Watching the goalkeeper
My father was a goalkeeper. He left Dublin for London in the 1940s, and played for the Charlton Athletic reserves. He never got into the first team...
August 11, 2023
by Colum McCann
It's Premier League season 2023-24 - Let the games begin!
Lionel Messi’s start with Inter Miami in recent weeks has been spectacular and far from pre-ordained. Yes, his is a unique talent, but he would’ve ...
August 11, 2023
by Peter McDermott
Déise decimated by rampant Cork
Cork 5-13; Waterford 0-9 Just as was feared, this turned into a turkey shoot with poor Waterford way too weak to make it a game for the Rebeletts w...
August 09, 2023
by P.J. Cunningham
Young Irish show they are up to the mark ahead of World Cup
Ireland 33; Italy 17 The World Cup starts here - or at least the serious preparation for the tournament is up and running in a bit to change the pe...
August 07, 2023
by P.J. Cunningham
Neutrals hope for Déise victory
With the All-Ireland hurling and football finals completed now it’s the turn of the women to take centre stage at Croke Park. On Sunday next Croke ...
August 04, 2023
by Sean Creedon
5-nation 2028 bid looks good
The five-nation bid involving the Republic of Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to host the Euro 2028 finals got a boost last ...
August 03, 2023
by Sean Creedon
Goalie Travers joins Stoke
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Mark Travers has joined Stoke City on a season-long loan from Bournemouth. The Maynooth, Co. Kildare, native joins t...
August 02, 2023
by Sean Creedon
Undefeated Coyle to fight Aug. 19
Florida-based Connor “The Kid” Coyle makes the third defense of his North American Boxing Association [NABA] middleweight belt on Aug. 19 against t...
August 01, 2023
by Jay Mwamba
A draw in Brisbane
The Republic of Ireland’s World Cup campaign is over, but the Girls in Green did the country proud, playing some good football in their first-ever ...
July 31, 2023
by Irish Echo Staff
MATCH REPORT: Dublin's strong finish dethrones Kerry in final
Dublin 1-15; Kerry 1-13 When the immovable object meets the irresistible force, something seismic had to happen in this All Ireland final. And so i...
July 30, 2023
by P.J. Cunningham
Dubs vs. Kingdom for 14th time
So, it has come to pass, Dublin and Kerry have circumvented the new Gaelic football Round Robin format introduced this year, and have qualified for...
July 28, 2023
by Sean Creedon
Unbeaten local hero Hogan will fight at Quincy event on Aug. 11
Francis “Frank the Tank” Hogan, an unbeaten [14-0] middleweight prospect with Donegal roots, is the other Irish fighter on the Aug. 11 “Veterans St...
July 27, 2023
by Jay Mwamba