# Challenge

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# unlucky 7

Connacht lose back row Butler for six weeks to knee injury

Second row Andrew Browne’s ankle injury requires surgery and he will now be out until the New Year.

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Oct 31st 2017, 1:53 PM

# Ironman 70.3

Traffic restrictions in Dublin as athletes take part in Ironman challenge

Over 2000 athletes will take part.

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Aug 20th 2017, 6:00 AM

# Challenge

Chelsea legend John Terry makes move to the Championship

Aston Villa’s owner Tony Xia has confirmed that the veteran defender is moving to the club.

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Jul 3rd 2017, 1:18 PM

# test run

All Blacks set to give a glimpse of the challenge facing the Lions

Steve Hansen’s side face Samoa in Eden Park today as they get set for the three-Test series.

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Jun 16th 2017, 3:00 AM

# Call to arms

'No bitching or moaning' - No-nonsense Farrell looks for defensive leaders

The Lions’ defence was superb against the Crusaders but there is more to come.

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Jun 12th 2017, 10:00 PM

# live a better life

Live A Better Life: 6 things you need to know about using your phone less

Want to use your phone less? We found out how.

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May 12th 2017, 12:50 PM

# Challenge

Quiz: How well do you remember the Premier League 2016-17 season?

As the campaign draws to a close, we test how closely you’ve been paying attention.

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May 10th 2017, 5:10 PM

# Ambition

The adventurers who took less than 3 days to climb Ireland’s 26 highest peaks

Shaun Stewart and Lonan O’Farrell chat to The42 about their incredible feat.

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May 7th 2017, 9:15 AM

# live a better life

Challenge 4: Make an app hard to get at

You need the app – but you don’t want to be instantly drawn to it. Here’s what to do.

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Apr 27th 2017, 12:50 PM

# live a better life

Challenge 3: Drop the phone at dinner

Week two of Live A Better Life is all about challenging yourself.

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Apr 26th 2017, 12:50 PM

# Challenge

Man United handed Spanish test in Europa League semis

The Red Devils will face Celta Vigo after progressing to the final four following an extra-time win over Anderlecht at Old Trafford.

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Apr 21st 2017, 12:17 PM

# Challenge

Arsenal legend Adams takes charge of La Liga strugglers

The former Gunners star, who has managed the likes of Wycombe Wanderers and Portsmouth, has been handed the reins at Granada.

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Apr 10th 2017, 2:37 PM

# Inspiration

‘I wasn’t brought down fast enough from the volcano and ended up with heart failure’

Fiona McGinley chats to The42 about recovering from a 2012 accident to compete in The Race.

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Mar 5th 2017, 8:01 PM

# Challenge

Former France coach Saint-Andre takes up voluntary role with Cameroon

He will help the national team during the African Cup.

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Feb 28th 2017, 5:51 PM

# Challenge

'Ireland don't think we're fit enough for 80 minutes' - Italy's Parisse

The talismanic number eight is enjoying life under head coach Conor O’Shea.

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Feb 10th 2017, 1:00 PM

# Louise McSharry

'When you have a certain body type it's easy to feel exercise isn't for you - and that's a problem'

2FM radio presenter Louise McSharry told us why she decided to become an ambassador for the Dublin Rock n’Roll Marathon.

23.8k

Feb 4th 2017, 10:00 AM

# Challenge

Ulster 'not in the ideal position' as they enter season-defining period

The northern province suffered their third loss in four games at the hands of Scarlets on Friday evening.

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Jan 9th 2017, 5:47 PM

# Challenge

'Breaking my back taught me what was worth fighting for in life'

Two of Ireland’s Paralympic athletes on not letting a disability define them and how they got tough in the face of adversity.

9.3k

Nov 10th 2016, 8:30 AM

# Tighthead

Bealham ready for shot at first Ireland start after facing down the haka

The 25-year-old was delighted to be part of the win over New Zealand.

7.2k

Nov 9th 2016, 6:45 AM

# welcome

'The minute we came here for dinner, the lads were straight over'

Dundalk duo Daryl Horgan and Andy Boyle have been getting used to life in the Ireland squad.

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Nov 8th 2016, 5:01 PM

# Challenge

O'Neill backs Dundalk players to make 'big step up' to international level

The Irish boss says the pair fully deserve to be in the latest squad.

5.0k

Nov 2nd 2016, 11:34 AM

Voices

26.2 miles later: 'You started something, played the long game and you finished it. Job done.'

“And after 4 hours, 14 minutes, and 18 seconds, I’m a finisher” – Sarah Geraghty reflects on the relief, disbelief and quiet pride of taking on the Dublin City Marathon.

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Nov 1st 2016, 11:01 PM

# Challenge

'Money-wise, this is a whole new stratosphere' - Can Katie be boxing's Ronda Rousey?

The Irish star’s manager, Brian Peters, chats to The42 about her plans for the future.

31.5k

Oct 31st 2016, 10:41 PM

# Challenge

Cork City have a huge game in the Uefa Youth League tonight

The SSE Airtricity League U19 champions are hoping to build on a creditable 0-0 first-leg result.

4.4k

Oct 19th 2016, 1:50 PM

# Paris Agreement

Ireland takes "significant step" in fighting climate change

“The signing of this treaty signals a move in a new direction,” said the Green Party’s Eamon Ryan.

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Oct 18th 2016, 3:33 PM

# facing history

Ireland face the haka twice next month, but what does it really mean to the All Blacks?

We spoke to Doug Howlett, Tiki Edwards and Joe Royal about the famous Māori tradition.

17.1k

Oct 13th 2016, 5:00 PM

# Opinion

What now for Ireland's Robbie Brady?

The Dubliner looks set to spend the season with Norwich in the Championship.

14.2k

Sep 1st 2016, 9:00 PM

# Challenge

Dundalk confident of lucrative Champions League progression tonight in Tallaght

But Stephen Kenny’s side will need to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg against BATE Borisov.

20.7k

Aug 2nd 2016, 12:00 PM

# Looking Back

'I got very nervous when I was winning at the 2012 Olympics'

Irish sailor Annalise Murphy says she is more equipped to deal with pressurised situations now.

22.0k

Jul 29th 2016, 3:13 PM

# Breakthrough

The ice bucket challenge: It actually made a huge difference

Around €104 million was raised through people dumping water over their heads.

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Jul 27th 2016, 1:03 PM

# Courts

Joe O'Reilly granted legal aid to pursue Supreme Court appeal

In July 2007, he was found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife Rachel.

21.5k

Jul 22nd 2016, 1:17 PM

# pan stik chic

A beauty blogger put 100 layers of foundation on her face and it was truly disturbing

Just a cute look for popping down to the shops.

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Jul 19th 2016, 8:52 PM

# Challenge

'We want to come here and lay down a marker over the next three weeks'

Simon Easterby lays down a challenge to the Ireland squad ahead of their three Tests in South Africa.

6.8k

Jun 8th 2016, 6:00 AM

# Challenge

'Premier League survival is Leicester's priority next season'

The manager is determined to keep the Foxes’ feet on the ground for the next campaign

8.0k

May 25th 2016, 9:31 AM

# Natrium Ltd

Company at centre of Clerys closure launches High Court challenge against investigators

The investigators entered the premises of D2 Private Ltd yesterday and seized a laptop and some records.

15.8k

May 20th 2016, 7:48 PM

# Challenge

I tried to do my normal job using broadband in rural Ireland. Here's how it went

In short: it was painful.

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May 8th 2016, 10:00 PM

# Challenge

Boxer who was in induced coma says recovery his 'toughest fight'

The 25-year-old collapsed shortly after his 10th-round stoppage loss to Chris Eubank Jr.

5.3k

Apr 12th 2016, 6:06 PM

# Germany

Man and woman who 'feel sexually attracted to animals' challenge law forbidding sex with animals

The challenge was thrown out.

59.2k

Feb 18th 2016, 10:38 PM

# Challenge

Could football in China be the biggest threat to the Premier League’s global dominance?

Professor Simon Chadwick tells The42 about one of the burgeoning forces in world football.

10.0k

Dec 27th 2015, 11:00 AM

# Challenge

Champions Dundalk to start at Bray as 2016 Airtricity League fixture list revealed

Stephen Kenny’s side will be aiming to win their third successive title.

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Dec 22nd 2015, 11:58 AM