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# long-read - Sunday 29 December, 2019

From The42 Concussion deep dive: 'I'd be sitting in my room and I'd just start crying. I'd be like, 'What is wrong with me?' Long Read

Concussion deep dive: 'I'd be sitting in my room and I'd just start crying. I'd be like, 'What is wrong with me?'

Dec 29th 2019, 8:00 AM 29,070 Views 8 Comments

Clare captain Laurie Ryan and former Galway star Cormac Bane share their scary experiences with concussion.

# long-read - Sunday 17 November, 2019

From The42 'The first day I met him was in the LIT canteen 15 years ago and I was going, 'Jesus, I'm here with Davy Fitz'' Long Read

'The first day I met him was in the LIT canteen 15 years ago and I was going, 'Jesus, I'm here with Davy Fitz''

Nov 17th 2019, 10:00 AM 42,363 Views 5 Comments

In the second installment of a two-part coaching series, The42 chats with Wexford hurling coach Seoirse Bulfin.

# long-read - Sunday 10 November, 2019

From The42 Meath coach talks Ronaldo, Guardiola, New York Knicks, Legacy, Eddie Jones and Jim Gavin Long Read

Meath coach talks Ronaldo, Guardiola, New York Knicks, Legacy, Eddie Jones and Jim Gavin

Nov 10th 2019, 10:00 AM 20,361 Views 4 Comments

In the first of a two-part coaching series, The42 chats with Meath coach Colm Nally.

# long-read - Saturday 2 November, 2019

From The42 'When he was dying he said to me: ‘Jack is going to play for Ireland, he’s special’' At Home With The Byrnes

'When he was dying he said to me: ‘Jack is going to play for Ireland, he’s special’'

Nov 2nd 2019, 6:30 AM 70,238 Views 13 Comments

David Sneyd sits down with Ireland and Shamrock Rovers midfielder Jack Byrne, along with his family, ahead of the FAI Cup final.

# long-read - Thursday 24 October, 2019

From The42 Kilkenny to the bone: Reeling in the years, the good and the bad, with Cats legend Ann Downey Down-ey But Not Out

Kilkenny to the bone: Reeling in the years, the good and the bad, with Cats legend Ann Downey

Oct 24th 2019, 6:30 AM 4,279 Views No Comments

She’s been instrumental in all 13 of Kilkenny’s All-Ireland camogie titles, but Downey recently stepped away.

# long-read - Tuesday 24 September, 2019

From The42 Analysis: Ringrose shines as Ireland's strong defence shuts Scotland down In Depth

Analysis: Ringrose shines as Ireland's strong defence shuts Scotland down

Sep 24th 2019, 3:00 PM 26,571 Views 39 Comments

Ireland had a 94% tackle success rate and gave up only three linebreaks on Sunday.

# long-read - Monday 19 August, 2019

From The42 The team that Joe built: Putting together a 2019 World Cup squad Breakdown

The team that Joe built: Putting together a 2019 World Cup squad

Aug 19th 2019, 12:00 PM 39,183 Views 40 Comments

We examine how Ireland’s head coach has developed a group of players to compete in Japan.

# long-read - Friday 31 May, 2019

From The42 'I said, 'Look, I'm not going to let my mother go through that pain again of losing another child'' Everyday Hero

'I said, 'Look, I'm not going to let my mother go through that pain again of losing another child''

Updated May 31st 2019, 1:00 PM 34,123 Views 4 Comments

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.

# long-read - Monday 18 March, 2019

From The42 ‘I would have come from the flats… Brian Kerr gave me the confidence to go into any room and meet people’ Mentor This post contains videos

‘I would have come from the flats… Brian Kerr gave me the confidence to go into any room and meet people’

Mar 18th 2019, 9:30 PM 42,813 Views 10 Comments

St Patrick’s Athletic legend Johnny McDonnell reflects on his memorable career in football.

# long-read - Monday 31 December, 2018

From The42 'My career finished with injury and the thing I feared most, my mother dying, happened at that moment... I was 21' The Boy On The Shed

'My career finished with injury and the thing I feared most, my mother dying, happened at that moment... I was 21'

Dec 31st 2018, 10:00 AM 29,260 Views 4 Comments

Paul Ferris on adapting to life as a former footballer.

# long-read - Saturday 13 October, 2018

From The42 'When Jack left me out of the squad for the Euros, I was devastated… I wasn’t the same player or person' Honesty This post contains videos

'When Jack left me out of the squad for the Euros, I was devastated… I wasn’t the same player or person'

Oct 13th 2018, 7:00 AM 32,721 Views 10 Comments

Ex-Ireland international Dave Langan opens up about the highs and lows of his career.

# long-read - Thursday 12 July, 2018

'If you look at U2... they kind of belong to the world at this stage, where we still belong to Ireland' Aslan

'If you look at U2... they kind of belong to the world at this stage, where we still belong to Ireland'

Jul 12th 2018, 9:15 PM 23,242 Views 42 Comments

After over 35 years in the business, Irish rock band Aslan are still going strong.

# long-read - Sunday 10 June, 2018

From The42 'I ended up working for DHL Express and Zidane went on to manage Real Madrid' Long Read

'I ended up working for DHL Express and Zidane went on to manage Real Madrid'

Jun 10th 2018, 9:30 PM 47,261 Views 10 Comments

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.

# long-read - Sunday 15 April, 2018

From The42 "They asked me about Effenberg. And I said: 'If he thinks I was like his father, he played like my mother'" Remember When This post contains videos

"They asked me about Effenberg. And I said: 'If he thinks I was like his father, he played like my mother'"

Apr 15th 2018, 9:30 PM 39,527 Views 10 Comments

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.

# long-read - Monday 12 March, 2018

From The42 'I felt how most young boys would, thinking ‘F**k this, I’m not playing football’ as I thought I'd been shafted' Long Read

'I felt how most young boys would, thinking ‘F**k this, I’m not playing football’ as I thought I'd been shafted'

Mar 12th 2018, 2:00 PM 9,821 Views 2 Comments

Derry City striker Rory Patterson talks his career in Ireland, England and Australia, the brilliance of Paddy McCourt and the return to the Brandywell.

# long-read - Sunday 11 March, 2018

'The beginning of the end': After McCabe, Tribunal now poised to enter most crucial weeks Disclosures Tribunal

'The beginning of the end': After McCabe, Tribunal now poised to enter most crucial weeks

Mar 11th 2018, 1:00 PM 13,186 Views No Comments

Maurice McCabe spoke this week. Here’s what he had to say.

# long-read - Sunday 25 February, 2018

From The42 'I genuinely don’t have any regrets. I’m honest enough to realise that I didn’t put in the work' Long Read

'I genuinely don’t have any regrets. I’m honest enough to realise that I didn’t put in the work'

Feb 25th 2018, 9:30 PM 56,183 Views 4 Comments

Alan Cawley talks joining Leeds United as a teenager, winning a league title with Shelbourne and getting into TV punditry.

# long-read - Sunday 4 February, 2018

Heroes and villains: Why nothing is clear-cut anymore at the Disclosures Tribunal Shades Of Grey

Heroes and villains: Why nothing is clear-cut anymore at the Disclosures Tribunal

Feb 4th 2018, 10:00 PM 16,413 Views No Comments

Mr Justice Peter Charleton has a tricky task ahead to untangle the web that was O’Sullivan’s strategy at the O’Higgins Commission.

# long-read - Sunday 1 October, 2017

From The42 'The Irish lads at Leeds were so good to us. They would always be giving us money and stuff' Long Read

'The Irish lads at Leeds were so good to us. They would always be giving us money and stuff'

Oct 1st 2017, 9:30 PM 40,003 Views 7 Comments

Midfielder Paul Keegan opens up about his playing days in England and returning home to help Waterford’s cause.

# long-read - Sunday 10 September, 2017

'Mammy. I don't smile much anymore and I don't know why': Homelessness through the eyes of a child Family Homelessness

'Mammy. I don't smile much anymore and I don't know why': Homelessness through the eyes of a child

Sep 10th 2017, 12:05 AM 20,340 Views 34 Comments

The number of homeless children in ireland has quadrupled in three years.

# long-read - Sunday 18 June, 2017

From The42 'He said 'there’s no f***ing way you’re leaving this room until you sign the contract!'' Long Read

'He said 'there’s no f***ing way you’re leaving this room until you sign the contract!''

Jun 18th 2017, 9:25 PM 48,530 Views 10 Comments

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.

# long-read - Saturday 3 June, 2017

'My father used to beat me and my mother up for fun': A night on the streets with Dublin's rough sleepers After Midnight

'My father used to beat me and my mother up for fun': A night on the streets with Dublin's rough sleepers

Jun 3rd 2017, 12:05 AM 33,006 Views 35 Comments

We went out with an outreach team to see what a night is like on the streets of Dublin.

# long-read - Saturday 20 May, 2017

From The42 'You’re new to a team and all you’ve been is injured. It's tough to take, both physically and emotionally' Long Road To Glory This post contains videos

'You’re new to a team and all you’ve been is injured. It's tough to take, both physically and emotionally'

May 20th 2017, 9:30 PM 5,467 Views 4 Comments

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.

# long-read - Tuesday 2 May, 2017

What has happened to Home Sweet Home (and the €190,000 that was donated)? Apollo House Legacy

What has happened to Home Sweet Home (and the €190,000 that was donated)?

May 2nd 2017, 12:05 AM 59,338 Views 56 Comments

The campaign responsible for the occupation of Apollo House has been quiet in recent months.

# long-read - Monday 1 May, 2017

From The42 'We played the Dubliners against the country boys... I could see Brian Kerr thinking: S**t' Interview This post contains videos

'We played the Dubliners against the country boys... I could see Brian Kerr thinking: S**t'

May 1st 2017, 10:00 AM 46,773 Views 19 Comments

Ex-Ireland and Tottenham star Stephen Carr looks back on the highs and lows of his career

# long-read - Tuesday 11 April, 2017

From The42 Analysis: Brothers Jordie and Beauden Barrett creating magic for the Canes Double Trouble

Analysis: Brothers Jordie and Beauden Barrett creating magic for the Canes

Apr 11th 2017, 5:47 PM 11,849 Views 2 Comments

The brothers have been in superb form in Super Rugby and look certain to play together for the All Blacks.

# long-read - Sunday 2 April, 2017

An award-winning story before bedtime: I Could Have Been a Dancer Hennessy Awards

An award-winning story before bedtime: I Could Have Been a Dancer

Apr 2nd 2017, 9:30 PM 11,295 Views 5 Comments

Read a story which won the First Fiction award at this year’s Hennessy Literary Awards.

# long-read - Saturday 1 April, 2017

An award-winning short story before bedtime: The Taking of Mrs Kennedy Hennessy Awards

An award-winning short story before bedtime: The Taking of Mrs Kennedy

Apr 1st 2017, 8:00 PM 11,446 Views 6 Comments

Read the winner of the Emerging Fiction category in this year’s Hennessy Literary Awards.

# long-read - Saturday 18 February, 2017

From The42 'When I saw the tears in Busby's eyes, I realised the depth of their relationship and what George turned away' George Best

'When I saw the tears in Busby's eyes, I realised the depth of their relationship and what George turned away'

Feb 18th 2017, 7:10 AM 24,226 Views 49 Comments

Inside ‘George Best: All By Himself,’ an extraordinary, sobering look at the life and times of George Best.

# long-read - Wednesday 15 February, 2017

From The42 'I didn’t have an Irish accent or the heritage the boys had, but I’ve got to say they were very welcoming' Long Read

'I didn’t have an Irish accent or the heritage the boys had, but I’ve got to say they were very welcoming'

Feb 15th 2017, 7:15 AM 32,468 Views 13 Comments

Although he was forced to retire at an early age, former Ireland striker Jon Goodman has had a fascinating career in the game.

# long-read - Saturday 28 January, 2017

Meet the team taking chronic rough sleepers off the streets of Dublin and giving them their own home Housing First

Meet the team taking chronic rough sleepers off the streets of Dublin and giving them their own home

Jan 28th 2017, 6:45 AM 27,835 Views 22 Comments

The Housing First team in Dublin are at the forefront of the battle to end homelessness in Ireland.

# long-read - Saturday 31 December, 2016

From The42 "I said: 'If I judged you by social media, Joe, I'd think you're a bit of a t**t''' Long Read

"I said: 'If I judged you by social media, Joe, I'd think you're a bit of a t**t'''

Dec 31st 2016, 10:00 AM 28,130 Views 20 Comments

Michael Calvin chats to The42 about ghostwriting football star Joey Barton’s acclaimed autobiography.

# long-read - Sunday 27 November, 2016

From The42 Finding Ali Dia, Ireland's new hero Conor McGregor and all the week's best sportswriting Good Reads

Finding Ali Dia, Ireland's new hero Conor McGregor and all the week's best sportswriting

Nov 27th 2016, 8:30 AM 5,874 Views No Comments

Plus, Sports Illustrated’s True Crime series investigates Randall Woodfield, the I-5 Killer.

# long-read - Saturday 26 November, 2016

From The42 Ron Atkinson on the Desailly controversy, Paul McGrath and his best-ever signings Interview This post contains videos

Ron Atkinson on the Desailly controversy, Paul McGrath and his best-ever signings

Nov 26th 2016, 10:05 AM 24,792 Views 33 Comments

The former Manchester United manager chats to The42 about an eventful career in football.

# long-read - Sunday 20 November, 2016

From The42 Pele's bodyguard in the 70s, the Baby Mourinho and all the week's best sportswriting Good Reads

Pele's bodyguard in the 70s, the Baby Mourinho and all the week's best sportswriting

Nov 20th 2016, 8:30 AM 4,892 Views 1 Comment

Plus, Dejan Lovren talks about how he became a refugee at just three years old.

# long-read - Monday 14 November, 2016

From The42 Ciaran Clark the unsung hero of Ireland’s famous win in Austria Analysis This post contains videos

Ciaran Clark the unsung hero of Ireland’s famous win in Austria

Nov 14th 2016, 3:05 PM 5,485 Views 2 Comments

The Newcastle defender showed why Martin O’Neill has placed faith in him.

# long-read - Saturday 12 November, 2016

From The42 'Heat blankets, survival kits, hot-water bottles and layers upon layers of clothes' The Team That Refused To Die

'Heat blankets, survival kits, hot-water bottles and layers upon layers of clothes'

Nov 12th 2016, 9:30 AM 7,774 Views 4 Comments

Take a trip back to Siberia with Connacht in this excerpt of John Fallon’s new book ‘Connacht – The Team That Refused To Die’.

# long-read - Sunday 6 November, 2016

From The42 Easing football addiction with marijuana, profound effects of glory and the week's best sportswriting Good Reads

Easing football addiction with marijuana, profound effects of glory and the week's best sportswriting

Nov 6th 2016, 8:30 AM 4,554 Views No Comments

The Chicago Cubs, homophobia in soccer and an interesting Ray Allen letter also feature this week.

# long-read - Saturday 22 October, 2016

From The42 'It was proper turmoil. Every day you'd walk in and think, 'What's next?'' The Damned United

'It was proper turmoil. Every day you'd walk in and think, 'What's next?''

Oct 22nd 2016, 3:00 PM 56,723 Views 10 Comments

It’s a little over 15 years since a glorious homegrown Leeds United reached the Champions League semi-finals and Stephen McPhail, who retired today, was a part of it.

# long-read - Sunday 11 September, 2016

From The42 'How running saved me from addiction' Interview This post contains videos

'How running saved me from addiction'

Sep 11th 2016, 10:00 AM 20,713 Views 7 Comments

One of the world’s most renowned adventurers, Charlie Engle, on addiction, prison, Running the Sahara and meeting Matt Damon.

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