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Interview

January
January 2026
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The Icelandic view on Heimir Hallgrimsson: ‘He thought he would have more b****rds in the Irish team’
Journalist Hjörvar Hafliðason on Hallgrímsson’s rise and how his success with Ireland has been perceived in his native country.
Paul Fennessy
25 Jan
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Exclusive Interview
'I had this feeling that I really needed a change' - Denise O'Sullivan's Liverpool challenge
Fresh from her move to the WSL, the Irish midfield star speaks to The 42.
Emma Duffy
22 Jan
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2
st brigid's day
'We've been using that feeling of hurt and regret of leaving one behind us to fuel us'
17 Jan
1.2k
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John Egan Interview
'The main goal was always to play for Ireland'
17 Jan
14.9k
2
Challenge
'Not to say we always had things our own way, but it's nice to be tested is kind of the point'
16 Jan
2.6k
1
Interview
'I still haven’t fully processed it' - The Mayo teenager flying out for Junior Australian Open bid
Mayo tennis prospect Eoghan Jennings speaks to The 42.
15 Jan
2.8k
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Interview
The fall and rise of the Irishman set to face ‘one of the best teams in the world’
It is a big day for ex-Irish underage international Jake Doyle-Hayes.
Paul Fennessy
10 Jan
7.6k
1
Aidan Walsh
The Cork 2010 All-Ireland winner chasing a unique club double with An Ghaeltacht
Aidan Walsh won an All-Ireland intermediate club hurling title with Kanturk in 2018. He is now targetting the football crown.
7 Jan
2.3k
0
Interview
Seán Canney on the Regional Independents in Government: 'Michael Lowry is a wise man'
Jane Matthews
3 Jan
10.7k
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Interview
From soft power to sportswashing: why Saudi Arabia is spending billions to revolutionise sport
1 Jan
2.3k
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Last year
2025
The Morning Lead
EU Presidency will cause traffic and travel disruption, says Transport Minister
Minister Darragh O’Brien says the EU Presidency is going to be a “massive event” for a period of six months and that preparations are well advanced.
30 Dec 2025
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Interview
Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins: ‘Some people in Leinster House won’t even look at us’
The Independent Ireland leader gave his view on drink driving laws and spoke about how he is in favour of more people holding guns for self-defence.
He also spoke about how he knew that Catherine Connolly was going to win the presidential election from the moment she announced her candidacy, despite his party backing Maria Steen.
Jane Matthews
29 Dec 2025
23.5k
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hannah tyrrell
‘Probably in a few more years, I'll be way more appreciative than I am now’
Hannah Tyrrell reflects on her Last Dance with Dublin in 2025 – and a remarkable sporting career.
29 Dec 2025
875
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Ciaran Thompson
'It's not as if you need to rip up the script. We're not that far away' - Donegal's 2026 challenge
29 Dec 2025
903
0
Interview
‘I was very reluctant to take any medication at first. I was like: I'm not that bad’
28 Dec 2025
6.7k
Interview
'Our whole relationship is not based around sport': When The 42 met Kate O'Connor and Georgie Kelly
Irish multi-event athlete and footballer Zoom in for a fascinating end-of-year catch up.
27 Dec 2025
4.0k
1
finn azaz
One of Ireland's breakout stars of 2025 on a year to remember
In the last 12 months, Finn Azaz has established himself as key player for Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side.
Paul Fennessy
25 Dec 2025
1.7k
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Interview
Palestine Red Crescent on two years of healthcare workers being beaten, kidnapped and killed
Updated 24 Dec 2025
4.2k
Interview
McDonald on her health, Gerry Hutch, and how there will never be too many tricolours flying
Mary Lou McDonald gave her views on the controversial use of Irish flags by anti-migrant protesters.
Ahead of the Dublin Central by-election, she said the large vote for Hutch last year was an ‘F you’ to government - but not Sinn Féin.
Jane Matthews
22 Dec 2025
35.5k
86
The Morning Lead
'We should show we're good value': Minister urges hotels not to hike prices for EU Presidency
Minister of State Thomas Byrne says the Presidency next year is an important moment for Ireland Inc.
Christina Finn
22 Dec 2025
13.9k
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Exclusive
The Carla Ward Interview - 'You feel the weight of the nation on your shoulders'
Football, family and questioning herself: Ireland manager reflects on 2025 in an exclusive interview with The 42.
Emma Duffy
21 Dec 2025
1.9k
1
The Morning Lead
Ivana Bacik on her 'tetchy Taoiseach' jibe and Simon Harris's 'destabilising' Finance gig
Labour is open to doing business with the Greens and the SocDems, but when it comes to Sinn Féin, there are difficulties.
The Labour leader believes the Tánaiste has too many hats on in taking on the finance ministry
Bacik says she is concerned about the position on migration taken by their sister party in the UK.
Christina Finn
14 Dec 2025
13.3k
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'I would still say that I struggle with imposter syndrome'
23 Nov 2025
1.9k
1
Interview
'We live for it' - Galway's Player of the Year enjoying camogie more than ever
22 Nov 2025
1.2k
0
Interview
The unexpected rise of the highest-scoring Irishman in England
15 Nov 2025
7.9k
1
Interview
'I genuinely love getting up behind the blocks' - Róisín Ní Ríain on her pursuit of gold
6 Nov 2025
1.9k
0
Interview
Dublin's comeback kid - 'You can't dwell on it. I never thought I would come back in again'
4 Nov 2025
7.6k
3
Hurling
'I'd love to give it another rattle again' - Noel McGrath set on Tipp return in 2026
The Premier County stalwart has his immediate focus on yet another county final on Sunday, as Nenagh provide the opposition.
Declan Bogue
25 Oct 2025
1.8k
1
Interview
'That took its toll on a personal level' - Jack O'Connor on a whirlwind year for Kerry
Dromid man turned 65 on Thursday and is on board for two more years.
24 Oct 2025
1.4k
0
aras25
Seán Kelly says not holding a FG contest for presidential nomination was a 'big, big mistake'
‘I got put back in my box pretty quickly’ Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly says.
Christina Finn
24 Oct 2025
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PodcastThe Candidate
We sit down with Catherine Connolly
45m
treochtaí
Learning Irish with Mollie: 'It takes time for people to let the bad school memories go'
20 Oct 2025
1.1k
Interview
'You realise it’s just a story we tell each other' - Pádraig O'Hora on football and life
Another Mayo county title is on the line. For some it means everything. To one it is another part of life’s mosaic.
Declan Bogue
18 Oct 2025
6.0k
1
Interview
"It was something I experienced every week: 'There’s a girl playing on that team'"
18 Oct 2025
1.1k
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Interview
Van der Flier on Lions 'mixed emotions' and leading Leinster as captain
14 Oct 2025
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5
Interview
The rise and rise of an Irish prodigy
12 Oct 2025
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Interview
The Dublin inner city boy who won an All-Star for Monaghan after starting football at 17
12 Oct 2025
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laurie ryan
'You're so proud watching': Athlone's former captain on league win, motherhood and club GAA return
Clare dual star Laurie Ryan tells The 42 about a very different season.
Emma Duffy
4 Oct 2025
1.1k
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Interview
Stephen Kenny on 1,000 games in management - 'I’ve never compromised on my principles'
Dubliner reflects on a milestone achievement in a career he insists has plenty still to offer.
David Sneyd
1 Oct 2025
847
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globetrotter
Four continents and 11 nations - Lisburn's Johnathan McKinstry and his football journey
Gareth Lyons
Updated 28 Sep 2025
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