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Ardara have too much for visitors Carndonagh in Pearse Memorial Park
Ardara made it two wins for two in the Division 2 of the All-County League after seeing off the challenge of Carndonagh in a high-scoring affair at Pearse Memorial Park. The home side led 2-08 to 1-09 at the break but with the wind at their backs for the second half, they kept the scoreboard ticking over to give them a nine-point win. The men in green and gold got the scoreboard up and running in the very first minute with CJ Molloy kicking over a routine free.
Bonagee United see off Premier Division champions Fanad United at Dry Arch Park
Bonagee United recorded a slender victory over Premier Division champions Fanad United at Dry Arch Park on Sunday thanks to a first-half goal from Jamie Harris. The hosts scored with less than 20 minutes on the clock, it ended up being the only goal of the game and maintained their unbeaten start to the season while simultaneously ending Fanad United's.
Naomh Padraig, Uisce Chaoin overcome Ardara in U-21 B championship opener
Naomh Padraig ran out deserving six-point winners in their U-21 B opener against Ardara at Pearse Memorial Park on Saturday afternoon. In miserable conditions, the visitors led by seven at the break but had to withstand an Ardara fightback early in the second half. Naomh Padraig had started the brighter of the two teams and got the game’s first two scores with their goalkeeper Jamie McCauley and Oisin McIntrye both landing frees.
The SAG - AFTRA actors' strike - Galway Pulse
By Nathan Molloy After 110 days, the longest strike by an actors’ union in history was resolved this week. The SAG – AFTRA strike made TV and film sets across the world stop filming for months. This article will explain who the main players in the strike were, how it started and ultimately how it got resolved. SAG – AFTRA, or the Screen Actors Guild American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, is an American labour union. The union was formed in 2012, after the merger of SAG and AFTRA.
Galway second highest for road fatalities this year
By Nathan Molloy Galway has the joint second highest number of fatalities on the nation’s roads this year. So far in 2023, 11 people have lost their lives on the county’s roads. Equalling that of neighbouring county Mayo. Only Tipperary (16), has seen more road fatalities than Galway. As of November 8, there have been 163 fatalities on Irish roads. This year has already seen more fatalities than last year’s total of 155.
Opinion: Donegal are in a mess of their own making
2023 has not been a good year for Donegal GAA so far. It started off well, with Paddy Carr getting his first win as manager via a last minute point by Paddy McBrearty over Kerry in the first round of league. However, that turned out to be his only win as Donegal manager as his team’s performance level fell off a Slieve League sized cliff. They suffered back to back defeats against their Ulster rivals Tyrone and Monaghan before halting the losing streak with a draw against Galway.
Will Arsenal run out of steam in pursuit of Premier League glory?
No one expected Arsenal to be here with 10 games to go at the start of the season. Mikel Arteta’s side are eight points clear at the top of English football, albeit with a game in hand against their title rivals Manchester City. The Gunners’ sensational season so far came after a disappointing end to the last one, blowing their chance to qualify for the Champions League after losing back-to-back games against Tottenham and Newcastle United. So, will this season end similarly?
Success Of The 2023 Dublin Racing Festival Highlights Its Massive Potential | Balls.ie
The weekend's Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown has gone down as an all round success, with its popularity up drastically from last year's event. Racing pundit Kevin Blake tweeted out that attendance was up 40% from last year and that 27% of all ticket purchases were from the UK. It was a high quality festival with trainers such as Willie Mullins - whose horse Galop Des Champs took home the Irish Gold Cup - Henry de Bromhead, and Gordon Elliot all competing.
11 Players To Watch Out For In The 2023 Sigerson Cup
The 2023 Electric Ireland HE GAA Sigerson Cup gets underway this week. We've highlighted 11 players to keep an eye out for in this year's competition. Darragh Canavan Team: Ulster University Club: Errigal Ciaran County: Tyrone Studying: Quantity Surveying Son of the great Peter Canavan, and already an All-Ireland winner with Tyrone in 2021. The forward was the top scorer in the 2022 Tyrone SFC as Errigal Ciarán won their first title in a decade.
5 Of The Most Exciting Teams In This Year's Fitzgibbon Cup
The first round of the Electric Ireland Fitzgibbon Cup is set to commence next Tuesday, as UL seek to defend their crown. There's some brilliant hurling talent involved in the competition, and the panels feature a mix of seasoned intercounty hurlers with those wanting to break into their county's senior teams. Whilst Limerick's Cian Lynch graduated from the University of Galway this past summer, there's still plenty of talent to be shown in the competition.
A Mad Mix-Up Sees Masters Organisers Send 2023 Invite To Wrong Person | Balls.ie
World no. 54 Scott Stallings got a relieving surprise recently, when he received a message from another man with the same name as him. It turned out that the organisers of the 2023 Masters tournament had sent the invitation to the wrong Scott Stallings, a man who happened to have the same name, live in the same area, and whose wives had the same name. The professional golfer Scott Stallings took to Twitter to tell his side of the story.
Reece James' Private Coach Aims Dig At Chelsea After Injury Setback
Reece James' private performance coach has appeared to aim a dig at Chelsea o social media after the defender suffered another injury setback. Since his breakthrough in 2019, Reece James has been one of Chelsea's most consistent players. His ability to play at both right and left back, along with his abilities going forward has made him a key player for Graham Potter's side.
Henry De Bromhead Gives Emotional Interview After Race Dedicated To His Late Son | Balls.ie
There was a particularly special and emotional race at Leopardstown this afternoon with the Jack de Bromhead Christmas Hurdle, named after Henry de Bromhead's son Jack, whho died in a tragic freak accident during a pony race in Kerry in September. Henry de Bromhead was running a horse in the race today, Bob Olinger, in what was a heartbreaking but special occasion for him and his family.
Joe Marler Incites Scuffle After Insulting Mother Of Ex-Connacht Flanker Heenan | Balls.ie
As someone who is no stranger to on-field controversy, Joe Marler sparked a scuffle during yesterday's Premiership loss to Bristol at the Stoop. Ex-Connacht flanker Jake Heenan took offence to comments made by Marler, which are believed to have been about Heenan's mother being a sex worker. It sparked a Twitter exchange between Bristol flanker Steven Luatua and Marler, with Luatua calling on Marler to apologise, which the Harlequins prop duly did. “I only found out on the way home.
In Pictures: All-Ireland Medals Clinched In Christmas Run-Up
The GAA season wound down for Christmas this weekend, with some thrilling club action up and down the country. In hurling, the All-Ireland senior championship semi-finals were decided, with Ballyhale avenging last year's dramatic defeat to Ballygunner with an impressive win under the floodlights at Croke Park. They will face off with Dunloy Cuchullains in the final, after the Antrim side defeated Galway's St Thomas in Sunday's other semi-final.
Ballyhale Gain Revenge Against Ballygunner To Reach All-Ireland Decider
Ballyhale Shamrocks gained revenge against All-Ireland champions Ballygunner as they defeated the Waterford side 1-16 to 0-16. After defeating Ballyhale in  last years final, it wasn't to be for the Munster champions in titanic battle in Croke Park. Ballyhale will now face Antirm side Dunloy who defeated Galway's St Thomas in the first semi-final earlier today. In this highly anticipated match-up, Ballyhale started the stronger of the two sides, with TJ Reid crucial to their victory.
Dunloy Shock St Thomas To Reach All-Ireland Final In Incredible Scenes
Antrim Senior Hurling champions Dunloy became the first Ulster side to reach an All-Ireland Senior club Hurling final since 2016 after they defeated St Thomas. In a tense game at Croke Park, they defeated the Galway side 1-14 to 0-13, as they await the winners of the second semi-final between Ballygunner and Ballyhale. Today is not only a memorable day for Dunloy, but also for Ulster hurling. The Antrim side were heavily written off going into today's game.
Sarsfields Win Second Consecutive All-Ireland Camogie Title V Loughgiel
Sarsfields captain Niamh McGrath claimed today's All-Ireland victory was their "best one yet" after they defeated Loughgiel Shamrocks 2-14 to 1-14. Sarsfields had to dog deep in the second half to retain their title, but showed the true spirit of champions as they win back-to-back All Ireland Senior Camogie titles. Loughgiel Shamrocks will feel heartbroken after today's defeat, but will no doubt be in the mix next season on today's performance.
BBC Host Roasts Micah Richards In Discussion Of Amrabat Brilliance
Ahead of Saturday's World Cup third place play-off between Croatia and Morocco, BBC pundits Jurgen Klinsmann, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards were tasked with picking their respective teams of the tournament. There were some unusual picks among the panel, but one man who made it into each team was Moroccan midfield maestro Sofyan Amrabat.
Viewers Were Appalled By Aberdeen's Approach During Loss To Celtic
The World Cup may still be ongoing, but it was normal service resumed in Scotland this afternoon. The Scottish Premiership made its return this weekend, with Celtic travelling to take on Aberdeen in the early-kick off. It was a game Ange Postecoglou's side were expected to win, with a victory opening up a nine-point gap at the top of the league. In the end, they got the job done.
Awful Scenes As Goalie Attacked During Violent Melbourne Pitch Invasion
After the highs experienced by Australian football during the World Cup in Qatar, they have been brought back down to earth by shocking scenes during Saturday's Melbourne Derby. Melbourne City took on Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park in the Victoria city on Saturday afternoon, but the game would only last 20 minutes after a violent pitch invasion broke out.
Gary Neville's Claims About Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup Don't Add Up
In the end, Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career ended in a massively disappointing fashion. Not only did Portugal exit at the hands of a less fancied Morocco side, but the forward also found himself out of favour in their last couple of games. Portugal possessed one of the most talented squads in the tournament, but it was clear that they were not performing to their best in the group stages. Once they dropped their captain for the last-16 clash against Switzerland, the team looked transformed.
"An Insult To My Personal Values" - Vera Pauw Refutes Recent Allegations
Republic of Ireland Women's manager Vera Pauw has refuted all allegations made to her in the recent NWSL/NWSLPA report. The allegations date back to her time at Houston Dash in 2018 in the National Women's Soccer League in the USA. In a report published this Wednesday, it is alleged that Pauw made concerning comments to her players over their weight and trying to influence their diets. Pauw has written a statement to the investigation committee denying the allegations against her.
Paddy Christie On Juggling Intercounty And Sigerson Management In A Hectic January
The Electric Ireland Sigerson Cup is set to usher in the new GAA season next year at the start of January. The teams feature a mixture of seasoned intercounty stars and up-and-coming footballers wanting to improve themselves even more. The draw for both the Electric Ireland Sigerson and Fitzgibbon cups took place this week with plenty of interesting match ups.
'Were You In Ennis On The Day Of The Big Wind When Páidí Arrived in County Clare?'
It was a disappointing end, with Páidí Ó Sé alone with his thoughts as he walked up the sideline, one more time. The final time. Cusack Park in Ennis, the empty town end terrace in front of him in the distance, while to his left there was no one left in the grandstand either. 14 July, 2007 and a Tommy Murphy Cup semi-final against Antrim that his Clare team had just lost by 1-11 to 0-10.
Gary Lineker Slams "Extraordinarily Racist" USA In Qatar Rant
Gary Lineker drew praise from many quarters on opening day of the World Cup, as he and the BBC panel chose not to focus on the opening ceremony and pageantries of the tournament in Qatar - instead focusing on the issues at hand in the country with regards to human rights and corruption.
Argentinean Journalist Sums Up Messi Brilliance With Heartfelt Interview
Lionel Messi gave us another example of his endless brilliance on Tuesday night, as he led Argentina to the World Cup final on his final appearance at the tournament. Messi scored the opener of their 3-0 win over Croatia from the spot, but it was his assist for their third goal, after a gliding run that evaded the best defender of this tournament, that truly summed up his legacy on the biggest stage.
Roy Keane Couldn't Believe ITV Presenter Compared Him To Lionel Messi
Tonight's game between Argentina and Croatia was the Lionel Messi show. It may have been a World Cup semi-final, but it's difficult not to come away from the match thinking mainly about the performance of the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner. He was absolutely sublime right form the first whistle. Not only would he get a goal from the penalty spot, but his assist for his team's third on the night was out of this world.
Gary Neville's Group Stage Comments About Lionel Messi Have Aged Like Milk | Balls.ie
Argentina have booked their place in the World Cup final, recording a convincing 3-0 victory over Croatia in Qatar this evening. The result never really looked in doubt. While the Croatians would have some good possession in the opening exchanges, they never looked like troubling the opposition. After Lionel Messi opened the scoring from the penalty spot just after the half hour mark, the result seemed all but certain. From here, it was all about Argentina.
Roy Keane Gives Brutal Assessment Of England Players In Big Games | Balls.ie
In the end, England's exit from a major tournament was the same old story that we have seen over the last few years. They beat teams of inferior quality, only to fall at the first hurdle when facing strong opposition. They had good spells in the game against France, but there was a sense that they could have done more to win the game. They failed to take risks or capitalise on their dominance at times.
Damien Duff Explains Why Ireland Can't Replicate Croatia Success
Damien Duff has claimed Croatia's development at youth level is one of the reasons why Ireland can't replicate their success. Damien Duff was speaking on RTÉ ahead of Croatia's World Cup semi-final against Argentina, as they attempt to reach their second successive final. For a small country with the population of just over four million, Croatia have been able to constantly perform at the biggest stage.
Tony Adams Wants Harry Kane Stripped Of England Captaincy For A Strange Reason | Balls.ie
Arsenal legend Tony Adams thinks that Harry Kane should no longer be England's captain. His comments come after England lost to France in the World Cup Quarter final on Saturday, losing 2-1. Of course, the striker had a golden opportunity to level the scores late on only for his penalty to be blasted over the bar. Writing in a column for The Sun, believes that his country also need another voice in the coaching staff to help out 'good loser' Gareth Southgate.
Hernan Crespo: "Football Has A Debt" To Messi
Former Argentina player Hernan Crespo speaking exclusively to Ladbrokes at the launch of their World Cup Free To Play Halftime Quiz believes that football has a debt to Lionel Messi. Former AC Milan striker Crespo claims that Messi has respect for everything in football and he therefore deserves the biggest trophy of them all. Messi Comes First The 47 year old claims that Argentinians want Messi to win the World Cup and then Argentina.
Quiz: Can You Name These 2022 Senior Ladies Club Football Champions?
This weekend marked the end of the LGFA All Ireland Club Senior Football Championship. The championship saw plenty of shocks and great stories before its conclusion. So for this week's quiz, we're asking you to name 20 counties' senior ladies football championship winners. Quiz Maker - powered by Riddle Quiz Maker - powered by Riddle SEE ALSO: Glen Captain Claims They Have Proved Doubters Wrong After Winning Ulster Title Join The Monday Club Have a tip or something brilliant you wanted to share on?
Ross Munnelly: End Of An Era As Laois Great Announces Retirement On Eve Of 40th Birthday
Nearly 20 years on from his debut, Laois's - and indeed Ireland's longest serving intercounty player Ross Munnelly has retired from the intercounty game. Ross announced his retirement on twitter today. In a nice touch, the 40-year-0ld thanked Mick O'Dwyer for giving him a chance to achieve his dream for playing for his county in that amazing summer of 2003.
In Pictures: Provincial GAA Champions Crowned Amidst The Big Chill
With the country in the midst of a cold snap, there was plenty of GAA action to watch. This weekend saw multiple teams pick up silverware. at provincial and All Ireland level. In Ulster, Derry champions Glen prevailed to win their first Ulster crown against reigning All Ireland champions Kilcoo, winning 1-12 to 1-06 in a thrilling game. In Munster, Kerry champions Kerins O'Rahilly's won their first provincial title, beating Limerick side Newcastle West 2-06 to 1-04.
Paudie Scores Backheel As Cliffords Rack Up Scores In Munster Final
The Clifford brother capped off a remarkable 2022 this afternoon, leading Fossa to a 1-17 to 1-6 victory over Cork's Killmurry in the Munster club junior final in Mallow. It was a game the Kerry champions entered as strong favourites and it quickly became apparent as to why that was the case. Despite an excellent effort from Kilmurry, they couldn't live with the firepower in the opposition forward line. David and Paudie Clifford would reign supreme.
Glen Captain Had Message For Doubters After Ulster Final Victory
Glen Captain Conor Carville has claimed they have proved their doubters wrong as they defeated reigning All-Ireland champions Kilcoo 1-12 to 1-06 to win the Ulster Senior Football Championship. The two sides reignited their rivalry after Kilcoo narrowly defeated the Derry champions in last year's final. However, Gen dug deep today at vital moments to claim victory and march on to the All-Ireland series.
Galway Once Again Excluded From Leinster Minor Hurling Championship
The Leinster U17 Hurling championship structure has left fans highly confused, with Galway once again left out. Galway are excluded from the format, but Kerry and two Ulster teams are set to feature in Leinster. The tribesman had campaigned to be included in Leinster minor hurling for 2023, making formal requests to Leinster and Munster. Galway currently play in the Leinster championship for both U20 and Senior.
Juranovic Recives Huge Praise After Performance Aagainst Brazil
A huge part of Croatia's solid defence in this tournament has been the top performances of Celtic right-back Josip Juranovic. Juranovic was arguably the best player in the first-half of the quarter-final, as Croatia put an impressive display to keep the likes of Neymar, Richarlison and Vinicus Jr quiet.
Football Fans Are Fuming Over The Handling Of 'The Overlap' Tickets for Dublin Show | Balls.ie
The Overlap has been one of the most popular additions to football media in recent years. Gary Neville's YouTube series sees him interview some of the biggest names in football and other sports, although the 'fan debates' have been particularly enjoyable. The numerous specials have seen Roy Keane and Jamie Carragher join Neville in front of an audience to discuss the current talking points in the game, often with very entertaining results.
How To Watch Leinster v Racing 92: TV Listings And Team News
Leinster's quest for their fifth gold star gets underway on Saturday when they take on Racing 92 in Group A of the Champions Cup. Having made an impressive start to their URC campaign winning their opening nine fixtures Leo Cullen's men will be hoping to get their European campaign off to winning ways. If you're curious about how to watch Leinster v Racing 92 in this European tie, we've got all the info for you.
How To Watch Ulster v Sale: TV Listings And Team News
Ulster get their Champions Cup campaign underway this weekend with a trip to England to play Sale Sharks. Having made a strong start to their URC campaign Dan McFarland’s men will be hoping to get off to winning ways in Europe. If you're curious about how to watch Ulster v Sale in this European tie, we've got all the info for you. Sale Sharks made it further than Ulster in the competition last season reaching the quarter-final before being defeated by Racing 92.
Listeners "Heartbroken" As Ronan Collins Announces His Show Is To End
Ronan Collins has announced he will present his self titled RTÉ Radio One show for the final time in just two weeks time. The veteran broadcaster's show will end on Friday December 23rd however he will still present occasionally on Bank Holidays. Collins who turned seventy in October, has spent the last thirty-seven years with Radio One and has been hosting his programme between 12pm and 1pm for several years. Prior to that he worked on Radio 2, now 2fm, for six years.
5 Sigerson Cup Squads We Can't Wait To See Take The Pitch
The Sigerson Cup is set to get underway in the new year, ushering in the 2023 GAA season. In the last week, universities have announced their panels, with the Electric Ireland Sigerson Cup and Fitzgibbon Cups draws will take place on 14 December. The panels feature a mix of seasoned intercounty stars with players who are keen to build on underage success.
Clare Farrell Hoping For Slashers And Munster Success This Weekend
Clare Farrell will have a busier weekend than most. On Saturday she be part of history playing with Longford Slashers as they become the first club from the county to ever play in a club All-Ireland final. On Sunday, win or lose, she will be closely following Munster's opening Heineken Champions Cup encounter against Toulouse in Thomond Park in her capacity as lead performance nutritionist with the province.
13 Years Later, David Moran And Kerin O'Rahilly's Are Back In A Munster Final
At its essence, club GAA is about community and bonds forged by time. You see that in every club and its plain to see in the Kerin O'Rahilly's side wh0 will contest Saturday's Munster final. The likes of Barry John Keane, Tommy Walsh and David Moran have soldiered for years for club and county. Life has taken the trio in many different directions but they'll find themselves again in that Kerin O'Rahilly's shirt under the Pairc uí Rínn floodlights, on what's forecast to be a freezing cold evening.
AIG Dub Club Chronicles Focuses In On Iconic St Oliver Plunkett/Eoghan Ruadh
St Oliver Plunkett/Eoghan Ruadh ("Plunkett's" to friends) is one of Dublin's most iconic GAA clubs. The dual club based just west of the city centre has produced some of the county's finest footballers and hurlers over the years, and boasts more than 1,300 members. AIG sponsor the Dublin intercounty football and hurling teams and their Dub Club Chronicles series focuses in on the clubs around the capital.
Quiz: Can You Name The 2022 Intermediate Hurling Club Champions Of These Counties?
With the country expecting a cold snap this week, every county's club championship has been wrapped up early in the warmer months thankfully, though some provincial champions are being crowned. For the past two weeks, we've asked you for counties' intermediate football champions. This week it is counties' hurling equivalents. Best of luck and let us know how you get on via our social media channels.
Colin Fennelly Says Ballyhale Felt Disrespected By Ballygunner Victory Speech
Ballyhale captain Colin Fennelly feels that Ballygunner captain Barry Coughlan disrespected his club after the All-Ireland Hurling Club Final earlier this year. The two sides are set to meet again in the semifinal in two weeks' time. In their prior meeting, Ballygunner won their first All Ireland Club title with the last puck of the match. Trailing by two points in extra time, Harry Ruddle scored a fantastic goal nearly 20 metres out.
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