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Interview

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2025
Dual star
'Even given all the soccer stuff I achieved, that really stands out as a special memory'
27 Sep 2025
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Euro Vision
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Emily Whelan and Erin McLaughlin made a happy return to Ireland this week.
Emma Duffy
21 Sep 2025
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The life coach with a BA in psychology who’s now an FAI Cup finalist
20 Sep 2025
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His brother's an Ireland and Premier League star. He has made a career at the other end of the game
14 Sep 2025
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strange bedfellows
Why the NFL is bringing ‘Trumpism’ to Ireland
14 Sep 2025
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Rise
‘I think in years to come, Celtic will realise they made a bit of a boo-boo’
6 Sep 2025
12.9k
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Exclusive
The Ireland and Everton number one leading the way in the WSL
Courtney Brosnan talks ambition, Goodison Park, and women’s football’s ‘never-ending journey’ with The 42.
Emma Duffy
6 Sep 2025
1.0k
IQ Rugby
'My reason why is family': From England contract to Ireland World Cup debut, via Hong Kong
4 Sep 2025
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Interview
'If someone said you’re going to tear your ACL at some point, you couldn’t do it at a better time'
3 Sep 2025
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aras race
'Why not me?' - Joanna Donnelly on how she hopes to be an 'alternative' option for voters
The ex-Met Éireann forecaster says she’s built up a relationship with the public through her years of nightly weather broadcasts.
3 Sep 2025
33.4k
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Interview
'There's a perception that grass is greener outside. They think coaches are better'
31 Aug 2025
4.8k
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The Morning Lead
'I'm in public life for the long haul': Mary Lou McDonald continues to mull Áras bid
The Sinn Féin president spoke to The Journal about her party’s plans for the presidential election, the timeline for Irish unity, and her priorities for the new Dáil term.
Jane Matthews
28 Aug 2025
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Interview
The ex-Liverpool player aiming to rejuvenate his career in Ireland
24 Aug 2025
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Interview
'As you come towards the end of your career, you realise that All-Irelands don’t just come'
23 Aug 2025
1.6k
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Rollercoaster
4 years ago, he was in the Team of the Year. Now, he's without a club
17 Aug 2025
41.8k
2
Interview
‘The first time I ever cut weight, I was 8 years old’
10 Aug 2025
3.9k
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Camogie
'People say to you sometimes, ‘God, that must be awful' . . . I'm lucky'
6 Aug 2025
4.2k
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Nicole Owens
'I was in a really bad way' - Dublin's goalscoring star bows out a five-time All-Ireland winner
4 Aug 2025
7.8k
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Interview
8 years ago, she was Ireland's golden girl. Now, she's taking a break
4 Aug 2025
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Interview
Lessons learned after 20 years for Irish goalkeeper - 'You do what is best for your family'
3 Aug 2025
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Interview
The 2011 All-Ireland winner targetting more success with Dublin
2 Aug 2025
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Interview
An All-Ireland-winning father and the West Cork daughter bound for the Rugby World Cup
Ahead of the Rugby World Cup, The42 meets Ireland international Enya Breen and her father Ian.
Sinead Farrell
2 Aug 2025
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UWCL
US-born Athlone star set for European 'dream' as she targets Ireland call-up
30 Jul 2025
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Interview
Leading Meath, AFLW adventure, and a couple chasing All-Ireland glory
30 Jul 2025
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Interview
CNN's Donie on America's view of Ireland (and how it can sometimes help him get MAGA on side)
27 Jul 2025
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Interview
The Premier League footballer who became an artist
26 Jul 2025
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Interview
'When the injury happened, well I’m a bit stubborn and I said I was not finishing like that'
26 Jul 2025
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Interview
'At 18 years of age I would have done anything for football, at 21 I wanted an excuse to stop'
Darrach ‘Jigger’ O’Connor was a teenager playing in 2014 All-Ireland final, but a litany of injuries stopped everything.
Declan Bogue
24 Jul 2025
9.3k
2
Gaelic Football
'It's challenging but it’s adding to the entertainment' - Goalkeeper view on new rules
23 Jul 2025
3.1k
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Tipp Top
Darragh McCarthy: 'If you let it get to you, you're going to be curled up in a ball at home in bed'
20 Jul 2025
4.2k
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fate
One of Ireland’s great athletes on a career that almost didn’t happen
20 Jul 2025
4.5k
2
Interview
How one of Irish sport's most influential figures goes under the radar
19 Jul 2025
5.0k
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Unimpressed
Liam Cahill: 'It does hurt when your good name is questioned'
15 Jul 2025
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inequality
‘Male coaches get away with a lot more on the sideline than I do’
13 Jul 2025
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JORDAN MORRIS
‘I couldn’t miss out’ - Meath star battles back from serious leg injury
9 Jul 2025
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Interview
'The feeling never gets old, it's as good as ever' - Tipperary stalwart Noel McGrath
7 Jul 2025
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Cat Fight
'As a player, you’re not thinking about the crowd or furthering camogie, putting on a show'
6 Jul 2025
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Ladies Football
'It is really anyone’s opportunity to take' - Cork hope to push on in 'unpredictable' championship
5 Jul 2025
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Interview
Life in Palestine: 'I'd rather they break my arms and legs than take me into detention'
29 Jun 2025
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jessie stapleton
'It’s finding that balance between supporting your friends and the pain of watching it'
26 Jun 2025
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