Did the World War 1 Christmas truce football match really happen? A 1915 photo from Greece is wrongly use annually as proof of a heavily mythologised Christmas 1914 match. History • 22 Dec 25
Did the World War 1 Christmas truce football match really happen? A 1915 photo from Greece is wrongly use annually as proof of a heavily mythologised Christmas 1914 match. History • 22 Dec 25
Why Irish people sing 'Ole Ole Ole' when they're happy We don't just break into a blast of 'Ole Ole Ole' at soccer matches, but also at gigs, homecomings and other celebrations Ireland • 21 Dec 25
Why Irish people sing 'Ole Ole Ole' when they're happy We don't just break into a blast of 'Ole Ole Ole' at soccer matches, but also at gigs, homecomings and other celebrations Ireland • 21 Dec 25
Why a 115kg stone from Waterford is finding a new home in Boston Shipping the Cloch Bán up to Boston is a slightly eccentric idea, but it captures how diaspora communities find joy in heritage Heritage • 21 Dec 25
Why a 115kg stone from Waterford is finding a new home in Boston Shipping the Cloch Bán up to Boston is a slightly eccentric idea, but it captures how diaspora communities find joy in heritage Heritage • 21 Dec 25
Game of throws: how bad darts players can do better As the World Darts Championship kicks off, here are some strategies for would-be Luke Littlers to get around the dartboard Darts • 12 Dec 25
Game of throws: how bad darts players can do better As the World Darts Championship kicks off, here are some strategies for would-be Luke Littlers to get around the dartboard Darts • 12 Dec 25
How Munster rugby and French soccer fans strike the right note The difference between curated anthems and spontaneous chanting reveals something essential about power relations in a sports stadium Sport • 12 Dec 25
How Munster rugby and French soccer fans strike the right note The difference between curated anthems and spontaneous chanting reveals something essential about power relations in a sports stadium Sport • 12 Dec 25
How exactly did darts become such a phenomenon? Here's the story of how darts has transformed from a pub pastime into a professional sport with millions of spectators Darts • 09 Dec 25
How exactly did darts become such a phenomenon? Here's the story of how darts has transformed from a pub pastime into a professional sport with millions of spectators Darts • 09 Dec 25
Why almost every sport in Ireland faces a crisis of volunteering The wider culture and structure of youth sport has changed and volunteers are operating in an increasingly challenging environment Sport • 05 Dec 25
Why almost every sport in Ireland faces a crisis of volunteering The wider culture and structure of youth sport has changed and volunteers are operating in an increasingly challenging environment Sport • 05 Dec 25
Where are the future strongholds of Gaelic games? The potential All Ireland champions for 2026 in all Gaelic codes may only come from a small number of counties, but what about 2036? Gaelic Games • 28 Nov 25
Where are the future strongholds of Gaelic games? The potential All Ireland champions for 2026 in all Gaelic codes may only come from a small number of counties, but what about 2036? Gaelic Games • 28 Nov 25
How to detect text which has been written by ChatGPT AI-generated texts tend be more predictable than human-written text with the use of certain words, phrases and emojis ChatGPT • 28 Nov 25
How to detect text which has been written by ChatGPT AI-generated texts tend be more predictable than human-written text with the use of certain words, phrases and emojis ChatGPT • 28 Nov 25
George Best: what makes a soccer icon? The worth of a football icon goes beyond the 90 minutes on the pitch and is measured in the devotion of the fan Soccer • 24 Nov 25
George Best: what makes a soccer icon? The worth of a football icon goes beyond the 90 minutes on the pitch and is measured in the devotion of the fan Soccer • 24 Nov 25
Why who you hate matters when it comes to watching soccer The key factor in determining how much post-match content soccer fans watch is actually the pleasure people take from the misfortune of others Soccer • 18 Nov 25
Why who you hate matters when it comes to watching soccer The key factor in determining how much post-match content soccer fans watch is actually the pleasure people take from the misfortune of others Soccer • 18 Nov 25
Meet the Donegal-born original All Blacks rugby captain When the New Zealand rugby team went on tour in 1905 they were captained by Dave Gallaher from Ramelton, Co Donegal Rugby • 31 Oct 25
Meet the Donegal-born original All Blacks rugby captain When the New Zealand rugby team went on tour in 1905 they were captained by Dave Gallaher from Ramelton, Co Donegal Rugby • 31 Oct 25
Could mental skill development be key to improving Irish soccer? Cognitive skills are increasingly becoming an integral part of player development strategies within elite academies across Europe Soccer • 08 Oct 25
Could mental skill development be key to improving Irish soccer? Cognitive skills are increasingly becoming an integral part of player development strategies within elite academies across Europe Soccer • 08 Oct 25
The surprising revival of road bowling, Ireland's ancient sport From Cork and Armagh to TikTok and Instagram, young and old road bowlers are taking up the bowl and keeping this unique tradition alive Road Bowling • 02 Oct 25
The surprising revival of road bowling, Ireland's ancient sport From Cork and Armagh to TikTok and Instagram, young and old road bowlers are taking up the bowl and keeping this unique tradition alive Road Bowling • 02 Oct 25
Is Run-Jump-Throw the way to go for developing young athletes? Research shows that participating in multiple events may enhance performance for young athletes, but it's not a clear result Athletics • 22 Sep 25
Is Run-Jump-Throw the way to go for developing young athletes? Research shows that participating in multiple events may enhance performance for young athletes, but it's not a clear result Athletics • 22 Sep 25
Why the Tailteann Games are returning this month The story of the Tailteann Games reveals how Irish identity is made, remade and sometimes forgotten Tailteann Games • 15 Sep 25
Why the Tailteann Games are returning this month The story of the Tailteann Games reveals how Irish identity is made, remade and sometimes forgotten Tailteann Games • 15 Sep 25
Why is sports-adjacent TV proving so popular with audiences? Streamers have gone all in on sports documentaries and limited series, with behind-the-scenes footage and 'reality'-type production Streaming • 08 Sep 25
Why is sports-adjacent TV proving so popular with audiences? Streamers have gone all in on sports documentaries and limited series, with behind-the-scenes footage and 'reality'-type production Streaming • 08 Sep 25
Could Alexander Isak use a legal case to leave Newcastle United? The Diarra case decision by the European Court of Justice last year might give Isak a legal precedent to end his transfer saga Brainstorm • 25 Aug 25
Could Alexander Isak use a legal case to leave Newcastle United? The Diarra case decision by the European Court of Justice last year might give Isak a legal precedent to end his transfer saga Brainstorm • 25 Aug 25
Why a new manager can be key to U20 footballers turning senior Timing, squad turnover and the arrival of a new manager are as important as talent for U20 players breaking into senior teams Gaelic football • 21 Aug 25
Why a new manager can be key to U20 footballers turning senior Timing, squad turnover and the arrival of a new manager are as important as talent for U20 players breaking into senior teams Gaelic football • 21 Aug 25
From red to grey, how kit colours appear to affect performance Science suggests the colour of a shirt can give teams a performance edge, with red kits leading to greater success Soccer • 14 Aug 25
From red to grey, how kit colours appear to affect performance Science suggests the colour of a shirt can give teams a performance edge, with red kits leading to greater success Soccer • 14 Aug 25
Why multi-club ownership is causing problems in soccer As Crystal Palace, Drogheda United and others have discovered, multi-club ownership is now a confusing force reshaping soccer's future Soccer • 11 Aug 25
Why multi-club ownership is causing problems in soccer As Crystal Palace, Drogheda United and others have discovered, multi-club ownership is now a confusing force reshaping soccer's future Soccer • 11 Aug 25
A short history of the All-Ireland Poc Fada competition It's a piece of GAA history and tradition spiritually and culturally rooted in the wild foothills of the Cooley mountains Poc Fada • 07 Aug 25
A short history of the All-Ireland Poc Fada competition It's a piece of GAA history and tradition spiritually and culturally rooted in the wild foothills of the Cooley mountains Poc Fada • 07 Aug 25
'See yiz in Coppers': how to make a memorable GAA victory speech Some tips for iconic Hogan Stand speeches for Gavin White and Patrick McBrearty ahead of Sunday's All Ireland football final GAA • 26 Jul 25
'See yiz in Coppers': how to make a memorable GAA victory speech Some tips for iconic Hogan Stand speeches for Gavin White and Patrick McBrearty ahead of Sunday's All Ireland football final GAA • 26 Jul 25
Hoops scene: why people become Shamrock Rovers' fans & volunteers A new project is looking at the part played by Shamrock Rovers' fans and volunteers in building a club and community culture Shamrock Rovers • 24 Jul 25
Hoops scene: why people become Shamrock Rovers' fans & volunteers A new project is looking at the part played by Shamrock Rovers' fans and volunteers in building a club and community culture Shamrock Rovers • 24 Jul 25
'Pride of place': GAA clubs and the community around them The identity, traditions and heritage around GAA clubs often allows the local community feel a true sense of belonging Society • 22 Jul 25
'Pride of place': GAA clubs and the community around them The identity, traditions and heritage around GAA clubs often allows the local community feel a true sense of belonging Society • 22 Jul 25
