# long-read - Saturday 9 October, 2021
# Foundation
From The42
# Foundation
As Irish women’s rugby rebuilds, the AIL and inter-pros will play a key role.
# long-read - Sunday 9 May, 2021
# Long Read
From The42
# Long Read
Tony Griffin’s 2010 autobiography helped break the mould as an Irish sports star discussing his mental health. Now his new book is aimed at teenagers.
# long-read - Saturday 2 May, 2020
# 2000: Revisited
From The42
# 2000: Revisited
Mayo great Cora Staunton reflects on the 2000 All-Ireland ladies football final and her county’s golden era, which was built on ‘torturous’ training and pure hard work.
# long-read - Sunday 26 April, 2020
# Long Read
From The42
# Long Read
From managing Tralee IT’s galacticos on their run to Sigerson glory in the 1990s to Cavan during the Seanie Johnston transfer saga.
# long-read - Saturday 25 April, 2020
# On The Frontline
From The42
# On The Frontline
Noelle Healy shares her experience through the Covid-19 crisis.
# long-read - Sunday 19 April, 2020
# Opening Up
From The42
# Opening Up
Tyrone and Dromore 21-year-old Oran Sludden delves deeper into his story and mental health struggles – and shares messages of hope.
# long-read - Saturday 11 April, 2020
# Long Read
From The42
# Long Read
Ex-Ireland and Milwall midfielder Dave Savage revisits his career in football, which included five senior international caps — all earned in the summer of 1996.
# long-read - Saturday 21 March, 2020
# A Mountain To Climb
# A Mountain To Climb
Cormac Fitzgerald reports from Nepal on how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting Mount Everest’s guides.
# long-read - Sunday 29 December, 2019
# Long Read
From The42
# Long Read
Clare captain Laurie Ryan and former Galway star Cormac Bane share their scary experiences with concussion.
# long-read - Sunday 17 November, 2019
# Long Read
From The42
# Long Read
In the second installment of a two-part coaching series, The42 chats with Wexford hurling coach Seoirse Bulfin.
# long-read - Sunday 10 November, 2019
# Long Read
From The42
# Long Read
In the first of a two-part coaching series, The42 chats with Meath coach Colm Nally.
# long-read - Saturday 2 November, 2019
# At Home With The Byrnes
From The42
# At Home With The Byrnes
David Sneyd sits down with Ireland and Shamrock Rovers midfielder Jack Byrne, along with his family, ahead of the FAI Cup final.
# long-read - Thursday 24 October, 2019
# Down-ey But Not Out
From The42
# Down-ey But Not Out
She’s been instrumental in all 13 of Kilkenny’s All-Ireland camogie titles, but Downey recently stepped away.
# long-read - Tuesday 24 September, 2019
# In Depth
From The42
# In Depth
Ireland had a 94% tackle success rate and gave up only three linebreaks on Sunday.
# long-read - Monday 19 August, 2019
# Breakdown
From The42
# Breakdown
We examine how Ireland’s head coach has developed a group of players to compete in Japan.
# long-read - Friday 31 May, 2019
# Everyday Hero
From The42
# Everyday Hero
After losing three siblings to an incurable lung disease, David Crosby was diagnosed himself when he turned 40. The inspirational double-lung transplant recipient and marathon runner shares his remarkable story.
# long-read - Monday 18 March, 2019
# Mentor
From The42
# Mentor
St Patrick’s Athletic legend Johnny McDonnell reflects on his memorable career in football.
# long-read - Monday 31 December, 2018
# The Boy On The Shed
From The42
# The Boy On The Shed
Paul Ferris on adapting to life as a former footballer.
# long-read - Saturday 13 October, 2018
# Honesty
From The42
# Honesty
Ex-Ireland international Dave Langan opens up about the highs and lows of his career.
# long-read - Thursday 12 July, 2018
# Aslan
# Aslan
After over 35 years in the business, Irish rock band Aslan are still going strong.
# long-read - Sunday 10 June, 2018
# Long Read
From The42
# Long Read
Former St Patrick’s Athletic and Bohemians defender Maurice O’Driscoll on facing one of the greats, a brief spell managing in the LOI and his highly-rated son Aaron.
# long-read - Sunday 15 April, 2018
# Remember When
From The42
# Remember When
Cork City legend Dave Barry on winning All-Irelands, scoring against Bayern Munich, Patsy Freyne’s fondness for a smoke and representing Ireland against Man United.
# long-read - Monday 12 March, 2018
# Long Read
From The42
# Long Read
Derry City striker Rory Patterson talks his career in Ireland, England and Australia, the brilliance of Paddy McCourt and the return to the Brandywell.
# long-read - Sunday 11 March, 2018
# Disclosures Tribunal
# Disclosures Tribunal
Maurice McCabe spoke this week. Here’s what he had to say.
# long-read - Sunday 25 February, 2018
# Long Read
From The42
# Long Read
Alan Cawley talks joining Leeds United as a teenager, winning a league title with Shelbourne and getting into TV punditry.
# long-read - Sunday 4 February, 2018
# Shades Of Grey
# Shades Of Grey
Mr Justice Peter Charleton has a tricky task ahead to untangle the web that was O’Sullivan’s strategy at the O’Higgins Commission.
# long-read - Sunday 1 October, 2017
# Long Read
From The42
# Long Read
Midfielder Paul Keegan opens up about his playing days in England and returning home to help Waterford’s cause.
# long-read - Sunday 10 September, 2017
# Family Homelessness
# Family Homelessness
The number of homeless children in ireland has quadrupled in three years.
# long-read - Sunday 18 June, 2017
# Long Read
From The42
# Long Read
We chat to Pat Scully about his career in England, representing his country at every level and success in the League of Ireland — both as a player and a manager.
# long-read - Saturday 3 June, 2017
# After Midnight
# After Midnight
We went out with an outreach team to see what a night is like on the streets of Dublin.
# long-read - Saturday 20 May, 2017
# Long Road To Glory
From The42
# Long Road To Glory
Megan Campbell on playing a key role in FA Cup glory after a nightmare run of injuries, the Ireland WNT and her story so far.
# long-read - Tuesday 2 May, 2017
# Apollo House Legacy
# Apollo House Legacy
The campaign responsible for the occupation of Apollo House has been quiet in recent months.
# long-read - Monday 1 May, 2017
# Interview
From The42
# Interview
Ex-Ireland and Tottenham star Stephen Carr looks back on the highs and lows of his career
# long-read - Tuesday 11 April, 2017
# Double Trouble
From The42
# Double Trouble
The brothers have been in superb form in Super Rugby and look certain to play together for the All Blacks.
# long-read - Sunday 2 April, 2017
# Hennessy Awards
# Hennessy Awards
Read a story which won the First Fiction award at this year’s Hennessy Literary Awards.
# long-read - Saturday 1 April, 2017
# Hennessy Awards
# Hennessy Awards
Read the winner of the Emerging Fiction category in this year’s Hennessy Literary Awards.
# long-read - Saturday 18 February, 2017
# George Best
From The42
# George Best
Inside ‘George Best: All By Himself,’ an extraordinary, sobering look at the life and times of George Best.
# long-read - Wednesday 15 February, 2017
# Long Read
From The42
# Long Read
Although he was forced to retire at an early age, former Ireland striker Jon Goodman has had a fascinating career in the game.
# long-read - Saturday 28 January, 2017
# Housing First
# Housing First
The Housing First team in Dublin are at the forefront of the battle to end homelessness in Ireland.
# long-read - Saturday 31 December, 2016
# Long Read
From The42
# Long Read
Michael Calvin chats to The42 about ghostwriting football star Joey Barton’s acclaimed autobiography.
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