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Soccer
Last year
2025
On The 42red and black sunday
Bohemians show class and resolve to win historic derby against Shamrock Rovers
Ross Tierney struck only goal in first half in front of 33,208 supporters at Aviva Stadium.
Carla Ward'I take that pressure onto myself. You have to work every single day like it is your last'
Historic
Over 31,000 fans to set new League of Ireland attendance record at Aviva Stadium
Bohemians face Shamrock Rovers in their opening Premier Division game at 2pm this afternoon.
On The 42European Football
Real Madrid held by Osasuna with Bellingham sent off as Dortmund's 'horror season' continues
Premier League Round-UpEvan Ferguson's West Ham debut ends in defeat, 10-man Ipswich secure valuable draw at Villa
WrapIreland's Knight and O'Mahony on target in Championship, Barrett fires Belgian side into cup final
Premier League
Supersub Merino strikes late as Arsenal sink Leicester
Mikel Arteta’s side closed the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to four points.
Struggle'It is impossible to feel any comfort' - Premier League safety a concern for Amorim's United
Let there be light'I was like a stray dog' - Damien Duff hails players' performance after Tolka powercut
in deep
A relentless spirit: Sligo Rovers building towards a different kind of future
The 42 spent a day at the club ahead of the 2025 League of Ireland Premier Division season.
need to talk about kevin'It was as if we had never played a game of football before, with some of the stuff I was listening to'
League of Ireland
Power cut at Tolka but champions Shelbourne blow Derry City away
Lengthy stoppage as lights go out but Damien Duff’s side show intent with rip-roaring start to title defence.
On The 42Stalemate
Mason Melia cameo not enough as Pat's frustrated at home by resilient Drogheda
It finished 0-0 at Richmond Park.
Jumping Through Hoops
Magic in Molde: 24 hours with Shamrock Rovers fans on historic European trip
The 42 travels with Hoops supporters to report on their famous 1-0 first leg win in the Uefa Conference League play-off round.
THE BEAT
The rhythm of supporter life returns with that familiar and warm Friday night feeling
With the return of the League of Ireland, fans’ passion for club and place has an outlet once again.
Reality check'You have to re-evaluate where you’re viewed as a player' - New Derry signing on almost slipping out of game
On The 42Breakthrough
'He just lives, breathes and sleeps football' - Shamrock Rovers boss hails teenage star
Michael Noonan scored historic goal in Molde to become youngest scorer in modern era of European club competitions.
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