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May
May 2026
Job Done
Bittersweet night for Ireland with red cards, debuts and protests during win over Qatar
Nathan Collins scores the only goal of the game in 1-0 victory at Aviva Stadium.
Preview
Ireland's Qatar friendly a sideshow in a week dominated by talk of Israel boycott
Everything could have felt so different for Heimir Hallgrímsson and his players had World Cup qualification been secured.
Stance
FAI's General Assembly preparing motion to boycott Israel games
In a letter seen by The 42, members are asked to compel the governing body to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting.
Republic Of Ireland
'We are not the bad guys': Ireland boss urges support for team rather than protest Israel games
under the radar
Fragmented friendly window provides challenges and opportunities for Ireland
Boss Heimir Hallgrímsson has shown flexibility while likes of Jaden Umeh are set to stake their claim.
Stance
'If individuals wanted to take a stand, we are not going to stand against them' – Ireland captain on Israel protests
Staying Put
FAI set to confirm new deals for Republic of Ireland coaches John O'Shea and Paddy McCarthy
THE BEAT
Isolated giddiness and coordinated social media plans combine for concern in youth football
Hope
'I keep seeing beautiful things and I can't help but wonder if I will have an opportunity to see them again'
back on top
Arsenal's Premier League title celebrations show a reawakening of a giant of the English game
Thousands of fans take to the streets around the Emirates Stadium to hail a club rejuvenated by Mikel Arteta.
League of Ireland
Stephen Kenny fumes at 'nonsense' red card but accepts St Patrick's Athletic shortcomings
Fun in the sun
A friendly in the shadows but significance could be realised when Ireland are under the spotlight
green jambos
The cult hero, the godly man and the goalkeeper – Irish Hearts embrace club's shot at history
Aaron McEneff, Jake Mulraney and Colin Doyle explain very different reasons for fond memories of time in Edinburgh.
League of Ireland
Daniel Kelly delivers edge required for Shelbourne against St Patrick's Athletic
Joey O’Brien’s side produce sweet win in Dublin derby as substitutes combine for 1-0 win at Richmond Park.
THE BEAT
Algorithms offer synthetic reality online as threats from social media come in different forms
Cork City’s decision to quit the X platform is just one of the challenges facing League of Ireland clubs.
Injury Update
Jordan Larmour and Tommy O'Brien back for Leinster but Will Connors ruled out for season
insight
'All of a sudden I’ve gone from being a glorified PE teacher to the new Mourinho... Nonsense'
Up close and personal with Irish coach Anthony Hayes as The 42 spends a day at the Queens Park Rangers training centre in London.
American Dream
Battling Bohemians eight without a win but they earn deserved draw with Derry City
Candystripes took first-half lead through James Olayinka before Markuss Strods levelled for Gypsies.
THE BEAT
The constant truth of the game is the one all footballers want to avoid
The last week has felt like a stark reminder of the need to be prepared for a new stage of life.
April
April 2026
head for numbers
A new life surrounds Andy Boyle and he's ready to embrace the challenge
A stalwart of the Dundalk glory years, and with one Ireland cap to his name, Dubliner made sure to be ready for time after football.
