugby » International Rugby
Declan Kidney has made three changes to the Irish team for the Six Nations clash against Scotland this weekend.
Rugby » Rugby Opinion
There is very little wrong with how Ireland are trying to play rugby, but there should still be changes made ahead of the Scotland match, writes Conor Ward.
Football » Euro 2012
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has made ominous comments about the international career of James McCarthy, suggesting that he has a big decision to make.
Football » Football opinion
Giovanni Trapattoni’s shoddy handling of James McCarthy is worrying as far as the future is concerned, writes Ken Early.
Rugby » Rugby Features
Irish internationals Jonathan Sexton, Jamie Heaslip, Tomas O'Leary and Jerry Flannery and rugby pundit Frankie Sheahan give their views ahead of Ireland's clash with France this weekend.
Rugby » International Rugby
Jamie Heaslip has been named in the Ireland side to face France in the Six Nations clash at the Aviva Stadium this Sunday.
Football » Football Gallery
Some of the best captured moments from Ireland's comfortable 3-0 victory over Wales in the Carling Nations Cup opener at the Aviva Stadium.
Entertainment » Television
Seamus Coleman and Ciaran Clarke both start in tonight's Nations Cup match for Ireland against Wales in the Aviva Stadium.
Rugby » International Rugby
Munster scrum-half Tomas O’Leary has been thrown straight into the starting line-up for this weekend’s Six Nations opener against Italy in Rome.
Rugby » International Rugby
Ireland are facing an injury crisis for the Six Nations opener against Italy after Jamie Heaslip, Shane Horgan and John Hayes were ruled out of Saturday week’s clash.
Rugby » Rugby News
Leinster have announced the signing of Ireland international hooker Sean Cronin on a two-year deal.
News » Politics Features
All we ever hear about is the recession and the bailout, and about how bad things are getting. Here are our first ten steps to improve this fine nation.
Football » Football opinion
If Stephen Ireland thinks he can use the Irish national side as a means to resurrect his flagging career, he can think again, writes Conor Heneghan.
Rugby » Rugby News
Leinster and Ireland out-half Jonathan Sexton has been linked with a move to French giants Stade Francais next season.
Football » News
Bland TV presenter and former England striker Gary Lineker has admitted that he once shit himself while playing for England against Ireland in the 1990 World Cup.
Rugby » Rugby News
Leinster and Ireland full back Rob Kearney could miss out on Ireland’s Six Nations campaign after undergoing surgery on a knee injury.
Rugby » International Rugby
Brian O’Driscoll is a major doubt for Leinster’s crucial Heineken Cup encounters against Clermont Auvergne next month after suffering a suspected broken jaw in the defeat of Argentina.
Rugby » Rugby News
After over eight months out with a groin injury, Munster and Ireland legend Paul O’Connell made a return to action with his club Young Munster on Friday night.
Football » News
Ireland goalkeeping legend Packie Bonner has confirmed that he will leave his post as technical director with FAI after eight years in the role.
Rugby » International Rugby
JOE looks ahead to the final match of the November series when Ireland take on Argentina at the Aviva Stadium.
Rugby » International Rugby
Geordan Murphy and Peter Stringer have been named in the Ireland team to face Argentina this weekend.
Rugby » International Rugby
Jerry Flannery, Jamie Heaslip, Tommy Bowe and Jonathan Sexton look ahead to the final November International against Argentina this weekend.
Rugby » Rugby Features
Following a magnificent piece of skill which created his try against New Zealand, JOE decided to pay tribute to Brian O’Driscoll with clips of some of his best moments over the years.
Rugby » International Rugby
Irish coach Declan Kidney looks set to be without a host of first team regulars for Ireland’s last November international against Argentina next weekend.
Rugby » International Rugby
Despite a committed performance, there were no miracles at tonight’s showdown between Ireland and New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium, with the All Blacks winning 38-18.
Rugby » Rugby Features
With Ireland facing off against New Zealand tomorrow, JOE caught up with Munster and Ireland prop Marcus Horan, who is currently sidelined with injury.
Rugby » International Rugby
With some trepidation, JOE looks ahead to Ireland's meeting with New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
Football » Football opinion
Empty seats at the brand new Aviva Stadium are a sign of the times, but Ireland’s display against Norway at least offered some hope for the future, writes Ken Early.
Rugby » International Rugby
Eoin Reddan and Jonathan Sexton have been recalled to the Ireland team for this weekend’s clash with New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium.
Rugby » International Rugby
Richie McCaw and Mils Muliaina will become the most capped All Blacks of all time when they line up to face Ireland on Saturday at the Aviva Stadium.
Football » Euro 2012
A video preview of the Republic of Ireland's friendly clash with Norway at the Aviva Stadium.
Rugby » International Rugby
Donnacha Ryan has been suspended for three weeks after an independent disciplinary committee upheld a citing for a stamping incident during Ireland's clash with Samoa.
Rugby » Rugby Opinion
This week, Johnny reflects on a disappointing performance against Samoa, looks ahead to the All Blacks this weekend and discusses the new star of New Zealand rugby, Sonny Bill Williams.
Football » Euro 2012
Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given has revealed that he may look to leave Manchester City in the January transfer window.
Football » Euro 2012
Everton defender Seamus Coleman has been left out of the Republic of Ireland team for tomorrow evening’s friendly with Norway at the Aviva Stadium.
Rugby » Rugby Opinion
In this week's maul, JOE columnists Malcolm O'Kelly and Johnny O'Connor and Rob Murphy discuss Samoa and look ahead to the weekend's clash with New Zealand.
Rugby » Rugby Opinion
In this week's maul, JOE columnists Malcolm O'Kelly and Johnny O'Connor and Rob Murphy discuss Samoa and look ahead to the weekend's clash with New Zealand.
Football » News
Paul Green and Sean St Ledger are the latest players to pull out of Wednesday‘s International match at the Aviva Stadium.
Rugby » International Rugby
Ireland second row forward Donnacha Ryan has been cited for allegedly stamping on an opponent during Ireland’s 20-10 victory over Samoa on Saturday.
Rugby » International Rugby
South African rugby players Chiliboy Ralepelle and Bjorn Basson have been sent home from the Springboks tour of Britain and Ireland after testing positive for a banned substance.
Football » Euro 2012
Aston Villa duo Richard Dunne and Ciaran Clark and Hull City defender Kevin Kilbane have withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad for Wednesday night’s friendly with Norway.
Rugby » Rugby Gallery
All the pictures from Ireland's 20-10 victory over Samoa in the second of the November Internationals at the Aviva Stadium.
Rugby » International Rugby
Samoa have named their side for this weekend’s clash with Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.
Rugby » International Rugby
Ireland coach Declan Kidney has admitted that he failed to adapt his tactics to suit the conditions in Ireland’s defeat to South Africa last weekend.
Rugby » International Rugby
Irish internationals Tommy Bowe, Jonathan Sexton, Jerry Flannery, and Tomas O'Leary have been looking ahead to Saturday's clash with Samoa at the Aviva Stadium.
Rugby » Rugby News
Leinster and Ireland hooker John Fogarty has announced his retirement from rugby as a result of health difficulties brought on by repeated concussions.
Rugby » Rugby Gallery
All the pictures from a disappointing night's action at the Aviva Stadium, where Ireland went down to South Africa in the first of the November internationals.
Rugby » International Rugby
Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll has stressed the need to match the physicality of South Africa in the opening November International tomorrow evening.
Rugby » International Rugby
South Africa have named a strong side to face Ireland in the opening game of the November internationals at the Aviva Stadium this Saturday.
Rugby » International Rugby
Ireland winger Tommy Bowe has admitted that Ireland need to get the winning habit back with the 2011 World Cup less than a year away.
Rugby » Rugby Opinion
This week, Johnny talks about Treviso, Fionn Carr, a few well-earned days off and Ireland's upcoming encounter with the Springboks.
Rugby » International Rugby
Irish internationals Tommy Bowe, Jerry Flannery, Jonathan Sexton, John Muldoon, Tomas O'Leary and Jamie Heaslip discuss this weekend's game against South Africa.
Rugby » International Rugby
Brian O’Driscoll has been passed fit to take his place in the Ireland team to face South Africa at the Aviva Stadium this weekend.
Rugby » International Rugby
The IRFU have admitted that they made an error with regard to their ticketing strategy for the November Internationals.
GAA » GAA News
Australia were victorious over Ireland in both the second International Rules test in Croke Park and the series overall.
Football » News
James McCarthy will not only miss out on a certain cap for Ireland but will miss eight to ten weeks of Premier League action.
GAA » GAA Gallery
The story of Ireland's 47-40 international rules loss to Australia in pictures.
GAA » GAA News
Australia dominated their international rules clash with Ireland in Limerick, but a late Irish fightback means there is still all to play for in the series.
GAA » GAA News
Australian International Rules manager Mick Malthouse has revealed he hasn’t given up on Martin Clarke returning to play Australian Rules Football (AFL).
Rugby » Rugby Features
Munster and Ireland out-half Ronan O’Gara reviews Munster’s season so far and looks ahead to Friday night’s Magners League clash against Benetton Treviso.
Football » News
Aston Villa defender and former England under-18 captain Ciaran Clark has pledged his international future to the Republic of Ireland.
Rugby » Rugby News
Munster and Ireland prop Marcus Horan is set for up to six weeks on the sidelines after breaking a bone in his wrist in training on Monday.
GAA » GAA News
Ireland manager Anthony Tohill has announced the 23-man squad that will represent Ireland against Australia in the International Rules series later this month.
Football » Football opinion
A refreshing act of generosity from a unlikely source failed to lift the gloom in a disappointing week for Irish football, writes Ken Early.
Football » Euro 2012
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has admitted that a lack of first team football at Tottenham Hotspur has affected Robbie Keane's performances for the national team.
Football » Euro 2012
Trapattoni has advised the Irish players to ignore the Irish media, ahead of tonight’s vital clash with Slovakia in the Štadión pod Dubňom in Žilina.
Football » Euro 2012
Giovanni Trapattoni has opted to stick with the same side that defeated Andorra last month for Friday evening’s Euro 2012 qualifier clash with Russia at the Aviva Stadium.
Football » Euro 2012
Aston Villa defender Richard Dunne is expected to be fit for Ireland’s Euro 2012 qualifier with Russia on Friday.
Football » Euro 2012
Keith Andrews and Damien Duff will miss the Republic of Ireland’s next European Championship qualifier against Russia at the Aviva Stadium.
News » Home News
Ireland could rake in €2 billion per annum by exporting wind energy to EU countries facing penalties over missed energy targets, an expert has claimed.
Football » Euro 2012
Four players who missed Ireland's first two fixtures through injury, have been named in the squad to face Russia and Slovakia.