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March
March 2026
Czech-ing in
'You live for these moments': Irish fans descend on Dublin Airport to begin pilgrimage to Prague
Republic of Ireland supporters begin the march to Prague from Dublin Airport for World Cup play-off with Czechia.
David Sneyd
reports from Dublin Airport
24 Mar
2.0k
4
Czech-ing in
'You live for these moments': Irish fans descend on Dublin Airport to begin pilgrimage to Prague
Republic of Ireland supporters begin the march to Prague from Dublin Airport for World Cup play-off with Czechia.
David Sneyd
reports from Dublin Airport
24 Mar
22.3k
23
podcast image
PodcastThe Football Family
Prague week is finally here
50m
Soccer
Ireland camp revels in 'cup final' atmosphere as they build towards World Cup play-off
Assistant head coach John O’Shea and captain Nathan Collins insist Boys in Green can use Budapest momentum as inspiration in Prague.
David Sneyd
reports from FAI headquarters, Abbotstown
23 Mar
1.5k
3
embrace the moment
'It's fear that holds you back, that's what you regret. Ireland have to believe they can win'
Richard Dunne was at the heart of an infamous World Cup play-off defeat to France, but Thierry Henry’s handball is not the source of pain.
David Sneyd
23 Mar
1.7k
1
Exclusive
'Not everyone wants to be looking at footballers doing all the flashy things. A lot of it is false'
Ahead of his 50th Premier League appearance, Everton’s Jake O’Brien says it’s time Irish football fulfilled its potential by qualifying for the World Cup.
David Sneyd
21 Mar
1.9k
3
Exclusive
'You just want to give your all for the man' - Jake O'Brien backs Heimir Hallgrímsson's new contract
Republic of Ireland international says manager deserves new deal and will help players concentrate ahead of next week’s World Cup play-off in Czechia.
David Sneyd
19 Mar
2.1k
2
PodcastThe Football Family
'Absolutely stunned that this game exists'
changing game
FAI in talks with GAA and IRFU about sharing facilities as part of new strategy
10 Mar
9.8k
8
Blow
Evan Ferguson ruled out of Czechia play-off and could miss World Cup this summer
The 42
7 Mar
9.6k
22
Blow
Evan Ferguson ruled out of Czechia play-off and could miss World Cup this summer
The 42 understands the Republic of Ireland international will have ankle surgery on Monday and will be out for remainder of the season.
David Sneyd
7 Mar
4.0k
7
2026 world cup playoff
Case for the defence: Ireland's foundations close to being set for World Cup play-off
In the first of a three-part series, we examine the options available and problems to be solved in the defensive department.
David Sneyd
7 Mar
2.0k
3
RELATED
Midfield focus: A void to fill with Ireland's options limited for World Cup play-off
9 Mar
Agony and ecstasy in attack: Ferguson out with Parrott to lead Ireland's World Cup hopes
8 Mar
February
February 2026
League of Ireland
Shamrock Rovers say board learned 'detailed contents' of transfer agreements in August 2025
27 Feb
1.9k
Congress
Norway FA to vote on motion to support FAI's call to exclude Israel from Uefa competition
27 Feb
2.5k
1
column
Sport and politics don't mix in Ireland - except when we want them to
The government’s efforts to shut down debate on the Israel game cannot last.
Gavin Cooney
27 Feb
1.3k
5
THE BEAT
League of Ireland footballers put FAI to shame with moral clarity over Israel
This is a time for Irish football to stand for something much bigger and more important than itself or its own priorities and interests.
David Sneyd
27 Feb
1.8k
1
home game
RTÉ still plans to broadcast Ireland-Israel match in October, despite TD's letter calling for boycott
26 Feb
716
2
home game
RTÉ still plans to broadcast Ireland-Israel match in October, despite TD's letter calling for boycott
26 Feb
3.5k
Flares
Would such a 'plague upon their houses' be inflicted on rugby and GAA fans who use pyro?
Patrick O’Donovan’s Thatcherite language and assertions made about an entire community were deeply worrying.
David Sneyd
26 Feb
2.1k
17
Football Flares
Would such a 'plague upon their houses' be inflicted on rugby and GAA fans who use pyro?
The 42′s football writer assesses Patrick O’Donovan’s Thatcherite performance this week.
David Sneyd
The 42
26 Feb
23.1k
55
Support
FAI insist director of football 'acted in good faith' as Fifa review transfer agreements
25 Feb
2.8k
Nations League
'They have not threatened anything' - FAI CEO insists no Uefa pressure to play Israel
25 Feb
2.6k
4
League of Ireland
Shamrock Rovers board meeting heard details of transfer agreement in February 2025
A Fifa review is ongoing following League of Ireland champions’ self-reporting last year.
David Sneyd
24 Feb
14.1k
Flare Up
Sports Minister doesn't regret 'hooliganism' remarks made over chaos at League of Ireland match
Updated 24 Feb
9.3k
73
Flare Up
Sports minister says 'ball is in FAI's court' ahead of meeting on 'hooliganism' at games
24 Feb
1.1k
9
Nations League
Israeli team playing in Ireland could spark 'enormous' protests, says TD
21 Feb
12.4k
116
Opinion
'To see so many people killed, murdered, it's just infinite sadness'
21 Feb
3.4k
4
Nations League
Protest planned at FAI headquarters over Ireland's Nations League matches against Israel
20 Feb
1.2k
15
Blanchardstown
Protest planned at FAI headquarters over Ireland's Nations League matches against Israel
20 Feb
6.6k
League of Ireland
Sinn Féin TD won't resign as Drogheda United chairperson following Israel comments
Updated 18 Feb
3.9k
19
League of Ireland
Sinn Féin TD won't resign as Drogheda United chairperson following Israel comments
The 42
18 Feb
11.6k
Plan B
FAI announce rescheduled dates for postponed LOI fixtures
17 Feb
1.1k
1
Nations League
Minister 'doesn't blame' Israeli players for their government and wants Nations League game to go ahead
17 Feb
1.4k
11
RELATED
Should Ireland play football against Israel?
17 Feb
Uefa confirm there is no approval for games to be played in Israel
17 Feb
FAI members could push for EGM on Nations League games with Israel
15 Feb
FAI
Minister 'doesn't blame' Israeli players for their government and wants Uefa game to go ahead
17 Feb
7.9k
95
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PodcastThe 42FM
Should Ireland play football against Israel?
Sinead and Gavin discuss in-depth the pressing issue of this week, and one that will likely make headlines all year.
46m
Republic Of Ireland
Uefa confirms no approval for games to be played in Israel, reiterates rules on refusal to play
The 42
17 Feb
8.4k
36
Republic Of Ireland
Uefa confirm there is no approval for games to be played in Israel
17 Feb
6.8k
13
Nations League
FAI members could push for EGM to boycott Ireland's games with Israel
The 42
15 Feb
9.6k
Nations League
FAI members could push for EGM on Nations League games with Israel
David Sneyd
15 Feb
3.0k
41
Boycott
'Unthinkable' for Ireland to play Israel in Nations League, says Mary Lou McDonald
Updated 14 Feb
18.2k
161
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