# Interview

This month

May 2023

# abortion laws

Holly Cairns: 'Our healthcare shouldn't be informed by Leo saying he feels uncomfortable'

The SocDems leader says Ireland is still exporting the care of some pregnant women.

26.5k

May 20th 2023, 10:00 AM

# Interview

How one football game in 1989 changed Phil Quinlan’s life forever

‘And a Bang on the Ear’ tells the inspirational story about a sports-mad 15-year-old’s attempts to overcome a devastating injury.

7.2k

May 14th 2023, 7:00 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Holly Cairns says she'll talk to all parties after next election but 'change' is in the air

A report by

Christina Finn

The new Social Democrats leader spoke to The Journal in a wide-ranging interview.

29.1k

May 14th 2023, 12:05 AM

# Looking Back

Mack Hansen at odds with Connacht's greatest day

The Irish winger’s memory of the historic Pro12 success in 2016 was limited.

16.6k

May 9th 2023, 6:00 AM

# Interview

Sligo's piano man who helped his county end a 32-year wait for Connacht glory

Kieran Quinn speaks to The 42 about a unique career in music and GAA.

12.1k

May 6th 2023, 6:00 AM

Last month

April 2023

# Bittersweet

Championship glory after more injury woes, World Cup hopes and 'a mental year'

‘Don’t fly too high with the highs and don’t get too low with the lows’ is Chloe Mustaki’s motto.

2.8k

Apr 30th 2023, 6:30 AM

# difference maker

The trailblazer who helped pave the way for African-Irish footballers

Ex-Ireland underage captain Noe Baba on moving to Castlebar from Cameroon as a youngster, dealing with racism, using boxing as therapy, and a new start at Finn Harps.

10.7k

Apr 23rd 2023, 7:30 AM

# Interview

Galway star David Burke on the comeback trail from 'dreaded ACL'

The 2017 All-Ireland winning captain underwent surgery earlier this month.

5.1k

Apr 20th 2023, 6:45 AM

# Interview

Christy Dignam on asking for ten more years, his funeral and his daughter continuing his legacy

The Aslan lead singer sat down with RTÉ’s Ryan Tubridy.

44.5k

Apr 17th 2023, 9:52 AM

# Interview

'Growing up in East Africa is very different' - Ireland's new nomadic recruit

Sophie Whitehouse has been called up to Vera Pauw’s squad.

6.2k

Apr 6th 2023, 1:00 PM

# Interview

Paul McGinley on cracking American TV, under-appreciated McIlroy, and 'attacks' from LIV golfers

Sky Sports and NBC analyst Paul McGinley speaks exclusively to The42 from the Masters.

14.4k

Apr 4th 2023, 6:00 AM

# Influence

'It drives you to be the best' - Treadwell hoping Ireland experience can help Ulster

The second row came on from the bench in the Grand Slam clincher against England.

2.8k

Apr 1st 2023, 9:00 AM

March

March 2023

# luckless

‘You start thinking: why am I bothering to play football?’

Ex-Ireland international Alan Judge on seeking help and his determination to persevere in spite of numerous setbacks.

13.1k

Mar 26th 2023, 8:00 AM

# Interview

The Scottish-born winger who caught the eye on his Ireland debut

Mikey Johnston enjoyed a memorable first appearance against Latvia.

5.4k

Mar 25th 2023, 12:59 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

'I'm absolutely focused': Eamon Ryan intends to lead Greens into next General Election

A report by

Tadgh McNally

In an interview with The Journal, Ryan said that he wanted to deliver “profound change”.

12.2k

Mar 22nd 2023, 12:05 AM

# Conundrum

‘One year, I played 7 games for Ireland and 3 for Sunderland… That was new to me’

Keiren Westwood on Irish memories, future plans, and the challenges of balancing club with international form.

13.9k

Mar 21st 2023, 8:00 AM

# Bohemians

Mayo star Sarah Rowe addresses speculations of trying to make World Cup soccer squad

‘For me, it’s about reaching my potential in soccer,’ the player insists.

13.0k

Mar 10th 2023, 10:53 AM

# Interview

Sarah Rowe focused on new Bohs career rather than World Cup 'narrative'

‘For me, it’s about reaching my potential in soccer,’ the Mayo multi-sport star insists.

12.3k

Mar 10th 2023, 7:00 AM

This year

2023

# Interview

Advice for new Ireland recruits, Ukraine blow to Hampden history, and YouTube fun

Ruesha Littlejohn is chasing the World Cup dream.

3.5k

Feb 18th 2023, 8:30 AM

# Interview

From fearing for career to player of the year - Shamrock Rovers star's eventful homecoming

Rory Gaffney explains being priced out of Dublin, settling in Galway, and eying more glory with the Hoops in 2023.

5.4k

Feb 18th 2023, 7:00 AM

# Interview

'I am happier now than before I went in' - New Cork City owner aiming for Europe

New Cork City owner Dermot Usher talks about his plans and ambitions with the club.

9.0k

Feb 15th 2023, 6:00 PM

# Interview

Love without innocence - Ireland's Ryan Manning tackles football's reality

With a growing property business and a daughter on the way, Swansea’s Galway star explains why game won’t define him.

17.1k

Feb 11th 2023, 8:00 AM

# Interview

Cate Blanchett on Tár: 'I don't think there was ever a safety net with the whole thing'

The Australian actor talks about her latest role as a controversial conductor in the Oscar-tipped Tár.

31.2k

Updated

Jan 14th 2023, 8:00 AM

# Unhappy

'That's the integrity of the competition shot' - Offaly boss Kearns on O'Byrne Cup

Earlier this week, Louth opted not to play what would have been a dead rubber with Wexford.

13.4k

Updated

Jan 12th 2023, 3:04 PM

# Waiting Game

Connacht head coach Wilkins yet to be interviewed to take over from Friend

The current director of rugby is set to depart in the summer of 2023.

7.5k

Jan 11th 2023, 6:45 AM

# spare

Prince Harry tells TV interviewer he wants his father and brother back

The Duke of Sussex has done interviews with ITV and CBS News, which will be aired on Sunday.

41.1k

Jan 2nd 2023, 2:06 PM

# Interview

'It's a 360 view on my life really - there's more to the player than what people see'

Family, love, loss, rivalry, respect and incredible success – Cork legend Gemma O’Connor on her book ‘Why Not A Warrior?’

16.6k

Jan 1st 2023, 8:00 AM

Last year

2022

# Interview

The abiding passion of one of Ireland’s first-ever female internationals

Ex-footballer Marion Slattery on a group of women that helped pave the way for the national team’s success in 2022.

19.2k

Dec 27th 2022, 10:00 AM

# Interview

All sectors will get 'fair hearing' on taxation if SF gets into power, McDonald insists

If in government, Sinn Féin would reduce the inheritance tax threshold to €300,000.

12.1k

Dec 23rd 2022, 6:30 AM

# Looking Back

Emotional Boris Becker relied on 'blood brothers' to protect him in prison

The 55-year-old was deported to Germany after being released last week.

12.8k

Dec 21st 2022, 12:07 PM

# Landlords

Housing minister: 'I'll be frank, we've got to revisit the tax treatment for small landlords'

In an interview with The Journal, the housing minister said tax measures is one way to keep landlords in the market.

In an interview with The Journal, Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien said the tax treatment of landlords is something the government will discuss further.

Small landlords are continuing to leave the market, said the minister.

Pressure will be put on local authorities to ramp up their delivery of homes next year.

44.8k

Dec 21st 2022, 12:05 AM

# Interview

McDonald didn't want to give 'credibility to this façade' by putting name forward for Taoiseach

When nominations were being made in the Dail today, Sinn Fein did not put forward McDonald’s name

25.7k

Dec 17th 2022, 7:58 PM

# Dual Nationality

‘Football was my language’ - The Morocco-born player who came of age in Ireland

Yassine En-Neyah on growing up in Dublin and watching his country of birth from afar.

28.6k

Updated

Dec 14th 2022, 12:02 PM

# Interview

'We are going to make sure Qatar doesn’t become our Saipan'

Ahead of their kick-off against FA CEO Noel Mooney speaks to The42 about the World Cup, the lessons of Saipan, and John Delaney.

11.5k

Nov 21st 2022, 6:00 AM

# Interview

Ronaldo says Glazers 'don't care' about United, hits out at Rooney and Neville

The Portugal international criticised the Glazer family and also rounded on some former teammates, claiming they are not his friends.

13.7k

Nov 14th 2022, 10:53 PM

# Interview

Shades of Nathan Collins, big Ireland opportunity and World Cup ambitions

Hayley Nolan: ‘There is going to be a lot of fighting for positions on the plane to Australia. But that’s the best thing for the team.’

3.1k

Nov 10th 2022, 7:15 AM

# Qatar

World Cup ambassador calls homosexuality 'damage in the mind'

Former Qatari international Khalid Salman made the comments on German TV, with the country’s Minister for Sport, Nancy Faeser, criticising him.

38.5k

Nov 8th 2022, 3:18 PM

# Pakistan

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan says march to capital will continue after he was shot in the leg

Khan’s march on the capital was suspended after a gunman opened fire.

5.3k

Nov 6th 2022, 3:23 PM

# Commitment

'I'm not coming down here, giving up my life, my family... And finishing 6th'

Declan Devine outlines his ambitions after being appointed the new manager of Bohemians.

13.6k

Oct 21st 2022, 6:00 AM

# Interview

‘You box, you grin and you get knocked out’ - Roddy Collins on life

The manager and former player chats about his new book and career in football.

17.3k

Oct 16th 2022, 10:00 AM