'This makes every sacrifice worth it': A day with Newport's Irish as they plot Man United's downfall
With eyes of the football world on this FA Cup tie, The 42 hears stories of resolve, love, tragedy and hope from six Irishmen at the heart of the club.
David Sneyd
Reports from Newport
28 Jan
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All time
Gesture
League Two club donating portion of new shirt's sales to Irish defender who was forced to retire
1 Mar 2021
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Dilemma
'I thought: if I speak about my heart problems, no manager will want to sign me'
26 Dec 2020
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cut short
Heart surgery forces Irish defender O'Brien to retire at 27
15 Jun 2020
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Done Deal
Boost for Irish defender after Wembley heartache
30 May 2019
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Late Drama
Heartbreak for Irish duo O'Brien and Amond as Newport suffer late play-off defeat to Tranmere
25 May 2019
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Happy Days
Joy for Irish pair as Newport win on penalties to reach play-off final
12 May 2019
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UNSUNG HERO
'We don't really fear anyone' - The Irishman aiming to topple Manchester City
6 Feb 2019
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Underdogs
7 Irish players who could help inspire FA Cup upsets this weekend
5 Jan 2018
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Interview
The fall and rise of an Irish footballing prodigy turned overnight hero in south-east Wales
10 May 2017
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Great Escape
Watch: Irish defender the hero as 89th minute goal keeps Newport in the Football League
7 May 2017
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Deise Delivery
Waterford forward O'Brien's goal key as UCC stage comeback to defeat UCD in Fitzgibbon Cup
2 Feb 2017
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determination
‘Suddenly, I was told I needed an operation, otherwise I could drop dead on the pitch’
23 Dec 2016
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Missing
Gardaà search for 17-year-old missing from Dublin
3 Sep 2013
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Hip Hop
MCs sign on for Ballymun hip-hop mentoring project