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April
April 2026
discussion
'No point crying over spilt milk, they have to get on with it' - Whelan on Dublin's struggles
20 Apr
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Minute-by-Minute
Clare edge out Waterford in Munster SHC opener
19 Apr
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Interview
'Hungry for more' - a day spent with one of Ireland's most exciting Olympians
The 42 visits the home of Ireland hammer throw star Nicola Tuthill whose career continues to soar.
Sinead Farrell
19 Apr
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in the spotlight
The club dual star vying for central attacking role in year of redemption for Clare
19 Apr
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Test
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17 Apr
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The Starters
Connacht make six changes for trip to Cape Town
17 Apr
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Selection
Austin Gleeson in Waterford panel for Munster opener as Kelly leads Clare charge
17 Apr
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Selection
Leinster winger among three changes as Ireland prepare for historic Six Nations tie in Galway
16 Apr
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insight
Damien Duff joins Virgin Media's LOI coverage as Shamrock Rovers face Bohemians
15 Apr
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Verdict
Dublin boss Ger Brennan's 12-week ban appeal rejected by GAA's CAC
14 Apr
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Fixture Details
Leinster's potential home Champions Cup semi-final set for Aviva Stadium
8 Apr
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Wrap
Ireland's Hayes on target as Brighton dump European champions Arsenal out of FA Cup
5 Apr
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Dates For The Diary
Fixture details and TV information for Champions Cup/Challenge Cup quarter-finals
5 Apr
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Minute-by-Minute
Limerick defeat Cork 1-27 to 1-21 to become Division 1A champions
5 Apr
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A New Era
The rising star making history for his club despite a difficult Limerick debut
The42 talks to Ger Riordan from the Crecora/Manister club about the development of their top product Cathal O’Neill.
5 Apr
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Selections
Cork make three changes for league final as Limerick make one switch
Updated 3 Apr
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March
March 2026
Date For The Diary
Ireland to face Australia in 2027 World Cup warm-up Test
30 Mar
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partners
Shane Lowry to team up with Brooks Koepka at Zurich Classic in April
30 Mar
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Tom O'Sullivan
Kerry's 'deep thinker' corner-back who scored 0-15 in All-Ireland-winning club season
28 Mar
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excitement
'You don't get to Croke Park too often' - Longford's 14-year wait for league silverware tilt
27 Mar
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Changes
Uncapped Bosun Lawal left out of matchday squad for Prague play-off
26 Mar
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Call it
Poll: Will Ireland win tonight's World Cup play-off semi-final?
26 Mar
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preparations
Man United to hold four-day 'intensive' training camp in Dublin
25 Mar
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squad update
Ireland pair return to Ulster ahead of Zebre trip as Shanahan and Hume recover from concussion
24 Mar
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Return
Liam Rushe to make dramatic comeback for Dublin hurlers
24 Mar
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Dates For The Diary
Four Munster hurling games on GAA+ as 2026 schedule revealed
24 Mar
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distribution
Limerick v Cork league final tickets to be sold through counties and clubs
24 Mar
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Homecoming
In pics: Ireland's Kate O'Connor returns with World Indoor bronze medal
24 Mar
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Start Preparing
Here's your guide to RTÉ's coverage of Ireland's World Cup play-off semi-final v Czechia
23 Mar
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fine margins
Pádraig Harrington narrowly misses out on victory on PGA Tour Champions after playoff battle
23 Mar
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Memories
'He brought so much joy to so many people' - tributes paid to Michael Lyster
23 Mar
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statement
Joanna Byrne removed as director of Drogheda United, club owners confirm
23 Mar
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player focus
The 2023 All-Star driving Roscommon's charge from relegation favourites to Division 1 final bid
19 Mar
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clarity
'Nothing further from the truth' - Anthony Cunningham dismisses health rumours
18 Mar
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Selection
Nine uncapped players named in Ireland squad for Women's Six Nations
18 Mar
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End Of A Chapter
Ulster forwards coach Jimmy Duffy to depart province at end of the season
17 Mar
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On The Dotted Line
New IRFU contract deals for Aki, Sheehan, Gibson-Park and Van der Flier
The news comes on the back of Ireland’s Triple Crown success at the weekend.
17 Mar
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Déise Dilemma
'If we're going to get knocked out of the league, let's put in a good performance'
15 Mar
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Tribute
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15 Mar
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Best Bits
Watch: All the highlights as Ireland defend Triple Crown and strengthen Six Nations tilt
14 Mar
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