Belfast Live - Sport

March 02, 2020
Former NI star opening state of the art padel club after taking up sport in retirement

Former NI star opening state of the art padel club after taking up sport in retirement

March 05, 2026

The Tyrone man took up the sport after being forced to retire in 2024 on the back of a horrific collision on the football pitch that 'felt like a car crash'

Rangers hero demands VAR officials 'get eyeballs checked' after Celtic controversy

Rangers hero demands VAR officials 'get eyeballs checked' after Celtic controversy

March 05, 2026

Rangers legend Ally McCoist launched a scathing attack on VAR official Chris Graham after Benjamin Nygren's controversial winner secured Celtic a 2-1 victory over Aberdeen

AI selects five best bets for 2026 Cheltenham Festival including in Champion Hurdle and Gold Cup

AI selects five best bets for 2026 Cheltenham Festival including in Champion Hurdle and Gold Cup

March 05, 2026

The 2026 Cheltenham Festival is just days away and ChatGPT has predicted five horses with the best chances of winning

'We've been hard done by in all three games' Glens star ready to put things right against league leaders

'We've been hard done by in all three games' Glens star ready to put things right against league leaders

March 05, 2026

Glentoran have not beaten Gary Haveron’s side in three attempts this season, but Cooney feels this cup tie offers the perfect chance to put that record right.

'Some consolation for the 71,000 Gazans dead' Joe Brolly 'extremely disappointed' at GAA position on Allianz

'Some consolation for the 71,000 Gazans dead' Joe Brolly 'extremely disappointed' at GAA position on Allianz

March 05, 2026

The Derry All-Ireland winner and former RTE pundit is a good friend of GAA president Jarlath Burns but remarked that the Armagh man is 'no politician'

Martin O'Neill hails Benjamin Nygren after winner moves Celtic above Rangers

Martin O'Neill hails Benjamin Nygren after winner moves Celtic above Rangers

March 05, 2026

Benjamin Nygren scored his 19th goal of the season as Celtic beat Aberdeen 2-1 at Pittodrie

Rory McIlroy says Jon Rahm rejecting 'generous' DP World Tour deal is 'a shame'

Rory McIlroy says Jon Rahm rejecting 'generous' DP World Tour deal is 'a shame'

March 04, 2026

Rory McIlroy said that a "generous" offer to LIV players should not be dismissed, adding that the DP World Tour can only do "so much to accommodate these guys"

Concern of Irish Football Association no 'buy in' to Ulster Hall of Fame

Concern of Irish Football Association no 'buy in' to Ulster Hall of Fame

March 04, 2026

"For a wee country of our size we have certainly been punching well above our weight in sport"

First trailer released for new Rory McIlroy documentary following his career Grand Slam

First trailer released for new Rory McIlroy documentary following his career Grand Slam

March 04, 2026

It is set to premiere on Prime Video later this month

Tom McKibbin and teammates 'relieved' after major champion arranges flight out of war-torn Middle East

Tom McKibbin and teammates 'relieved' after major champion arranges flight out of war-torn Middle East

March 04, 2026

Holywood GC ace McKibbin and the other players were stranded in Dubai after conflict broke out in the region. He is due to compete in Hong Kong on Thursday

Five Ulster stars in Ireland team as Farrell names XV for penultimate Six Nations tie

Five Ulster stars in Ireland team as Farrell names XV for penultimate Six Nations tie

March 04, 2026

Andy Farrell has named five Ulster players in his Ireland starting XV for Friday night's Six Nations clash with Wales at the Aviva Stadium, the most in a Six Nations game during his tenure

GAA on TV this weekend as hurling stage centre stage for the penultimate round of League games 

GAA on TV this weekend as hurling stage centre stage for the penultimate round of League games 

March 04, 2026

It is a hurling-only weekend in the National League with five huge games live across Saturday and Sunday

Luke Donald named European Ryder Cup captain for third time as 2027 event heads to Ireland

Luke Donald named European Ryder Cup captain for third time as 2027 event heads to Ireland

March 04, 2026

Luke Donald has been named as the European Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 contest at Adare Manor in Ireland, with the former world number one set to lead the team for a third successive tournament

Get a FREE £5 shop bet from A.McLean Bookmakers inside your Daily Mirror EACH DAY of the Cheltenham 2026 Festival

Get a FREE £5 shop bet from A.McLean Bookmakers inside your Daily Mirror EACH DAY of the Cheltenham 2026 Festival

March 04, 2026

Cheltenham 2026 is almost here and The Daily Mirror have teamed up with A.McLean Bookmakers to help you pick your winners at the greatest horse racing show on earth!

Don't discount Derry as chasing pack begins to cluster ahead of Championship race

Don't discount Derry as chasing pack begins to cluster ahead of Championship race

March 04, 2026

"It doesn’t seem that long ago that Derry were considered genuine All-Ireland contenders. They certainly look like one team to watch out for this summer."

Ireland v Wales team LIVE updates as starting XV named for Six Nations clash

Ireland v Wales team LIVE updates as starting XV named for Six Nations clash

March 04, 2026

Ireland host Wales at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Friday night

Local Women Sport Awards finalise judging and commend 'inspirational' entries

Local Women Sport Awards finalise judging and commend 'inspirational' entries

March 04, 2026

The awards will take place in April at the Europa Hotel

“We’ve no right to win any game”- Tyrone’s Mattie Donnelly opens up on Division Two struggles

“We’ve no right to win any game”- Tyrone’s Mattie Donnelly opens up on Division Two struggles

March 04, 2026

The Red Hands are likely to remain in the second tier for another season as it would take a bizarre set of results to get them promoted to Division One or relegated from Division Two

Football coming home to Newtownards as Ards FC stadium approved after 25 year wait

Football coming home to Newtownards as Ards FC stadium approved after 25 year wait

March 03, 2026

Ards FC has been using other team's grounds since 2002

Leading Irish jockey stranded in Dubai ahead of Cheltenham Festival ride

Leading Irish jockey stranded in Dubai ahead of Cheltenham Festival ride

March 03, 2026

The top flat jockey is booked to partner Noel Meade's The Mourne Rambler in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham next Wednesday

Six reasons why one week in March might be the best of the year for local sport

Six reasons why one week in March might be the best of the year for local sport

March 03, 2026

Armchair fans are in for a treat next week with a plethora of top-class sporting action in what could well be the best week of sport in 2026

Rory McIlroy and father Gerry win prestigious Seminole Pro Member tournament

Rory McIlroy and father Gerry win prestigious Seminole Pro Member tournament

March 03, 2026

Rory McIlroy and his father Gerry teamed up this week to win one of the most prestigious private tournaments in America, beating out a star-studded field of golfers in the process

Defending champion Marine Nationale misses Cheltenham Festival after injury

Defending champion Marine Nationale misses Cheltenham Festival after injury

March 03, 2026

Marine Nationale will not defend his Queen Mother Champion Chase title at the Cheltenham Festival next week after suffering a neck injury setback

Mark Allen jokes he 'cried himself to sleep' after missing £150,000 bonus yet again

Mark Allen jokes he 'cried himself to sleep' after missing £150,000 bonus yet again

March 02, 2026

Allen had been the favourite to collect the cash reward, but stumbled at the Welsh Open, allowing one of his rivals to capitalise on the opportunity

'Confident' Glens ready to close gap at summit as Irish League title race hits key period

'Confident' Glens ready to close gap at summit as Irish League title race hits key period

March 02, 2026

Declan Devine's Glentoran have scored freely in their last two outings, beating Cliftonville and Crusaders in an eight-day spell after losing to rivals Linfield