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# Alternative
Lukaku only an Inter player because of 'Dybala's failure to join Man United'
If the Bianconeri striker’s rumoured move to Old Trafford gone through, the Belgian would have headed the other way, according to the player’s agent.
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Mar 23rd 2020, 11:17 AM
# budget 2020
Labour's alternate Budget: No income tax credits on €100k+ incomes and raising levy on the banks
Opposition parties were out outlining their Budget 2020 proposals today.
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Oct 3rd 2019, 3:23 PM
# Alternative
Former world number one Osaka changes coach for second time this year
The 21-year-old has announced she will no longer be working with Jermaine Jenkins.
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Sep 13th 2019, 12:29 PM
# two wheels good
E-scooters are flooding city streets worldwide, so just how green are they?
THe scooters can be driven door to door and avoid the need for parking spaces.
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Jul 7th 2019, 6:31 AM
# Alternative
'At least they don't roll around like Neymar' - Brazilians seeking heroes turn to women footballers
Spectators booed the men’s team off the field following their latest match.
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Jun 20th 2019, 6:19 PM
# Alternative
'It was such a positive thing for my mental health' - The ex-Irish footballer embarking on a music career
Ex-Shelbourne star Stuart Byrne has just released his debut EP.
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Jun 13th 2019, 8:06 PM
# Alternative
'It's not the usual combination, to be a footballer and filmmaker'
Hannes Halldorsson says his job on the side sets him apart.
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Jun 20th 2018, 8:39 PM
# Alternative
No politics, kneeling for Vince McMahon's XFL
News of the launch comes as the National Football League prepares to bring the curtain down on the most tumultuous season in its history.
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Jan 26th 2018, 11:46 AM
# option
'I’ve heard nothing from Joe... There is no point in getting up my hopes'
In-form Scarlets star Tadhg Beirne says he is hoping but not necessarily expecting to be part of Ireland’s Six Nations squad.
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Jan 16th 2018, 6:00 AM
# Alternative
'When it’s a big stadium and not a huge amount of people, you’ve just got to bring your own energy'
Rhys Ruddock said Leinster had to dig deep for Saturday’s victory.
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Sep 17th 2017, 12:32 PM
# Alternative
Conte eyes €90 million-rated Real Madrid star to cure Lukaku hangover
Previously a Man United target, Alvaro Morata is now wanted by Chelsea.
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Jul 11th 2017, 12:36 PM
# Alternative
Banned Tipperary GAA goalkeeper considering League of Ireland soccer switch
Evan Comerford was suspended for three months following an altercation with referee Paddy Russell.
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Jun 7th 2017, 6:00 AM
# Alternative
'I'd sign Assou-Ekotto but he wants to be a pornstar'
Harry Redknapp has managed the left-back twice before, but made a shocking revelation about the player.
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May 27th 2017, 1:23 PM
# Alternative
‘There were possibilities to go to England when I was younger, but my parents were never going to let me move’
Ryan Manning chats to The42 about his breakthrough season at QPR.
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May 13th 2017, 7:30 AM
# Stars
Do you agree with our alternative Premier League Team of the Year?
We highlight the players who were unlucky to miss out on the official PFA selection.
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Apr 20th 2017, 3:27 PM
# alternative route
The Bus Éireann strike begins today - here's how to get around
A nationwide indefinite strike begins from midnight tonight.
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Mar 24th 2017, 12:01 AM
# Canterbury fails
Ireland have released their new alternative jersey... and it's purple
The international teams will wear it as part of their change kit for 2016/17.
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Sep 22nd 2016, 1:21 PM
# Alternative
'Women don't have to choose between putting on makeup and being a fierce athlete'
Anna Geary chats to The42 about the continuing challenges facing women in sport.
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Sep 16th 2016, 8:00 AM
# standing out
Do you agree with our alternative Premier League team of the season?
The official PFA team was named earlier this week.
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Apr 23rd 2016, 10:15 AM
# Alternative
Ireland World XI features Luis Suarez but not Neymar
The PFAI members voted for a team with a decidedly stronger Barcelona flavour and no Bayern Munich representatives.
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Jan 12th 2016, 5:00 PM
# Alternative
British government considers blacklisting homeopathy treatments
A minister confirmed the government is looking at removing these products from the NHS prescription list.
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Nov 13th 2015, 2:15 PM
# Legends
The42's alternative Leaving Cert History quiz
We test your knowledge of all-time Irish sporting records.
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Jun 10th 2015, 5:00 PM
# Alternative
Premier League flops Falcao and Balolelli make Twitter's team of the season #UwotM8?
A team of the season that features Cesc Fabregas, Alexis Sánchez and David De Gea also features Radamel Falcao and Mario Balotelli.
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May 27th 2015, 5:00 PM
# unsung heroes
Do you agree with our alternative Premier League team of the year?
David Silva, Jose Fonte and Charlie Austin among others feature in our side.
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Apr 27th 2015, 8:20 PM
# Alternative
3 tell-tale signs it’s time to change up that gym routine
‘You’re not hurting afterwards’ and more indications that you must do better.
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Mar 29th 2015, 12:05 AM
# Alternative
A United legend thinks James Wilson can be the club's 20-goal-a-season man
Louis van Gaal recently lamented that his team does not have a player capable of hitting that scoring milestone.
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Mar 18th 2015, 12:41 PM
# Alternative
Falcao can find another top club, says agent
The Colombia striker joined United from Monaco until the end of the season in September.
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Jan 13th 2015, 2:56 PM
# Alternative
Irish WWE star Fergal Devitt on his earlier career as a promising GAA player
The man known as Finn Bálor, played for both Bray Emmets and Wolfe Tone.
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Jan 2nd 2015, 1:00 PM
# Alternative
Change in hurling penalty rules 'inevitable' - Butler
“It’s going to evolve to one-on-one,” the former hurling coordinator added.
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Sep 10th 2014, 7:30 AM
# Alternative
Van Gaal kept keeper in dark over last-minute switch
The bold gambit paid off spectacularly as Tim Krul saved two spot-kicks.
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Jul 6th 2014, 10:42 AM
# Alternative
Your Colourful Character Pic of the Day
Peter ‘Snakebite’ Wright has lit up the the World Darts Championships with his outlandish attire.
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Dec 14th 2013, 4:09 PM
# Budget
NERI publishes alternative approach to Ireland's budgetary policies
The economic institute says using the promissory note savings, investing in a stimulus package and taxing the top 10 per cent of earners could reduce the government deficit to 3 per cent by 2015.
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Jun 26th 2013, 12:05 PM
# Looking Back
10 of TheScore.ie’s alternative end-of-season Premier League awards
We look back on the most memorable moments in the top flight (and occasionally the Europa League and League Cup).
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May 21st 2013, 12:00 PM
# underrated
TheScore.ie's alternative Premier League Team of the Year
We select the unfortunate players who missed out on the PFA’s official seclection this year.
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May 4th 2013, 10:00 AM
Voices
Column: To restore our financial credibility, tough decisions must be taken on Croke Park 2
You can’t spend money you don’t have, writes Seán Murphy, who says Jack O’Connor’s proposal to use the €1 billion promissory note savings and taxing the wealthy is not a viable solution.
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Apr 26th 2013, 7:00 AM
# Manchester
UK police to treat attacks on goths and punks as hate crimes
Greater Manchester Police said that people should be able to express their alternative sub-culture identity freely without having to tolerate hate crime.
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Apr 4th 2013, 1:09 PM
# Alternative Christmas
12 tracks of Christmas: your alternative festive playlist
Not a Mariah Carey or Slade song in sight…
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Dec 23rd 2012, 11:00 AM
# echinacea
Echinacea shouldn’t be given to children under 12, says Medicines Board
Following a review of echincea’s safety and effectiveness, the IMB is advising against children using it.
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Aug 21st 2012, 7:15 AM