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# a true underdog story

This year
2023
The Irishman at the heart of an FA Cup fairytale
Gavan Holohan has been key to Grimsby Town’s remarkable journey.
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Mar 19th 2023, 9:00 AM
Kilkenny midfielder's joy after inspiring FA Cup giantkilling
Gavan Holohan’s two goals were key as Grimsby stunned Southampton.
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Mar 2nd 2023, 12:14 PM
Last year
2022
How Ireland's new coach turned Kidderminster into 'the non-league Barcelona'
An in-depth look at the rise of John Eustace.
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Mar 26th 2022, 7:00 AM
All time
'A betting man wouldn’t put their house on us, but stranger things have happened. Just look at the GAA'
Ireland and FC Köln’s Donegal-born striker Amber Barrett takes inspiration from elsewhere ahead of her German reunion.
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Nov 25th 2020, 6:15 AM
The team who ended 18 months without a win by beating the best side in Ireland
Athlone captain Aaron Brilly discusses the club’s remarkable rejuvenation since the start of the new campaign.
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Mar 29th 2019, 3:00 PM
'Follow your dreams': Anderson issues South Africa rallying call after stunning Federer
Next up is a semi-final on Friday against John Isner, the ninth seeded American.
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Jul 11th 2018, 8:50 PM
'There was free drink for everyone in the bar' - The Carlow footballer who stunned Premier League giants
Irish striker Padraig Amond chats to The42 about the goal that almost knocked Tottenham out of the FA Cup.
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Feb 5th 2018, 8:00 PM
'A lot of them were unemployed and they were trying to find their place again'
Filmmaker Laura McGann chats about her new film Revolutions, which takes an in-depth look at the Irish women’s roller derby team.
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Jun 25th 2017, 10:00 AM
How a little-known South Africa-born teenager became an overnight hero in Irish football
Finn Harps starlet BJ Banda chats to The42 about his hopes for the new season, a little over a year on from THAT goal.
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Feb 19th 2017, 7:30 PM
Inspired by Mario Balotelli, the team defying doubters at the top of the French league
Nice’s ascension is a result of successful gambles on players and astute coaching appointments.
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Dec 25th 2016, 11:01 AM