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2025
THE BEAT
Grassroots says FAI has 'uncorked overwhelming anger and created an atmosphere impossible to work in'
The Schoolboys/Girls Football Association of Ireland (SFAI) has detailed concerns over implementation of Football Pathways Plan.
David Sneyd
4 Apr 2025
3.2k
0
Tactics in the shower and on Snapchat: Obsession fuels Brandon Kavanagh's League of Ireland rise
St Patrick’s Athletic midfielder prepares for tomorrow’s sold-out clash with Shelbourne over a pot of tea with The 42.
David Sneyd
3 Apr 2025
1.3k
0
LOI
FAI take action after three First Division clubs field ineligible players
2 Apr 2025
3.6k
1
Prospect
All eyes on Cathal O'Sullivan, the League of Ireland's most tracked player
Next few months will be crucial for the highly-rated teenager as English clubs look on.
28 Mar 2025
4.3k
1
GAA
Antrim players call for progress on redevelopment of Casement Park
26 Mar 2025
1.8k
3
Upbeat
Rising confidence levels and reconnection with fans bode well for Ireland
24 Mar 2025
1.3k
0
Soccer
'It’s not that I’m used to it, I’ve gone past the stage of caring' - Adam Idah on racist abuse
Striker spoke up after FAI reported alleged incident during Under-17 game.
David Sneyd
reports from Aviva Stadium
23 Mar 2025
2.9k
6
Impressive
Troy Parrott continues to come of age with performance of growing maturity
Forward led the line impressively as Evan Ferguson and Adam Idah got the goals that mattered.
David Sneyd
reports from Aviva Stadium
23 Mar 2025
2.1k
2
looking ahead
FAI CEO says League of Ireland academies will 'define next generation' of Ireland team
23 Mar 2025
5.3k
0
THE BEAT
Packie Bonner is angry at League of Ireland clubs over botched FAI plan... but it is misplaced
In a week when the men’s senior team have been the focus, fallout from centralised coaching scheme continues.
David Sneyd
21 Mar 2025
4.0k
5
Comeback
Finn Azaz provides welcome flashes of satisfaction to help seize control of play-off
Midfielder impressed for Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side and also scored his first international goal.
David Sneyd
20 Mar 2025
1.6k
1
Mixing It Up
Ireland focused on tactical flexibility to avoid relegation in Nations League play-off
Updated 20 Mar 2025
1.6k
1
Golf
Pádraig Harrington and Séamus Power confirmed for Irish Open
18 Mar 2025
1.5k
3
decisions
Italy pair hit with bans for red cards against Ireland
18 Mar 2025
4.0k
4
Emotional
Local boy Dan Burn delivers Newcastle's moment of a lifetime
Defender earned first England call-up at 32 this week and celebrated in best way possible.
David Sneyd
16 Mar 2025
2.1k
2
League of Ireland
St Pat's show cutting edge to punish Bohs in front of biggest home crowd for two decades
Goals from Chris Forrester, Mason Melia and Jason McClelland moved Saints up to second in table.
David Sneyd
reports from Richmond Park
14 Mar 2025
2.4k
13
for the ages
Galopin Des Champs denied Cheltenham Gold Cup hat-trick
Mark Walsh secured victory on Inothewayurthinkin for trainer Gavin Cromwell and owner JP McManus.
Updated 14 Mar 2025
3.6k
6
THE BEAT
Irish football will be biggest loser if academy funding slips through cracks
League of Ireland clubs begin process of examining breakaway from FAI after a fractious week.
David Sneyd
14 Mar 2025
2.0k
0
League of Ireland
Family business: An hour with Cork City's Freddie Anderson - and legendary dad Viv
14 Mar 2025
2.0k
1
freshen up
Hallgrimsson rings changes with Republic of Ireland squad for Nations League play-off
13 Mar 2025
4.6k
13
relentless
PSG triumph at Anfield and somehow now feel like something pure in modern football
French side came through rigorous test of endurance on path to ultimate glory in Champions League.
David Sneyd
11 Mar 2025
2.3k
4
Exclusive
League of Ireland clubs examine process of breaking away from FAI
The 42 has also learned that clubs have sent a formal request to the association for details of academy funding talks with Government.
David Sneyd
11 Mar 2025
8.8k
4
emergence
Striker Johnny Kenny in contention for crucial Republic of Ireland squad
8 Mar 2025
6.4k
4
big win
Danny Grant delivers surge of positivity needed for Shamrock Rovers against St Pat's
The Hoops earn first win of season to move off the bottom of the Premier Division table.
David Sneyd
reports from Tallaght Stadium
7 Mar 2025
1.7k
8
New boys
Rocco Vata set for first senior Republic of Ireland call-up alongside James Abankwah
7 Mar 2025
7.1k
12
Dublin Derby
Shamrock Rovers cancel 200 'home' tickets bought by St Pat's fans
7 Mar 2025
8.0k
8
Move
Jeff Hendrick set to join Derby County until end of the season
7 Mar 2025
4.4k
6
THE BEAT
'You're the GOAT, bro' - Stark highs and lows of football at play for Keena and Chapman
Both suffered desperate times at Cheltenham Town before chance to rebuild confidence in the LOI.
David Sneyd
7 Mar 2025
976
0
Challenge
'We cannot afford to let the Brandywell go flat' - Derry City's rallying call
7 Mar 2025
547
0
Europa League
Manchester United waste golden opportunity as mediocrity comes back to haunt them
Real Sociedad will fancy their chances of enjoying return leg at Old Trafford next week.
David Sneyd
6 Mar 2025
2.6k
2
Blow
Ankle surgery rules Szmodics out of Ireland's Nations League relegation play-off
6 Mar 2025
1.9k
9
League of Ireland
Derry City lose appeal over straight red card shown to Carl Winchester
5 Mar 2025
671
1
Honest
'I'd be telling lies if I said that wasn't the case' - Derry City boss still adapting to League of Ireland
4 Mar 2025
1.7k
0
Aidan Keena makes Derry City pay penalty to help St Pat's build momentum
Striker scored twice from the spot in 2-0 win over 10-man Candystripes.
David Sneyd
reports from Richmond Park
3 Mar 2025
1.2k
1
Reaction
'I don’t think people across the water look at it very fondly' - Duff on LOI's perception
2 Mar 2025
2.0k
1
trusting the process
The Irish football coach forging a path in Colorado... with a little help from boxing icon Billy Walsh
James Chambers is making a name for himself in America after leaving the League of Ireland in 2015.
David Sneyd
2 Mar 2025
1.6k
0
RETORT
Shamrock Rovers hit back at ex-player for 'false and inaccurate' accusations
1 Mar 2025
4.2k
0
home comfort
Bulls confirm Handre Pollard return on two-year deal
1 Mar 2025
3.5k
5
date for diary
Football Review Committee confirms latest plans on rule changes
1 Mar 2025
3.3k
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Backlash
'I’d die for my players, I’m not sure how many agents out there would die for their players'
Damien Duff, Stephen Kenny, and Stephen Bradley put on united front in wake of Ian Harte’s “incredible” League of Ireland comments.
1 Mar 2025
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