The 42

AnalysisShane's World

Freewheeling Shane Lowry soaks up the fun as he wrestles control of Irish Open

‘It’s been a while since I’ve had that much fun on the golf course,’ Lowry beams after shooting a course-record 62 at Doonbeg.

11 hrs ago

ExclusiveSoccer

RTÉ set to limit coverage of Ireland's Nations League games with Israel

11 hrs ago

marching on

St Patrick's Athletic find a spark to reignite title challenge and close in on Shamrock Rovers

6 hrs ago

Take a Bow

Ireland's Eddie Dunbar wins stage 19 of Vuelta

10 hrs ago

ExclusiveIntegration

Carla Rowe: 'The disappointment right now is there’s no timelines, there’s no reassurance'

10 hrs ago

Today's news

Yesterday

11th September 2026

on fire

Bowen stars as West Ham hit Wrexham for six to top Championship

5 hrs ago

staying on

Westmeath confirm that Mark McHugh remains in charge

6 hrs ago

basement battle

Drogheda end wait for home league win as Sligo stare down relegation barrel

6 hrs ago

Candystripes

Michael Duffy goals sees Derry leapfrog Shels into fifth

6 hrs ago

Pre-season Friendly

Arenzana-King bags first-half hat-trick as Ulster beat Ospreys in Belfast

6 hrs ago

LOI

Wasteful Waterford forced to settle for draw with Dundalk

6 hrs ago

the 42

GAA integration Senior GAA officials under fire after backing away from committment to integration by 2027

Analysis

McAleese resignation is a mess for the GAA. Now they must put action behind slogans about equality

Where we all belong?

How the GAA integration plan stalled - and what players make of it

Response

GAA's commitment to integration remains 'firm and absolute' - Tom Ryan

Resignation

Mary McAleese blasts GAA management as she resigns from integration committee

BIG ROAD WIN

Huge comeback from Bohs keeps them in contention

6 hrs ago

marching on

St Patrick's Athletic find a spark to reignite title challenge and close in on Shamrock Rovers

A 2-0 win cuts gap to three points and extends champions’ winless run to seven games in all competitions.

David Sneyd

reports from Richmond Park

6 hrs ago

Athletics

Mawdsley misses out on 400m final, Duplantis and Ingebrigtsen shine at Ultimate Championship

6 hrs ago

Sailing

Medal Series ahead for Eve McMahon in World Sailing Championship

7 hrs ago

Para Swimming

More medals for Ireland as Ní Riain and Brady secure European silver in Turkey

7 hrs ago

Solheim Cup

Leona Maguire delivers again for Europe, who share spoils with USA after dramatic day

Updated 7 hrs ago

Golf

Shane Lowry leads Irish Open after stunning round of 62

Updated 8 hrs ago

Vroom

Ireland's Alex Dunne qualifies second for F2 feature race in Madrid

9 hrs ago

the 42

Katie Taylor's Croke Park farewell Irish sporting legend bows out on a historic night in Dublin

Legend

Katie Taylor puts on Croke Park show to retire as three-time undisputed champion

Final Bell

Katie Taylor gave Ireland a lifetime of memories – tonight, Ireland gave its champion a memory to last a lifetime

The End

Watch: Emotional scenes as Katie Taylor savours final moments in ring at Croke Park

Reaction

'It was a dream ending to a dream career': Taylor savours her historic Croke Park finale

Podcast

SNAP REACTION: Katie Taylor bows out with Croke Park fairytale victory

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ExclusiveIntegration

Carla Rowe: 'The disappointment right now is there’s no timelines, there’s no reassurance'

10 hrs ago

Take a Bow

Ireland's Eddie Dunbar wins stage 19 of Vuelta

10 hrs ago

AnalysisShane's World

Freewheeling Shane Lowry soaks up the fun as he wrestles control of Irish Open

‘It’s been a while since I’ve had that much fun on the golf course,’ Lowry beams after shooting a course-record 62 at Doonbeg.

Niall Kelly

reports from Trump International, Doonbeg

11 hrs ago

ExclusiveSoccer

RTÉ set to limit coverage of Ireland's Nations League games with Israel

While the State broadcaster will show the fixtures, it’s understood they are unlikely to have any studio coverage and will not use commentators.

David Sneyd

11 hrs ago

Questions and Answers

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

11 hrs ago

at the wheel

John Kiely set to stay on as Limerick manager after All-Ireland-winning season

Kiely managed Limerick to a sixth All-Ireland crown in 2026.

12 hrs ago

Setback

Blow for Brentford as captain Nathan Collins ruled out with injury

13 hrs ago

AFL

Oisín Mullin and Mark O'Connor's AFL season over as Geelong exit to Fremantle

13 hrs ago

Manager Exit

'Disrespectful and disappointing' - Jimmy Lee steps away from Limerick and hits out at football board

14 hrs ago

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Boys in Green Ranking Ireland's 50 greatest players in the Premier League

Part I

Ireland's greatest-ever Premier League players: 50-41

Part II

Ireland's greatest-ever Premier League players: 40-31

Part III

Ireland's greatest-ever Premier League players: 30-21

Part IV

Ireland's greatest-ever Premier League players: 20-11

Part V

Ireland's greatest-ever Premier League players: 10-1

SeriesTV Listings

Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport

20 hrs ago

hot prospect

The 17-year-old starlet already making an impact in Irish football

21 hrs ago

NFL

San Francisco 49ers demolish Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in Melbourne

21 hrs ago

Tennis

Elena Rybakina ends Coco Gauff’s US Open bid to set up Aryna Sabalenka final

21 hrs ago

AnalysisGuide

World Athletics Ultimate Championship: What is it and which Irish stars are competing?

21 hrs ago

THE BEAT

A message to managers: Embrace petty grievances to fuel season's finish

21 hrs ago

MAHON THE MAN

Mahon takes home Player of the Month Award

11 Sep

Thursday

10th September 2026

Reaction

Fenerbahçe coach quits after being targeted by bottle but president rejects resignation

10 Sep

Wrap

Olise on the double as Bayern Munich crush Bodø/Glimt

10 Sep

back in the mix

Veteran hooker Taylor earns recall to captain All Blacks against Springboks

10 Sep

emphatic

Man United mark long-awaited Champions League return with 4-0 win

Michael Carrick’s men cruised to victory against minnows Sabah.

10 Sep

Ready to Rock

Leona Maguire paired with Esther Henseleit in Solheim Cup foursomes

10 Sep

in the water

Gold for Ní Riain as Brady earns second silver at World Para Swimming European Championships

10 Sep

AnalysisGolf

The calm before the storm: Trump's shadow looms over Doonbeg as Irish Open tees off (slowly)

Thursday’s opening round unfolded at a glacial pace, with Rory McIlroy’s group spending more than six hours on course.

Niall Kelly

reports from Trump International, Doonbeg

10 Sep

Irish Open

Shane Lowry shares second after first round 67 at Irish Open, as McIlroy fires 69

Joaqúin Niemann continues to sit at the top of the leaderboard in Doonbeg.

Updated 10 Sep

Selection

Deegan to captain Leinster in pre-season friendly against Zebre at redeveloped Laya Arena

10 Sep

Sailing

Eve McMahon moves up to seventh place overall at World Championship

10 Sep