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17th January 2026

Style and substance

Denise O'Sullivan can readjust from athletic US style to more technical, combative WSL

The midfielder made a brief cameo in England during Covid and has the attributes to thrive with Liverpool.

Emma Duffy

10 hrs ago

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st brigid's day

'We've been using that feeling of hurt and regret of leaving one behind us to fuel us'

23 hrs ago

956

Call it

Who will win the All-Ireland senior club football and hurling finals?

17 Jan

1.1k

Last week

11th January 2026 - 17th January 2026

Gold Dust

Ireland's ticket allocation confirmed as just over 1,000 for World Cup play-off in Czechia

16 Jan

2.3k

French connection

Amber Barrett signs for Strasbourg, Ireland's World Cup qualifier opener set for Tallaght

16 Jan

581

Ballygunner Brilliance

'It's not about have you won one or 10 All-Irelands, it's the All-Ireland that's in front of you'

14 Jan

2.0k

book

‘A sports memoir like no other’: Ciara Mageean’s autobiography to be published this summer

14 Jan

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Away Days

Ward's Ireland set for trips to Utrecht, Gdansk and Grenoble for World Cup qualifiers

13 Jan

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Talking Points

Two-point specialists, power rankings, entertainment value - Ladies football set for trial rules

12 playing rule enhancements to be trialled during National League and colleges competitions.

Emma Duffy

11 Jan

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This month

January 2026

Darts

Kilkenny carpenter Niall Culleton secures PDC Tour card

9 Jan

3.2k

Eoin Bradley

'It's the top': After colourful GAA and soccer career, an All-Ireland club bid at 42

9 Jan

2.0k

Cycling

Lara Gillespie not defending European title as Ireland name team for Turkey

8 Jan

878

Athletics

Four Irish athletes to compete at World Cross Country Championships in Florida

8 Jan

1.2k

Road to Croker

Fergal Boland: 'Half of the Mayo lads think I'm mad in the head playing hurling!'

8 Jan

3.2k

Aidan Walsh

The 2010 Cork All-Ireland winner chasing a unique club double with An Ghaeltacht

Aidan Walsh won an All-Ireland intermediate club hurling title with Kanturk in 2018. He is now targetting the football crown.

7 Jan

2.1k

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Blow

Jacob Stockdale ruled out of Ulster's trip to Cheetahs

7 Jan

1.8k

Szob story

'I never felt more sad' - Szoboszlai on Hungary's World Cup qualifier loss to Ireland

7 Jan

4.1k

End of the road

Former Kildare captain David Hyland retires from inter-county football

4 Jan

1.2k

whirlwind

Sam Curtis scores on debut, Alan Browne on target in Championship

4 Jan

2.0k

GAA

Donegal v Derry among four GAA pre-season games called off due to weather conditions

Updated 4 Jan

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Tribute

'She's the 16th player' - All-Ireland champions Athenry remember Kate Moran

4 Jan

1.6k

Last month

December 2025

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‘Probably in a few more years, I'll be way more appreciative than I am now’

Hannah Tyrrell reflects on her Last Dance with Dublin in 2025 – and a remarkable sporting career.

29 Dec 2025

691

Worry

'He doesn't look too good' - Concern for Ireland after Josh Cullen injury

27 Dec 2025

2.9k

Updates

Connacht v Ulster, URC

27 Dec 2025

15.8k

Interview

'Our whole relationship is not based around sport': When The 42 met Kate O'Connor and Georgie Kelly

Irish multi-event athlete and footballer Zoom in for a fascinating end-of-year catch up.

27 Dec 2025

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Looking Back

Leuven to Lisbon, Tallaght to Basel: The women's football moments of the year

25 Dec 2025

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Exclusive

The Carla Ward Interview - 'You do feel the weight of the nation on your shoulders'

Football, family and questioning herself: Ireland manager reflects on 2025 in an exclusive interview with The 42.

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21 Dec 2025

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recognition

Kate O'Connor named 2025 Sportswoman of the Year

19 Dec 2025

2.8k

Camogie

Camogie Association announces trial rules and championship structures change for 2026

19 Dec 2025

932

Call it

Poll: Who do you think should be named 2025 RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year?

19 Dec 2025

2.8k

Waves Goodbye

Former Ireland international and DLR Waves goalkeeper Badana retires

16 Dec 2025

816

nominated

Sligo's John Murphy becomes third candidate for GAA presidency

16 Dec 2025

1.6k

ulster champions

'This club deserves one. You have to keep going to the well' - Scotstown end 36-year wait

13 Dec 2025

2.1k

Fergie Time

'I want him to play with this intensity and spirit' - Gasperini on Ferguson after brace

12 Dec 2025

4.5k

Moving On

Ireland striker Carusa on the hunt for new club after San Diego exit

9 Dec 2025

1.5k

Golf

Lauren Walsh secures LPGA Tour card for 2026

9 Dec 2025

1.4k

safe pair of hands

'Massive for us' - Brosnan stars as Everton end Chelsea's 34-game unbeaten run

8 Dec 2025

2.5k

End of the road

Louth 'colossus' Bevan Duffy retires from inter-county football

8 Dec 2025

1.7k

Updates

Bath v Munster, Champions Cup

6 Dec 2025

19.3k

LOI

Boyce joins St Pat's from Derry City, Murray among five Shelbourne departures

6 Dec 2025

1.2k