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# Well read

The US F1 boom and the death of a racehorse; our favourite sportswriting this week

Plus the Milan mind lab and more…

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May 15th 2022, 7:08 AM

# Well read

The ghosts of Augusta and the rest of the week's best sportswriting

Crank up the coffee machine…

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Apr 17th 2022, 8:30 AM

All time

# LOI

Shamrock Rovers promise indefinite bans after fireworks in Waterford

The game was halted for 10 minutes.

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Nov 6th 2021, 10:45 AM

# Well read

A Croke Park trip and the making of Ronaldo: some of our favourite sportswriting this week

Get the coffee pod machine warmed up.

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Sep 12th 2021, 8:30 AM

# Gold Rush

Superb Katie George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal storm to time trial gold

The Irish tandem pair put in a stunning display beneath Mount Fuji.

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Aug 31st 2021, 7:44 AM

# Life of Reilly

Paralympic Breakfast: hand-cyclist Gary O'Reilly clinches bronze for Team Ireland

The Portlaoise man came home third at the Fuji International Speedway.

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Aug 31st 2021, 7:19 AM

# Golden Girl

Ellen Keane storms to gold to seal Ireland's first medal of Paralympic Games

The Dubliner came home in a time of 1.19.93.

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Aug 26th 2021, 11:55 AM

# purple and go

Davy Fitzgerald steps down as Wexford boss

The Sixmilebridge man says the long commute is the main factor in the decision.

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Jul 30th 2021, 10:31 AM

# Heartbreak

'Some people come here to participate at an Olympics, I came here to win it' - Jack Woolley devastated by last-kick defeat

The Dubliner’s gold medal hopes ended cruelly early this morning.

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Jul 24th 2021, 9:50 AM

# Sportswriting

Join us for a special live sportswriting event with Wright Thompson

Gavin Cooney will host a live episode of Behind The Lines.

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Mar 12th 2021, 9:08 AM

# swpl

Niamh Farrelly makes switch to Glasgow City from Peamount

The 21-year-old has earned a deal up to the end of the 2023 season.

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Dec 18th 2020, 12:06 PM

# having a normal one

Paul Mescal narrates Sky Sports' All-Ireland football final promo

Bali…haunis!

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Dec 18th 2020, 11:36 AM

# Pitch Battles

John Horan: GAA 'could do no more' to help LGFA avoid venue switch controversy

The Association chief also reiterated his call for responsible celebrations after this weekend’s football decider.

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Dec 18th 2020, 11:13 AM

# Feet up

Here's your TV guide to a jam-packed weekend of sport

Get that couch groove going.

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Dec 18th 2020, 8:32 AM

# join the club

In another action-packed week of sport, here's what's coming up for members of The42

It’s a sports journalism superspreading event.

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Dec 13th 2020, 4:03 PM

# how did you know?

Give the gift of The42 to the sports fan in your life this Christmas...

Need a Secret Santa present for someone who knows their pillar positions from their Pillar Caffreys? We’ve got the solution to your problems.

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Dec 11th 2020, 4:58 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Cork v Tipperary, All-Ireland SHC qualifier

It was all on the line for these old rivals this afternoon.

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Nov 14th 2020, 3:39 PM

# Women's Six Nations

Dorothy Wall to make first Ireland start against Italy

Adam Griggs’ side get their Six Nations back up and running this weekend in Dublin.

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Oct 22nd 2020, 11:39 AM

# join the club

Here's what we have coming up for members of The42 this week

Melissa Reddy, Len Gaynor, newsletters, podcasts and more.

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Oct 20th 2020, 4:58 PM

# Off

Leitrim 'unable to field a team' and concede Division 3 game to Down

The Connacht side say a number of players are waiting for test results.

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Oct 17th 2020, 10:07 AM

# LOI

Drogheda United v Wexford postponed due to Covid case

The First Division clash is the latest fixture to be called off.

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Oct 16th 2020, 11:49 AM

# blue flu

Italy scrum-half Stephen Varney positive for Covid-19 ahead of Ireland fixture

The sides meet in their refixed Six Nations game next week.

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Oct 13th 2020, 2:49 PM

# Weird Science

Another possible false positive in Stephen Kenny's Ireland camp, FAI say

The player was tested by Uefa ahead of the Finland game.

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Oct 12th 2020, 7:54 PM

# Exit

Neale Fenn departs Cork City as Colin Healy tasked with managing survival bid

The decision was ‘mutually agreed’ the club say.

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Oct 8th 2020, 10:22 AM

# Level 3

All camogie club games suspended until further notice 'in the interest of public safety'

The Association’s Ard Chomhairle has endorsed the decision.

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Oct 6th 2020, 10:54 AM

# join the club

Everything you can expect from your membership of The42 this week

We’ve plenty of podcasts, newsletters and other great benefits to keep you off the streets.

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Oct 6th 2020, 9:25 AM

# Members only

Wright Thompson, Cork's Double win and everything else you can expect from The42 membership this week

Join the club.

18.0k

Sep 14th 2020, 5:16 PM

# it's on

Cork fans urged to wear red to back charity and mark Double's anniversary

The county enjoyed an historic fortnight 30 years ago.

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Sep 2nd 2020, 3:23 PM

# rain check

Croke Park chiefs cancel GAA championship season tickets

The Association will refund €40 to holders of Adult Tickets.

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Aug 4th 2020, 5:15 PM

# join the team

This week for The42 members: David Walsh on his career, the Rise of Kenny and an original Tim MacGabhann story

We’ve another packed schedule for our supporters.

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Jul 27th 2020, 5:00 PM

# throw it in

'I can see no sense in playing' - abandon intercounty plans if restrictions remain, says Leitrim chief

Enda Stenson says he doesn’t think championships should be played off if supporters can’t attend.

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Jul 19th 2020, 10:35 AM

# Well read

Remembering Jack and more of the week's best sportswriting

Stick on the kettle and give these pieces a read.

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Jul 19th 2020, 9:29 AM

# ynwa

The Seán Cox story to be told by wife Martina in new book 'With Hope in Your Heart'

Jurgen Klopp has written the foreword for the memoir.

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Jul 7th 2020, 2:21 PM

# join the club

The rise of Kenny, Pat Lam's philosophy and a Mayo warrior: The42 membership this week

Here’s this week’s substantial sports journalism meal.

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Jul 6th 2020, 1:23 PM

# The Sunday Game

'I wouldn’t like to be that player heading back to the county' - Spillane suggests 'golden score' rather than penalties

Championship games will have to be decided on the day this year.

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Jun 28th 2020, 10:30 PM

# join the club

Sidestep by Eimear Ryan, coach Carsley and an American sportswriting great: this week for The42 members

We’ve failed to socially distance these podcasts and newsletters.

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Jun 22nd 2020, 4:59 PM

# join the club

Here's what you can expect from your membership of The42 this week

Sportswriting chat, GAA icons, a coaching masterclass and another journey through space and time.

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May 26th 2020, 12:00 PM

# Rebel Yell

'I was probably best to just keep my mouth shut' - Seán Óg Ó hAilpín on Cork strike regrets

The Rebels legend says there’s a willingness from all sides on Leeside to get the county back to winning ways.

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May 25th 2020, 8:00 AM

# join the club

The Bylines project, covering MJ and everything you can expect from your membership of The42 this week

Sam Smith will discuss covering Michael Jordan and the Bulls on tomorrow’s sportswriting podcast.

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May 18th 2020, 3:49 PM

# join the club

Here's what you can expect from your membership of The42 this week

There’s plenty to keep you off the streets again over the coming days.

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May 11th 2020, 4:13 PM