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Soccer
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up front
The Ireland international looking for a club - 'I don't want to disappoint my son'
Striker Aiden O’Brien talks money, motivation, and being a good person during ‘scary’ time in his career.
History
Cork provides The Spark on special night at the Páirc - Ireland must return soon
Emma Duffy reflects on Ireland’s monumental win against France.
On The 42No Problem
'Probably an insult but it’s fine' - O'Sullivan on France's 11 changes for Euro qualifier
On The 42Intense
10-man Shamrock Rovers secure Champions League progression after 98th-minute penalty miss
Johnny Kenny scored twice on dramatic night as Vikingur Reykjavik waste golden chance at death following Jack Byrne’s sending off.
On The 42emotion
'I need a few days to take it all in' - Russell beams after two goals in two games for Ireland
On The 42Three and easy
Three-goal Ireland down France in Cork for first Euro 2025 qualifier win
A rare night in Páirc Uí Chaoimh as Denise O’Sullivan, Julie-Ann Russell and Anna Patten steered Ireland to victory over France.
Final reflections
What I think about when I think about Germany's European Championship
Gavin Cooney gives his impressions following a chaotic and memorable month in Germany.
match previewIreland out to finish Euro 2025 group qualifiers on a high against France at the Páirc
Closer Look
'There’s an especially good football culture here' - New Ireland boss makes himself at home
Heimir Hallgrímsson talks joint-managers, Evan Ferguson’s ‘spark’, and not wasting time on ‘other people’s thoughts.’
Bad start'At Man United the standard is you don’t lose' - Ten Hag bemoans pre-season defeat to Rosenborg
On The 42FAI
Hallgrímsson to meet O'Shea today with unofficial succession plan on agenda
New Republic of Ireland boss wants to confirm assistant and says it ‘makes sense’ for him to eventually take over.
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