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Friday 8 November, 2019

Dundalk come from behind to secure draw against Linfield
# UNITE The Union
From The42
# UNITE The Union

Dundalk come from behind to secure draw against Linfield

Nov 8th 2019, 9:52 PM 10,753 Views 11 Comments

It’s honours even ahead of Monday’s return leg at Oriel Park.

Sunday 30 March, 2014

Column: Mother's Day memories – the challenges, fears and joys of bringing up baby
# Mothers' Day
# Mothers' Day

Column: Mother's Day memories – the challenges, fears and joys of bringing up baby

Mar 30th 2014, 12:00 PM 53 Views 16 Comments

‘I would steal daffodils for my mother from the neighbour’s garden. I’d fill my hands with the stems until I could hold no more and run all the way home, longing to please the most important woman in my life.’

Saturday 18 January, 2014

Column: Living for love, dying because of hate – the rising tide of homophobia in Africa
# Opinion
# Opinion

Column: Living for love, dying because of hate – the rising tide of homophobia in Africa

Jan 18th 2014, 12:00 PM 73 Views 63 Comments

Jean-Claude Roger Mbebe died an untimely death last week, after his family allegedly prevented him from receiving necessary medical treatment. He had been previously been convicted of “homosexuality and attempted homosexuality” and imprisoned.

Tuesday 17 September, 2013

Column: Let's talk about sex (maybe)
# Opinion
# Opinion

Column: Let's talk about sex (maybe)

Sep 17th 2013, 7:30 PM 253 Views 55 Comments

Why does sex education in schools address so little about real-life relationships, sexuality, and the practicalities of obtaining contraception?

Wednesday 26 June, 2013

Column: "They put a gun to my head and told me to shut up or they would blow it off"
# Opinion
# Opinion

Column: "They put a gun to my head and told me to shut up or they would blow it off"

Jun 26th 2013, 12:58 PM 81 Views 9 Comments

Miriam Isaura López Vargas was a mother and housewife going about her daily business when she was grabbed off the street by soldiers, tortured and raped. She is just one of the many caught in the crossfire between Mexico’s police and drug gangs.

Friday 12 April, 2013

Extract: The strikers and scabs of the Dublin 1913 Lockout (photos)
# Opinion
# Opinion

Extract: The strikers and scabs of the Dublin 1913 Lockout (photos)

Apr 12th 2013, 7:00 AM 1,729 Views 43 Comments

During the 1913 Lockout in Dublin, tens of thousands of workers became involved in the most severe industrial dispute the country has ever seen. A new book of essays, edited by Franics Devine, shows how the dispute led to riots, bankruptcy and death.

Wednesday 5 December, 2012

In full: Michael Noonan's Budget speech to the Dáil
# Budget 2013
# Budget 2013

In full: Michael Noonan's Budget speech to the Dáil

Dec 5th 2012, 3:20 PM 7,956 Views 6 Comments

The full text of the speech given by Michael Noonan to the Dáil, as prepared in advance of delivery.

Tuesday 11 September, 2012

Champion-littered Spanish cycling team 'not the favourites' for world title
# Low Hopes
From The42
# Low Hopes

Champion-littered Spanish cycling team 'not the favourites' for world title

Sep 11th 2012, 4:20 PM 591 Views 0 Comments

Spanish coach Jose Luis de Santos believes his team, containing Alberto Contador, will play third fiddle behind Belgium and Italy.

Wednesday 22 August, 2012

Rio 2016: Favela dwellers face eviction as Olympic highway is planned
# Clear Out
From The42
# Clear Out

Rio 2016: Favela dwellers face eviction as Olympic highway is planned

Aug 22nd 2012, 10:06 AM 6,293 Views 8 Comments

“Our government wants to act like Robin Hood, but the other way around,” says one resident, “take from the poor to give to the rich.”

Sunday 19 August, 2012

Dani Pedrosa dominates the field to win the Indianapolis MotoGP
# Speedy Spaniard
From The42
# Speedy Spaniard

Dani Pedrosa dominates the field to win the Indianapolis MotoGP

Aug 19th 2012, 9:29 PM 446 Views 1 Comment

The Spaniard started the race in pole position and never looked back.

La Liga: Real Madrid begin title defence with draw at Bernabeu
# Un Punto
From The42
# Un Punto

La Liga: Real Madrid begin title defence with draw at Bernabeu

Aug 19th 2012, 9:19 PM 860 Views 0 Comments

Gonzalo Higuain put the league champions ahead but Jose Mourinho’s men wasted a host of scoring chances.

Saturday 18 August, 2012

Quadruple amputee completes icy swim across the Bering Straits
# Feat
From The42
# Feat

Quadruple amputee completes icy swim across the Bering Straits

Aug 18th 2012, 11:25 AM 5,137 Views 8 Comments

Frenchman Phillippe Croizon braved near-freezing temperatures to swim the 4k stretch that links America and Asia.

Thursday 16 August, 2012

Le Clos encounter: School-dodging pupil earns a dance date with Gold Medallist swimmer
# I Heart Chad
From The42
# I Heart Chad

Le Clos encounter: School-dodging pupil earns a dance date with Gold Medallist swimmer

Aug 16th 2012, 3:49 PM 1,608 Views 0 Comments

It took a lot of glitter, cardboard and sticky-back paper but Melanie Olhaus’ poster charmed the returning South African hero.

Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake to go head to head... on the cricket field?
# Six Appeal
From The42
# Six Appeal

Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake to go head to head... on the cricket field?

Aug 16th 2012, 12:06 PM 751 Views 0 Comments

The Sydney Sixers are looking to add some Jamaican gold to their line-up after the Melbourne Stars approached the 100m sprint champion

Tuesday 14 August, 2012

No room for Quade Cooper in Australian squad to face All Blacks
# Bledisloe Cup
From The42
# Bledisloe Cup

No room for Quade Cooper in Australian squad to face All Blacks

Aug 14th 2012, 9:41 AM 813 Views 0 Comments

Berrick Barnes has been rewarded for his exemplary form against Wales and starts at fly-half.

Monday 6 August, 2012

Olympic walking champion booted out of games after failed drugs test
# Mistake
From The42
# Mistake

Olympic walking champion booted out of games after failed drugs test

Aug 6th 2012, 8:29 PM 2,340 Views 2 Comments

“I wanted to be stronger for this Olympics, I was wrong,” said the Beijing 2008 gold medallist Alex Schwazer, from Italy.

Bradley gears up for USPGA defence with Bridgestone WGC victory
# Get In
From The42
# Get In

Bradley gears up for USPGA defence with Bridgestone WGC victory

Aug 6th 2012, 2:31 PM 459 Views 0 Comments

The American poured in a 15-foot putt on the last to dash the hopes of compatriot Jim Furyk and clinch a spot at the Ryder Cup.

Wednesday 1 August, 2012

Finger lickin' good: Draft pick Davis Kentucky fries Tunisians
# London 2012
From The42
# London 2012

Finger lickin' good: Draft pick Davis Kentucky fries Tunisians

Aug 1st 2012, 11:48 AM 579 Views 0 Comments

The New Orleans Hornets have snagged a decent player for the new NBA season.

Sunday 29 July, 2012

Winning start for Newco Rangers after extra-time win over Brechin City
# Close Quarters
From The42
# Close Quarters

Winning start for Newco Rangers after extra-time win over Brechin City

Jul 29th 2012, 6:28 PM 1,709 Views 1 Comment

All McCoist’s men technically pulled off a shock by defeating their opponents from Scotland’s Second Division.

Controversy reigns in judo competition as judges overturn winning decision
# Short Lived
From The42
# Short Lived

Controversy reigns in judo competition as judges overturn winning decision

Jul 29th 2012, 2:48 PM 3,103 Views 1 Comment

Cho Jun-Ho of South Korea thought he was through to an Olympic semi-final. He was wrong.

Friday 20 July, 2012

'World' Baseball Classic loses reigning champions Japan over money wrangle
# World Series
From The42
# World Series

'World' Baseball Classic loses reigning champions Japan over money wrangle

Jul 20th 2012, 12:33 PM 566 Views 0 Comments

We’ll be rooting for Cuba in 2013.

Former Republic of Ireland international Sean O'Driscoll to coach Nottingham Forest
# Noisy
From The42
# Noisy

Former Republic of Ireland international Sean O'Driscoll to coach Nottingham Forest

Jul 20th 2012, 8:33 AM 613 Views 0 Comments

Don’t pack up your commentators’ microphone just yet Roy.

Double standards: Australian women's basketball team fly economy as men travel business class
# London 2012
From The42
# London 2012

Double standards: Australian women's basketball team fly economy as men travel business class

Jul 20th 2012, 8:08 AM 7,785 Views 35 Comments

The Sports Minister in Oz has called for a review after outcry over gender inequality in Olympics build-up.

Thursday 19 July, 2012

End of the road for Nurburgring? Famous German track veers towards administration
# Skid Row
From The42
# Skid Row

End of the road for Nurburgring? Famous German track veers towards administration

Jul 19th 2012, 5:03 PM 699 Views 2 Comments

Sebastian Vettel says it ‘would be an embarrassment’ not to race at the track, which is in danger of going bust.

Sunday 15 July, 2012

Lorenzo back on the winning track with dominant performance at Italian MotoGP
# Winning
From The42
# Winning

Lorenzo back on the winning track with dominant performance at Italian MotoGP

Jul 15th 2012, 2:04 PM 358 Views 0 Comments

The Spaniard overtook pole sitter Dani Pedrosa at the second corner and sauntered to victory.

Monday 9 July, 2012

Gavin Henson signs with London Welsh while Danny Cipriani trains with Sale
# Bad Boys
From The42
# Bad Boys

Gavin Henson signs with London Welsh while Danny Cipriani trains with Sale

Jul 9th 2012, 3:25 PM 642 Views 1 Comment

The Wales centre is surely at the last chance saloon but would be well advised to avoid the spotlight.

Luis Suarez included in Uruguayan Olympic football squad
# Big Hitter
From The42
# Big Hitter

Luis Suarez included in Uruguayan Olympic football squad

Jul 9th 2012, 3:03 PM 580 Views 2 Comments

The striker’s new coach, Brendan Rodgers, may not be too pleased that one of his star players will miss Liverpool’s pre-season.

Thursday 5 July, 2012

Fukushima accident a 'man-made' disaster
# Japan
# Japan

Fukushima accident a 'man-made' disaster

Jul 5th 2012, 4:21 PM 3,756 Views 4 Comments

The Fukushima accident was a man-made disaster caused by a culture of “reflexive obedience”, a new report says.

Monday 2 July, 2012

Apple settles $60m Chinese iPad trademark case
# Apple
# Apple

Apple settles $60m Chinese iPad trademark case

Jul 2nd 2012, 7:58 AM 4,841 Views 2 Comments

The US technology giant was involved in a long-running dispute over the iPad trademark in China, but the court said it was resolved “in a satisfactory manner”.

Thursday 28 June, 2012

Google glasses take a dive
# Google
From The Daily Edge
# Google

Google glasses take a dive

Jun 28th 2012, 2:32 PM 7,724 Views 17 Comments

Google tested its new eye wear with a skydive, streaming live video during the jump.

Tuesday 26 June, 2012

Cyber attacks lead to €64 million stolen from banks
# Cyber
# Cyber

Cyber attacks lead to €64 million stolen from banks

Jun 26th 2012, 8:19 PM 8,587 Views 16 Comments

A newly released joint report by Guardian Analytics and McAfee said the operation was led by criminals attacking cloud-based servers in a global fraud campaign.

Friday 22 June, 2012

Lara disqualified after caddy tries to hide an extra club in the bushes
# Bad Morning
From The42
# Bad Morning

Lara disqualified after caddy tries to hide an extra club in the bushes

Jun 22nd 2012, 12:30 PM 999 Views 0 Comments

Anything much happening at the BMW International Open today?

PGA Tour: Ace Mathis takes Travelers lead
# Opening Drive
From The42
# Opening Drive

PGA Tour: Ace Mathis takes Travelers lead

Jun 22nd 2012, 9:47 AM 196 Views 0 Comments

Padraig Harrington opened with a one-under-par 69, five shots off the lead after day one of the Travelers Championship in Connecticut.

Wales on salvage mission against Wallabies
# Preview
From The42
# Preview

Wales on salvage mission against Wallabies

Jun 22nd 2012, 9:11 AM 161 Views 0 Comments

The Welsh have had a week to reflect on their devastating last-kick defeat to the Australians in Melbourne last Saturday.

Thursday 21 June, 2012

Hungarian ref admits Ukraine goal blunder
# Error
From The42
# Error

Hungarian ref admits Ukraine goal blunder

Jun 21st 2012, 10:02 PM 844 Views 1 Comment

The official said that after the game he “realised straight away that we made a mistake”.

Protest at pen of Kiev's prognosticating porker
# Euro 2012
From The42
# Euro 2012

Protest at pen of Kiev's prognosticating porker

Jun 21st 2012, 7:18 PM 6,248 Views 12 Comments

Funtik the pig is one of a number of apparently “psychic” animals vying to assume the mantle of Paul the Octopus, who correctly predicted the results of the German team in the last World Cup.

No talks between Bayern and Guardiola - agent
# Going Nowhere
From The42
# Going Nowhere

No talks between Bayern and Guardiola - agent

Jun 21st 2012, 7:01 PM 397 Views 0 Comments

Jose Maria Orobitg said that “five or six big clubs” had been in touch about the prospect of hiring Guardiola as manager.

Mayor of Bydgoszcz asks UEFA for minute's silence to remember James Nolan
# R.I.P.
# R.I.P.

Mayor of Bydgoszcz asks UEFA for minute's silence to remember James Nolan

Jun 21st 2012, 1:29 PM 10,002 Views 43 Comments

Rafal Bruski appeals to UEFA, as Irish tricolours are flown throughout the city to mark the death of the 21-year-old.

Johnny Hoogerland back for Tour de France
# TDF
From The42
# TDF

Johnny Hoogerland back for Tour de France

Jun 21st 2012, 1:06 PM 390 Views 0 Comments

Hoogerland had 33 stitches inserted to close deep gashes in his leg after he was hit by a car on the ninth stage last year.

Pacquiao: WBO ruling restores faith in boxing
# Gloves Off
From The42
# Gloves Off

Pacquiao: WBO ruling restores faith in boxing

Jun 21st 2012, 10:49 AM 669 Views 0 Comments

The WBO said it could not overturn the result of the fight or ask Bradley to surrender the belt, but that it could authorise a rematch.

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