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Soccer
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2025
ResultsAston Villa earn fourth straight home Premier League win as Brentford and Forest also prevail
Shamrock Rovers'We were probably putting as many hours a week into Rovers as we were into our own jobs'
tale of two citiesSuperiority abounds but only one of Cork City and Shamrock Rovers can reign supreme
SoccerFAI aims to clear €38 million debt by 2036 and says 'football in this country needs to change'
Take a Bow
Ireland beat Uzbekistan to reach World Cup knockout stages
Goals from Grady McDonnell and Michael Noonan helped Colin O’Brien’s side secure a hard-fought win.
On The 42Premier League Round-Up
Josh Cullen's late goal not enough to save Burnley at West Ham; Everton beat Fulham
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Often down, but never out: The mad and irresistible appeal of Cork soccer
Leeside football has known many dark and tumultuous days, but always finds a way back to the top.
2025 fai cup final
Shamrock Rovers defender Dan Cleary on fight for his autistic son - 'That's the boy I love'
Ahead of Sunday’s FAI Cup final, defender meets The 42 to open up on his family’s battle and hope for future.
On The 42League of Ireland
Waterford produce comeback to save Premier Division status in play-off against Bray
SoccerHallgrímsson plays down Indonesia link but knows future on line - 'After this camp, we will take these questions'
Löw Blow
Conference League hopes hang in balance as 10-man Shelbourne suffer defeat to Drita
James Norris’ first-half red card was followed by a double deflection for away side’s goal.
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'This is a guy you want' - Kevin O'Toole's journey from Ivy League to NYC and Ireland call-up
Sister Jillian, who plays for Treaty United, and New York City FC radio commentator Glenn Crooks tell The 42 about Ireland’s new recruit.
world cup qualifiersNew York City defender Kevin O'Toole gets shock call-up to 25-man Ireland squad
Europa LeagueMassive police presence for Aston Villa match against Maccabi Tel Aviv as protest planned
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