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February
February 2026
THE BEAT
Shamrock Rovers taking easy gambling money leaves League of Ireland rivals dismayed
Premier Division champions’ new “responsible gambling partner” was recently fined in UK for anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures.
mixed feelingsStephen Kenny pays tribute to Damien Byrne as St Pat's boss looks for more games at Aviva Stadium
League of Ireland
St Pat's goalkeeper Joey Anang shows World Cup class to earn point with Bohs in Aviva stalemate
Dublin rivals play out 0-0 draw in front of 21,472 supporters to begin their 2026 League of Ireland season.
League of Ireland
Aviva Stadium opener for Bohs and St Pat's shows vision and ambition League of Ireland needs
Dublin rivals are starting their new Premier Division season at Lansdowne Road this afternoon.
THE BEAT
Stakes never higher in League of Ireland's game of risk and reward
Wages rising and transfer fees increasing, with confidence and concern in equal measure ahead of the 2026 season.
League of IrelandStephen Kenny rejuvenated at St Patrick's Athletic - 'I’m not going to settle for mediocrity'
up close
At home with Andy Lyons: behind the smile is a fighter who wants to keep a dream alive
Blackpool defender enters final six months of his contract with a new injury but determined to come through another test of character.
January
January 2026
League of IrelandStephen Bradley expects Michael Noonan to remain at Shamrock Rovers for start of season
First blood
James McClean's Second Coming at Derry City begins with President's Cup win over Shamrock Rovers
Darragh Markey scored the only goal of the game as Premier Division title rivals lay down marker ahead of new season.
Transfer NewsOwen Elding to Hibs: PFAI Young Player of the Year completes move to Scottish Premiership
returning heroJames McClean aiming to bring joy back home in Derry as City aim for League of Ireland title
On the rise
The Irish star producing magic for one of English football's unlikeliest promotion charges
Jack Moylan has no problem discussing his ambition as Lincoln City sit second in League One.
Exclusive
Barcelona teen sensation Dro Fernandez opts to join PSG
The 42 understands he has informed a number of his Premier League suitors about his decision.
ducking and weavingMinister for Sport insists government won't intervene in Katie Taylor's Croke Park dream
the championshipMixed fortunes for Irish stars with relegation and play-offs on agenda in Championship
up close
A weekend in west London: the Hungarian mother, Ireland stars, and Chelsea tourists
The 42′s visit to Premier League clash throws up some quirks of fate and reminder of the game’s demographics.
On The 42Soccer
League of Ireland transfer market remains polarised and fractured despite record fees
Elite clubs may be more willing to invest in youth but it’s different story further down the food chain.
On The 42Premier League
Rancour among Chelsea faithful but Collins and Kelleher mix-up provides relief
There were protests against the Stamford Bridge hierarchy before a game they somehow ended up winning 2-0 against Brentford.
On The 42Pat Hoban
'I'd get more of a buzz from Loughrea winning an All Ireland than Galway'
The Hoban brothers will be in All-Ireland club hurling final action tomorrow – with one notable exception.
forging his path
The secret to Brentford's Champions League dream? 'They work 'f***ing hard and are really clever'
Ahead of trip to Chelsea today, Keith Andrews’ side are dreaming of a new frontier while the boss wins admirers around Premier League.
euro wrap
More of the same in March, Troy! Parrott hat-trick against Czech goalkeeper helps AZ demolish Ajax
Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson was also in attendance to see Dubliner’s part in 6-0 win.
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