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April

April 2026

Just About

Small goal proves crucial as Dublin survive Wicklow scare in Leinster SFC

The 42

19 Apr

9.9k

everybody needs good neighbours

Westmeath stun Meath in massive Leinster football shock

Royals dumped out of Leinster championship with two-point defeat in Tullamore.

19 Apr

8.3k

Race For Europe

Cunha steers Man Utd towards Champions League at Chelsea's expense

18 Apr

9.8k

Leinster Hurling

Lightning strikes twice as Galway hammer Kilkenny to start Leinster campaign

The 42

18 Apr

11.1k

as it stands

Shane Lowry 11 shots off lead at RBC Heritage

Updated 18 Apr

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Closer Look

Biggest storyline, key players: The 42 writers look ahead to All-Ireland SHC

The provincial championships throw in this weekend, with a blockbuster few weeks ahead.

18 Apr

1.6k

League of Ireland

Majestic Graham Burke delivers derby spoils for Shamrock Rovers against Bohemians

17 Apr

5.0k

all eyes on limerick

Timing of 2027 hurling league final could be moved to coincide with Ryder Cup, GAA confirms

The 42

16 Apr

8.6k

Gianni Infantino

Iran participating in World Cup, FIFA president confirms

The 42

16 Apr

6.0k

Gaelic Grounds

GAA confirm potential 2027 hurling league final switch to coincide with Ryder Cup in Adare

16 Apr

2.2k

Sports listings

Unmissable sport this weekend

15 Apr

1.4k

Anfield

PSG have dumped Liverpool out of the Champions League

The 42

15 Apr

5.6k

Woe

PSG dump Liverpool out of Champions League

Ousmane Dembélé compounded a miserable season for Arne Slot’s side.

14 Apr

3.9k

genius at work

He does it again: Walking every hole of Rory McIlroy's second Masters triumph

McIroy has become the fourth man in history to defend the Green Jacket.

The 42

13 Apr

18.3k

On The 42Basketball

Super League glory for Ballincollig and Trinity Meteors

Updated 12 Apr

1.5k

Swimming

Ellen Walshe claims fifth national title as Irish Open concludes in Bangor

12 Apr

673

Drama

McIlroy tied for Masters lead after erratic third round, while Lowry surges into contention

12 Apr

19.2k

Drama

McIlroy tied for Masters lead after erratic round, while Lowry surges into contention

12 Apr

10.4k

Swimming

Shortt, Kelly and McSharry seal clean sweeps and Walshe claims fourth title

11 Apr

797

The ace is back

Hole-in-one specialist Shane Lowry does it again at Augusta National

11 Apr

22.4k

Plan Ahead

Your guide to the 2026 GAA provincial football fixtures and TV coverage

11 Apr

2.5k

This year

2026

Liveblog

Czechia v Ireland, World Cup qualification play-off semi-final

Updated 26 Mar

139k

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LA2028

Olympics bans transgender women from competing in female categories from 2028

26 Mar

1.4k

The Players Championship

Irish trio face uphill battles as quadruple bogey on 18 tanks Lowry's opening round

12 Mar

2.6k

GAAGone

RTÉ has sold its 50% stake in GAAGO to the GAA for €3 million

26 Feb

1.7k

rugby weekly extra

'I don't think this is about Sam or Jack. There's a lot of sh** going on here that has nothing to do with them'

The toxicity around Ireland’s out-half debate is not merely on online phenomenon, as discussed on today’s Rugby Weekly Extra.

16 Feb

6.4k

Ladies Football

McMaugh stars as Waterford defeat Kerry in Killarney

2 Feb

1.3k

on the radar

7 rising hurlers to watch out for in the 2026 season

Keep an eye on these emerging stars.

23 Jan

14.1k

Home improvement

Man United begin Michael Carrick's tenure with dazzling derby win over Man City

Second-half goals by Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu earned a deserved win for United at a rocking Old Trafford.

Updated 17 Jan

4.8k

Last year

2025

going west

Ciarán Frawley set to join Connacht from next season

Bernard Jackman reports that Connacht hope for the versatile 28-year-old to play primarily at out-half.

22 Dec 2025

21.7k

Showjumping

Cian O’Connor and Pegasus lose GP victory after horse's positive test for controlled substance

20 Dec 2025

2.1k

Darts

Brendan Dolan suffers World Darts defeat to ruthless Ryan Searle

20 Dec 2025

1.9k

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Leinster-Ulster preview, and 'Moment of the Year' for 2025

Liverpool Crown Court

Man who drove car into Liverpool’s Premier League parade sentenced to 21 years and 6 months

Sentencing judge said Paul Doyle, 54, acted in an ‘inexplicable and undiluted fury’ when he ploughed into crowds.

16 Dec 2025

1.8k

Swimming

European champion Shortt straight back to record-breaking form at home

12 Dec 2025

1.3k

Down Under

Cork dual star Healy, Waterford captain Murray, and Tyrone speedster Horisk seal AFLW moves

Updated 9 Dec 2025

3.1k

Gaelic Games

Wexford's Derek Kent joins Tipp’s Ger Ryan on ballot for GAA presidency

9 Dec 2025

1.5k

On The 42Cricket

Ireland on brink of defeat in first Test vs Bangladesh

13 Nov 2025

748

Phibsborough

Council approves funding plans for Dalymount redevelopment - and construction could begin next year

3 Nov 2025

1.7k

First division

Advantage Treaty United and Bray Wanderers after play-off semi-final first legs

24 Oct 2025

2.3k