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27th May 2026
Boycott
FAI to face formal opposition from its own membership over stance on fulfilling Israel fixtures
In a letter seen by The 42, members are asked to compel the governing body to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting.
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24th May 2026 - 28th May 2026
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25 May
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Wrap
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RIP
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No Minor Matter
Cork and Clare book places in All-Ireland minor hurling quarter-finals
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Wrap
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Tailteann Cup round-up
Offaly leave Down's summer hanging by a thread, Laois march on
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Soccer
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in control
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22 May
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Premier League
Manchester United announce Michael Carrick as permanent head coach
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22 May
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Premier League
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Sports listings
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Soccer
Three-goal Aston Villa crowned Europa League champions
20 May
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Cycling round-up
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20 May
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20 May
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Red Rising
Arsenal crowned Premier League champions as Man City draw with Bournemouth
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19 May
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Soccer
Southampton expelled from Championship play-off final after admitting spying on rivals
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19 May
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Camogie
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17 May
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Leinster SFC final
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Get Well Soon
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May 2026
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16 May
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fine margins
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16 May
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