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Shelbourne formally agree 250-year lease of Tolka Park with Dublin City Council
4 Nov 2025
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Change
LIV Golf expanding tournament format to 72 holes from 2026
4 Nov 2025
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RIP
Monaghan football legend Eugene 'Nudie' Hughes dies aged 67
3 Nov 2025
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On The Dotted Line
Mayo’s Kobe McDonald and Kerry’s Ben Murphy sign deals with AFL clubs
McDonald has joined St Kilda while Murphy is heading to the Brisbane Lions.
3 Nov 2025
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Where it all started
'We're so glad to be part of such a good story' - A day spent at the club that made Shane Lowry
The 42 speaks to some of the people who knew Shane Lowry when he started out at Esker Hills.
27 Oct 2025
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Brilliant Achievement
In pics: Shamrock Rovers boss Bradley among the participants at Dublin City marathon
The Shamrock Rovers’ manager’ day isn’t done yet, as he prepares to take a helicopter up to Derry hoping to win the league title.
26 Oct 2025
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Golf
Crucial late birdie sees Power make the cut in Utah
Updated 25 Oct 2025
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in the pool
Gold for Walshe as McSharry takes silver at World Aquatics World Cup
25 Oct 2025
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Track Cycling
World champion Lara Gillespie finishes sixth in omnium race
25 Oct 2025
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Time to say goodbye
All-Ireland winner Flynn retires from Galway duty after 12-year career
23 Oct 2025
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Minute-by-Minute
Shamrock Rovers lose out 2-0 to Celje in Uefa Conference League
23 Oct 2025
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Crime and Punishment
Sharks' Mapimpi receives five-match ban for tackle on Ulster's Lowry
22 Oct 2025
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transition
'It doesn't last forever and you can come out even stronger. I feel really free with food now'
Mags Cremen talks to The 42 about her experience of dealing with weight restrictions as a lightweight rower, and her switch to heavyweight rowing.
19 Oct 2025
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page turner
From collecting over 5,000 GAA match programmes to converting a passion into a book
19 Oct 2025
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around the grounds
Loughrea and St Thomas reach Galway final, Loughmore-Castleiney Tipp double dream dashed
18 Oct 2025
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RIP
Tipperary GAA pay tribute after sudden death of senior football manager Philly Ryan
18 Oct 2025
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The Shortlist
League champions Athlone Town lead the way in Women's Premier Division award nominations
17 Oct 2025
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Swimming
'We're doing this in a very safe manner' - Shane Ryan on move to controversial Enhanced Games
14 Oct 2025
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Results
All-Ireland holders Na Fianna march on, O'Loughlin Gaels reach third Kilkenny final in a row
12 Oct 2025
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Interview
The Dublin inner city boy who won an All-Star for Monaghan after starting football at 17
12 Oct 2025
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Golf
McKibbin three off the lead at halfway point in Spain as Lowry misses cut
10 Oct 2025
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Ready to go
Ireland add QPR's Jimmy Dunne to squad ahead of Portugal clash
9 Oct 2025
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LOI
Shamrock Rovers' Healy scoops Player of the Month award as Wexford FC's Murphy retires
9 Oct 2025
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Time to say goodbye
Armagh All-Ireland winner Stefan Campbell retires from inter-county football
7 Oct 2025
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Mixed Fortunes
Dr Crokes knocked out in Kerry, Kilcormac-Killoughey survive Birr scare
4 Oct 2025
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pause
Alfred Dunhill Championship third round to be played on Sunday due to high winds
4 Oct 2025
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Questions and Answers
Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
3 Oct 2025
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Mentors
Highly rated Galway duo added to Laois hurling backroom team
3 Oct 2025
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Verdict
Offaly club to 'decide next steps' after losing appeal over controversial quarter-final loss
2 Oct 2025
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Minute-by-Minute
Shamrock Rovers lose 4-1 as Shelbourne earn draw in Europa Conference League
2 Oct 2025
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Round 1
McKibbin and Purcell two off the lead after opening round at Alfred Dunhill Championship
2 Oct 2025
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appeal
'We feel we should replay the game' - Offaly SFC rocked by two-pointer controversy
1 Oct 2025
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The Boss
Former Connacht player Andrew Browne replaces Neil Doak as Ireland U20 head coach
1 Oct 2025
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Moving On
Camogie Association chief executive Sinéad McNulty steps down
30 Sep 2025
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Fleetwood Mc
WATCH: Rahm sinks delicious chip as McIlroy and Fleetwood catch fire again at Ryder Cup
27 Sep 2025
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on the podium
Silver for Brady while Ní Riain wins bronze on last day of World Para Swimming Championships
Updated 27 Sep 2025
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caution
GPA express disappointment at return of pre-season competitions in 2026
27 Sep 2025
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Across The Bridge
'You can only dream what will go on': Two border clubs chasing long waits for senior glory
27 Sep 2025
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irish pride
World silver medallist Kate O'Connor nominated for Women’s European Athlete of the Year
25 Sep 2025
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reflections
'That was maybe my Dad's sign to make sure I am going to continue with the season'
25 Sep 2025
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