Now, as an island of 5 million people, almost every young boy in Ireland grows up learning to kick a ball. The three most popular sports in Ireland are soccer, Gaelic football and rugby − and ...

Horse racing is more popular in Kilkenny than in any other Irish city, new data has found. An analysis of online search data ...

Hurling is a national sport in Ireland that dates back centuries. It’s also one of the fastest field sports in the world. The wooden sticks known as hurleys that are used in the game are made from ash ...

Greyhound racing is "not a sport" and is not as popular as it used to be, Irish junior minister Thomas Byrne has said.

Ireland beat New Zealand at this summer Olympic Games in Paris Ireland men's hockey side will continue in world hockey's top division despite relegation last season. New Zealand's decision to ...

Follow live coverage of Ireland vs South Africa from the South Africa in Ireland (UAE) 2024 today. The ICC Test Championship ...

The Irish are among the biggest sports enthusiasts in Europe, especially in betting. For this reason, many football betting sites have started to offer their services in the country, allowing ...

The most popular forms of gambling in Ireland include sports betting and lotteries. But what about online casinos? Well, even though having an Irish gambling commission is good news, it doesn’t ...

IRELAND AM hosts Muireann O’Connell and Alan Hughes have championed Tommy Bowe’s new podcast. The popular breakfast show presenters showed some support for their fellow co-host after ...

Spain strolled to a 5-1 win over Northern Ireland in Palma de Mallorca on Saturday in their final warm-up match before the European Championship starting in Germany next week. Northern Ireland ...

Follow live coverage of Ireland vs South Africa from the South ... hit with a number of hugely-lucrative competitions massively popular all over the world. Australia are reigning world champions ...