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# Have your say

Do you agree with our Ireland team to face Belgium?

Stephen Kenny has some tough calls to make.

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Mar 23rd 2022, 9:43 PM

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10 most intriguing storylines ahead of the GAA football league return

We’re set for our first full and uninterrupted league since 2019.

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Jan 22nd 2022, 8:14 AM

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The 20-year-old in line to debut against Man City and every Irish player in the FA Cup this weekend

It’s a busy few days with an abundance of games.

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Jan 7th 2022, 3:26 PM

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Confirmed: 9 teams will compete in First Division next year

It was recently announced that Cabinteely and Bray Wanderers have merged.

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Dec 17th 2021, 5:54 PM

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Michael Carrick calls for focus after emotional few days at Man Utd

Carrick will take charge of United against Villarreal.

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Nov 22nd 2021, 10:44 PM

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Do you agree with our Ireland team to face Luxembourg?

Stephen Kenny has a few tough calls to make.

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Nov 13th 2021, 9:36 PM

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Club Brugge match 'much more important' than Manchester derby

City will be hoping to take a step closer to the knockout stages of the European competition.

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Nov 2nd 2021, 2:21 PM

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Do you agree with our Ireland team to face Azerbaijan?

Stephen Kenny has some tough decisions to make ahead of Saturday’s World Cup qualifier.

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Oct 8th 2021, 8:00 AM

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'Some people are idiots' - Lowry reveals abuse aimed at him and his wife during the Ryder Cup

The former Open champion says his sole ambition is to make Europe’s team for 2023.

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Sep 29th 2021, 3:00 PM

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Do you agree with our Ireland team to face Portugal?

Stephen Kenny faces several tough calls ahead of Wednesday’s qualifier.

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Aug 30th 2021, 8:00 PM

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What county is best placed to challenge this Limerick empire in 2022?

Matching the Treaty on the physicality stakes is a key ingredient for would be contenders.

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Aug 24th 2021, 8:00 PM

# Preview

Top 4? Worst signing? Our writers' 2021-22 Premier League predictions

The English top-flight recommences this evening.

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Aug 13th 2021, 8:23 PM

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Our future climate depends on lower emissions - how big of a change would bring a real impact?

A major report has set out five possible climate scenarios, including a significant reduction in carbon emissions.

The major climate report released today indicates that it’s not too late to make a difference.

If emissions are reduced, some of the worst effects of the climate crisis can be slowly limited or reversed.

The report outlines five potential future scenarios for the climate - here's what they look like.

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Aug 9th 2021, 3:35 PM

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Ex-Man City and Rangers attacker could start as Bradley plots Shamrock Rovers rescue act

Slovakia international Vladimír Weiss may feature in the crucial Champions League qualifier for Slovan Bratislava.

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Jul 12th 2021, 12:39 PM

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England fans warned not to boo Italy anthem

Meanwhile, Gareth Southgate has revealed Phil Foden could miss Sunday’s Euro 2020 final.

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Jul 11th 2021, 12:01 AM

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England favourites if Germany game goes to shootout, claims penalties expert

Author Ben Lyttleton believes the Three Lions are now far better prepared for spot kicks.

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Jun 28th 2021, 9:23 PM

# Grand

Sunshine and lower temperatures forecast for this week but Saturday looks a bit iffy

In a nutshell, it’ll be grand.

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Jun 14th 2021, 12:30 PM

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Here's what The42 members can look forward to over the coming week

Pat Nevin discussing new book ‘The Accidental Footballer’ is among the highlights.

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Jun 13th 2021, 8:00 PM

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Gareth Bale 'knows' where future lies but decision will 'cause chaos'

The Wales attacker is due to return to Madrid next term.

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May 23rd 2021, 8:38 PM

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The Premier League’s second youngest ever player has no regrets about leaving West Ham

Reece Oxford signed a bumper contract on his 18th birthday, but things did not work out at the Hammers.

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May 8th 2021, 10:50 PM

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Rio Ferdinand expects more fan protests

His old club Manchester United’s match against Liverpool was postponed on Sunday.

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May 4th 2021, 11:01 PM

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Pat Gilroy part of group to oversee GAA's new strategic plan

A steering group led by Uachtarán Larry McCarthy has undertaken an ‘extensive programme of research’.

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Apr 27th 2021, 2:05 PM

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Title winners? Relegation candidates? Our 2021 League of Ireland predictions

The42′s writers preview the new season.

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Mar 19th 2021, 7:15 AM

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Rory McIlroy not changing caddie or coach

The four-time major winner is looking to change philosophy rather than personnel.

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Mar 9th 2021, 5:06 PM

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Ed Woodward optimistic about future as Man United debt rises to £455.5million

The Red Devils finished third last season to seal a Champions League return which boosted broadcasting revenue.

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Mar 4th 2021, 11:05 PM

# Challenge

'The problem is, we do not yet bring in money' - Vera Pauw on Irish footballers' equal pay fight

The Ireland boss also spoke of plans to introduce ‘mixed-gender’ training.

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Feb 22nd 2021, 6:07 PM

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Poll: Do you think you will go on a 'staycation' this year?

Leo Varadkar said this week that it “will be possible for people to holiday within Ireland” this summer.

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Feb 6th 2021, 9:50 AM

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Karl Lacey appointed to new role as Donegal plan for the future

The 2012 Footballer of the Year has been named Head of Academy Development for Donegal GAA.

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Jan 26th 2021, 11:58 AM

# Profile

The Irishman aiming to topple Manchester City

Sean Long is preparing for his side’s game at home to Pep Guardiola’s men later today.

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Jan 23rd 2021, 12:55 PM

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Health Minister seeks early delivery of AstraZeneca vaccines

An early delivery would be sent to GPs and pharmacies to be ready for use when the vaccine approved.

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Jan 17th 2021, 5:57 PM

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Here's your TV guide to a jam-packed weekend of sport

The biggest hurling game of the year is one of many big events coming up.

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Dec 11th 2020, 6:15 AM

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Here's your TV guide to a jam-packed weekend of sport

GAA, rugby, soccer and plenty more big events are set for the coming days.

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Nov 20th 2020, 8:39 AM

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Eddie Jones tells England to beware 'cock-a-hoop' Ireland

The coach described the upcoming match as ‘the most important game of the year’.

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Nov 15th 2020, 2:16 PM

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8 key questions facing managers on a bumper weekend of hurling action

Brian Cody, John Kiely, Davy Fitzgerald and Liam Sheedy are among the bosses in action.

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Nov 14th 2020, 8:30 AM

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The Irish teenager preparing for one of the biggest games of his career

Nathan Collins is set to feature in a crucial qualifier against Iceland on Sunday.

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Nov 12th 2020, 11:00 PM

# Predictions

Worst signing? Top four? Our writers' Premier League predictions

Can Liverpool retain their title, plus which teams will get relegated?

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Sep 11th 2020, 7:00 AM

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Celtic, Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers discover opponents for Europa League third qualifying round

The Scottish champions face a trip to Latvia or San Marino, while the League of Ireland sides must first come through second qualifying round ties.

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Sep 1st 2020, 1:38 PM

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Liverpool-linked Thiago set to leave but Bayern 'cautiously optimistic' of keeping Alaba

Alcantara, 29, has long since signalled to the club that he wants to leave.

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Aug 11th 2020, 6:15 PM

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Ranking the 8 remaining teams in the Champions League

Man City, Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid are among the contenders.

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Aug 9th 2020, 12:10 AM

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Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie: England are dangerous animal even without World Cup stars

The Irish side meet Eoin Morgan’s men in the first of three one-day internationals on Thursday at Southampton.

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Jul 29th 2020, 11:59 PM