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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.
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.
Honest'I'd be telling lies if I said that wasn't the case' - Derry City boss still adapting to League of Ireland
On The 42back-to-back
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.
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.
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.
spoils shared
Early drama and constant tension as Shamrock Rovers dig in for draw with Shelbourne
Harry Wood gave champions lead after two minutes before Aaron McEneff equaliser soon after gave Hoops first point of season.
THE BEAT
The power of risk inspires adventure of a lifetime for Drogheda United goalkeeper
Luke Dennison ended up in the League of Ireland after following in family’s footsteps searching for new horizons.
On The 42THE BEAT
Football offers brief respite from grief for Shamrock Rovers star
Story of Graham Burke’s last two weeks highlights hidden pain of so many.
Preview
Shamrock Rovers on cusp of famous European feat after ending up on wrong side of LOI history
The Hoops hold a 1-0 lead over Molde ahead of tonight’s UEFA Conference League knockout phase play-off second leg.
Head on
Shamrock Rovers boss blasts FAI - 'You don’t understand Irish football... That’s not how we treat each other'
Stephen Bradley delivered a powerful message to those in power at very top of Irish football.
On The 42red and black sunday
Bohemians show class and resolve to win historic derby against Shamrock Rovers
Ross Tierney struck only goal in first half in front of 33,208 supporters at Aviva Stadium.
Historic
Over 31,000 fans to set new League of Ireland attendance record at Aviva Stadium
Bohemians face Shamrock Rovers in their opening Premier Division game at 2pm this afternoon.
Let there be light'I was like a stray dog' - Damien Duff hails players' performance after Tolka powercut
in deep
A relentless spirit: Sligo Rovers building towards a different kind of future
The 42 spent a day at the club ahead of the 2025 League of Ireland Premier Division season.
League of Ireland
Power cut at Tolka but champions Shelbourne blow Derry City away
Lengthy stoppage as lights go out but Damien Duff’s side show intent with rip-roaring start to title defence.
Jumping Through Hoops
Magic in Molde: 24 hours with Shamrock Rovers fans on historic European trip
The 42 travels with Hoops supporters to report on their famous 1-0 first leg win in the Uefa Conference League play-off round.
THE BEAT
The rhythm of supporter life returns with that familiar and warm Friday night feeling
With the return of the League of Ireland, fans’ passion for club and place has an outlet once again.
Reality check'You have to re-evaluate where you’re viewed as a player' - New Derry signing on almost slipping out of game
On The 42Breakthrough
'He just lives, breathes and sleeps football' - Shamrock Rovers boss hails teenage star
Michael Noonan scored historic goal in Molde to become youngest scorer in modern era of European club competitions.
Report
16-year-old Michael Noonan writes name in history books as Shamrock Rovers win in Molde
Forward scored only goal of the game as Hoops take 1-0 advantage to Tallaght Stadium next week.
Preview
Shamrock Rovers resume European run hoping to find feet quickly in Norway
Stephen Bradley’s side face Molde FK in the first leg of their Uefa Conference League play-off this evening.
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