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Ireland's biggest risk would be to avoid changes for early reunion with old foes Greece
Ireland bid to kickstart the Heimir Hallgrimsson era against familiar opponents in Dublin.
On The 42clarity
'The boss is the boss' - O'Shea says he's not the gaffer despite taking media duties
On The 42easing himself into it
Don't expect big changes against Greece as Hallgrimsson maintains back-seat role
The new manager will continue to lean on assistant John O’Shea for Tuesday’s game, to the point that O’Shea is taking over his media duties.
Outclassed
Rice and Grealish score the goals in cruel and painful Irish defeat
England strolled to a 2-0 win in Dublin.
Meet the new boss
Adaptability, set-piece threat, shorter video sessions - Why Hallgrimsson got the job
We delve into the reasoning that led the FAI to appoint the former Iceland and Jamaica manager.
Preview
Ireland fuelled by little more than hope against England
We look ahead to Heimir Hallgrimsson’s Irish debut.
On The 42Iceman Cometh
'Cool them down' - No motivational videos for Hallgrimsson ahead of England game
On The 42Liam Scales
'It's not happened before that a player will have Rangers one week and England the next'
On The 42column
There goes that dream - Old arguments will be recycled as Ireland go back to basics
The senior men’s team are turning the clock back in a bid for success – we can’t go forward until we address the fundamentals.
stacked fieldMore competition for Adeleke as McLaughlin-Levrone commits to Diamond League 400m final
On The 42Options
Kasey McAteer reveals he rejected Northern Ireland call-up before committing to FAI
Final reflections
What I think about when I think about the Paris Olympics
Our final thoughts on Ireland’s greatest Olympic Games.
Heartbreak
'If we had come sixth it would have been less hard' - Ireland damned to fourth place again
On The 42Heartbreak
'If we had come sixth it would have been less hard' - Ireland damned to fourth place again
never give in
'I cried at 70% of sessions, it was a dark time' - Phil Healy's return from the brink
Phil Healy will run for Ireland in today’s 4x400m women’s relay final, completing a stunning comeback.
Paris 2024'I really don't have anything to hide': 400m silver medallist Naser insists she is a clean athlete
Paris 2024
Tonight wasn't Rhasidat Adeleke's night - but at 21, she showed the world her night will come soon
fourth in the world
Tonight wasn't Rhasidat Adeleke's night - but at 21, she showed the world her night will come soon
Tallaght sprinter’s disappointment speaks volumes about how close she is to realising her dream.
the path to Paris
Coach Flo's three-year masterplan that has led Rhasidat Adeleke to an Olympic final
We detail the decisions, arguments, and training that has taken Adeleke to the final of tonight’s 400m in Paris.
On The 42the path to Paris
Coach Flo's three-year masterplan that has led Rhasidat Adeleke to an Olympic final
We detail the decisions, arguments, and training that has taken Adeleke to the final of tonight’s 400m in Paris.
On The 42lequipe de reve
America's star-spangled basketball team are a collection of egos - that's why it works
On The 42Inseine ambition
'I’m the only one who seems to be one of the favourites for a medal who is doing it for the first time'
Daniel Wiffen will complete his stellar Olympic Games with an audacious open water swim in the Seine tomorrow morning.
Paris 2024
Rhasidat Adeleke crosses semi-final frontier, but no margin for error in stacked 400m field
The Tallaght star is the first Irish athlete ever to make an Olympic sprint final on the flat, and is focusing now on an improved performance to put herself in the medal mix.
On The 42through the emotional rings
Joy, defiance and confusion for Irish athletes after another morning on the Olympic track
Sarah Lavin and Mark English impressed but there was more disappointment for Sarah Healy.
kellie harrington
'There are no more mountains, that’s it. I’m done'
Kellie Harrington talks about her latest Olympic title and her future plans.
ongoing struggles
Mageean's sad absence precedes disappointing morning on the track for Ireland
None of the Irish athletes in action today progressed from their rounds, with Sophie O’Sullivan the stand-out performer.
Dominant
'My goal is to do something special': Adeleke cruises through heat to keep her dreams on track
Dominant'My goal is to do something special' - Adeleke cruises through heat to keep her dreams on track
another close call
McIlroy sighs that he's golf's 'nearly man' at end of epic Olympic finale
Scottie Scheffler won the Olympic gold medal in a dramatic final day at Le Golf National.
On The 42kellie harrington
'I'm happy when I get into that ring...it's the best feeling because nobody is judging me'
Kellie Harrington’s reaction to her superb semi-final win over old foe Beatriz Ferreira in Paris.
The Greatest
McClenaghan delivers what he promised on a magical night for Irish sport
Rhys McClenaghan is an Olympic champion, conquering his Tokyo demons with audacity.
The Greatest
McClenaghan delivers what he promised on a magical night for Irish sport
Rhys McClenaghan is an Olympic champion, conquering his Tokyo demons with audacity.
On The 42out of track
'It’s difficult to always overachieve' - No final for Irish relay team as tearful Barr confronts the end
Running without Rhasidat Adeleke, the Irish quartet finished fifth in their heat and failed to progress against a high-performing field.
Hall of Fame
O'Donovan and McCarthy ease their way to one of the great Irish sporting achievements
The lightweight rowing duo have become the first Irish Olympians to defend an Olympic title in 92 years.
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