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January 2026

WSL

Man City go nine points clear as O'Sullivan helps Liverpool to first win of the season

25 Jan

Cricket

Harry Tector leads Ireland to T20 series win over Italy

25 Jan

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WSL

'It's bragging rights. It gives us a boost' - Katie McCabe helps Arsenal stun Chelsea

24 Jan

Cork Clash

Ireland to play Netherlands in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Derry City set for Celtic Park games

24 Jan

1

unbeaten

Callum Walsh wins on points at Dana White’s first boxing event in Vegas

24 Jan

2

AnalysisTalking Points

Battle of the champions, new rules, departures lounge - LGFA league lift-off

24 Jan

best of both worlds

'I said if I ever get the chance again, I won't let them down' - Kerry's dual diamond

23 Jan

Exclusive Interview

'I had this feeling that I really needed a change' - Denise O'Sullivan's Liverpool challenge

Fresh from her move to the WSL, the Irish midfield star speaks to The 42.

Emma Duffy

22 Jan

2

Orchard Delight

'The focus is solely just playing here' - No 2026 AFLW return for Aimee Mackin

22 Jan

new dawn

What do leading ladies football stars think of the new rules?

21 Jan

Ladies Football

Lidl and LGFA extend deal to 2030 - bringing total investment to €22.5 million

20 Jan

Life of Brian

Munster 21-year-old back row Gleeson signs new contract

20 Jan

21

Athletics

Mark English breaks another Irish indoor record - for second time in four days

18 Jan

2

Wrap

O'Sullivan scores six minutes into Liverpool debut in Women's FA Cup

18 Jan

3

Style and substance

Denise O'Sullivan can readjust from athletic US style to more technical, combative WSL

The midfielder made a brief cameo in England during Covid and has the attributes to thrive with Liverpool.

Emma Duffy

17 Jan

st brigid's day

'We've been using that feeling of hurt and regret of leaving one behind us to fuel us'

17 Jan

Call it

Who will win the All-Ireland senior club football and hurling finals?

17 Jan

Gold Dust

Ireland's ticket allocation confirmed as just over 1,000 for World Cup play-off in Czechia

16 Jan

12

French connection

Amber Barrett signs for Strasbourg, Ireland's World Cup qualifier opener set for Tallaght

16 Jan

Ballygunner Brilliance

'It's not about have you won one or 10 All-Irelands, it's the All-Ireland that's in front of you'

14 Jan

1

book

‘A sports memoir like no other’: Ciara Mageean’s autobiography to be published this summer

14 Jan

2

Away Days

Ward's Ireland set for trips to Utrecht, Gdansk and Grenoble for World Cup qualifiers

13 Jan

AnalysisTalking Points

Two-point specialists, power rankings, entertainment value - Ladies football set for trial rules

12 playing rule enhancements to be trialled during National League and colleges competitions.

Emma Duffy

11 Jan

Darts

Kilkenny carpenter Niall Culleton secures PDC Tour card

9 Jan

2

Eoin Bradley

'It's the top': After colourful GAA and soccer career, an All-Ireland club bid at 42

9 Jan

1

Cycling

Lara Gillespie not defending European title as Ireland name team for Turkey

8 Jan

Athletics

Four Irish athletes to compete at World Cross Country Championships in Florida

8 Jan

Road to Croker

Fergal Boland: 'Half of the Mayo lads think I'm mad in the head playing hurling!'

8 Jan

1

Aidan Walsh

The Cork 2010 All-Ireland winner chasing a unique club double with An Ghaeltacht

Aidan Walsh won an All-Ireland intermediate club hurling title with Kanturk in 2018. He is now targetting the football crown.

7 Jan

Blow

Jacob Stockdale ruled out of Ulster's trip to Cheetahs

7 Jan

9

Szob story

'I never felt more sad' - Szoboszlai on Hungary's World Cup qualifier loss to Ireland

7 Jan

14

GAA Wrap

Roscommon start strong under Dowd, Sligo rescue London draw and coin toss in Walsh Cup

Updated 4 Jan

1

End of the road

Former Kildare captain David Hyland retires from inter-county football

4 Jan

whirlwind

Sam Curtis scores on debut, Alan Browne on target in Championship

4 Jan

1

Tribute

'She's the 16th player' - All-Ireland champions Athenry remember Kate Moran

4 Jan

Last year

2025

hannah tyrrell

‘Probably in a few more years, I'll be way more appreciative than I am now’

Hannah Tyrrell reflects on her Last Dance with Dublin in 2025 – and a remarkable sporting career.

29 Dec 2025

Worry

'He doesn't look too good' - Concern for Ireland after Josh Cullen injury

27 Dec 2025

1

As it happened

Connacht v Ulster, URC

27 Dec 2025

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Interview

'Our whole relationship is not based around sport': When The 42 met Kate O'Connor and Georgie Kelly

Irish multi-event athlete and footballer Zoom in for a fascinating end-of-year catch up.

27 Dec 2025

1

Looking Back

Leuven to Lisbon, Tallaght to Basel: The women's football moments of the year

25 Dec 2025

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