# X Factor

This year

2023

Kerry All-Star Shane Ryan hits 1-3 to deliver glory for Rathmore

The Kingdom’s goalkeeper, who plays outfield for his club, proved the difference against Galbally Pearses.

11.6k

Jan 15th 2023, 5:31 PM

All time

# X Factor

Barcelona announce return of Xavi as new manager

The former midfielder won 25 trophies at the Nou Camp during a 17-year spell in the first-team squad.

4.2k

Nov 6th 2021, 9:42 AM

Who are the Irish kids set to become stars in this 2021/2022 season?

Nathan Doak is set to make his starting debut for Ulster tomorrow and across all four provinces a number of young starlets are ready to shine.

23.2k

Sep 30th 2021, 5:17 PM

# X Factor

'We all know what Ryan Baird is capable of. He has got real X factor'

The Leinster second row is in line for his first international start against England this Saturday.

25.4k

Mar 16th 2021, 8:00 AM

# free spirit

'He could be incredible at this level' - Ireland excited about James Lowe's debut

The 28-year-old Leinster wing could make his debut against Wales next week.

8.1k

Nov 6th 2020, 6:20 AM

# X Factor

Simon Cowell recovering from surgery after breaking part of his back in bike fall

The X Factor judge fell from an electric bike in Malibu at the weekend.

30.3k

Aug 10th 2020, 9:13 AM

# X Factor

Lowe can be Leinster's match-winner after a frustrating period in the shadows

The Kiwi winger is back in Leo Cullen’s team and will be hoping to make a big impact against Toulouse.

8.9k

Apr 21st 2019, 12:05 AM

# Planet Jedward

Jedward have been sliding into people's DMs since getting their Twitter account back

That’s one way to make a comeback

6.3k

Dec 13th 2018, 9:44 AM

# Brendan Murray

Everything you need to know about the 22-year-old Irish plumber on The X Factor semi final this weekend

Let’s be real, you’re definitely not up to date with The X Factor.

10.8k

Nov 24th 2018, 11:00 AM

# The X Factor

ITV, please stop beating a dead horse: The X Factor has been doomed for years

It’s a no from me.

11.7k

Nov 19th 2018, 11:32 AM

# Golden Buzzer

Galway-native, Brendan Murray, heads straight to Judges' House after earning The X Factor Golden Buzzer

‘What a voice.’

8.9k

Oct 1st 2018, 9:01 AM

# patrick james

The winner of The Voice of Ireland was harshly rejected when he auditioned for X Factor

Patrick discussed the experience on The Ray D’Arcy show today.

16.9k

Sep 11th 2018, 7:45 PM

# tv picks

What to watch on TV tonight: Saturday

This is the telly everyone will be talking about.

4.9k

Sep 8th 2018, 5:00 PM

# Brendan Murray

A former Irish Eurovision contestant is auditioning on tonight's X Factor

Brendan’s audition will air tonight.

6.4k

Sep 2nd 2018, 4:10 PM

# Mary Byrne

Mary Byrne revealed that Harry Styles is the only One Direction member who's still in contact with her

The singer appeared on Loose Women yesterday.

36.5k

Sep 1st 2018, 2:05 PM

# getting tetchy

James Arthur's had a dig at The Script amidst their ongoing lawsuit

Shots fired.

6.1k

Jul 5th 2018, 10:27 AM

# Ex Factor

Louis Walsh is leaving The X Factor after 13 years

The Mayo man is set to continue working on Ireland’s Got Talent.

48.5k

Jun 7th 2018, 8:48 PM

# Louis Walsh

Here's 9 of Louis Walsh's most iconic X-Factor moments as we remember his time on the show

The longest-running judge has quit the show.

4.8k

Jun 7th 2018, 7:02 PM

# bale out

Neville: Bale can be Man United game-changer like a Messi or Ronaldo

The Real Madrid forward has hinted at a summer transfer, and Neville would love to see him move to Old Trafford.

9.6k

Jun 1st 2018, 11:35 AM

# Case closed

'Do I feel pressure to start Joey at 10? No, there's no issues like that at all'

Leo Cullen has dismissed the idea of Joey Carbery having to leave Leinster in search of game time at 10.

7.9k

Nov 23rd 2017, 6:09 PM

# w-rapping

Jedward have gotten their own Christmas ad and it's as outrageous as you'd expect

Because nothing says “Christmas” like a cash-grab from former talent show contestants.

5.3k

Nov 13th 2017, 3:14 PM

# storming it

Here's the performance that saw Wicklow brothers Sean and Conor through to The X Factor live shows

“That’s the best I think you’ve sang”

3.8k

Oct 23rd 2017, 7:48 AM

# sean and conor

The Wicklow brothers on X Factor made it through despite a dramatic intervention by Simon Cowell

“After that, I’m not sure I’m going to give you a chair”

6.4k

Oct 15th 2017, 3:27 PM

# X Factor

19 things we can't believe actually happened on The X-Factor

The show that just keeps on giving.

8.2k

Sep 8th 2017, 9:00 PM

# queens of pop

12 of the best Girls Aloud songs to celebrate Nadine's comeback

Yassssssssss!

6.3k

Jul 25th 2017, 3:30 PM

# queen mary byrne

Here's what Ireland's previous X Factor contestants are up to in 2017

Just in case you needed to check back in on Eoghan Quigg or Tabby Callaghan.

16.8k

Jun 18th 2017, 7:00 PM

# honey g

Someone invaded the stage during Honey G's performance on the X Factor last night

It’s Calvin Harris and the pineapple all over again!

6.4k

Nov 27th 2016, 9:24 AM

# New Face

Connacht confirm signing of Fiji international back row Dawai

The 29-year-old has agreed a two-year contract in Ireland.

8.1k

Oct 12th 2016, 12:04 PM

# ireland's got talent

Ireland's X Factor auditions included a potato farmer and a Bono lookalike

We were well and truly made a show of.

6.2k

Sep 4th 2016, 10:49 AM

# drink driving

Former X Factor judge Tulisa banned from driving for 15 months

The singer crashed her Ferrari in London last September.

14.2k

Apr 4th 2016, 1:52 PM

# For Sale

Take a look around the old X-Factor mansion, where Rod Stewart once lived

It’s on the market for €7.1 million.

25.2k

Mar 5th 2016, 6:00 PM

# it's a trumpet

Sax is the biggest song in the country at the moment, but there's one thing annoying everyone

FLEUR! IT’S A TRUMPET!

29.6k

Nov 27th 2015, 11:42 AM

# X Factor

Olly Murs made a 'massive f**k up' on the X Factor, and fans are crying fix

Murs mistakenly announced that Monica Michael would be leaving the competition… and then she was voted out.

8.2k

Nov 16th 2015, 7:46 AM

# carolly

Caroline Flack and Olly Murs just need to shift and get over it

I will go down with this ship…

12.7k

Nov 8th 2015, 9:35 AM

# X Factor

Xavi: Manchester United move appealed to me

The Spanish legend joined Al Sadd from Barcelona in the summer but he has now revealed that he would have been open to a move to Old Trafford or Liverpool earlier in his career.

9.4k

Oct 12th 2015, 8:24 AM

# irish export

Irish Eurovision fans might've noticed a familiar face on last night's X Factor

Love can build you UP, love can tear you DOWN.

42.4k

Sep 20th 2015, 10:12 AM

# donna and joe

Joe from Donna and Joe popped up on the X Factor last night

Love can build you UP, love can tear you DOWN.

7.9k

Sep 20th 2015, 9:06 AM

# Tulisa

Tulisa Contostavlos has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving in her Ferrari

Ah TULISA.

5.1k

Sep 11th 2015, 3:20 PM

# lou lou

The X Factor's back, and everyone's actually missing Louis Walsh

“You LOOK like a popstar, you SING like a popstar…” :(

7.6k

Aug 30th 2015, 9:13 AM

Ireland look to Zebo's 'X-factor' at fullback as Cotter's Scots visit Dublin

Opportunity knocks for Ian Madigan at out-half, while Gordon D’Arcy is at 12.

7.8k

Aug 15th 2015, 6:30 AM