# Interview

THE MORNING LEAD

'I'm absolutely focused': Eamon Ryan intends to lead Greens into next General Election

A report by

Tadgh McNally

In an interview with The Journal, Ryan said that he wanted to deliver “profound change”.

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Yesterday

21st March 2023

# Conundrum

‘One year, I played 7 games for Ireland and 3 for Sunderland… That was new to me’

Keiren Westwood on Irish memories, future plans, and the challenges of balancing club with international form.

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Tue 8:00 AM

This month

March 2023

# Bohemians

Mayo star Sarah Rowe addresses speculations of trying to make World Cup soccer squad

‘For me, it’s about reaching my potential in soccer,’ the player insists.

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Mar 10th 2023, 10:53 AM

# Interview

Sarah Rowe focused on new Bohs career rather than World Cup 'narrative'

‘For me, it’s about reaching my potential in soccer,’ the Mayo multi-sport star insists.

12.1k

Mar 10th 2023, 7:00 AM

Last month

February 2023

# Interview

Advice for new Ireland recruits, Ukraine blow to Hampden history, and YouTube fun

Ruesha Littlejohn is chasing the World Cup dream.

3.5k

Feb 18th 2023, 8:30 AM

# Interview

From fearing for career to player of the year - Shamrock Rovers star's eventful homecoming

Rory Gaffney explains being priced out of Dublin, settling in Galway, and eying more glory with the Hoops in 2023.

5.3k

Feb 18th 2023, 7:00 AM

# Interview

'I am happier now than before I went in' - New Cork City owner aiming for Europe

New Cork City owner Dermot Usher talks about his plans and ambitions with the club.

8.7k

Feb 15th 2023, 6:00 PM

# Interview

Love without innocence - Ireland's Ryan Manning tackles football's reality

With a growing property business and a daughter on the way, Swansea’s Galway star explains why game won’t define him.

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Feb 11th 2023, 8:00 AM

January

January 2023

# Interview

Cate Blanchett on Tár: 'I don't think there was ever a safety net with the whole thing'

The Australian actor talks about her latest role as a controversial conductor in the Oscar-tipped Tár.

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Updated

Jan 14th 2023, 8:00 AM

# Unhappy

'That's the integrity of the competition shot' - Offaly boss Kearns on O'Byrne Cup

Earlier this week, Louth opted not to play what would have been a dead rubber with Wexford.

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Updated

Jan 12th 2023, 3:04 PM

# Waiting Game

Connacht head coach Wilkins yet to be interviewed to take over from Friend

The current director of rugby is set to depart in the summer of 2023.

7.5k

Jan 11th 2023, 6:45 AM

# spare

Prince Harry tells TV interviewer he wants his father and brother back

The Duke of Sussex has done interviews with ITV and CBS News, which will be aired on Sunday.

41.1k

Jan 2nd 2023, 2:06 PM

# Interview

'It's a 360 view on my life really - there's more to the player than what people see'

Family, love, loss, rivalry, respect and incredible success – Cork legend Gemma O’Connor on her book ‘Why Not A Warrior?’

16.6k

Jan 1st 2023, 8:00 AM

Last year

2022

# Interview

The abiding passion of one of Ireland’s first-ever female internationals

Ex-footballer Marion Slattery on a group of women that helped pave the way for the national team’s success in 2022.

19.1k

Dec 27th 2022, 10:00 AM

# Interview

All sectors will get 'fair hearing' on taxation if SF gets into power, McDonald insists

If in government, Sinn Féin would reduce the inheritance tax threshold to €300,000.

12.0k

Dec 23rd 2022, 6:30 AM

# Looking Back

Emotional Boris Becker relied on 'blood brothers' to protect him in prison

The 55-year-old was deported to Germany after being released last week.

12.8k

Dec 21st 2022, 12:07 PM

# Landlords

Housing minister: 'I'll be frank, we've got to revisit the tax treatment for small landlords'

In an interview with The Journal, the housing minister said tax measures is one way to keep landlords in the market.

In an interview with The Journal, Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien said the tax treatment of landlords is something the government will discuss further.

Small landlords are continuing to leave the market, said the minister.

Pressure will be put on local authorities to ramp up their delivery of homes next year.

44.7k

Dec 21st 2022, 12:05 AM

# Interview

McDonald didn't want to give 'credibility to this façade' by putting name forward for Taoiseach

When nominations were being made in the Dail today, Sinn Fein did not put forward McDonald’s name

25.7k

Dec 17th 2022, 7:58 PM

# Dual Nationality

‘Football was my language’ - The Morocco-born player who came of age in Ireland

Yassine En-Neyah on growing up in Dublin and watching his country of birth from afar.

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Updated

Dec 14th 2022, 12:02 PM

# Interview

'We are going to make sure Qatar doesn’t become our Saipan'

Ahead of their kick-off against FA CEO Noel Mooney speaks to The42 about the World Cup, the lessons of Saipan, and John Delaney.

11.5k

Nov 21st 2022, 6:00 AM

# Interview

Ronaldo says Glazers 'don't care' about United, hits out at Rooney and Neville

The Portugal international criticised the Glazer family and also rounded on some former teammates, claiming they are not his friends.

13.7k

Nov 14th 2022, 10:53 PM

# Interview

Shades of Nathan Collins, big Ireland opportunity and World Cup ambitions

Hayley Nolan: ‘There is going to be a lot of fighting for positions on the plane to Australia. But that’s the best thing for the team.’

3.1k

Nov 10th 2022, 7:15 AM

# Qatar

World Cup ambassador calls homosexuality 'damage in the mind'

Former Qatari international Khalid Salman made the comments on German TV, with the country’s Minister for Sport, Nancy Faeser, criticising him.

38.5k

Nov 8th 2022, 3:18 PM

# Pakistan

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan says march to capital will continue after he was shot in the leg

Khan’s march on the capital was suspended after a gunman opened fire.

5.3k

Nov 6th 2022, 3:23 PM

# Commitment

'I'm not coming down here, giving up my life, my family... And finishing 6th'

Declan Devine outlines his ambitions after being appointed the new manager of Bohemians.

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Oct 21st 2022, 6:00 AM

# Interview

‘You box, you grin and you get knocked out’ - Roddy Collins on life

The manager and former player chats about his new book and career in football.

17.3k

Oct 16th 2022, 10:00 AM

# talking point

Amber Barrett interview epitomises why sport matters

The Ireland striker paid an emotional tribute to the victimes of the Creeslough tragedy after the game.

2.9k

Oct 16th 2022, 9:00 AM

# grateful

'I looked at the sky and said a prayer because I wouldn’t be here without her'

Ireland’s Lily Agg discusses family, her late grandmother and combining football with a job in the education sector.

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Oct 7th 2022, 7:45 AM

# Interview

Jack Byrne: 'I made a pass and felt my stomach rip. I didn't know what was going on’

Jack Byrne opens up on some of the injury woe that has blighted his season as Shamrock Rovers continue European journey.

28.3k

Updated

Oct 6th 2022, 8:35 AM

# Progress

From personal trainer to full focus on Ireland's World Cup play-off bid

Ireland international Jamie Finn on adapting to change and the growth of women’s football.

4.4k

Oct 6th 2022, 7:30 AM

# truss issues

Liz Truss pulls out of interview with BBC’s Nick Robinson

The Tory leadership frontrunner’s team said she ‘can no longer spare the time’, according to the BBC.

43.9k

Aug 29th 2022, 6:21 PM

# queen of dirt island

'It felt like it was whispered to me every day': Donal Ryan on the unexpected genesis of his latest novel

The author’s sixth novel is about the life of four generations of a Tipperary family.

21.4k

Aug 21st 2022, 8:00 AM

# Interview

Wolves boss hails Nathan Collins with Ruben Dias comparison - 'After two days it was like he was here three years'

Bruno Lage tells The42 why the 21-year-old centre back can be a future captain for club and country.

15.2k

Aug 20th 2022, 7:00 AM

# wage hike

Low Pay Commission recommendation for minimum wage increase to go to Cabinet in September

The current national minimum wage stands at €10.50 per hour.

17.2k

Aug 19th 2022, 11:22 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Varadkar: 'There's a feeling in the gay community that homophobic attacks are on the rise'

A report by

Christina Finn

Speaking to The Journal in a wide-ranging interview, Varadkar said the situation is ‘extremely worrying’.

38.6k

Aug 19th 2022, 12:05 AM

# Perseverance

History-maker Israel Olatunde broke Irish record with 'burst' spikes

The 20-year-old finished sixth in the final of the 100m at the European Championships last night.

27.3k

Aug 17th 2022, 2:22 PM

# Lost Generation

'Some of the girls just stopped being interested in playing because it was costing us money'

Marian Leahy looks back on her football career and laments how Irish teams and players of the past often tend to get overlooked.

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Jun 26th 2022, 8:00 AM

# perspective

'Now, I look back on my time at Man United as a success. When I came home, I felt like a failure'

Anthony Whelan looks back on his career as a footballer.

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Jun 19th 2022, 9:09 AM

# Looking Back

How the history of football reveals a deep-seated antipathy towards women

Suzanne Wrack discusses her new book: ‘A Woman’s Game’.

3.5k

Jun 6th 2022, 7:45 AM

# Great expectations

'The year we signed, Nottingham Forest had come third in the Premier League'

Keith Foy remembers a time when an influx of promising young Irish players moved to the City Ground club.

28.7k

May 29th 2022, 7:30 AM