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On The 42Tough Love
The Love/Hate relationship between Shelbourne's Damien Duff and Sean Boyd
Striker’s resurgence at Tolka Park has been far from plain sailing.
On The 42middle aisle magic
Secret of success for League of Ireland's most decorated player? 'A bottle of Holy water from my Ma'
Shelbourne’s Sean Gannon revels in his 11th Premier Division title – and reveals why he only has 10 medals.
On The 42in your head
Story of Shelbourne's famous League of Ireland title - How Jose Mourinho helped inspire historic night
Damien Duff lifts the lid on a riveting season – and final three weeks.
On The 42history made
Harry Wood goal secures League of Ireland title for Damien Duff's Shelbourne
Substitute found the net four minutes from time to secure first crown since 2006 on tension-filled night in Derry.
On The 42The finale
Damien Duff's Shelbourne on brink of realising a dream - 'The real place to win is in the trenches'
Victory for his side against Derry City will deliver club’s first league title since 2006.
On The 42Flashback
10 years on from LOI title decider on bitter final night - 'We really did hate each other'
As Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers brace themselves tomorrow, former Dundalk and Cork City rivals recall events of October 2014.
ShortlistShels snubbed as League of Ireland stars confirm three-man shortlist for player of the year
On The 42Final Stretch
Derry City's title bid ends as St Pat's march towards Europe with eighth win on spin
A superb Brandon Kavanagh goal was the difference to send the Saints into second place.
On The 42Interview
'There is noise from the outside, people saying Shels are bottlers, all of this nonsense'
Memorable
From the Rotunda Hospital to Windsor Park - Graham Burke delivers for Rovers in Europe
Forward missed first Conference League game for birth of his daughter as he showed his class against Larne in Belfast.
On The 42too good
Shamrock Rovers a class above Larne in Conference League battle of Irish champions
Graham Burke the star of the show as Hoops cruise to 4-1 win at Windsor Park.
Outside the box
Have Shamrock Rovers found ingenious way to fund League of Ireland academies?
Ahead of their Uefa Conference League clash with Larne at Windsor Park tonight, League of Ireland club have started a pioneering change to youth set-up.
On The 42academy
Shamrock Rovers reclassify academy as childcare provider for significant Government funding boost
League of Ireland club’s pioneering move will see players’ contact hours increase and coaches eventually earn up to €600 per month.
Exclusive
Matt Doherty takes Ireland axe on chin but wants return - 'Obviously I should be in the squad'
Wolves defender says there are no hard feelings with Heimir Hallgrímsson but “felt disrespected” in manager’s first international camp.
Late Late Show
Madness and mayhem in dramatic finish for Manchester City's 95th-minute win over Wolves
John Stones’ last-gasp goal secured a big three points for the champions.
On The 42Interview
'It’s hard for people outside to register' - Nathan Collins on football's realities
After stepping up as Republic of Ireland captain, the 23-year-old was so close to another faultless performance against Manchester United.
Relief
Comeback kids Garnacho and Hojlund ease some of Manchester United's pain
Youngsters deliver second-half comeback and 2-1 win over Brentford, their first at home since opening night of Premier League.
mixed emotions'I'm really devastated for Dundalk' - Stephen Kenny reflects on old club's relegation
On The 42Tension
It's 7th heaven for St Pat's as they edge out Galway on fractious night
Stephen Kenny’s side move three points clear of John Caulfield’s men in fourth place.
On The 42countdown begins
Ireland drawn with New Zealand, Japan and Spain in Women's Rugby World Cup
Scott Bemand’s side will once again face the world champions in England next year.
Honest
'Christmas again for us. We're giving too many gifts'
Ireland boss unimpressed at how Ireland conceded both goals and says he has no delusions about needing to deliver results.
On The 42Frustrated
Troy Parrott bemoans poor Ireland start: 'We waited until they scored to start playing'
Match Report
Greece punish Ireland in familiar fashion on emotional night
Early second-half goal from captain Tasos Bakasetas and late mistake from Caoimhín Kelleher ensures hosts win 2-0.
On The 42match preview
'These times will show you who is a real character and who is not'
The Republic of Ireland face group leaders Greece in the Nations League tonight with a renewed confidence that still feels brittle.
scene setter
Graffiti on the walls of Piraeus' pride and joy shows what's to come for Ireland
Boys in Green face Greece tomorrow at the imposing home of Olympiacos, a club at the heart of local community.
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