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This year
2024
'This makes every sacrifice worth it': A day with Newport's Irish as they plot Man United's downfall
With eyes of the football world on this FA Cup tie, The 42 hears stories of resolve, love, tragedy and hope from six Irishmen at the heart of the club.
All time
League Two club donating portion of new shirt's sales to Irish defender who was forced to retire
'I thought: if I speak about my heart problems, no manager will want to sign me'
Heart surgery forces Irish defender O'Brien to retire at 27
Boost for Irish defender after Wembley heartache
Heartbreak for Irish duo O'Brien and Amond as Newport suffer late play-off defeat to Tranmere
Joy for Irish pair as Newport win on penalties to reach play-off final
'We don't really fear anyone' - The Irishman aiming to topple Manchester City
7 Irish players who could help inspire FA Cup upsets this weekend
The fall and rise of an Irish footballing prodigy turned overnight hero in south-east Wales
Watch: Irish defender the hero as 89th minute goal keeps Newport in the Football League
Waterford forward O'Brien's goal key as UCC stage comeback to defeat UCD in Fitzgibbon Cup
‘Suddenly, I was told I needed an operation, otherwise I could drop dead on the pitch’
Gardaí search for 17-year-old missing from Dublin
MCs sign on for Ballymun hip-hop mentoring project