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catalogue of problems
No men's international in over 40 years: How Limerick became Irish football's great underperformer
We look at the structural and historical reasons behind Limerick’s great failure to contribute to the Irish national team – and determine what should be done to fix things.
Interview
'It's always there' - Ruairí Keating opens up on grief, and why he needed to return to Cork
Ruairí Keating speaks exclusively to The 42 about coming to terms with the tragic loss of his father.
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RTÉ guilty of a lack of vision by allowing League of Ireland TV rights pass to Virgin Media
RTÉ have fumbled the rights to the League of Ireland at just the moment it is bound for significant success.
PGA Tour
Stunning finish sees Rory McIlroy win Pebble Beach Pro-Am ahead of Shane Lowry
It as an Irish one-two in the second signature event of the 2025 season.
Analysistalking point
Humiliated Haaland becoming a problem for Manchester City
Haaland scored in City’s 5-1 loss at Arsenal – but he offered little else in general play.
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The Lewis-Skelly episode is the final proof - VAR must be binned
VAR does not work as it is a false prophet preaching certainty, a certainty that does not – and cannot – exist in football.
graduation night
Kelleher set to play against PSV with Irish U19 international also named in Liverpool squad
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Amorim is playing a losing game at United - the age of the ideologue is ending
United appointing a coach so wedded to a specific approach is proving to be a very risky strategy.
Father and Son
'Success without merit... this is worse than defeat' - The tough love that shaped Rocco Vata
The Irish underage international is turning heads in the Championship – and his story is closely linked to that of his remarkable father, Rudi.
Analysisugly episode
FAI attempt to explain away ‘misinterpretations’ may not be the end of Healy episode
FAI
'Lacking transparency and compassion' - Colin Healy lifts lid on FAI exit in blistering statement
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Rebel leaders: Why Ring and Keane are the defining sports figures of the State's first century
Cork can claim credit for the most consequential sports figures in Irish history.
next pairings
United to face Van Nistelrooy's Leicester in FA Cup fourth round, Villa/Spurs the stand-out tie
Sanction
Mack Hansen given three-week ban for referee comments after Leinster loss
Hansen was hit with a six-week ban, but with three suspended, clearing him for the Six Nations.
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Drunk fans, Lowry dropping F-bombs and enough insight for golf sickos - TGL may have a future
The new indoor golf competition founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy launched this week.
Analysischoose liv
McKibbin's LIV deal is disappointing - but who can blame him?
The Northern Irishman is simply playing by the sport’s rules, grubby as they now may be.
Analysiswhat to expect
Win or bust - What Robbie Keane faces at Ferencvaros
Keane’s surprise move to the Hungarian champions is proof once again of his enormous self-belief.
All time
AnalysisPremier League
Salah's contract stand-off is provoking the greatest single PL season ever
Salah is on course to smash the league record for goals and assists.
Across the water
Cannon nets vital late winner for managerless Stoke, Robinson among goals for Cardiff
graduate student
'I would take him to any club as No 1' - How Kelleher became too good to be Alisson's backup
We chart Caoimhín Kelleher’s development at Liverpool, at the end of the year in which he proved he is much too good to be sitting on the bench.
olympic reflections
'What if I don't run well? What if I am not a good runner?'
Irish Olympian Brian Fay speaks exclusively to The 42.
