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Soccer
Last year
2025
European FootballEvan Ferguson grabs assist for Roma, Real Madrid fight back to maintain perfect start
Dates For The DiaryShelbourne host Hacken and Rovers travel to Sparta Prague in Conference League openers
Women's Premier DivisionShelbourne win big to keep pressure on Athlone as new All-Island Cup champions await
On The 42Transfer News
Garnacho pens seven-year deal at Chelsea, Newcastle sign Stuttgart's Woltemade for club record
Relief
Manchester United rescue win over Burnley with 97th-minute Fernandes penalty
Ruben Amorim’s side win 3-2 at Old Trafford.
On The 42Premier League
Chelsea claim controversial derby victory over Fulham to maintain strong start
History makers
Athlone Town beat Red Star to secure Europa Cup qualifying spot
Goals from Kelly Brady and Roisin Molloy achieve a famous victory in the Netherlands.
Uefa conference leagueShamrock Rovers and Shelbourne trailblazers for those on margins of European game
The Football Family
Bonus pod: A week like no other in Irish football
David, Shane and Gav reflect on a momentous night in Europe, react to this afternoon’s draw and remember a revered figure in Ollie Horgan.
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On The 42EURO HOPES
Shelbourne draw Crystal Palace, Shamrock Rovers get Shakhtar in Uefa Conference League
The league phase will run from 2 October until 18 December.
THE BEAT
League of Ireland provides inspiration and hope for a better future
European achievements of Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne come as revered figure Ollie Horgan was celebrated.
column
British Army has no place sponsoring Premier League games on Sky Sports
Sky this season announced the British Army as one of the new sponsors of their Premier League coverage, a decision which shows disregard for their Irish subscribers.
EmotionalJoey O'Brien pays tribute to Ollie Horgan on 'magical night' for Irish football - 'Maybe he’s smiling down'
On The 42heady days
Rovers crown historic night for Irish football with upset of Santa Clara
Rovers will return to the Conference League proper thanks to a gutsy goalless draw against their Portuguese opponents.
Progress
Masterful Shelbourne secure Conference League qualification with class and composure
Goals from Harry Wood and Ali Coote earned a 5-1 aggregate win over Linfield.
Where It All BeganFrom turning up at Swords Manor in a Man United kit to knocking them of out the Carabao Cup
Exclusive
John Martin in final talks to become new FAI chief football officer
It’s understood the 45-year-old Kildare man will be confirmed as Marc Canham’s permanent successor.
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