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2025
Opposition GuideSenegal: An elite, unbeaten opponent whose government nonetheless ousted their most successful coach
On The 42Weighing Things Up
'I wouldn't mind losing both these games if we won both games in September'
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After a damaging week, Caoimhín Kelleher has restored the reputation of Corkness
Cork hurling manager Pat Ryan railed against supporters and media who have been talking up his side, saying the word Corkness ‘drives me mad.’
Pain Game
'There is a line... you know what you can play through and what you can’t'
After Ireland international John Egan opened up about injury regret, Jason Knight talks about coping with pain.
Future Focus'We've got to believe that we can beat anyone' - Ireland learn potential play-off opponents
Match Report
Ireland beat Slovenia at Páirc Uí Chaoimh but fall short of four-goal win needed for top spot
Carla Ward’s side get another shot at promotion in the Nations League play-offs in October.
Minute-by-Minute
Republic of Ireland v Slovenia, Nations League
Catch up on all the action as Carla Ward’s side hosted Slovenia in Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
Safe HandsCaoimhín Kelleher returns to Ireland training ahead of proposed €21.5m move from Liverpool
match preview
Ireland chase four-goal win in group decider at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Carla Ward’s side on revenge mission against Slovenia, with top spot and promotion on the line.
Fixture Fatigue'It's the whole calendar. I don't know who's in charge but it definitely needs to be looked at'
On The 42Full Circle
One year on from Lyon links, McCabe returns to Cork an Arsenal Champions League winner
On The 42Support
'He's up there with the best' - Caoimhín Kelleher backed to star ahead of €21 million move
On The 42squad update
Quinn and Mannion 'a doubt' for Ireland's crunch Nations League game against Slovenia
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