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January 2023
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Ukraine helicopter crash: Who was Interior Minister Denys Monastyrsky?
Monastyrsky is the most senior Ukrainian official to have died since Russia invaded Ukraine last year.
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# goldie
'She's so far ahead of everyone else' - Dublin's All-Ireland and AFLW champion
Sinéad Goldrick etched her name into history in 2022.
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Dec 29th 2022, 8:00 AM
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Grant Shapps: Here's what you need to know about the new UK Home Secretary
Shapps was appointed to the role today following the the departure of Suella Braverman.
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Oct 19th 2022, 9:30 PM
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Explainer: Who is Giorgia Meloni, Italy's (soon to be) next prime minister?
A far-right party is set to take power in Italy after winning around one-quarter of the vote in the country’s general election.
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Sep 26th 2022, 6:27 PM
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Multi-talented Galvin has squeezed in a whole other sporting life since Kerry's last All-Ireland appearance
The multi-talented star was part of the last Kerry squad to reach an All-Ireland final in 2012.
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Jul 30th 2022, 9:21 AM
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Who is the man with the most important job in Irish football?
A look at the early days of Marc Canham and how he rose to the position of Director of Football at the FAI.
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Jun 29th 2022, 1:00 PM
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Profile: The UK rail union boss with Irish roots who’s crushing interviews and citing Connolly
From “the craic” to James Connolly, Mick Lynch’s Irish heritage has shaped his political views.
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Jun 25th 2022, 9:00 PM
# king henry
Shefflin the manager: Attention to detail, motivator and straight shooter
Henry Shefflin comes face-to-face with Brian Cody on the sideline for the first time tomorrow.
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Apr 30th 2022, 10:00 AM
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Dedication, resilience and Skittles - Ben Brosnan still Wexford's 'main man'
The veteran forward remains the star of the show in this, his 16th campaign.
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Apr 30th 2022, 7:45 AM
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'He's so driven, so motivated to make himself and teammates better'
How Ryan O’Donoghue shoulder the scoring burden in the absence of Cillian O’Connor.
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Apr 24th 2022, 7:30 AM
# volodymyr zelensky
Zelensky’s unlikely journey from comedian to Ukrainian hero
The comedian actually became president after starring in a TV show about a teacher who seeks office after becoming fed up with corrupt politicians.
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Feb 26th 2022, 8:51 PM
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Rory O'Carroll: Kilmacud's defensive pillar with a healthy outlook on football and life
The two-time All-Star left for New Zealand at the peak of his powers and is enjoying his best run of form since returning.
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Feb 12th 2022, 9:00 AM
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From 'Traffic Tsar' to 'sarcastic' chief executive: Who is Dublin City Council CEO Owen Keegan?
Protesters and politicians called on the council chief to resign this week.
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Oct 16th 2021, 8:00 PM
# top coach
A glittering CV and bouncing back from rejection - Ronayne's road to the Cork job
A new chapter begins on Leeside.
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Sep 28th 2021, 6:00 PM
# Olaf Scholz
Olaf Scholz: 'robotic' Social Democrat within grasp of Merkel's job
Nicknamed “Scholzomat” for his robotic speeches, Scholz has a reputation for being meticulous, confident and fiercely ambitious.
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Sep 27th 2021, 11:13 AM
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'Nobody was willing to take a gamble on him' - The unlikely rise of an Irish teenage star
One of the coaches who witnessed Andrew Omobamidele’s climb to the Premier League on the perseverance that eventually took the Ireland defender to the top level of the game.
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Sep 17th 2021, 7:00 AM
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From street gang thief to one of Europe's most wanted - the life of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch
Gerry Hutch once said that prison was his ‘college for criminals’.
The arrest of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch is the latest chapter in a life spent running from the law.
He began his criminal career in a street gang known as the Bugsy Malones.
He made a multi-million euro settlement following a High Court action by CAB, and later vanished from Ireland in 2016.
Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch arrested in Spain in connection with Regency Hotel shooting
European Arrest Warrant issued for Gerry Hutch in connection with Regency Hotel murder
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Aug 13th 2021, 5:45 PM
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Who is Peter R de Vries? 'Fearless' crime journalist shot in Amsterdam
The shooting is understood to be linked to de Vries’ work on exposing mobsters and drug lords.
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Jul 7th 2021, 12:23 PM
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'He's such an icon in Longford' - the methodical manager aiming to take down Meath
The42 takes a look at the development of Longford manager Pádraic Davis.
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Jul 4th 2021, 8:30 AM
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Roman Protasevich: The award winning journalist who was branded 'terrorist' by Belarusian authorities
The 26-year-old was arrested along with his girlfriend after the plane was forced to divert to Minsk while over Belarusian airspace.
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May 24th 2021, 2:25 PM
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Edwin Poots: Here's what you need to know about the new DUP leader
Poots has said he would split the roles of party leader and Stormont first minister.
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May 14th 2021, 5:56 PM
# Nathan Collins
'He wants to captain Ireland': The making of a teenage star admired by Arsenal, Man United and others
Leixlip native Nathan Collins has risen through the ranks to become one of the most highly rated young defenders in English football.
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Feb 24th 2021, 2:30 PM
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Alexei Navalny: The jailed challenger who Vladimir Putin is finding impossible to ignore
What next for Russia following the jailing of the anti-corruption opposition leader?
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Feb 6th 2021, 8:00 PM
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Hand of Tom: The Condon catch that ended Limerick’s 45 years of hurt
‘That was a very proud day: Liam MacCarthy coming into Knockaderry and a local man with an All-Ireland medal in his pocket.’
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Jan 31st 2021, 10:00 AM
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The Irishman aiming to topple Manchester City
Sean Long is preparing for his side’s game at home to Pep Guardiola’s men later today.
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'I just can't understand: do you not get Covid because you're classed as elite?'
Ex-Ireland U21 international John Lester on his frustration with life as an amateur player during the pandemic.
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Dec 12th 2020, 10:00 AM
# dual journey
'It was no use to her playing on the girls' side because she was just so far ahead'
‘Always an exceptional talent,’ Saoirse Noonan will light up the FAI Cup final today and the All-Ireland ladies football final next week.
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Dec 12th 2020, 7:00 AM
# History in the making
'We want to create a space where everyone is absolutely welcome' - GAA to register first LGBTQ+ club
A closer look at Na Gael Aeracha and inclusion in Gaelic games.
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Nov 21st 2020, 10:00 AM
# New kid on the block
3-11 in two games, much more to come - Meath have unearthed a gem in Nobber youngster Morris
20-year-old Jordan Morris has really announced himself on the senior inter-county stage.
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Nov 13th 2020, 7:00 AM
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Working the 11pm-to-7am shift while winning promotion
Tim Clancy reflects on a memorable season that saw Drogheda crowned First Division champions.
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Nov 7th 2020, 7:15 AM
# Mayo Man
'It's crazy that just five years ago, he won an U17s medal in Ballyhaunis!'
Caelan Doris came through Ballina RFC and Blackrock College to establish himself as a major prospect for Irish rugby.
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Sep 19th 2020, 10:00 AM
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Stephen Kenny's tortuous road to the biggest and hardest job in Irish sport
It has not been easy for Stephen Kenny but he has overcome setbacks to end up as Ireland manager.
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Apr 5th 2020, 5:16 PM
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'If you tried to invade his space mentally too much, you got less from him'
We examine the enigma of Mayo legend and current coach Ciaran McDonald.
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Mar 17th 2020, 9:50 AM
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The 17-year-old Dublin-born player who made the Spurs bench last night
Troy Parrott is not the only youngster with Irish links in the Tottenham squad.
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Jan 15th 2020, 4:39 PM
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Who is Jo Swinson, the Lib Dem 'girly swot' with her sights set on Downing Street?
Swinson is facing her first election as Lib Dem leader.
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Nov 30th 2019, 10:00 PM
# dutch courage
How Vera Pauw's husband and the 'honesty' of the FAI convinced her to take the Ireland job
A wide-ranging interview with the woman tasked with guiding the Ireland WNT to a first-ever major tournament.
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Sep 5th 2019, 11:27 AM
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'I worked for the crown prince for 5 years in Dubai' - The Irish coach plotting Celtic's Europa League downfall
Sean O’Shea is hoping to help AIK overcome the Scottish champions.
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Aug 22nd 2019, 8:30 AM
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Why exactly is the best female footballer in the world not playing at the World Cup?
Norway’s Ballon d’Or winner Ada Hegerberg is refusing to play.
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Jun 5th 2019, 5:40 PM
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Ruck-hitting, hard-scrummaging Kleyn comes into the mix for Ireland
The South African native will be eligible in time for the World Cup warm-up games.
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May 28th 2019, 8:00 PM
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After all he's achieved across both codes, is Anthony Cunningham still underrated?
The former Galway hurling boss guided Roscommon to a stunning victory against Mayo on Saturday night.
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May 28th 2019, 7:05 AM
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