As a teenager, the Waterford ace was diagnosed with arthritis and told she would be in a wheelchair by the age of 30.
Brisbane’s giant-killing spree continued against North Melbourne, for whom Aileen Gilroy was instrumental despite defeat.
The Dubliners made a huge impact on tactics and culture in the AFL and helped pave the way for generations of Irish hopefuls Down Under.
The company specified that the pandemic and the accompanying closure of pubs have rendered the eir Sport business model no longer viable.
Paddy Durcan on the quad problem that forced him off at half-time in the All-Ireland final.
The series will continue on 25 March and will run until 29 April.
The42 looks back at the evolution of sponsorship in the GAA.
The county released a statement this morning calling for a ‘resolution’ before the return to play.
Another new campaign swings around and there’s plenty Irish interest.
Meath All-Ireland winner Vikki Wall recently opened up about the regular abuse she has been subjected to on the pitch.
Shefflin is ‘absolutely delighted’ Brian Cody has remained in charge of Kilkenny.
The jersey will be donned by all the county’s football and hurling sides when action resumes.
Another seven days, another great lineup for The42 members to enjoy.
Brisbane won the big AFLW clash 35-32 against Collingwood.
A Mother’s Day expression of gratitude.
Sinéad Burke had a glittering journey with the Tribe, though it ended on an unfortunate note.
The Mayo great played a key role as GWS Giants defeated St Kilda.
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Donal Ó Fatharta, Mike Sherry, Aishling Moloney and Dan Sheridan reflect on how Irish sporting life was turned upside down by Covid-19.
Gavin Cooney will host a live episode of Behind The Lines.
Joey Boland says he has seen a lot of players present with hamstring and ankle injuries.
Ali Twomey reveals that there is still a long way to go towards leveling the playing field.
Cliodhna O’Connor was Dublin number one between 2002 and 2014.
Paul Mannion, Paddy Andrews and Michael Darragh Macauley were the big-name departures from the team.
Gooch has undertaken a new role at his Killarney-based club.
Fiona McHale – who’s one of four Carnacon players to return – had been absent since 2018.
From phenomenal individual exploits to coming back better from a devastating knee injury, we chart Aimee Mackin’s rise to the top.
By the age of 13-15 many girls have labelled themselves ‘not sporty’ and are far less likely to participate in sport.
2020 was a year to remember for Dublin midfielder Jennifer Dunne.
Galway camogie star and University of Limerick student Siobhán McGrath on the recent street party, and how difficult lockdown has been for students.
Fergal McCann was a coach and trainer of the Tyrone senior football side, helping them to All-Ireland glory in 2005 and 2008..
Edel Murphy of St Mary’s Central School in Enniskeane talks about their successful former pupils.
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You’ll be hearing a lot about these rising stars when inter-county action returns.
The Cats scooped six awards, with Denise Gaule and Brian Dowling named Player and Manager of the Year respectively.
Míchéal Naughton: ‘In my term as President, I would love to see Croke Park at full capacity for All-Ireland final day.’
Tom McLoughney started in Tipperary’s Liam MacCarthy Cup victores in 1961 and 1962.
The latest games involving Irish players in the AFLW took place this morning.
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