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GOD ON OUR SIDE
'There was a silo pit and we used it to kick against it' - the making of Peter Canavan
From humble beginnings 35 years ago in Tyrone’s division three, the Canavan family have driven Errigal Ciaran to the pinnacle of club football in Ireland.
Dual star
King Con bidding to join an exclusive club of All-Ireland dual winning heroes
An All-Ireland club football title would be another bauble for the outrageously successful dual player.
All-Ireland Final'I know how defeats are taken around home' - Errigal Ciaran is a family affair for McGinleys
winter warmers
The best thing about January needs to return for GAA fans in 2026
Getting rid of the pre-season competitions – in light of what we know about teams returning early to training – is lunacy.
On The 42Young Guns
9 footballers poised to make the breakthrough in 2025
We take a look at the youngsters that might shine at senior level this year.
MAGIC OF THE PALACE
Darts: The perfect harmony of personality, timing, venue and atmosphere
Darts has a charm all of its own. Cherish it while there is still an innocence.
All time
Paul Conroy
'He was always a little bit special' - The Galway veteran, the Footballer of the Year
2024 saw 35-year-old Paul Conroy crowned the best footballer in the country.
On The 42DUBS ENGINE ROOM
'Like having the engine ripped out of the Ferrari' - loss of McCarthy and Fenton to Dublin
Ciaran Whelan and Brendan Hackett have no idea how Dublin go about replacing the great centrefield pairing.
true grit
Farrell the hat-trick try hero for Munster as they pinch the points away to Ulster
Late, late show for the visitors as they pulled victory out of the bag when all seemed lost.
Interview
From the building site to Ally Pally: The double life of tungsten technician Mickey Mansell
It’s not all glamour beyond the packaging from Sky and Barry Hearn.
back from the brink'What the GAA is all about, is the people in it' - After biblical floods, Sarsfields bounce back
the taxman cometh
'How big is it? It’s massive' - GAA officials alarmed at Revenue investigations
County board figures brace for impact of Revenue Commissioners’ audits on GAA community.
On The 42ulster champions
'You stand on the shoulders of giants' - Enda McGinley on Errigal Ciaran Ulster win
Gavin's Gang
Doing nothing was not an option as Gaelic football has become a big chore
Jim Gavin and his committee’s re-imagining of Gaelic football is not without its loopholes.
On The 42Stephen Frampton
'I used to think we were never going to win' - Ballygunner legend on the lean times
On The 42Welcome back
Joe Schmidt gives returns for McReight, Slipper and Tupou as he names Aussie team
On The 42going clubbing
To win just once - the Sligo and Louth clubs chasing senior provincial glory this weekend
Cairbre O CaireallainDerry add Limerick and Tipperary All-Ireland winning S&C coach to backroom team
time out
Cillian O'Connor's gap year set to significantly weaken Mayo's prospects
Ballintubber man opts for soft retirement, while not closing the door on a return at a later date.
On The 42son of god
Ruairí Canavan kicks nine points to send Errigal Ciaran to first Ulster final in 22 years
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