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This year
2023
The people and places that shaped Louise Quinn - from the family shop in Blessington to northern Sweden
The Republic of Ireland centurion sits down with The 42 ahead of the World Cup.
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Jul 15th 2023, 10:00 AM
The rise of Katie McCabe, and the influence and inspiration of an U12s coach
‘You don’t teach a player like that. Katie came fully formed,’ Caroline McCaul tells The 42.
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Jul 15th 2023, 8:00 AM
'Unbelievable' - The growth of women's football in Creeslough, Dunfanaghy and rural Donegal
From non-existence to over 60 underage players in a few short months, it’s been a remarkable rise for the small villages.
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2.5k
Jun 10th 2023, 7:30 AM
Pilates, one-on-one extras, and yoghurts: The secret to Irish stars' Championship consistency
The 42 speaks to Hayley Nolan, Louise Quinn and Jamie Finn about their exploits in the English second-tier.
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Jun 8th 2023, 8:00 PM
When All-Ireland ambition meets Hoop Dreams: Kerry's football / basketball crossover
Kingdom captain Síofra O’Shea is among a cohort of talented dual players.
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Apr 15th 2023, 8:30 AM
USA invite reflecting Ireland's growth, World Cup second coming and All-Star support
Ciara Grant has been an important squad player for Ireland.
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Apr 6th 2023, 6:30 AM
'There's no point in sugarcoating it, there is racism in Ireland'
Mother and daughter, Jackie and Sam McCarthy-O’Brien are both former Ireland internationals.
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Apr 1st 2023, 8:30 AM
Footballers’ lives: A glimpse into the struggle, fortune and enduring beauty of the game
The42 spends a weekend in the north-west of England with an array of Irish football people, including Stephen Kenny, John O’Shea and the great hope Nathan Collins.
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Jan 24th 2023, 7:57 PM
Last year
2022
'It feels really special' - A trip down memory lane with Irish football's next centurion
The defensive stalwart is set to win her 100th cap today.
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Nov 14th 2022, 6:45 AM
Dispatches from Ukraine: A student, a rabbi and a burlesque club manager in wartime Odesa
Journalist Hannah McCarthy visits Ukraine’s third-largest city as the war rages on.
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Oct 10th 2022, 7:00 PM
'Pinch me' moments, high praise for new coaching additions, and the Japan challenge
Being fully immersed in rugby is ‘the best feeling in the world,’ says Ireland international Hannah O’Connor.
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Aug 17th 2022, 7:00 AM
'I remember sitting in my hotel room, bawling crying, being like, 'I'm not ready for this''
A move to Durham, injury, chasing the World Cup dream and running a business: Saoirse Noonan has had a whirlwind few months.
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Aug 13th 2022, 9:00 AM
David Clifford on dealing with expectation, life away from Kerry and missing soccer
The Kerry superstar is happy with the path he is on, taking it all in his stride.
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May 11th 2022, 5:04 PM
Role model status, talented young sister playing for Ireland, and growth of the game
‘I was always a firm believer in leaving the game in a better place than you inherited it in.’
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Apr 21st 2022, 7:30 AM
'I've learned how to play with no fear. I've been through a lot football-wise'
Louise Quinn is one of Ireland’s most established and experienced players.
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Apr 11th 2022, 10:00 AM
'I did my cruciate on 99 games. There was a massive thing in the paper the next day about the 100th'
Donegal star Emer Gallagher misses today’s Division 1 league semi-final against Dublin as she works towards her return from a serious knee injury.
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Mar 19th 2022, 6:45 AM
The Irish contingent central to Liverpool's promotion bid and FA Cup dream
Niamh Fahey, Leanne Kiernan, Megan Campbell and S&C coach Colm Smith are having a big influence on Merseyside.
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Feb 27th 2022, 10:23 AM
All time
Damien Dempsey: 'I feel lucky that I do what I do - and other people get a lift from it'
The musician and director Ross Killeen tell us about the making of a new documentary about Dempsey’s Vicar St gigs.
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Nov 13th 2021, 9:30 AM
'We're ready for it' - well-travelled Shels star braced for two massive weekends
Jess Gargan and her side are facing into a title deciding weekend, and then the FAI Cup final – playing Wexford Youths on both occasions.
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Nov 13th 2021, 8:30 AM
'I'm just enjoying it. Life's great' - Ireland's Liverpool star back on top after tough times
Leanne Kiernan: ‘If I didn’t enjoy the game, I wouldn’t be playing. I’d be back at home on the farm in Cavan.’
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Oct 20th 2021, 6:15 AM
Coscoran targeting 'next level' for both himself and Irish athletics after Tokyo breakthrough
‘I’ll be pushing on, trying to get better and we’ll see how good I can get.’
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Oct 9th 2021, 7:45 AM
'It's not straightforward. It's been worth the ups and downs, and mistakes'
Ruesha Littlejohn’s career to date has been a colourful one.
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Sep 17th 2021, 9:46 PM
'It means so much to me and my whole family' - Ireland's US-born Everton goalkeeper
Courtney Brosnan: ‘I’m just trying to invest everything I can into being the best for the Irish team and Everton at the minute.’
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Sep 16th 2021, 9:00 PM
'That's what I liked: When I was in the water, I was as good as all the able-bodied guys'
Irish Paralympic hopeful Patrick Flanagan shares his story with The42.
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Jul 18th 2021, 10:00 AM
'Turning a corner' after nightmare concussion struggles, and an interesting Gaelic games venture
From dealing with injury to founding Great Grip Gloves, Dublin All-Ireland winner Éabha Rutledge has been focusing on off-field matters of late.
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Jul 17th 2021, 10:00 AM
Breakout Ireland star 'focusing on Peamount and loving it' as top-of-the-table clash 'just another game'
Claire Walsh reflects on a busy few months ahead of this afternoon’s Shelbourne showdown.
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Jul 3rd 2021, 7:30 AM
The rise of Katie McCabe, Ireland's youngest-ever captain and world-class Arsenal star
From Kilnamanagh to the world stage, the 25-year-old is ‘a true leader’ on a remarkable journey.
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Jun 30th 2021, 7:52 PM
'If the phone rings at training, I have to answer it. If there’s an emergency I have to go'
Donegal’s Evelyn McGinley combines inter-county football with her busy life as a vet.
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Jun 12th 2021, 7:15 AM
The quiet leader in the Bohs dressing room who's back stronger after a cruel knee injury
A key player for a team on the rise, Sophie Watters is clocking up the miles between Dundalk and Dublin while leading a busy life off the pitch.
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Apr 24th 2021, 7:30 AM
The dynamic duo fronting European football coverage and inspiring the next generation
Niamh Kinsella and Ann-Marie Keegan are front and centre of Virgin Media Sport’s Europa League offerings.
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Mar 18th 2021, 5:52 PM
Facing The Master: The brilliance of Eamonn Ryan - by those who tried to beat him
An insight into coming up against the legendary Cork coach on the one-month anniversary of his death.
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Feb 14th 2021, 8:00 AM
'I'm lucky to be able to play both and represent Cork' - the highs and lows of one of the country's top dual stars
Libby Coppinger maps her colourful sporting journey ahead of Sunday’s All-Ireland final against Dublin.
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Dec 17th 2020, 12:55 PM
Super Saturday on the cards as resurgent Cavan look to bag second All-Ireland title in three weeks
Erinn Galligan leads the Breffni county on a busy day of Gaelic games action across the country.
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Dec 5th 2020, 7:15 AM
'I couldn't believe it' - unlikely Australian adventure to look forward to but football first for now
Lauren Magee is heading for Melbourne after her involvement in Dublin’s four-in-a-row bid.
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Nov 27th 2020, 6:30 AM
'We want to create a space where everyone is absolutely welcome' - GAA to register first LGBTQ+ club
A closer look at Na Gael Aeracha and inclusion in Gaelic games.
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Nov 21st 2020, 10:00 AM
'We're hungry for more after getting that bit of silverware' - All-Ireland semi up next in comeback year
Erinn Galligan and the Cavan camogie team returned to inter-county action this year after almost a decade out.
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Nov 20th 2020, 7:00 PM
The four siblings hoping to lead Armagh to glory - one having just returned from a serious knee injury
Aimee Mackin: ‘I don’t think my mum could watch me that first day back.’
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Nov 14th 2020, 8:45 AM
'It's always a pinch me moment' - fronting the TV coverage through a GAA season like no other
Gráinne McElwain – best known as the face of TG4′s ladies football coverage – is Sky Sports’ presenter for the 2020 championship.
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Oct 24th 2020, 10:00 AM
'It’s quite nice playing football with a smile on my face' - Kiernan set for 'cup final' with Ireland
The 21-year-old West Ham star is gearing up for one of the biggest games of her young career.
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Oct 19th 2020, 1:36 PM
'Those performances have really stamped my place in world-class Irish athletics, and world-class athletics'
Ciara Mageean on her recent blistering form which saw her break two national records, last weekend’s blip and chasing Sonia’s records.
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Aug 26th 2020, 6:15 AM
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