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# Passion

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2022
# future plans
'If it was up to me I would stay all my life' - Enrique
The Spain boss fielded questions about his future in the aftermath of their shock World Cup loss.
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Dec 6th 2022, 8:50 PM
# Passion
Pep Guardiola hints at long-term Manchester City future
The manager hailed the last-gasp win over the Cottagers as ‘the’ moment of his time at the Etihad Stadium so far.
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Nov 6th 2022, 11:11 PM
# Passion
'Little old Shels. Everyone hates us, I think' - Duff after reaching FAI Cup final
Shelbourne defeated Waterford to qualify for their first FAI Cup final since 2011.
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Oct 16th 2022, 8:02 PM
# Passion
Michael Sheen delivers another rousing World Cup speech on visit to Wales squad
The 53-year-old was presented with a signed shirt and a bottle of Welsh whisky by Gareth Bale.
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Sep 26th 2022, 8:50 PM
All time
# Junior
'I've given my life to this game... it's time to put my family first for a change'
Ireland captain Ciara Griffin will retire from Test rugby this weekend at the age of 27.
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Nov 16th 2021, 7:24 PM
# Journey
'People would always ask me which sport do I prefer?' - Galway's dual diamond
Áine McDonagh is best known for her exploits with the Galway ladies footballers, but she’s always been a hugely talented basketball player.
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Mar 24th 2021, 5:12 PM
# Winning
Success for Aidan O’Brien as Passion stamps her class at Naas
The victory proved the middle leg of a treble for Seamie Heffernan.
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Aug 23rd 2020, 6:07 PM
# Interview
'It was too much for me - losing my sister, losing my dad... But I continued to play for Ireland through it all'
Former Irish international Elaine O’Connor chats to The42 about her career in football.
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Jul 11th 2020, 8:00 AM
# Irish Abroad
'The boundaries are limitless' - Irishman Kingsley finds his kicking calling
The Portlaoise man is skills and kicking coach with the Dragons.
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Apr 26th 2020, 4:30 PM
# Passion
Living in a forest camp and jumping the fence into Europe - Titi's rugby dream
The Cameroon native is close to making his Test debut for the Spanish national team.
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Mar 10th 2019, 9:00 AM
# football man
'You give everything you have, running around like a lunatic, and I’m still doing that at nearly 70'
National team kit man and former League of Ireland star Mick Lawlor reflects on his football career.
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Feb 17th 2019, 9:30 PM
# no issue
Mourinho's 'raw emotion' during Chelsea touchline drama is no problem for Gary Neville
The Man United boss was involved in ugly scenes after Chelsea denied his side a victory at Stamford Bridge.
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Oct 21st 2018, 12:15 PM
# Pride
'We’ll see what the good old-fashioned Irish ticker's about, won’t we?'
Ireland assistant coach Andy Farrell wants to see what the players are made of in Melbourne.
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Jun 13th 2018, 1:00 AM
# Passion
'It’s unbelievable what he’s left behind to come and play football... That tells you what the kid is about'
Sean Kavanagh made his Shamrock Rovers debut on Friday night.
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Feb 26th 2018, 6:00 AM
# Passion
'We always said of Gary - he woke up angry'
In this extract from ‘On the Brink,’ Gary Neville talks about the progress made by himself and fellow ‘Class of 92′ members since their takeover of Salford City.
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Dec 23rd 2017, 8:30 PM
# Passion
'I’m disappointed, but the reality is they were stronger than us'
The Portuguese coach made no excuses for his side’s unusually lethargic display.
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Oct 21st 2017, 6:09 PM
# Passion
'I can guarantee that no one in the stands or in front of the TV wants us to win games more than I do'
Edin Dzeko remains in excellent form for Roma but still faces questions over his commitment to the team, much to his irritation.
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Oct 18th 2017, 2:34 PM
# Passion
'These men should be remembered for building Liverpool FC up to where it is today'
79-year-old Reds fan George Rowlands chats to The42 about his new book.
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Aug 27th 2017, 7:35 AM
# Passion
'I got the phone call from Brian Kerr and remember roaring crying in front of my ma'
Trevor Molloy chats to The42 about representing Ireland at the 1997 World Youth Championships and starring in the League of Ireland.
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May 14th 2017, 9:30 PM
# Your Say
Poll: How important is your home county to you?
Let’s get provincial.
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Apr 22nd 2017, 9:54 AM
# Passion
15 signs you're a hardcore schools rugby fan
With this years competitions already in full swing, we pay tribute to the supporters who follow their young counterparts avidly.
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Jan 25th 2016, 5:55 AM
# Converted
Stander passionate about Ireland jersey after first camp under Schmidt
The Munster number eight was at Carton House earlier this week for a pre-Six Nations gathering.
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Jan 7th 2016, 6:30 AM
# Super Mario
'He was crawling through the middle and I was thinking, 'what is this guy doing?'
Former Pumas hooker Mario Ledesma has transformed the Australian scrum.
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Oct 24th 2015, 7:30 AM
# Passion
This brilliant Dundalk FC video shows what makes supporting a LOI club special
The reigning champions are one the league’s best-supported clubs.
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Sep 9th 2015, 7:22 PM
# Passion
One RTÉ viewer was 'highly offended' about talk that Jesus had a wife
Would You Believe spoke to someone who believed he was married to Mary Magdalene.
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Apr 30th 2015, 6:03 AM
# Passion
We know they're brilliant but Dortmund fans outdid themselves with this pre-match mosaic
This is how you mark an occasion.
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Mar 18th 2015, 8:02 PM
# Passion
There were ultras in the stand as Musgrave Park hosted one of Irish rugby's best rivalries
You know it will be eventful when Pres Cork play CBC.
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Mar 11th 2015, 6:40 PM
# pure passion
Austin Stacks fans took over Cork before the Munster club football final
These supporters are a passionate bunch.
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Nov 30th 2014, 10:23 PM
# the mental
Gopperth points to poor start after Leinster are 'out-passioned' by Munster
The Kiwi out-half was disappointed with his side’s effort at the breakdown.
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Oct 5th 2014, 7:45 AM
# Passion
'An hour and a half to training and the same coming back' - Donegal minor dedication
Tony McCleneghan will take on Kerry in Sunday’s All-Ireland minor football final at Croke Park.
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Sep 18th 2014, 1:28 PM
# common ground
Jerry Seinfeld on the link between baseball and comedy
He recently sat down for a Q&A with Mark Simon of ESPN.com and explained his love for the sport.
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Aug 18th 2014, 3:53 PM
# Passion
12 things that restored our faith in football at the 2014 World Cup
Crying during anthems, fan reactions, ‘why always me’ and more…
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Jul 14th 2014, 7:15 AM
# Awwww
VIDEO: Spain's David Villa breaks down in tears after being substituted
The 32-year-old striker was making his last appearance at international level.
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Jun 24th 2014, 8:45 AM
# passion 2014
PHOTOS: A Limerick village re-staged Christ's crucifixion today - in stunning detail
The event, in Nicker parish, is one of the largest and post detailed re-enactments of the Passion of Christ ever staged in Ireland.
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Apr 18th 2014, 5:17 PM
# Passion
Snapshot: This is what it meant for Dubliner Stephen Quinn to score in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley today
The Irish midfielder scored against his former club to virtually seal a win for his side.
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Apr 13th 2014, 7:08 PM
# Passion
Here's why ex-All Black wing Joe Rokocoko still loves rugby
The Bayonne star took to Instagram to explain what makes the oval ball game so special.
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Feb 28th 2014, 2:07 PM
# Passion
VIDEO: The Dallas sportscaster's brilliant speech in support of openly gay footballer Michael Sam
The top NFL prospect came out publicly on Sunday.
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Feb 13th 2014, 12:37 PM
# Passion
'I'd say if Davy put two ducks going down a river and he had one, he’d be going mad'
Podge Collins on the competitive nature of his Clare hurling boss.
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Feb 12th 2014, 10:50 AM
# Passion
'Everyone has had a part to play' - Healy lauds Ireland's collective spirit
The loosehead prop says Joe Schmidt’s side are keen not to let their emotional intensity slip.
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Feb 10th 2014, 7:00 AM
# Passion
What do Roy Keane and rugby have in common?
The new Ireland assistant manager is a passionate fan of both Ireland and Munster.
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Nov 9th 2013, 9:15 AM
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