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This week
20th September 2026 - 22nd September 2026
On The 42Soccer
'We're not playing with genocide, we're playing against genocide': Ireland boss on facing Israel
Meanwhile, Uefa statement on future draws appears to contradict assertion made by FAI chief executive David Courell.
Last week
13th September 2026 - 19th September 2026
Must ReadFootball
Controversy and protest for Republic of Ireland games like no other
Nations League fixtures with Israel dominate agenda for FAI over next two weeks, and beyond.
On The 42League of Ireland
Dawson Devoy inspires late Bohemians drama with 90th-minute winner against Drogheda
Captain strikes to keep Gypsies within three points of league leaders Shamrock Rovers with five games remaining.
On The 42uefa nations league
FAI CEO insists Uefa made no threats over potential sanctions for Israel boycott
David Courell also confirmed European governing body rejected request for countries to be kept apart in future draws.
On The 42THE BEAT
Jordi Cruyff's Ajax promise and Forest's tough love: How Rovers lost Michael Noonan for free
Tipped for a €1.5 million transfer early into his contract the talented striker will head to Premier League for nothing when deal expires.
On The 42build up
Israel dominates agenda for Ireland but tone of confusion and uncertainty has been set
Heimir Hallgrímsson admits he’s unclear on punishment for boycotting games and unsure if FAI asked about possible sanctions.
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On The 42squad announcement
Ireland boss has spoken to each player about facing Israel: 'We have different opinions, different strength of opinions'
No place for injured captain Nathan Collins or veteran Seamus Coleman who is still without a club after leaving Everton.
On The 42League of Ireland
Shelbourne slip further into relegation mire with grim home defeat to Drogheda United
On The 42up front
'We shouldn’t be in the position where we have to play the games' - FAI director of football on facing Israel
John Martin says players should be protected from criticism as he also addresses investigation into potential third-party ownership breach.
On The 42Spotlight
Revealed: Why Ireland are playing Israel behind closed doors in Serbia
The 42 also detailed how RTÉ are to significantly scale back coverage of Nations League games with no studio coverage or commentary.
This month
September 2026
On The 42all together now
Stephen Kenny hails St Patrick's Athletic spirit: 'There's a bit of a cultural shift in the team'
On The 42marching on
St Patrick's Athletic find a spark to reignite title challenge and close in on Shamrock Rovers
A 2-0 win cuts gap to three points and extends champions’ winless run to seven games in all competitions.
On The 42Soccer
RTÉ set to limit coverage of Ireland's Nations League games with Israel
While the State broadcaster will show the fixtures, it’s understood they are unlikely to have any studio coverage and will not use commentators.
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Cornamaddy Court, Athlone
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Folkstown Park, Balbriggan
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The Furrows, Ratoath
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Millers Glen, Swords
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On The 42Perseverance
From Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? to facing Manchester United in the Champions League
On The 42Soccer
Seamus Coleman in provisional Ireland squad for start of Nations League this month
Influential defender says decision on future will be made “very, very soon” with international boss Heimir Hallgrímsson holding out hope he will find new club.
On The 42top tier
Patience and precision make this a Champions League debut to remember for Troy Parrott
On The 42Premier League
How Morgan Rogers' €136 million transfer sums up Monopoly trading and Wall Street thinking
On The 42all the way
Bohemians come out on top in FAI Cup thriller as St Patrick's Athletic pay penalty
Romal Palmer misses decisive spot kick to cap a painful quarter-final for Saints midfielder.
On The 42Taking Flight
'That's the striker's job... it's a mentality thing': Troy Parrott provides us all with reason to dream
Winning goal against Real Madrid will bring adoration from fans and buy him time to settle in La Liga.
On The 42League of Ireland
Derby stalemate but Shelbourne serve up all the drama with rancour off the pitch
Former boss Joey O’Brien airs dirty laundry on Virgin Media with angry denials from club during 0-0 draw with Shamrock Rovers.
On The 42League of Ireland
'It was quite unfair on Miss World not to take into account the time of the quarter-final'
On The 42THE BEAT
Irish clubs need to view mandatory minutes for academy graduates as an opportunity
FAI will soon make it a requirement to play young players whether some want to welcome it or not.
On The 42Future Proof
FAI in talks with League of Ireland clubs to guarantee playing time for academy stars
On The 42League of Ireland
One year on: How the League of Ireland is spending €3 million government funding
Academy development manager Will Clarke says a culture change in player development is needed in this country.
Last month
August 2026
On The 42League of Ireland
FAI's new National League gets underway with arrival of Mayo FC piquing interest
On The 42clinical
St Patrick's Athletic wilt in title race as Waterford show class for impressive victory
Two second half goals gives Blues deserved win and stretch their unbeaten run to 10 games.
On The 42THE BEAT
New lease of life for a League of Ireland season that might just have a title race after all
Emergence of Ryan Sheridan at St Patrick’s Athletic latest example of balance between progress and protection.
On The 42dejected
Stephen Bradley makes no excuses for Euro exit: 'We've given up too many soft goals'
On The 42Exit
Graham Burke own goal brings an end to Shamrock Rovers' European campaign
Hoops miss out of league phase of Uefa Conference League with 1-0 defeat to Finnish champions KuPS.
On The 42Preview
'Our performances in Europe this year have been some of the best we have ever had'
With a place in the Uefa Conference League on the line, Shamrock Rovers boss rallies against ‘lazy’ suggestions his side have it too easy in League of Ireland.
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On The 42Blow
Setback for Shamrock Rovers as Danny Mandroiu ruled out of vital Uefa Conference League play-off
On The 42buzzing
Keith Andrews hails Damien Duff's Brentford impact: 'I love his personality, I love his drive, I love his passion'
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