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2025
On The 42from the ground up
'Great excitement, immense pride, special times' - Ballinasloe trio set for World Cup
From school and club to the world stage, Béibhinn Parsons, Aoibheann Reilly and Méabh Deely have been inseparable through the years.
Euro Vision
Athlone's Champions League dream - 'It's massive for Irish women's football'
Roisin Molloy chats to The 42 ahead of Athlone’s trip to the Netherlands – and tonight’s league showdown against Shelbourne.
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Aussie Rules
Lure of the Land Down Under: Record 39 Irish players set for new AFLW season
The Irish contingent hail from 19 counties, and are spread across 13 of the 18 AFLW clubs.
On the plane
Ireland squad named for Women's Rugby World Cup
U20 hooker Beth Buttimer the one uncapped player, as new call-ups make the final cut.
Updates
Cork v Galway, All-Ireland senior camogie final
Galway stop Cork’s three in a row and lift first title since 2021.
Around The CountiesCon and Clifford the scoring stars as Kerry and Tipperary All-Ireland winners return to club duty
Talking Points
Dublin’s first-half storm, Meath regret, and what next after one-sided All-Ireland final?
5 talking points from Dublin’s 2-16 to 0-10 decider win — and seventh Brendan Martin Cup success.
On The 42Nicole Owens
'I was in a really bad way' - Dublin's goalscoring star bows out a five-time All-Ireland winner
On The 42Reaction
'I'm just gutted for the girls. The game was nearly over at half time' - Meath boss McCormack
Reaction
'She's given everything. This is a cherry on the top' - Dublin's retiring multi-sport star
Hannah Tyrrell bows out a two-time All-Ireland winner after her earlier rugby and soccer exploits.
Match Report
Dublin dominate Meath to win second All-Ireland in three years
Dublin ran out 12-point winners in front of 48,089 fans at Croke Park.
Wrap
Watching Euro 2025 from afar, Ireland's missed opportunity, and future focus
The 42′s Emma Duffy reflects on the tournament and ponders its impact.
Ladies FootballDublin and Meath renew rivalry, top stars, key battles - All-Ireland final talking points
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Katie McCabe interview: Champions League glory, Euros hurt and 'not just feeding the English league'
‘We need to take care of what we’ve got over here’ – International captain says Irish football needs to be more self sufficient to avoid being ‘left behind’.
On The 42Carla Rowe
'I was trending number one in Ireland on Twitter ahead of Rashford and Coldplay!'
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