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This month

November 2023

# Turn back time

'It was outrageous' - 25 years ago Corofin and Ballina met twice in the one weekend

You could say that before they meet in Pearse Stadium this Saturday, there is a small bit of history between the sides.

6.1k

Nov 14th 2023, 5:30 PM

# Underdogs

Blood, sweat, tears and care: Inside Peamount United’s league title success

The 42 visited the home of the Women’s Premier Division champions this week ahead of their trophy celebration.

1.8k

Nov 11th 2023, 7:30 AM

This year

2023

Voices

Troubles Legacy Bill: 'It's almost as if the UK is writing itself out of the North's history'

Professor Laura McAtackney examines how the UK government’s controversial legacy bill will affect the writing of accurate and balanced histories.

11.9k

Sep 8th 2023, 7:00 AM

# Feature

How far will Ireland go? Best pool game? The Rugby World Cup key questions

The42 writers look ahead to the tournament.

4.4k

Sep 8th 2023, 7:00 AM

# hannah tyrrell

'She's always been that energetic bunny' - The rugby and soccer star who won an All-Ireland

The 42 takes a look at the sporting career of Hannah Tyrrell across different codes.

3.6k

Aug 16th 2023, 8:00 PM

# Feature

'She’s such a humble, quiet girl' - The star firing Kerry in bid for All-Ireland glory

In her 16th season of dedication to the Kerry cause, Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh chases the game’s biggest prize.

5.7k

Aug 12th 2023, 7:30 AM

Voices

Surrogacy: Hannah McCarthy travels to Kenya and finds a growing number of surrogate cases there

How Irish people use international surrogacy raises thorny ethical issues, writes McCarthy from Nairobi.

16.1k

Aug 7th 2023, 7:30 AM

# Feature

'He was similar to Ronan O'Gara in a way... He had that belief in himself'

Jack Crowley came through the ranks of Bandon RFC, where his family are have strong history.

13.7k

Aug 5th 2023, 6:30 AM

# Feature

In opting not to speak, the legend of Dublin's North Star Cluxton has only grown

To contribute so much without looking for even a hint of personal acclaim is kind of otherworldly.

13.6k

Aug 2nd 2023, 7:30 AM

# WWC23

Avoid over-the-top reactions to a World Cup that Ireland leave with few regrets

We have a national genius for holidaying from reason when looking at World Cups – the truth is that Ireland battled valiantly to par at Australia 2023.

4.4k

Jul 31st 2023, 1:53 PM

# Feature

Dublin's Made Men head for the palm trees as they leave this life behind them

Kerry might beat a Dublin team in the near future, but it won’t be this Dublin team.

9.2k

Jul 30th 2023, 7:58 PM

# match preview

The spine of the Dublin crew can squeeze out another All-Ireland win

We suspect that the cameras might well be heading towards the Gibson.

3.3k

Jul 30th 2023, 7:00 AM

# Feature

Dublin the biggest show in Irish sport, Gaelic football the only show in Kerry

What is the legacy of Gaelic Games in both counties?

5.1k

Jul 29th 2023, 7:30 AM

# Feature

Who have been the best players in the 2023 football championship?

Dublin and Kerry players are the front-runners.

3.3k

Jul 29th 2023, 6:15 AM

ANALYSIS

Joe Schmidt and the All Blacks recognise the road to redemption

The Kiwis look settled, motivated, and energetic ahead of the World Cup.

4.8k

Jul 28th 2023, 1:00 PM

# Feature

Dublin and Kerry: The making of the chief rivalry in Gaelic football

The next chapter in the famous rivalry takes place on Sunday in Croke Park.

2.2k

Jul 27th 2023, 7:00 PM

# Feature

What happens between now and Ireland naming their final RWC squad?

Preparations move up a gear next week with the visit of Italy to Dublin.

7.3k

Jul 27th 2023, 12:32 PM

# Feature

Opposition guide: What League of Ireland clubs can expect in Europe

Shamrock Rovers, Derry City and Dundalk are all in Europa Conference League action tonight.

1.6k

Jul 27th 2023, 8:20 AM

# Feature

'He deserves everything that's coming to him' - Kerry's elder attacking statesman

Twelve years after his league debut, Paul Geaney remains at the heart of Kerry’s efforts.

6.6k

Jul 27th 2023, 6:30 AM

# Feature

Who are the front-runners for the 2023 All-Star football awards?

Just one game to go in the championship as Kerry and Dublin get set tor the All-Ireland final.

5.5k

Jul 26th 2023, 7:00 AM

# Feature

Canada opposition guide: Olympic champs welcome back their creative difference-maker

Jessie Fleming’s return to action will give Ireland a different dimension to contend with.

2.2k

Jul 25th 2023, 7:30 PM

# Feature

Farrell wants to experience an All-Ireland final in full, glorious technicolour

Fear of failure as player and manager inspires current Dubs manager.

5.3k

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Jul 25th 2023, 12:32 PM

# Feature

'I love West Cork, I love Wexford... I like seeing grass and being out in fresh air'

Tadhg Furlong says he understands the value of showing some vulnerability.

9.8k

Jul 25th 2023, 6:30 AM

# Feature

Letter from Australia: A sight to behold for the 'No one cares' brigade

Perth calling for The 42′s Emma Duffy after spine-tingling Sydney showdown

5.0k

Jul 24th 2023, 8:00 PM

# Feature

Limerick stronger than ever, Kilkenny's final pain, Cian Lynch stars once more

Some of the key talking points that emerged from yesterday’s showdown in Croke Park.

8.4k

Jul 24th 2023, 7:01 PM

# Interview

'To be a force to be reckoned with' - Rhasidat Adeleke sets out her ambitions as a pro

Rhasidat Adeleke speaks to The 42 about her decision to turn pro, how she deals with expectation, and why she wants to be recognised as more than just an athlete.

4.4k

Jul 24th 2023, 6:19 PM

# Feature

Ireland announce themselves on world stage... and introduce themselves to many back home

Fans tuning in for the first time saw the true version of Vera Pauw’s Ireland, warts and all.

31.4k

Jul 23rd 2023, 9:30 PM

# Feature

'Just amazing for us to watch' - From Limerick football to genius hurling coach

Paul Kinnerk bids for his ninth All-Ireland hurling title as a coach today.

12.4k

Jul 23rd 2023, 7:00 AM

# Feature

‘One of the nuns called me in and said: You won’t be playing, that's a boys' game’

Yvonne Lyons on early challenges and how the Irish team landed in the middle of a 1997 Belarussian wedding.

7.4k

Jul 23rd 2023, 6:30 AM

# Declan Bogue

Kiely's absence of ego equips Limerick for their date with immortality

Limerick are now the barometer of excellence and Kilkenny are recast as plucky underdogs. Where did those five years go?

3.7k

Jul 23rd 2023, 6:00 AM

# Feature

'A real Brian Cody player . . . Derek had to graft through it' - the evolution of Lyng

Aidan Fogarty talks about the Kilkenny manager’s steady rise from being an underage player who couldn’t make teams.

3.4k

Jul 22nd 2023, 8:00 AM

# Feature

Ireland announce themselves on world stage... and introduce themselves to many back home

Fans tuning in for the first time saw the true version of Vera Pauw’s Ireland, warts and all.

2.8k

Jul 21st 2023, 10:15 AM

# Feature

Lawlor v Gillane? Casey v Cody? The key potential All-Ireland final match-ups

Key duals around the pitch will help decide where Liam MacCarthy winters in 2023.

3.9k

Jul 21st 2023, 7:00 AM

# Feature

'One of the more focused 18-year-olds' still driving Cork after four All-Irelands in nine years

Amy O’Connor will be hoping to captain her county to an All-Ireland final this weekend.

4.9k

Jul 20th 2023, 8:00 PM

# Feature

'The older crowd have shown great enthusiasm' - Kilkenny's veteran stars still key

Limerick await Kilkenny’s old guard in Croke Park on Sunday.

3.2k

Jul 20th 2023, 5:00 PM

# Feature

Style, grit, all-time greats and some luck: what you need to win four-in-a-row

We look at the teams who have strung four All-Ireland titles together, and those who fell just short.

2.3k

Jul 20th 2023, 3:29 PM

# Feature

'There were question marks about this group' - Tipp chasing All-Ireland final breakthrough

The Premier County will contest an All-Ireland semi-final for the fifth time in six seasons this weekend.

2.5k

Jul 20th 2023, 1:21 PM

# Feature

From Stuttgart '88 to Sydney '23, the Irish die-hards ready to cheer the Girls in Green

“So I made my little spreadsheet when the draw was announced and we got a ticket to every single permutation of a match that Ireland could be in, all the way to the final.”

2.1k

Jul 20th 2023, 7:00 AM