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October 2026
On The 42Furlong Citing Case
New Munster CEO slams 'unhelpful commentary from people with a clear influence over public perception'
On The 42West's awake
Soccer coach Lisa Fallon set for backroom role with Éamonn Fitzmaurice's Galway
September
September 2026
On The 42the champion
Sensational Lowry blocks out the noise to clinch Irish Open in record-breaking style
At the end of a tournament unlike any other, Lowry’s scintillating performance relegated everybody else in Doonbeg to a walk-on part.
final push
Lowry feeds off Doonbeg’s Saturday evening energy to lock down Irish Open lead
Offaly man is seeking to win his home open for the first time since 2009.
On The 42final push
Lowry feeds off Doonbeg’s Saturday evening energy to lock down Irish Open lead
Offaly man is seeking to win his home open for the first time since 2009.
On The 42Doonbeg
Flying visit: Trump makes grand entrance as Lowry stays grounded in pursuit of victory
Marine One drops off the US president during one of the more distinct Irish Opens.
On The 42Be Back Soon
Trump indicates that he will return to Ireland for 2027 Ryder Cup in Adare Manor
AnalysisShane's World
Freewheeling Shane Lowry soaks up the fun as he wrestles control of Irish Open
On The 42Shane's World
Freewheeling Shane Lowry soaks up the fun as he wrestles control of Irish Open
‘It’s been a while since I’ve had that much fun on the golf course,’ Lowry beams after shooting a course-record 62 at Doonbeg.
On The 42Golf
The calm before the storm: Trump's shadow looms over Doonbeg as Irish Open tees off (slowly)
Thursday’s opening round unfolded at a glacial pace, with Rory McIlroy’s group spending more than six hours on course.
On The 4231 not out
'Should have been a few better': Harrington rues missed chances at record-breaking 31st Irish Open
On The 42Reaction
'It was a dream ending to a dream career': Taylor savours her historic Croke Park finale
On The 42Final Bell
Katie Taylor gave Ireland a lifetime of memories – tonight, Ireland gave its champion a memory to last a lifetime
Taylor’s stunning sporting career ends with a fitting final chapter in Croke Park.
August
August 2026
On The 42Sailing
Finn Lynch drops into second place as World Championships continue in Dun Laoghaire
On The 42Team news
De Groot and Lord ruled out as All Blacks make three changes for second Springboks Test
On The 42The K Club
Leona Maguire off to solid start in challenging conditions at the Women's Irish Open
On The 42all-ireland camogie final
Sorcha McCartan named Player of the Match, politely declines Marty's invitation to sing on live TV
On The 42On the Move
Ireland international Festy Ebosele completes switch to newly-promoted Turkish side
On The 42Job Well Don
Clare's Áine Donegan claims career-best finish despite late struggles in London
On The 42Athletics
'Down, not out': Hamstring tear forces in-form Mawdsley out of European Championships
July
July 2026
Best of the bestHere's the Sunday Game hurling Team of the Year – and the experts' Hurler of the Year
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