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Friday 25 September 2020
Mayo great Cora Staunton reflects on the 2000 All-Ireland ladies football final and her county’s golden era, which was built on ‘torturous’ training and pure hard work.
From managing Tralee IT’s galacticos on their run to Sigerson glory in the 1990s to Cavan during the Seanie Johnston transfer saga.
Noelle Healy shares her experience through the Covid-19 crisis.
Tyrone and Dromore 21-year-old Oran Sludden delves deeper into his story and mental health struggles – and shares messages of hope.
Ex-Ireland and Milwall midfielder Dave Savage revisits his career in football, which included five senior international caps — all earned in the summer of 1996.
Cormac Fitzgerald reports from Nepal on how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting Mount Everest’s guides.
Clare captain Laurie Ryan and former Galway star Cormac Bane share their scary experiences with concussion.
Strict new Covid-19 measures are now in effect in the capital – here’s what they mean for you.
In the second installment of a two-part coaching series, The42 chats with Wexford hurling coach Seoirse Bulfin.
In the first of a two-part coaching series, The42 chats with Meath coach Colm Nally.
David Sneyd sits down with Ireland and Shamrock Rovers midfielder Jack Byrne, along with his family, ahead of the FAI Cup final.
She’s been instrumental in all 13 of Kilkenny’s All-Ireland camogie titles, but Downey recently stepped away.
Ireland had a 94% tackle success rate and gave up only three linebreaks on Sunday.
We examine how Ireland’s head coach has developed a group of players to compete in Japan.
After losing three siblings to an incurable lung disease, David Crosby was diagnosed himself when he turned 40. The inspirational double-lung transplant recipient and marathon runner shares his remarkable story.
St Patrick’s Athletic legend Johnny McDonnell reflects on his memorable career in football.
Paul Ferris on adapting to life as a former footballer.
Ex-Ireland international Dave Langan opens up about the highs and lows of his career.
After over 35 years in the business, Irish rock band Aslan are still going strong.
Former St Patrick’s Athletic and Bohemians defender Maurice O’Driscoll on facing one of the greats, a brief spell managing in the LOI and his highly-rated son Aaron.
Cork City legend Dave Barry on winning All-Irelands, scoring against Bayern Munich, Patsy Freyne’s fondness for a smoke and representing Ireland against Man United.
Derry City striker Rory Patterson talks his career in Ireland, England and Australia, the brilliance of Paddy McCourt and the return to the Brandywell.
Maurice McCabe spoke this week. Here’s what he had to say.
Alan Cawley talks joining Leeds United as a teenager, winning a league title with Shelbourne and getting into TV punditry.
Mr Justice Peter Charleton has a tricky task ahead to untangle the web that was O’Sullivan’s strategy at the O’Higgins Commission.
Midfielder Paul Keegan opens up about his playing days in England and returning home to help Waterford’s cause.
The number of homeless children in ireland has quadrupled in three years.
We chat to Pat Scully about his career in England, representing his country at every level and success in the League of Ireland — both as a player and a manager.
We went out with an outreach team to see what a night is like on the streets of Dublin.
Megan Campbell on playing a key role in FA Cup glory after a nightmare run of injuries, the Ireland WNT and her story so far.
The campaign responsible for the occupation of Apollo House has been quiet in recent months.
Ex-Ireland and Tottenham star Stephen Carr looks back on the highs and lows of his career
The brothers have been in superb form in Super Rugby and look certain to play together for the All Blacks.
Read a story which won the First Fiction award at this year’s Hennessy Literary Awards.
Read the winner of the Emerging Fiction category in this year’s Hennessy Literary Awards.
Inside ‘George Best: All By Himself,’ an extraordinary, sobering look at the life and times of George Best.
Although he was forced to retire at an early age, former Ireland striker Jon Goodman has had a fascinating career in the game.
The Housing First team in Dublin are at the forefront of the battle to end homelessness in Ireland.
Michael Calvin chats to The42 about ghostwriting football star Joey Barton’s acclaimed autobiography.
Plus, Sports Illustrated’s True Crime series investigates Randall Woodfield, the I-5 Killer.
The former Manchester United manager chats to The42 about an eventful career in football.
IT’S BEEN A tough few months since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold of the nation.
Many people have been affected by job losses, isolation and a lack of social interaction, and the loss of loved ones.
Today, youth mental health charity Jigsaw said it saw a 50% increase in demand for its services in August this year compared to the same period last year.
There has also been an over 400% increase of traffic to its e-mental health platform over the last six months, a surge in demand for its schools supports and a month-on-month increase to calls to 1800 JIGSAW support line.
So, today we want to know: Has your mental health been affected since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic?
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Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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