'This makes every sacrifice worth it': A day with Newport's Irish as they plot Man United's downfall
With eyes of the football world on this FA Cup tie, The 42 hears stories of resolve, love, tragedy and hope from six Irishmen at the heart of the club.
David Sneyd
Reports from Newport
28 Jan
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All time
Exeter Chief
Irish striker Pádraig Amond in League Two switch
10 Aug 2021
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The Promised Land
Irish midfielder earns controversial penalty in extra-time as Morecambe promoted to League One
31 May 2021
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League Two
Newport survive seven-goal thriller and Morecambe see off Tranmere to reach League Two play-off final
23 May 2021
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Gesture
League Two club donating portion of new shirt's sales to Irish defender who was forced to retire
1 Mar 2021
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Dilemma
'I thought: if I speak about my heart problems, no manager will want to sign me'
26 Dec 2020
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Done Deal
Boost for Irish defender after Wembley heartache
30 May 2019
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Happy Days
Joy for Irish pair as Newport win on penalties to reach play-off final
12 May 2019
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All Square
Late Amond goal salvages first-leg play-off draw for Newport
9 May 2019
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UNSUNG HERO
'We don't really fear anyone' - The Irishman aiming to topple Manchester City
6 Feb 2019
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Magic Moment
Stunning strike from Carlow's Pádraig Amond inspires FA Cup giantkilling
5 Feb 2019
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Dual star
'We played him under the name Brendan Amond one night' - from Carlow minor hurler to FA Cup hero
8 Jan 2019
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a true underdog story
'There was free drink for everyone in the bar' - The Carlow footballer who stunned Premier League giants
5 Feb 2018
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turmoil
Leeds sack coach and seek their 10th new manager in six years
4 Feb 2018
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Cupset
Stunning FA Cup upset as Padraig Amond's Newport County dump out Leeds
7 Jan 2018
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Interview
The fall and rise of an Irish footballing prodigy turned overnight hero in south-east Wales
10 May 2017
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Unbelievable
You could pinpoint the moment Jeff Stelling's heart broke watching Hartlepool yesterday
7 May 2017
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Great Escape
Watch: Irish defender the hero as 89th minute goal keeps Newport in the Football League