Darragh Culhane

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Conor McGregor faces backlash for mocking new Pope announcement on social media

6 days ago | the-express.com | Darragh Culhane |Rich Jones

Conor McGregor was slammed for his social media post related to the selection of Pope Leo XIV Conor McGregor has stirred up a storm with his latest social media stunt, where he jokingly declared himself the new Pope, drawing flak for being "not funny" and "disrespectful." As white smoke rose above the Vatican, signaling the election of Pope Leo XIV on Thursday evening, the first American to assume the papacy, Robert Prevost, delivered his inaugural address in Italian, later translated into...
Caoimhin Kelleher basks in the celebrations as Liverpool clinch league title

2 weeks ago | irishmirror.ie | Darragh Culhane

Caoimhin Kelleher was among the Liverpool players who enjoyed the celebrations after their emphatic win against Tottenham to clinch the Premier League title. A draw would have been enough for Liverpool to win the title but Arne Slot's side coasted to a 5-1 victory in the end to lift their first title since 2020.
Taoiseach hits out at protesters after Conor McGregor takes part

2 weeks ago | irishmirror.ie | Darragh Culhane

The Taoiseach has rejected the “negativity” expressed by those who spoke at a major protest in Dublin over the weekend. Thousands of people participated in an anti-immigration protest in Dublin city centre on Saturday. There was a heightened police presence in the Irish capital for the protest and counter demonstration which disrupted traffic on some of the main thoroughfares through the city.
When is the Leinster Senior Football final as Meath shock Dublin to book Croke Park date

2 weeks ago | irishmirror.ie | Darragh Culhane

Dublin suffered their first defeat in the Leinster Football Championship in 15 years after being shocked by Meath in Portlaoise. Dessie Farrell's side were seven-point favourites coming into the game but the Royals ripped up the script early. Attacking Stephen Cluxton's wind-hindered kick out in the first half, Meath raced to a 12-point half-time lead.
Cork v Tipperary LIVE score updates, TV channel info, stream and more for Munster Senior Hurling Championship clash

2 weeks ago | irishmirror.ie | Darragh Culhane

Tipperary will be looking for revenge for their league final loss as they take on Cork in Round Two of the Munster Hurling Championship. It was the Rebels who cantered to victory earlier this month to capture their first league title in 27 years to send hype into overdrive. Yet week one of the Munster Championship offered up a lot more questions than answers.
What time and TV channel is Liverpool v Tottenham on today in the Premier League?

2 weeks ago | irishmirror.ie | Darragh Culhane

A Premier League title has long been waiting for Liverpool and they will be crowned champions this evening if they do not lose to Tottenham. It has been a dream start to life in Merseyside for Arne Slot with the Dutch manager coasting to a league title in his debut season. Since the turn of the year, Liverpool have cruised at the top of the Premier League table and with five games to go, they require a single point to get over the line.
NFL draft pick announced from stands of Croke Park

2 weeks ago | irishmirror.ie | Darragh Culhane

The Hogan Stand was a unique choice as an announcement spot for an NFL draft pick on Saturday evening. NFL fans have been glued to their TVs and social media the last two days with the annual draft taking place in Green Bay. And as the draft enters the later rounds, draft picks are often announced at different destinations.
Chris Eubank Sr arrives with son in dramatic u-turn as crowd goes berserk

2 weeks ago | irishmirror.ie | Darragh Culhane

In a dramatic u-turn, Chris Eubank Sr has arrived with his son for tonight's fight against Conor Benn. The former world champion branded Chris Jr "disgusting" for accepting a fight with Benn but has had a change of heart as he arrived at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. He was shown stepping out of his car on the big screen during one of the undercard fights - to huge cheers from the crowd.
Offaly v Galway LIVE score updates, TV channel info, stream and more

2 weeks ago | irishmirror.ie | Darragh Culhane

The Leinster Hurling Championship is heating up early with it anyone's call who will progress to the knockout stages after just one week. Offaly saw themselves fall just short against Dublin in their Championship opener in a result that will be a hammer blow to their chances. But in one of the most open Championships in recent years, they will be gunning for a Galway side that were well beaten by Kilkenny last weekend.
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn told fight should be cancelled hours before bout

2 weeks ago | irishmirror.ie | Darragh Culhane

Ex-world champion Josh Taylor has called for Chris Eubank Jr's fight against Conor Benn to be cancelled just hours before the controversial bout is set to go ahead. The pair were first set to go toe-to-toe back in 2022, but the bout was scrapped after Benn twice tested positive for the banned substance clomifene. However, the fight is now finally set to take place this weekend in a continuation of the legendary rivalry between Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn.