The 42

End of the road for James McClean at Derry City

Ireland centurion McClean and Derry reach mutual agreement for contract termination

Ireland prepare for November Internationals

Johnny Sexton on the areas where Ireland 'need to catch up a little bit' Argentina plotting Dublin raid ahead of possible World Cup clash Leinster's Joe McCarthy raring to go after 'spicy' battle with Munster

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Irish Eye

Scales and Farrugia on target as Celtic settle for a point against Dundee United

9 mins ago

Get Well Soon

'The best and most wonderful news' - Bayern boss Kompany discharged from hospital

40 mins ago

UWCL

Chelsea win as Bayern Munich and Real Madrid draw in Women's Champions League

1 hr ago

AnalysisAll-Stars

All-Stars 2026: Making the case for each nominee in Hurler of the Year race

2 hrs ago

Horse Racing

Qatar Racing and Oisín Murphy to end formal arrangement

4 hrs ago

last dance

Katie Taylor's rival Amanda Serrano set for retirement fight in January

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League of Ireland

James McClean and Derry City reach mutual agreement for contract termination

McClean’s last appearance for the Candystripes was in July.

8 hrs ago

dotted line

Ulster and Ireland winger Robert Baloucoune signs new Ulster deal

9 hrs ago

Manchester United

Michael Carrick and Bruno Fernandes hold clear-the-air talks before Chelsea trip

9 hrs ago

Nations Championship

Kurtley Beale makes surprise return to Wallabies squad five years after last Test

11 hrs ago

Baseball

Rays win thriller to thwart Brewers in World Series

12 hrs ago

Selection

Kolbe, Etzebeth and Pollard all ruled out of Springboks squad

12 hrs ago

NBA

Reigning champ Knicks earn first win against Pistons

14 hrs ago

Reaction

'A very sad day': Arteta despair as Arsenal stunned by Fleetwood

14 hrs ago

Dr Phil

Contepomi's Pumas plotting another good night in Dublin

14 hrs ago

ColumnBogue On Wednesday

The GAA All-Star awards: the origins, the history, the controversies, the trips

Everything you need to know about the All-Stars and how it is carved up.

Declan Bogue

15 hrs ago

back in camp

'We need to catch up a little bit' - Sexton on Ireland's November to-do list

16 hrs ago

Yesterday

27th October 2026

Cupset

Coughlan nets penalty as Arsenal stunned by fourth-tier Fleetwood in League Cup shoot-out

23 hrs ago

loi wrap

Bray Wanderers and UCD cruise into promotion play-off final

27 Oct

World Series Diary

The Brewers are winning – winning in a way that's making Wisconsin smile like never before

27 Oct

Big Joe

McCarthy raring to go for Ireland after 'spicy' battle with Munster

27 Oct

Analysishotshots

All-Stars 2026: Digging into who should win the Footballer of the Year award

27 Oct

Rhys McClenaghan

'I'm only seeing the positives and only seeing the pathway to becoming the best in the world again'

The reigning Olympic champion knows from experience that there is little room for error on the road to Los Angeles 2028.

27 Oct

Awards Season

Athlone and Shels lead the way on WLOI Team of the Year

27 Oct

citing

McMillan leaves Furlong case 'in the hands of the judiciary' as Munster turn attention towards Sharks

27 Oct

Controversy

Chinese sponsors drop Mbappé, state TV suspends La Liga coverage, following Mao Zedong comment

27 Oct

backing

'I don't think that's something he would have done' - Sexton on Furlong

27 Oct

contentment

Séamus Coleman 'edging towards' retirement as he enjoys more time with his family

27 Oct

Rugby Weekly Extra

Leinster fight back after impressive Munster start, and who replaces Ringrose for Ireland?

Ciarán, Murray and Gav discuss an incident-packed interpro at the Aviva, a gallant Ulster effort against the Bulls, Connacht’s rampant young guns, Ireland women’s win over South Africa, and Ireland’s potential options at 13 this November in light of Garry Ringrose’s injury.

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In Demand

Alex Dunne shines on test run as he contemplates Indycar switch

27 Oct

The 42FM

What we talk about when we talk about marathon running

Niall ran his third Dublin Marathon on Sunday. He tells Sinéad about the privilege of being one of nearly 20,000 runners to toe the start line; the pain of feeling his best-laid plans for the race quickly unravel; and the pride of getting to the finish line.

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