'I was just hoping to get a game with the reserves... staying for 17 years was beyond my wildest dreams'
Derek Tracey spent his entire career with Shamrock Rovers during the homeless period before their move to Tallaght Stadium.
Derek Tracey spent his entire career with Shamrock Rovers during the homeless period before their move to Tallaght Stadium.
Ger Earls was a key part of Young Munster’s AIL success in 1993 after joining from Thomond.
Brian Kerr lifts the lid on what it was like to manage Ireland and his year-long chase to get Roy Keane back in an Ireland shirt.
If everything had gone to plan, the 2002 World Cup would have been the crowning moment of Roy Keane’s career. Instead he came home before the tournament began and the inquest lasted for months.
RTÉ Sport sub-editor Elaine Buckley produced an incredible promo piece, which went down a treat at the weekend.
In the first in the series, Garry Doyle speaks to figures in the game about the man who rose to become chief executive and oversaw the Association for almost a decade and a half.
It’s 50 years since a seminal match took place between Dundalk Ladies and Manchester Corinthians.
24-year-old second row Ciaran O’Flynn was born and bred near Bordeaux in France.
League of Ireland legend and former Cobh Ramblers boss Alfie Hale recounts the ex-Man United player’s early days, 30 years on from his move to English football.
Were he playing the game today, Jordan might not be afforded the chance to stay silent and say that “Republicans buy sneakers too”.
Liam Hayes is this week’s guest on Behind the Lines, and spoke of writing about himself, Sean Boylan, and his Meath team-mates in his playing days.
Johann Muller says David Humphreys played a huge role in making his time in Ulster such a happy one.
Ex-League of Ireland forward Robbie Doyle has moved into the music industry since retiring from football at 28.
The story of Limerick man John McGrath, who began his professional football career at Aston Villa.
The events of 2000 kickstarted Matt Holland’s career as a Premier League and international footballer.
Pádraig Harrington is Shane Keegan’s guest on this week’s episode of How To Win At Dominoes.
The42 remembers Darren Clarke’s matchplay win over Tiger Woods at La Costa in 2000, which ushered in a golden era for Irish golf.
Cora Staunton on her remarkable recovery from a career-threatening injury, a whirlwind 12 months, and what the future holds for the Mayo great.
Eoin Kelly on his hurling year in 2000 that saw him play for three Tipperary teams and win an All-Ireland for a Kilkenny side.
An old song with an older tune is the soundtrack of modern Munster.
Ireland’s only boxer at the 2000 Olympics, Cork’s Michael Roche, reveals why his 16-year dream turned into a nightmare, and how it followed him home from Sydney.
From managing Tralee IT’s galacticos on their run to Sigerson glory in the 1990s to Cavan during the Seanie Johnston transfer saga.
Tipperary native Brendan O’Donoghue on the ups and downs that go hand-in-hand with a career in snooker.
Noelle Healy shares her experience through the Covid-19 crisis.
The acclaimed writer penned a piece especially for our supporters.
Felix Healy looks back on his remarkable football career and life.
Tyrone and Dromore 21-year-old Oran Sludden delves deeper into his story and mental health struggles – and shares messages of hope.
Michael Meehan and Bryan Sheehan on the 2002 college classics that helped influence their careers.
Lifeimi Mafi helped Munster to the 2008 Heineken Cup and has fond memories of his time in Carrigaline.
The winger who became the first player from Galway to experience English football’s rebranded top flight.
Former Dundalk, UCD and Shamrock Rovers star Alan O’Neill looks back on his remarkable career in the game.
Alan Gaffney’s men were on the brink of a pool-stage exit in the Heineken Cup.
The Deise prevailed to land their second provincial title in three years.
Jim Crawford on his recent appointment as Ireland U21 boss.
Ex-Ireland and Milwall midfielder Dave Savage revisits his career in football, which included five senior international caps — all earned in the summer of 1996.
He has criticised pushy parents and said he was probably ‘too tough’ on his U15s, but Duff is a lot more than just an old-school coach.
Some of the province’s greatest days have been heavily influenced by Limerick men.
Come with us on a journey through space and time… to Wexford in 1996.
James Crombie had some help getting his head around a massive mathematical problem before he could take an iconic photo.
Stephen Kenny is only the third Irish manager in almost 50 years to live in the country full-time. Eoin Hand and Brian Kerr talk to The42 about the unique pressures of being home-based.