Wednesday 28 October 2020
Ronnie Delany’s gold at the Melbourne Olympics changed the way the world looked at Ireland.
Reflecting on a traumatic childhood in care, Mikey Place is glad to be home with Galway United and determined to be an example to kids like him.
Former Limerick player Sean Russell on coming to terms with the premature end to his football career.
Ireland and Glasgow City star Clare Shine delves deeper into her mental health struggles.
St Mirren boss and Waterford native Jim Goodwin on Celtic, selling Cadbury’s and becoming one of the sharpest young coaching minds in Scottish football.
As the clock ticks down to Tokyo, The42 revisits the extraordinary adventures of Cork’s double Olympic champion Dr Pat O’Callaghan.
Ross Enamait used to work for an investment management company. Now, he trains one of his biggest fans: the undisputed lightweight champion.
At first, he was an unlikely Pro. Six seasons it took him to win on the European Tour, scrapping out a living until that breakthrough moment in 1979. From there, his career took off. Des Smyth relives an astonishing golfing life.
Waterford great Michelle Ryan called time on her Déise duty this week – but would love nothing more than to be starting out again.
As he breaks onto the biggest stage of all, The42 profiles the rise of Adam Idah.
In the 1990s, Irish rugby was a byword for failure, but within six months of the new century a new era had dawned. Twenty years on, The42 reflects on the most important season in Irish rugby history
Ron Warren has travelled the world to feed his obsession with figure skating.
Leinster man Scott Fardy on what drew him to the province and why he enjoys life in Dublin.
A tribute to late Irish and Shercock AC athlete Craig Lynch, with contributions from two of his former coaches.
David Sneyd stays on the Dubliner’s sofa bed as he hears the truth about a life of extremes – both on and off the pitch.
Richie Sadlier discusses his new book ‘Recovering’ and his long journey towards contentment.
Drum roll please, as we celebrate the best in television analysis, entertainment…and eejitry.
Eamon McGee speaks to The42 about his social activism and being harassed by a detractor after this year’s county final.
Of the six Dublin defenders starting in the 2019 All-Ireland final, five went to school in Coláiste Íosagáin.
A recap of some of the best bits of The Football Family podcast.
Ex-rugby player Damian Browne is working his way towards The Seven Summits. Everest awaits.
Ten years after winning Sam Maguire, Ciaran Sheehan will be back in the Cork ranks for the 2020 season.
The Hibernian and Republic of Ireland winger – and his four-year-old son Jack – meets The42 for a wide-ranging chat in Edinburgh.
In an extract from Something In The Water, Kieran McCarthy paints a picture of the extraordinary West Cork medal factory.
The band got back together for Irish fans as Amazon assembled English pundits in a kind of Tekken menu.
Sonia O’Sullivan speaks to The42 as she reflects on life after turning 50.
Today is Catherina McKiernan’s 50th birthday. The Irish marathon record holder reflects on her phenomenal career, a renowned ‘rivalry,’ and the difficulty of letting go.
Kellie Harrington discusses her injury-plagued year and the addresses criticism from a rival corner ahead of Tokyo 2020 qualification.
The42 takes a visit to Cobh, the hometown of Irish sporting legend, Sonia O’Sullivan.
The service is being shuttered by RTÉ, so we remember its heyday.
Manchester felt like a seminal moment in Taylor’s ascent to stardom outside of Ireland.
Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh talks to The42 about death, Gay Byrne, Kerry and Luke Kelly.
David Sneyd sits down with Ireland and Shamrock Rovers midfielder Jack Byrne, along with his family, ahead of the FAI Cup final.
In a glittering career, the Cork native amassed three World Indoor triumphs and four Olympic appearances before dedicating himself to reaching 100 sub four-minute miles.
Behind the Lines, No. 3, features 17 great stories from across the world of Irish sport.
The hooker steps away after a quarter-final disappointment, but in his 124 caps he created so many reasons for Irish fans to hope and aim for better.
Ireland star Louise Galvin delves into the positive influence sport – and role models like her late father – have had on her life.
It will be fascinating to see how Joe Schmidt’s team go about attacking Richie Mo’unga off lineouts.
Gavin Cooney moves on to Geneva having been charmed by the Georgian capital, if not the football.
How Brogan reacted to a reduced role in his post-prime years showed his true measure
At his brilliant best, Bernard Brogan soared to heights few other forwards have reached.