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# interview - Wednesday 22 May, 2019
'I woke up at 3am... I was convinced I was dying'
Eileen Ring reflects on a difficult few years after a life-altering incident in November 2013.
# interview - Friday 17 May, 2019
'I felt when I came back my skills were probably better than when I got injured'
Luke Marshall hit the ground running after his long injury lay-off and is intent on helping Ulster get back to Glasgow in a week’s time.
Man awarded €5,000 after job interviewer greeted him with 'so, you're Deaf?'
The branch manager asked the man, who had years of experience in a similar role, how he would manage to do the warehouse job safely.
# interview - Thursday 16 May, 2019
One of Irish football's most promising youngsters is dreaming big
St Patrick’s Athletic defender Ciaran Kelly chats to The42 amid his impressive start to the season.
'In the UFC, there was a lot of pressure. If you lost, you were only getting half your money'
Norman Parke chats to The42 about bare-knuckle boxing, life after the UFC and closing in on title glory ahead of his KSW bout this weekend.
# interview - Sunday 12 May, 2019
'It came as a shock because South African rugby is famous for second rows'
26-year-old Jerry Sexton has earned a contract in the Pro14 with the Southern Kings.
'Sometimes my heart starts racing' - Former Cork minor hurler embracing memories of a spinal cord injury
Dessie Fitzgerald discusses the incident in a county-semi-final that changed his life and how he has found a vocation in life coaching.
The Irish star who could help Liverpool make Premier League history
After a difficult season for the club, Shane Duffy chats to The42 about hoping to inspire Brighton to a positive result against Man City today.
# interview - Saturday 11 May, 2019
‘I thought I was going to die. It was so peaceful and there was no pain. I could've fell asleep and never woke up again’
Christy McElligott, a league winner with St Pat’s in 1996 and now Ireland’s international amputee manager, shares his incredible story.
'I’m back to doing what I love most' - Former Brighton midfielder set for Munster Championship debut
Dessie Hutchinson is a member of the Waterford panel for this evening’s game against Clare at Cusack Park.
'I can see myself living and dying in Ireland one day, it's not like I said goodbye for keeps'
A year on from celebrating Leinster’s fourth European Cup in Bilbao, Richardt Strauss will watch today’s final from a very different vantage point.
# interview - Monday 6 May, 2019
'Until your family is hit with adversity, we take everything for granted'
Ahead of Saturday’s Champions Cup final, Leinster’s James Tracy tells The42 about his sister’s illness and why working with MS Ireland is a cause close to his heart.
'I don't blame players, leaving the game or going to play GAA'
Ex-Peamount and UCD Waves boss Eileen Gleeson on the problems that continue to hamper women’s football in Ireland.
# interview - Sunday 5 May, 2019
'I still firmly believe I'll be back and good to go. I've unfinished business in the game'
After six years at Connacht, Craig Ronaldson is looking for a new club.
The Rebellion against Modern Football: Conifa, unrecognised nations and celebrating the grassroots
The42 speaks to James Hendicott, author of CONIFA: Football for the Forgotten, about his new book.
# interview - Saturday 4 May, 2019
From Queanbeyan to Barna: Family man Fainga'a shines in Connacht
The openside flanker has become a key player for Andy Friend’s side since joining from the Rebels.
# interview - Wednesday 1 May, 2019
'Our main goal is to win the tournament and make history happen'
There is a positivity within the Ireland U17 squad epitomised by captain Seamas Keogh.
# interview - Sunday 28 April, 2019
'I had never played centre midfield until my very first game at Leicester, when Martin O'Neill told me to'
Fergal Harkin looks back at his time in England as well as highs and lows in the League of Ireland, during spells with Bohemians and Finn Harps.
# interview - Saturday 27 April, 2019
'The GAA looked the other way because it was so popular - they'd have crowds of thousands'
Helena Byrne on the forgotten history of women’s football in Ireland
# interview - Thursday 25 April, 2019
'He's still my mentor to this day... If I need advice, he's always there to help me'
Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe of Derry City on the influence of Don Ubah on his career.
# interview - Sunday 21 April, 2019
Taoiseach has no plans to beef up security for ministers after protests at their homes
Leo Varadkar says he has not added any extra security after protests at his home.
# interview - Saturday 20 April, 2019
'I'm not leaving this place until I win something. I need to win something'
33-year-old Billy Holland has shown resilience over the course his lifelong love affair with Munster.
'I couldn’t even hold my kids. But if I've to break both hands again to get the win, I will'
With one fight left on his current contract, Wexford’s Brian Moore is fighting to secure his future with MMA promotion, Bellator.
'If we win every trophy available and I don’t score another goal this season, I think I’ll be happy enough'
Ireland striker Amber Barrett talks Peamount’s perfect start to the season and how her side has evolved in the last year.
# interview - Tuesday 16 April, 2019
'I'm no expert in the cultivation of cannabis': Taoiseach supports idea of Irish farmers growing cannabis in the future
In a wide-ranging interview with TheJournal.ie, Varadkar discussed John Delaney, Brexit, Peter Casey and the European elections.
# interview - Monday 15 April, 2019
Taoiseach: 'Government can't continue funding the FAI unless it's confident the organisation is run properly'
In an interview with TheJournal.ie this evening, the Taoiseach stopped short of stating there should be a clear out of the entire Board
# interview - Sunday 14 April, 2019
'I threw a boot at the car, knocked on the window and said: 'Say it to my face now.''
Former UCD and St Patrick’s Athletic goalkeeper Barry Ryan reflects on his career in football.
# interview - Thursday 11 April, 2019
'Every year, I've had rejection... It asks a question of your character'
Former Bray player John Sullivan on making the transition from footballer to coach.
# interview - Sunday 7 April, 2019
'I broke my collarbone during a 160km mountain race in Tennessee. No help was coming, it was a matter of survival'
Cork’s Eoin Keith on his distinguished career in ultra running, winning the UK’s ‘most brutal race’ and taking part in the Netflix-famous Barkley Marathons last year.
Government finally wins battle to allow NI boats to fish along Ireland's coasts - so what does it mean?
There was fierce opposition from some quarters – here’s what the bill means.
The Irish superstar set for the biggest night of her life
With Becky Lynch about to make history and headline Wrestlemania, we chat to fellow wrestler and former roommate Joe Cabray.
# interview - Friday 5 April, 2019
O'Brien unsure if Tottenham starlet will feature for Ireland in Euros
The U17s boss is looking forward to the country’s hosting of the European Championships.
# interview - Thursday 4 April, 2019
'The idea is to give people in areas that aren't represented in rugby an opportunity'
John O’Donnell and the Ireland Men’s Sevens team have a huge weekend ahead in Hong Kong.
The Irish-Egyptian student aiming to become a Premier Division star
21-year-old UCD attacker Yousef Mahdy on balancing a commerce degree with competing in Ireland’s top flight.
# interview - Wednesday 3 April, 2019
'When I was 15 I sat down with my mum and said: 'This is what I want to do'. I still have a long way to go'
Michael Obafemi on becoming Southampton’s youngest ever Premier League goalscorer and making his Ireland debut.
# interview - Sunday 31 March, 2019
Finian McGrath withdraws comments over political policing after strong criticism from Cabinet colleagues
In an interview with the Sunday Independent, McGrath said the policing of new drink driving laws had been “really over the top”.
No flash. No fuss. Noel Fehily rides into the sunset
The Cork jockey speaks to The42 following his retirement earlier this month.
# interview - Sunday 24 March, 2019
A one-time world champion Irish prodigy's descent into hell and back
Irish racewalker Kate Veale reflects on a difficult few years.
'People will say it can't compare to Arsenal, but I'm extremely proud of what I have here'
Kerry native Sean Kelly reflects on his rollercoaster journey, which included a two-year spell in England.
# interview - Saturday 23 March, 2019
The fall and rise of a former Ireland and Premier League teenage sensation
Keith O’Neill recalls the “devastating” end to his international career and the ups and downs of his relationship with Mick McCarthy.
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Poll: Will you be voting today?
THIS MORNING, POLLS opened across Ireland in order for people to vote in no less than three (in some cases, four) events.
People are being asked to vote on a referendum, local elections, European elections and in some areas – Limerick, Waterford and Cork city – a plebiscite on directly-elected mayors.
Polls opened this morning at 7am and will close at 10pm tonight. The counting will begin tomorrow but it won’t be until early next week that we will have the full results.
So we want to know: Will you be voting today?
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Doctors feared I’d never walk again but resilience played a part in my recovery
By Billy Hedderman
Following a freak surfing accident, I was paralysed from the neck down, writes Billy Hedderman.
Ailbhe Smyth: Why Irish activists are going to continue their campaign for abortion rights
By Ailbhe Smyth
Opinion: Who will be the winners and losers of the European Elections, 2019?
By Larry Donnelly - @LarryPDonnelly
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