Martin W. Healy

Dublin

Deputy Editor at Extra.ie

Provider of sport @ExtraIRL. Ex-deputy of @UCDObserver.

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There is only one cure to this current drab Premier League season

2 weeks ago | extra.ie | Martin W. Healy

The clocks have only just gone forward but you can’t escape the feeling that the Premier League season is already out of time. Although there is nearly two months of action to go, any potential piece of late-season narrative in the English football global behemoth has already been scuppered. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW The title race? Let’s be real, even with Liverpool’s spluttering form, they have basically been on auto-pilot since January.
Jack Crowley ends contract drama by signing new Munster deal

2 weeks ago | extra.ie | Martin W. Healy

Jack Crowley’s Munster future is now secure after the Ireland international has put pen to paper on a new contract. The Corkman’s previous deal was set to expire in the summer and there had been fears of the number 10 potentially moving on. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW Reports of a blockbuster deal from Leicester Tigers stoked the flames of the simmering contract saga, but now the matter has been put to bed.
Leinster vs Glasgow: Kick-off time, tickets, and where to watch on TV?

2 weeks ago | extra.ie | Martin W. Healy

There’s little rest in the rugby world as we race straight into the Champions Cup quarter-finals as Leinster face off with Glasgow Warriors. The inter-URC clash comes just six days after the Blues bulldozed through Harlequins in a whitewash win at Croke Park. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW That victory has set up a tricky meeting with the team sitting second behind Leo Cullen’s side in the URC standings.
The Masters: Start time, where is it on TV, and when do Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry tee off?

2 weeks ago | extra.ie | Martin W. Healy

The Masters is back for its 2025 edition and we have all the information you need to know before the action tees off at Augusta National. Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry will once again be flying the flag for Ireland with hopes high ahead of it all getting underway. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW McIlroy is only weeks removed from winning The Players Championship and comes into the first Major of the year as a hot favourite.
Shelbourne issue fake ticket warning ahead of sold-out Dublin Derby

2 weeks ago | extra.ie | Martin W. Healy

Shelbourne have issued a warning to fans over fake tickets ahead of their sold-out Premier Division clash with Bohemians. The tie will be live on Virgin Media Two in front of a packed-out Tolka Park that will get to see the first outing of this derby this season Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW Given the demand for tickets in the league this season, the north Dublin clash was always set to be limited in terms of availability.
Irish darts star pulls off shock by knocking Luke Littler out of Players Championship

2 weeks ago | extra.ie | Martin W. Healy

Irish darts star Dylan Slevin has pulled off a massive upset by in the first round of the Players Championship 11. The world champion and current Premier League leader was beaten 6-3 by the Tipperary native. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW Littler averaged just 90.11 compared to the 22-year-old’s 92.74 at the tournament in Leicester. The win continues the fine form for Slevin having overcome former world champion Gerwyn Price just last week.
Grand National horse collapses and dies after race as animal rights group slam 'cruelty'

2 weeks ago | extra.ie | Martin W. Healy

Celebre D’Allen has died days after collapsing at the Grand National – with one animal rights group outraged by the situation. The 13-year-old has started well at the Aintree showpiece but appeared to come into some difficulty during the latter stages. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW Ridden by jockey Michael Nolan, the horse was struggling over the penultimate hurdle before pulling up altogether before the final fence.
Shane Lowry takes aim at 'stupid' media in blistering defence of Rory McIlroy

2 weeks ago | extra.ie | Martin W. Healy

Shane Lowry has come to the defence of his compatriot Rory McIlroy as the pair head into The Masters later this week. The pro golf season is now firmly in full swing with the annual Augusta showpiece teeing off on Thursday. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW The spotlight of the sporting world will fall onto McIlroy once again amid his protracted battle to end his wait for a fifth Major title.
Didi Hamann lays out why Man United need to sign Caoimhin Kelleher

2 weeks ago | extra.ie | Martin W. Healy

Former Liverpool star Didi Hamann sees Caoimhin Kelleher as a potential fit for Manchester United come next season. It is widely expected the Corkman is heading off from Anfield over the summer given the impending arrival of Valencia stopper Giorgi Mamardashvili to the club. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW The Ireland star has consistently played back-up to the Reds’ number one Alisson Becker but has enjoyed more minutes than ever this season and last with the Brazilian’s injury issues.
Munster pull off stunning upset and overcome Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle

2 weeks ago | extra.ie | Martin W. Healy

Munster’s European journey has plenty of life left in it yet as they put in an almighty second-half display to knock La Rochelle out of the Champions Cup. It was a showdown between the province and their icon Ronan O’Gara, with the Corkman having been at the helm of La Rochelle since 2019. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW Although they have won this competition twice under his tutelage, cracks have appeared in their performances this season – and Munster smashed them wide open.