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On The 42Determined
'Our aim is to qualify for Europe and get out of group stages. If we don't do that, it's failure'
reds rising
Shelbourne's act of defiance keeps Shamrock Rovers waiting for title party
Kerr McInroy scored the only goal of the game to give Reds’ European hopes major boost.
a league of his ownBillionaire Ronaldo searches down the back of the couch for more goals against Ireland
build up
10 years on from Germany win, Ireland need a different Night of the Long Knife
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side in miracle territory as they prepare to face Portugal in Lisbon on Saturday.
ReactionStephen Bradley won't stand in way of Shamrock Rovers star playing for Ireland at U17 World Cup
On The 42double vision
Bold and beautiful for Shamrock Rovers as they swat Kerry aside for FAI Cup final spot
Graham Burke scores a double but is lucky to escape a red card in 6-1 win over First Division side.
Soccer
Arsenal chief to attend Shamrock Rovers' FAI Cup semi-final as clubs strengthen relationship
Technical director James Ellis played key role in Victor Ozhianvuna’s record €2 million League of Ireland transfer.
stridentStephen Bradley hails Arsenal's record deal for Ozhianvuna but sounds agent warning - 'Parents are being brainwashed'
CONFIRMED
Arsenal break League of Ireland transfer record with €2 million signing of Victor Ozhianvuna
The Shamrock Rovers teenager has signed a four-and-a-half year deal starting from January 2027.
THE BEAT
Shared struggle and sacrifice in the pursuit of glory and fulfilment
Stories of Stephen Bradley, Stephen Kenny and Roberto Lopes highlighted in a week of reflection and hope for the future.
ReactionStephen Bradley rues bruising Conference League defeat - 'If you switch off and don’t do your job, you get punished'
clinical
Sparta make Shamrock Rovers pay for mistakes with 4-1 win in Prague
Uefa Conference League campaign begins with defeat in Czech capital.
Preview
Circus comes to town in Prague as Shamrock Rovers aim to help Irish football escape one at home
Famous night for League of Ireland clubs comes at a time of strife for FAI.
On The 42Settling in
'These Irish teams are no mugs anymore' - Shamrock Rovers primed for Sparta Prague test
Hoops head coach Stephen Bradley and captain Roberto Lopes spoke ahead of tomorrow’s Uefa Conference League clash.
setting off
Shamrock Rovers take off for Europe as League of Ireland season reaches memorable crescendo
Defender Daniel Cleary says Stephen Bradley’s side are better prepared than ever to reach new heights at home and abroad.
Interview
Stephen Kenny on 1,000 games in management - 'I’ve never compromised on my principles'
Dubliner reflects on a milestone achievement in a career he insists has plenty still to offer.
Exclusive
Brentford target Europe with Keith Andrews - 'I don’t see any reason why we would be near the bottom'
Director of football Phil Giles insists Dubliner was perfect candidate for head coach role and can break new ground for London club.
Exclusive
Techno in training, a Johnny Sexton visit, and pride at being an Irish Premier League boss - Keith Andrews up close
The 42 visits Brentford’s training ground at end of emotional week for the Dubliner ahead of today’s clash with Manchester United.
Football industryFAI seek annual €4.45m in State funding for academies, rising to €8m after two years
THE BEAT
League of Ireland has earned trust for funding and the hope is that proves enough
FAI’s appearance at Leinster House caused a stir at a time of utmost significance for future of player development.
On The 42Soccer
Oireachtas committee chair says FAI have been 'disrespectful to the Irish people'
FAI CEO David Courell insists their “conscience is clear” regarding how they acted on historical abuse claims from female footballers in the 1990s.
LOI'If he was fully fit he'd have done a lot more damage' - Stephen Kenny hails Spurs-bound Mason Melia
Milestone
Mason Melia strikes twice on 18th birthday to send Cork City closer to relegation
St Patrick’s Athletic cruise to 4-0 in dress rehearsal for next month’s FAI Cup semi-final.
On The 42Women's League of Ireland
Shelbourne throw gauntlet down but Athlone respond, while Bohs earn 2-2 draw with Rovers
ups and downs
Bohemians up to second after a night of calamity and clarity against Waterford
Stephen McMullan own goal and Archie Meekison’s deadly finish in the box help Gypsies to 2-1 win.
On The 42THE BEAT
Gaelic players put best foot forward for State funding while LOI has one arm tied behind back
Pre-budget submissions stark reminder of challenges in securing academy support.
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