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One and doneGrit and guile sees Shelbourne inflict first home defeat in a year on St Patrick's Athletic
On The 42Soccer
Eight players hospitalised with food poisoning as police pay visit ahead of Serie A playoff
On The 42League of Ireland
Rovers look to tighten grip at top as Drogheda face battles on and off pitch
Despair'Probably one of the stupidest things I've ever done' - Shane Lowry reflects on US Open nightmare
turned sour
Rift reopens as Damien Duff accuses Stephen Bradley and Shamrock Rovers of lacking class
Rival managers looked to have eased tensions with handshakes before verbal alteraction on pitch ahead of interviews.
On The 42lethal
Josh Honohan shows character and class to give Shamrock Rovers edge over Shelbourne
Defender returned from Republic of Ireland duty only to score own goal before delivering late blow to Damien Duff’s side.
THE BEAT
The great transfer gamble: Why League of Ireland clubs must not rely on add-ons for value
Caoimhín Kelleher’s move from Liverpool to Brentford secured the future of his grassroots club, but it’s a deal from a bygone era in Irish game.
On The 42santi delivers
Arsenal FA Cup hero scores at 40 to bring boyhood club to brink of La Liga return
On The 42drawing conclusions
A game soon forgotten but it does pose the question: just what do we want from Ireland?
On The 42to the point
The two words that have come to define Heimir Hallgrímsson's Ireland plan
Dara O’Shea explains the message the international boss is making clear to players ahead of World Cup qualifiers.
Details
A deal two years in making - How Brentford finally made it a smooth Liverpool exit for Kelleher
Inside story of how Republic of Ireland international became unanimous choice from shortlist of three for new No.1 at London club.
what a storyLeinster Senior League to Republic of Ireland debut - 'Sacrifice as much as I did, you get the rewards'
On The 42Republic Of Ireland
Clear signs that Hallgrímsson's messages are coming through loud and clear for Ireland players
Stopping counter attacks and being quicker on and off the ball were cornerstones of spot-on gameplan.
Pain Game
'There is a line... you know what you can play through and what you can’t'
After Ireland international John Egan opened up about injury regret, Jason Knight talks about coping with pain.
Safe HandsCaoimhín Kelleher returns to Ireland training ahead of proposed €21.5m move from Liverpool
Comeback'He's a player of interest... a character that could help us' - Ireland boss open to James McClean return
On The 42all in the detail
Inside story of how Evan Ferguson and Liam Delap situation shaped transfer plans
Multiple sources lay out to The 42 the contrasting fortunes of two of Premier League’s best young strikers.
Chelsea and Brighton tension over loan deal in January
Manchester United's late approach for Ireland international
How FAI let Delap slip through net as a 15-year-old
On The 42low bar
'He was awful, that's the worst I've seen Josh' - Shamrock Rovers star heads for Ireland duty on a low
and....breathe
Galway United earn a draw to end Shamrock Rovers' winning run at the top
Stalemate at Tallaght Stadium but Hoops remain six points clear going into mid-season break.
On The 42THE BEAT
Grounds for change in League of Ireland shines a light on anguish and joy in equal measure
Derry City’s new stand at the Ryan McBride Brandywell a perfect snapshot of how progress will help capture essence of game we love.
On The 42STRAIGHT UP
'Well, he didn't say f*** off' - Ireland boss on talks with Chelsea-bound Liam Delap
Heimir Hallgrímsson says discussions have taken place but striker’s focus is on U21 Euros with England this summer.
On The 42Weighing Things Up
Liam Scales insists Celtic will come back stronger after treble bid fails
On The 42having his say
Hallgrímsson wants Roy Keane to meet Ireland players as he ramps up World Cup mission
Ireland boss insists it’s important to maintain links with country’s legends as he opens up on range of topics.
Plans to meet former Man United captain for coffee
Says players must do their talking on the pitch, not social media
Warning about getting too much too soon and believing it's a 'God given right' to play
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