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Soccer
Last year
2025
On The 42in detail
'You haven't seen the worst of it' - FAI eyes open to decline but no plans to sack Hallgrímsson
Former Shamrock Rovers CEO John Martin accepts director of football job at a time when Irish football knows its problems but cannot fund recovery.
On The 42On Home Ground
'That's Michael summed up' - Crawford can't help but gush over Ireland U21 match-winner Noonan
Under fire
Why sacking the Ireland manager now wouldn't sit right
Tuesday’s 2-1 loss in Armenia has seriously damaged Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side’s hopes of reaching the World Cup.
On The 42match preview
Athlone out to 'keep historic run going' in Europa Cup after managerial upheaval
PodcastThe Football Family'Ireland's World Cup campaign is over - Do we even need a manager now?'
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Grim
A galling defeat that goes down in the record books as Ireland's worst in history
Evan Ferguson scored again but it meant nothing for the Boys in Green, and that is now something we may have to get used to.
On The 42the lowest moment
Ireland's World Cup dreams crushed after debacle in Armenia
Ireland fell to a hideous 2-1 defeat in Yerevan, one of the worst results in their history.
statement'Something we cannot and will not accept' - Athlone Town respond to departing manager's comments
On The 42match preview
Ireland cannot repeat past failures in must-win clash against Armenia
Having kept their qualification hopes alive with a 2-2 draw against Hungary, Ireland must now return from Yerevan with a win.
steady as she goesScotland stay on course for World Cup qualification after beating Belarus behind closed doors
rearrangedWomen's FAI Cup semi-final refixed due to clash with Leinster Rugby match at Tallaght Stadium
On The 42Doping Ban
Athletic Bilbao defender Alvarez given 10-month doping ban after Man United game
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