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February
February 2026
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Sport and politics don't mix in Ireland - except when we want them to
The government’s efforts to shut down debate on the Israel game cannot last.
One to Watch
Chelsea academy prospect completes transfer to FAI from Northern Ireland
Chris Atherton – who became the UK’s youngest-ever senior footballer with Glenavon at the age of just 13 – will represent the Republic of Ireland.
annual surveyNew Uefa report reveals historic Premier League spending and shows LOI lagging behind on TV income
concernsEvan Ferguson emerges as doubt for World Cup play-off as he returns to Brighton for injury assessment
On The 42czech in
'Changing the manager has changed the mood' – Czechia in much better place ahead of Ireland play-off
Kevin O'Toole'Joining the group I wasn't sure how I'd be received, but I'm super eager to get back in'
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Fifa and the IOC's spineless politicking reminds us that they will never be the heroes we need
With those in charge fleeing from responsibility, the FAI are left alone to make a stand on Israel.
PGA TourCollin Morikawa endures Scheffler surge and long delay on final hole to win at Pebble Beach
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Some friendly advice for Rugby Country from your long-suffering football cousins
Rugby analysis is suddenly veering into existential debates about structures and pathways that are usually the staple of the football fan.
Analysis
FAI say they will play Israel - but this Nations League controversy is only just beginning
Ireland’s games with Israel will be played – but we don’t yet know where the games will be.
Winter Olympics'Impossible to put into words how devastating this is' - The Irish athlete who feels wronged by her Olympics exclusion
Strand Pitch
'I probably would have gone down a much, much darker path if this pitch wasn’t here'
Keith Treacy is part of a group fighting to save a concrete pitch in Dublin’s north inner city which has nurtured some of Ireland’s sporting greats.
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John Virgo's death robs us of one of the last truly original voices in sports commentary
after diarraWhy Ireland's players union are backing a class action suit that could cost Fifa billions
January
January 2026
On The 42Permutations
Here's who has qualified for the Europa League knockouts - and who they can face in the next round
Troubled WatersSport Ireland chief to defend organisation's handling of rowing allegations before Oireachtas Committee
Comment
Carrick is rewarded for taking a gamble where Arteta's dreary Arsenal show old faults
Arsenal left themselves open to bad luck by ceding control in the first half while wasting most of the second half with more utterly sterile excuses for attacking.
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What the disgraceful treatment of James McClean has told us about modern England
With McClean returning to Derry City, we reflect on his 15-year career in England.
Fixture List
Leinster to face Edinburgh as Champions Cup last-16 ties confirmed
Munster travel to Exeter in the Challenge Cup as Ulster and Connacht play at home to URC opposition.
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