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Bohemians’ Chief Operating Officer Daniel Lambert chats to The42 about the contentious issues of transfers to clubs across the water.
The multi-talented star was part of the last Kerry squad to reach an All-Ireland final in 2012.
The players and teams to track as a new season gets underway.
Galway Plate winner Hewick cost John Hanlon just €850, and has now bagged around 300 times that in prize money.
It was a good year for rookie defenders.
Jim Carney chats about presenting The Sunday Game, Galway vs Kerry and caring for the GAA.
The Kerry great is finishing up with the iconic GAA show after 30 years in the studio.
Inpho photographer James Crombie took one of the standout images from an epic semi-final.
A walking tour of sports-related street art in Dublin.
It might be hard to believe but Schmidt’s profile is way higher in Ireland than it is in his native country.
Marian Leahy looks back on her football career and laments how Irish teams and players of the past often tend to get overlooked.
“Football is engrained in me and that won’t change, it feels part of our family. Yeah, it can be ruthless but that’s part of the story.”
Anthony Whelan looks back on his career as a footballer.
The full extent of Clare Shine’s struggles are laid bare in her new book, Scoring Goals In The Dark.
Ex-Ireland international Keith Treacy on how various addictions severely impacted his football career and caused him to seek help.
Noel McNamara reached adulthood without ever playing rugby but infectious enthusiasm and a thirst for knowledge has seen him rise through the ranks ahead of the biggest game yet of his career.
Read an extract from the stunning new memoir, from Tadhg Coakley, about life and sport as a player and fan.
Dubliner Killian Phillips tells The42 why fear and love are his driving forces as he aims to make his mark with Crystal Palace.
Bonner takes Donegal to an Ulster final showdown with Derry next Sunday.
Amid the reflections and memories on the 20th anniversary, The42 asked 10 Irish footballers born around that time what the controversy means to them.
BBC reporter Stephen Watson recalls his famous interview on the 20th anniversary of Saipan.
Aaron O’Callaghan and Gareth Shaw — team-mates of the trio at the 2006 European Youths — recount their journey to the top.
Remembering the late Freddy Hall’s stint in Irish football.
It’s time to bring Katie Taylor home.
Healy has emerged over the last year as a key player in Munster’s squad – but his schoolboy mentors believe there is a lot more to come.
Sean Flynn looks at how Cork have reacted to last year’s All-Ireland final and the unintended consequences.
Red Og Murphy passed away on Friday, April 1, at the age of 21.
Watching back the Galway vs Kilkenny game from the behind the goal camera was an interesting experience.
Late bloomer Hugo Keenan is now one of the first names on Leinster’s teamsheet.
Two great champions elevated their sport and levitated their audience at Madison Square Garden. It will be tough to recreate that magic without each other.
The fans behind Kenny’s Kids and Rep of Ireland Player Tracker explain why they gave up their free time to track Irish players, and why they quit.
Linda Gorman recalls a remarkable career in football.
Gavan Casey touches down in the Big Apple ahead of a mega-fight in the Garden.
The county has huge potential, which brings pressure for a performance in Castlebar today.
A look back at the time Robbie Keane became the most expensive teenager in British football history.
Sean Flynn breaks down why Limerick were so successful with their short puck-out, and why others weren’t.
Erik ten Hag may well be a good manager but, under the Glazers, the club’s purpose is to serve corporate interests, writes John Brewin.
The round-robin structure is back as the 2022 provincial hurling championships commence this weekend.
Maurice Brosnan gets set for a blockbuster start to the 2022 hurling championships.
Man City and Liverpool meet in the FA Cup semi-final, and it will see one club’s hopes of matching United’s historic success of 1999 come to an end.