One man has stood out a mile, in the eyes of Irish fans. As Martin O’Neill’s men prepare to take on France in the last 16 of Euro 2016 on Sunday, we asked JOE readers to vote for who they felt was Ireland’s best player from the group stages. There were quite a few to […]

10 years ago

Will Grigg’s fire has been extinguished. Northern Ireland exited Euro 2016 on Saturday after losing 1-0 to Wales and with that, cult hero and Wigan Athletic striker Will Grigg left the party. It was a tournament to remember for Michael O’Neill’s side, who performed so impressively, but Will Grigg didn’t manage to play a single […]

10 years ago

Hats off to the ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ star here. If you didn’t capture the footage from Saturday then you need to get on it, because Stoke City and Switzerland forward Xherdan Shaqiri scored what will go down as a contender for goal of the tournament at Euro 2016. It made us make funny noises. https://twitter.com/NicoleHolliday/status/746716792798707712 Along […]

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That was a tough one to take. Ireland came up just short in their decisive test with South Africa in Port Elizabeth, going down 19-13 in the third match, with the series score at 1-1 going into the encounter. The sides shared one try a-piece, with Luke Marshall touching down in the 16th minute to […]

10 years ago

They had to return their campervan after running out of money, and now they’re looking for a way to get to the France game… oh, they’re in Luxembourg, by the way. Shane O’Sullivan, Breandán and Darren Casey, all from Charleville in Cork, have run into a bit of bother on their Euro 2016 adventure. The friends […]

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Can you imagine being on this plane? Irish supporters are arriving in their droves as the Boys in Green take on the hosts in the last 16 of the Euros on Sunday, and you’ll go a long way to find a fans clip with this much craic. JOE was sent this video of Irish supporters on […]

10 years ago

Oh my word. Switzerland were in trouble as they trailed Poland 1-0 with less than ten minutes to go in their knockout game at Euro 2016. That was before Xherdan Shaqiri stepped up and created sheer magic, sending Swiss folk and football fans in general into a brief state of euphoria. https://twitter.com/NicoleHolliday/status/746716792798707712 Needless to say, […]

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“I love you Brady, and if it’s quite alright.” Newly-appointed Irish sporting icon Robbie Brady has been enjoying a personal best of kind tributes this week following his match-winning heroics, especially by fans in Lille after the Italy game. Back home, supporters are just as generous, with Donegal man Alex Dean, in full Star Wars mode, as […]

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It will be wedged. There was a lot of joy throughout Ireland when Dublin City Council agreed to place a big screen in Smithfield for the Ireland v France game on Sunday afternoon. https://twitter.com/RebeccaMoy/status/745972196124786688 If you plan to head along for the 2pm kick-off, Dublin City Council have warned people that the fanzone will be […]

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A very nice touch. Much of the world is celebrating #Pride2016 this weekend, and if you’re out and about in Dublin then you’ll definitely be caught up in the capital’s LGBTQ Pride parade. The schedule is full of activity, as you can see here in full, and Dublin.ie has posted this handy marching guide on their Twitter account, […]

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How the Irish in the UK feel Brexit will impact them. The world woke up on Friday morning to the huge news that the UK has voted to leave the European Union, with one thought quickly surging through the minds of many people; how will this impact my life? With millions of Irish people living […]

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A infamous day. Once the dust settled on the result of the Brexit referendum, attention turned towards the ramifications for everyone involved. While the answer is pressing for those in the UK, mass ambiguity remains for how the vote will affect other countries, which is where Ireland comes into the equation. With the implementation of the […]

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This is something else. There have been so many fantastic videos sent into us of Irish supporters celebrating in Lille after Ireland’s famous win over Italy, but you’ll go a long way to see two Irish footballing legends sing ‘With or Without You’ with a host of fans in France. Former Ireland manager Brian Kerr […]

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A kind gesture on a wonderful night for Ireland. If you were out in Dublin on Wednesday night after Ireland’s famous victory over Italy then you were involved in the widespread celebrations, even if you hadn’t originally planned to participate. While the capital city was in great spirits throughout the night, some supporters inevitably got […]

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Some would call this OTT, most would say it’s gloriously appropriate. It will go down as a ‘where were you?’ moment for every Irish football supporter; the time that Robbie Brady stuck that header into the back of the net with only minutes to spare. Clearly, we weren’t the only ones who were jubilant. We’ve already […]

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“I don’t believe it Trevor, it’s gone out for a throw!” There was no better way to top off an unforgettable night for Irish football than with a visit from the Aprés Match boys, and they didn’t disappoint… well, unless you’re of the TV3 persuasion. The trio of comedians took a not-very-subtle dig at the […]

10 years ago

Can you imagine if this happens?! There will be many Irish fans frantically checking flights and their account balance so that they can frantically make it over to France for the knockout game against the hosts on Sunday. The good news, for those of you who are making the trip or are staying put in France, […]

10 years ago

He’s nearly stuck for words here at the start. James McClean enjoyed his first start of Euro 2016 against Italy and he definitely made the most of his opportunity. The Derry winger caused his opponents an awful lot of bother throughout the match and eventually reaped the ultimate reward, so when it came to his post-match […]

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What a night. Robbie Brady will never be short of a pint or a favour from any Irish fan for the rest of his days after that header and the tributes were in full flow throughout Lille after the match. ‘Twist and Shout’, as well as being the ideal celebratory tune, has been the unofficial […]

10 years ago

Getting a kebab in Lille last night was almost as hard as beating Italy. It may have been a unique and truly special night for Irish football, but some things, like queuing for that all important kebab at the end of a hard night, never change. Irish supporters in Lille soaked up and embraced one […]

10 years ago

… As you do. It’s fair to say that the vast majority of Irish supporters at home and abroad couldn’t contain their delight when Robbie Brady converted Wes Hoolahan’s cross and sent millions of people into a state of delirium. Those very celebrations continued long into the night around the world, especially in the venue […]

10 years ago

Fantastic scenes. It’s safe to say that Irish fans took over the streets of Lille after the Boys in Green’s famous victory over Italy, and our enthusiasm was clearly infectious. While our supporters basked in glory throughout Lille, the French fire brigade themselves even got caught up on the act, as they celebrated with fans […]

10 years ago

Goosebumps. Much of the country will be sporting hoarse voices as they wake up the morning after one of the greatest ever nights before, and these Irish fans in Lille can certainly be added to that list. Ireland are into the knockout stages of Euro 2016 after that historic win over Italy and after the […]

10 years ago

“One team…One nation…One dream…together we stand. And sing.” Ireland’s leading all-time goalscorer Robbie Keane perfectly captured the mood of the Irish nation, as he filmed the Irish players on the team bus after the Boys in Green’s historic victory over Italy at Euro 2016. Robbie Brady may have etched his name in Irish sporting folklore […]

10 years ago

The last moments of great films that stayed with you long after the closing credits rolled. Whether it’s an iconic or mediocre feature film, the last scene in any motion picture goes a long way in determining your overall opinion of the movie you just watched. We’re talking about the cream of the crop here, where […]

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“Get down, for the Boys in Green.” The nerves have well and truly set in among Irish fans ahead of the crunch Euro 2016 encounter with Italy in Lille. Some Boys in Green supporters are passing the time by having an impromptu kick around, one example of which was very impressive indeed. This one, on the […]

10 years ago

Two of the brashest stars out there. If you were anywhere near the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday night then you will have no doubt heard the inimitable sound of Rihanna blasting around the capital. The star was in Dublin to play for thousands of adoring fans and garnered quite a bit of additional social media […]

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The experienced pundit had a lot to say about the players in the aftermath of Saturday’s game. There was a lot of optimism before kick-off in Bordeaux that Ireland could get a result against Belgium following the encouraging opening game performance against Sweden. However, the Boys in Green’s hopes were diminished when three second half […]

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This man’s dedication is just crazy. Dwayne Johnson is a modern day icon to many people thanks to his star quality in a series of blockbusters and the fact that he’s, you know, The f*ckin’ Rock. But there is one element of life that he knows little of; delicious sweets, or “candy”, as he might […]

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It was not pretty. Ireland have been well beaten by Belgium in their second game of Euro 2016, going down 3-0 in Bordeaux. It was scoreless at half-time, but the Belgians quickly exposed the Boys in Green in the second half, with Romelu Lukaku scoring in the opening stages, before Axel Witsel doubled their advantage. […]

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The referee hasn’t helped Irish matters. Ireland have made it to 0-0 at half-time in Bordeaux against Belgium, but our opponents have dominated proceedings. Belgium captain Eden Hazard and Man City’s Kevin De Bruyne have seen lots of the ball and, although Ireland have defended resolutely so far, there have been few sights at goal, […]

10 years ago

“At this particular moment in time, my head will shine.” With all the excitement during the Euros and the craic that the fans are having over in France, we could all do with a bit of down time after this tournament, which is where this Dublin man comes in. JOE reader Gavin Callaghan has explored his […]

10 years ago

Oh lads, the nerves. It’s one of Ireland’s most important games in years, as the Boys in Green take on Belgium in their second group game of Euro 2016. With kick-off in Bordeaux set for 2pm, Irish supporters in Ireland, France and throughout the world are buzzing with excitement, nerves and tension before the start […]

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This escalated quickly. The sense of excitement and anticipation ahead of Ireland’s game with Belgium is palpable, and this Irish fan in France has captured that mood with this brilliant clip. JOE reader Michelle Kinsella has sent us this video of Irish fans in Arcachon paying tribute to the Boys in Green with a very special […]

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This is pretty incredible. Fresh from their sing-off win over Belgium, Irish fans have taken to the streets of Bordeaux on Friday night and the atmosphere is electric. Our man on the scene, Paddy McKenna, has filmed the Irish supporters outside the Connemara Bar in Bordeaux (the location of THAT cyclist moment) and it’s fair […]

10 years ago

“Keep the noise down… nah, turn it up.” Welcome to #TrailerChest, where we’re taking a sneak peek at the brand new trailer for the king of cringe and his new movie, David Brent: Life on the Road. Plot’s it all about? Ricky Gervais is bringing the character that made him a star to the big screen. In David […]

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Hopefully this is the first Irish victory over the Belgians this weekend. The Irish fans in France are buzzing ahead of the crucial Euro 2016 encounter with Belgium on Saturday, and it seems that our rivals are just as pumped up, if this clip is anything to go by. Both sets of fans congregated at le […]

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You got to love this man’s initiative. Donegal man Seán Gallagher is one of thousands of Irish fans in Bordeaux having the craic, but he has one small problem… he has no ticket for the Belgium game. Seán was at the Sweden match and has secured a ticket for Ireland’s final group game against Italy, […]

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Murphy’s Stout, Irish Coffee and Temple Bar… the Belgians know their stuff. We’ve all been caught up in how great the Irish fans have been in the buildup to the Belgium game, and now it seems that even our counterparts are feeling the Boys in Green’s vibe. JOE’s man on the spot in Bordeaux, Eoghan […]

10 years ago

Kind words in tragic circumstances. The news of the death of British Labour MP Jo Cox is still very raw, after the 41-year-old was shot dead on Thursday at her advice clinic in West Yorkshire. The late politician’s husband released a heartbreaking and powerful statement in the aftermath of the tragic incident, paying tribute to […]

10 years ago

Fantastic news for Irish football fans heading to Body & Soul. Ireland’s crucial Euro 2016 match against Belgium will be screened live at the Body & Soul festival on Saturday at 2pm in Ballinlough, Co Westmeath. A petition, which proved to be overwhelmingly popular with those attending the festival, had been started earlier in the week, and […]

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An interesting choice of song here. Bordeaux is fast filling up with excited Ireland fans ahead of our second group game of Euro 2016 on Saturday against Belgium, and for those still in transit, the buzz of anticipation is mighty. Sligo native Ryan McEnroe and his friends flew into Bordeaux on Friday, but not before […]

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How well will these go down with users? If you’re like us, you spend a significant portion of your day on Facebook Messenger, thanks to that damn tempting circular pop-up that shows up every time you get a notification. Curse its attractive presentation. Well, according to TechCrunch, the social media giant are releasing a few new features […]

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Superb. Armagh native and fiddle player extraordinaire Niall Murphy is a man of exceptional talent, especially when it comes to ‘Put ‘Em Under Pressure’; the legendary Irish tune. How do we know this? Well, because we already covered a very impressive rendition of his, and now we have another gem for you. The 24-year-old has created this […]

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The craic here is something else altogether. While Irish fans have been living it up in France during the Euros in their unique way, supporters at home are also enjoying the positive vibes since the tournament started. Fureys pub in Sligo was one such establishment where, after Ireland’s game with Sweden, a lively local decided […]

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He won’t forget that bike journey in a hurry. Fans are gathering in Bordeaux ahead of Ireland’s second game at Euro 2016 against Belgium on Saturday, and there is one local chap in particular who knows all about it. JOE reader and Wicklow man Evan Cunningham filmed the Boys in Green supporters outside The Connemara […]

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COYBIG! Irish fans are making quite the name for themselves at home and abroad during these Euros. Buzzfeed France have already paid Ireland the ultimate compliment, and now ESPN have been blown away by our support at Euro 2016. ESPN FC are filming 10,000 Miles to Paris, which sees them return to the capital for the […]

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Keep an eye out for this flag at the Belgium game. From worshipping at the feet of RTÉ correspondent Tony O’Donoghue, to paying tribute to one of the most relatable Irish words out there, Irish fans have demonstrated their creativity in abundance when supporting Ireland at Euro 2016. Now it’s the turn of JOE reader […]

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The pair have been treated for minor injuries. Two people were left with injuries after the roof of an archway partially collapsed in Temple Bar on Wednesday evening, according to RTÉ. The incident occurred in Merchant’s Arch, close to the Ha’penny Bridge, with the Dublin Fire Brigade and Gardaí called to the scene. We're finishing up […]

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Incredible. Sligo native Cathal Collins made it just in time for Amhrán na bhFiann when Ireland played Sweden in their Euro 2016 opener. His flight only arrived earlier in the afternoon, so it was a tight squeeze to make it into the Stade de France before kick-off. However, make it he did, and if the match itself […]

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