Image by Pexels from Pixabay The announcement about Portmarnock wanting to host a major comes after the club said it had contacted the R&A to say that it wanted to explore the possibility of hosting either major, or it is now looking for support from the Irish Government, something that seems inevitable. Golfshake's Derek Clements had two main reasons for … [Read more...] about Portmarnock to host a major?
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Galway senior hurling & intermediate club semi-finals preview
Photo Adrian Payne on Unsplash Senior It’s semi-final time in the Galway Senior Hurling Club Championship with two mouth-watering games down for decision. Last year’s champions, St. Thomas’, who are chasing an incredible six-in-a-row, face Sarsfields while last year’s beaten finalists, Loughrea, play Turloughmore in a much anticipated double header at Pearse Stadium on … [Read more...] about Galway senior hurling & intermediate club semi-finals preview
Galway United takes over the world, according to fans
Photo by Michael Gough It was once claimed that League of Ireland fans exist on the fringes of mainstream society, and for many years, Galway United existed on the fringes of the League of Ireland. When I went to my first Galway United match, United lost 6-0. Fortunately, winning has never been a requirement for Galway United fans, but it nevertheless is a welcome … [Read more...] about Galway United takes over the world, according to fans
Dare to dream or brace for heartbreak: a beginner’s guide to Ireland’s chances of winning the Rugby World Cup
Image by Harry Murphy on Sportsfile Hopes are high for Ireland’s success in this year’s Rugby World Cup. Some of our star players are in the form of their lives, such as Bundee Aki, scoring 4 tries already in this World Cup, who is an early front runner for player of the tournament. Meanwhile captain and talisman Johnny Sexton has been in … [Read more...] about Dare to dream or brace for heartbreak: a beginner’s guide to Ireland’s chances of winning the Rugby World Cup
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 … [Read more...] about Opinion: Donegal are in a mess of their own making