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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-11T20:37:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Gibson-Park set to return as part of strong Ireland side for Fiji</news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/fiji-rugby-7222351-Nov2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-11T20:00:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Despite turbulent year, Fiji are laying the runway from which they can take flight beyond RWC 2027</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[England's Henry Pollock scores a try despite the efforts of Fiji's Jiuta Wainiqolo back in June.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Despite turbulent year, Fiji are laying the runway from which they can take flight beyond RWC 2027]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/dublin-marathon-2027-ballot-7221200-Nov2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-11T19:00:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Want to run next year's Dublin Marathon? What you need to know when the ballot opens tomorrow</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Entry ballot for next year opens on 12 November]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Want to run next year's Dublin Marathon? What you need to know when the ballot opens tomorrow]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/paul-conroy-inter-county-retirement-7222843-Nov2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-11T18:59:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Galway 2024 Footballer of the Year Paul Conroy retires from inter-county football</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA['Sin é': Paul Conroy. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Galway 2024 Footballer of the Year Paul Conroy retires from inter-county football]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/kevin-long-cork-city-7222528-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-11T17:00:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Former Ireland international Kevin Long agrees Cork City homecoming</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Birmingham City, Burnley, League of Ireland, Premier League, Republic Of Ireland, Soccer, Cork City</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Long returns to Cork City after spending the 2026 season with Waterford.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Former Ireland international Kevin Long agrees Cork City homecoming]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/thomas-moran-pays-tribute-to-late-wife-ciara-mageean-2-7222655-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-11T16:51:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>‘She became Ireland’s daughter’: Thomas Moran pays tribute to late wife Ciara Mageean</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Athletics, Ciara Mageean, co down, portaferry, symbol of strength, Thomas Moran</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ciara at home with Thomas and their dog, Sam]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[‘She became Ireland’s daughter’: Thomas Moran pays tribute to late wife Ciara Mageean]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/dara-oshea-ireland-7222286-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-11T16:11:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'We overcame it as best we could' - Dara O'Shea reflects on Israel tensions</news:title>
            <news:keywords>dara o'shea, FAI, John O'Shea, Republic Of Ireland, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Dara O'Shea (right) with Seamus Coleman (centre) and Jake O'Brien during training on Wednesday. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['We overcame it as best we could' - Dara O'Shea reflects on Israel tensions]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/kristian-jubani-youth-olympics-7222447-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-11T15:06:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Dublin teen Kristian Jubani books his place in Youth Olympics final</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Boxing, Crumlin, Kristian Jubani</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Kristian Jubani will box for gold in Dakar on Thursday (file photo).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Dublin teen Kristian Jubani books his place in Youth Olympics final]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-v-fiji-preview-7222443-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-11T14:55:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Dupont at 10, Springboks scrum, and White’s Fiji</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Antoine Dupont, Autumn nations Series, Fiji Rugby, Ireland, Podcast, Rugby, Rugby Union, Springboks</news:keywords>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Dupont at 10, Springboks scrum, and White’s Fiji]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/casey-timoney-ireland-7211616-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-11T14:15:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>How Craig Casey and Nick Timoney took their Ireland chances</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Argentina, Ireland, Nations Championship, stepping up, The Video Review</news:keywords>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[How Craig Casey and Nick Timoney took their Ireland chances]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/gaa-non-traditional-smaller-sided-games-7222275-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-11T14:10:46+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'Non-traditional' GAA games to be rolled out in an effort to address drop-out rate</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Coaching, GAA, Games, Underage GAA</news:keywords>
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        <image:title><![CDATA['Non-traditional' GAA games to be rolled out in an effort to address drop-out rate]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/olympic-boxing-club-mullingar-7213975-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-11T11:17:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'We’re not really into praise and parties': The mindset behind Mullingar's boxing medal factory</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Amateur boxing, Boxing, Irish Boxing, John Donoghue, Medal factory, Mullingar, Olympic BC</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/john-joe-joyce-is-declared-the-winner-e16d7452-5257-42c1-af25-bd1581567dda-630x426.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Olympic BC coach John Joe Joyce boxed at the 2008 Olympics.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['We’re not really into praise and parties': The mindset behind Mullingar's boxing medal factory]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/tom-obrien-jockey-rip-7222172-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-11T11:16:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Cheltenham Festival-winning jockey Tom O’Brien dies aged 39</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Horse Racing, RIP</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/tom-obrien-celebrates-winning-the-pertemps-network-final-handicap-hurdle-on-third-wind-during-day-three-of-the-cheltenham-festival-at-cheltenham-racecourse-picture-date-thursday-march-17-2022-76a849fa-f050-4557-8ffb-2b23fa71ab53-630x456.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Tom O'Brien after winning the Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle on Third Wind at the Cheltenham Festival in 2022.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Cheltenham Festival-winning jockey Tom O’Brien dies aged 39]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/alexander-isak-shirt-pull-liverpool-arsenal-7222125-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-11T10:40:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Liverpool should have had penalty for Arsenal shirt-pull on Alexander Isak, panel rules</news:title>
            <news:keywords>ALEXANDER Isak, Arsenal, Liverpool, Premier League, Review, Soccer, var, var review</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Liverpool's Alexander Isak and Alexis Mac Allister with Jurrien Timber of Arsenal.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Liverpool should have had penalty for Arsenal shirt-pull on Alexander Isak, panel rules]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/arsene-wenger-fifa-presidency-bid-2-7222002-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-11T08:46:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Arsène Wenger to make decision on Fifa presidency bid by end of the week</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Arsene Wenger, Considering It, FIFA, FIFA Presidency, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/arsene-wenger-looks-on-during-the-fifa-world-cup-2026-group-i-match-between-france-and-senegal-at-new-york-new-jersey-stadium-on-june-16-2026-in-east-rutherford-united-states-photo-by-harry-lange-deb6db41-22ce-4f82-b769-46ecdb92ee53-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Arsène Wenger [file photo].]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Arsène Wenger to make decision on Fifa presidency bid by end of the week]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/gaa-go-games-underage-playing-column-7221333-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-11T06:45:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Cheers, jeers and tears: the GAA's fears over the treatment of Go Games</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Bogue On Wednesday, column, GAA, Gaelic Football, Hurling</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/lorcan-omeara-and-ross-murray-wait-for-possession-7225ec94-9505-4c38-82ce-1c98427963ad-630x423.jpg</image:loc>
        
        <image:title><![CDATA[Cheers, jeers and tears: the GAA's fears over the treatment of Go Games]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/stuart-mccloskey-ireland-6-7221917-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-11T06:30:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'Until someone takes the jersey off us, we're still playing at a high level'</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Big Stu, centres, Ireland, Rugby, stuart mccloskey, World Cup</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Stuart McCloskey at the IRFU's high performance centre.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['Until someone takes the jersey off us, we're still playing at a high level']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ger-brennan-dublin-suspension-7221331-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-11T06:00:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ger Brennan claims 'political dark arts' played a role in his 12-week suspension</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Dublin GAA, Eoin Murchan, GAA, Gaelic Football, Ger Brennan, National League</news:keywords>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Ger Brennan claims 'political dark arts' played a role in his 12-week suspension]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/kristian-jubani-claims-youth-olympics-medal-7221869-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-10T21:12:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ireland's Kristian Jubani claims Youth Olympics medal</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Almohaimen Takleef, Boxing, Ireland, Kristian Jubani, Winning, Youth Olympics</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/team-ireland-announce-three-person-team-for-youth-olympic-games-in-dakar-9f280f21-240e-410d-b173-16dbbc8b5ff9-630x408.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ireland's Kristian Jubani (file photo).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Ireland's Kristian Jubani claims Youth Olympics medal]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/shelbourne-confirm-departure-of-four-experienced-players-7221828-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-10T19:28:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Shelbourne confirm departure of four experienced players</news:title>
            <news:keywords>League of Ireland, LOI, Mipo Odubeko, Paddy Barrett, Soccer, Shelbourne, Wave Goodbye</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Mipo Odubeko applauds the fans (file pic).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Shelbourne confirm departure of four experienced players]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/troy-parrott-and-katie-mccabe-among-nominees-at-fai-awards-7221783-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-10T18:58:57+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Troy Parrott and Katie McCabe among nominees at FAI awards</news:title>
            <news:keywords>FAI Awards, Katie McCabe, recognition, Soccer, Ireland Republic, Troy Parrott</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ireland's Troy Parrott celebrates scoring (file pic).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Troy Parrott and Katie McCabe among nominees at FAI awards]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/scott-mctominay-heart-7221703-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-10T18:03:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Scott McTominay had heart ‘shocked’ two days before Scotland’s World Cup opener</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Health scare, Scotland, scott mctominay, World Cup</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Scott McTominay during Scotland's World cup opener against Haiti.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Scott McTominay had heart ‘shocked’ two days before Scotland’s World Cup opener]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/the-42-gaa-podcast-13-7221693-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-10T17:47:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Michael Murphy: Donegal’s greatest player, but was the comeback worth it?</news:title>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/michael-murphy-in-the-dressing-room-after-the-game-with-the-ulster-gaa-senior-cup-93eb08a0-f5a0-440c-9b1e-14b2275d2b2c-630x464.jpg</image:loc>
        
        <image:title><![CDATA[Michael Murphy: Donegal’s greatest player, but was the comeback worth it?]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/niall-kearney-golf-7221499-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-10T16:53:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ireland's Kearney looks set to miss out on DP World Tour card</news:title>
            <news:keywords>DP World Tour, Golf, Niall Kearney, Q-School</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/june-22-2023-pleneuf-france-niall-kearney-tees-off-on-the-10th-hole-during-the-first-round-of-the-golf-blue-green-de-pleneuf-val-andre-on-june-22-2023-in-pleneuf-france-credit-image-g-179d3fe4-d4ae-4759-9427-939e4830d89d-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Niall Kearney is bidding to make the top 15 at the DP World Tour Qualifying School Final Stage (file photo).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Ireland's Kearney looks set to miss out on DP World Tour card]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/michael-osullivan-jockey-trophy-7221428-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-10T16:34:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'A beautiful and fitting tribute to his legacy': Jockey prize renamed in honour of Michael O'Sullivan</news:title>
            <news:keywords>honoured, Horse Racing, Michael O'Sullivan</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/michael-osullivan-celebrates-winning-with-jazzy-matty-fb805b08-d139-4690-9220-b710ca997521-630x397.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[The late jockey Michael O’Sullivan celebrates winning with Jazzy Matty at Cheltenham 2023]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['A beautiful and fitting tribute to his legacy': Jockey prize renamed in honour of Michael O'Sullivan]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/gaa-games-rule-changes-7221525-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-10T16:21:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Teenage GAA games set for radical rules shake-up</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Changes, Exclusive, GAA, Gaelic Football, Hurling, Rules, Underage GAA</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/general-view-of-hurls-fe61e78b-2ac3-4cd3-ac30-6877a8c7f5f7-630x414.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[A GAA report urging changes to underage games will soon be published.  ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Teenage GAA games set for radical rules shake-up]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/shane-lowry-dubai-2-7221210-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-10T14:41:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Lowry among big names absent from Dubai tournament as McIlroy eyes record books</news:title>
            <news:keywords>DP World Tour, Golf, Missing in Action, Race to Dubai, Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/rory-mcilroy-of-northern-ireland-hits-off-the-first-tee-during-the-first-round-of-abu-dhabi-golf-championship-in-abu-dhabi-united-arab-emirates-wednesday-nov-5-2026-ap-photoaltaf-qadri-da3a39ba-4454-4eb7-8d7b-a30db8d746a2-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        
        <image:title><![CDATA[Lowry among big names absent from Dubai tournament as McIlroy eyes record books]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/hip-drop-tackle-7210466-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-10T14:13:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Australia's Bell got rugby's first yellow card for a 'hip drop tackle'</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Angus Bell, England, Feyi-Waboso, foul play, Hip Drop Tackle, Tackle</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/hdt-466b08bc-dbb4-4a6a-8c17-65ba3109f7bf-630x409.png</image:loc>
        
        <image:title><![CDATA[Australia's Bell got rugby's first yellow card for a 'hip drop tackle']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/rory-mcilroy-bryson-7221154-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-10T11:43:04+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Rory McIlroy on DeChambeau's future - 'It doesn't seem like he's got many options'</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Bryson DeChambeau, DP World Tour, Golf, liv golf, PGA Tour, Rivals, Rory McIlroy</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/rory-mcilroy-of-northern-ireland-watches-bryson-dechambeau-on-the-sixth-hole-during-the-final-round-at-the-masters-golf-tournament-sunday-april-13-2025-in-augusta-ga-ap-photojulia-demaree-ni-e2bcfe7a-b332-4dea-9377-6faaf5aa2832-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[DeChambeau has until 15 November to declare his intention to play on DP World Tour.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy on DeChambeau's future - 'It doesn't seem like he's got many options']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/michael-carrick-manchester-united-manager-7220844-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-10T10:54:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Michael Carrick reports for training as Man Utd future hangs in balance</news:title>
            <news:keywords>INTERNATIONAL BREAK, Premier League, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/manchester-uk-8th-nov-2026-michael-carrick-head-coach-of-manchester-united-applauds-the-fans-after-the-manchester-united-vs-aston-villa-premier-league-match-at-old-trafford-manchester-picture-cr-f12e4e90-38ef-4a76-a9d2-fb141f30e52f-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Michael Carrick.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Michael Carrick reports for training as Man Utd future hangs in balance]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/rds-to-host-bohemians-games-7221094-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-10T10:46:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>RDS to host Bohs men's Premier Division games during Dalymount Park redevelopment</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Bohemians, Dalymount Park, LOI, Matt Devaney, plans, RDS, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/a-general-view-of-laya-arena-ahead-of-the-game-ecdffe13-0811-45d1-8047-23008e1726f7-630x392.jpg</image:loc>
        
        <image:title><![CDATA[RDS to host Bohs men's Premier Division games during Dalymount Park redevelopment]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/brisbane-lions-announce-new-coach-7221024-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-10T09:14:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>After three AFL Premiership wins, Brisbane Lions announce new coach</news:title>
            <news:keywords>AFL, Brisbane Lions, Cameron Bruce, Chris Fagan, Conor McKenna, The Boss</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/brisbane-australia-10th-nov-2026-new-brisbane-lions-afl-head-coach-cameron-bruce-poses-for-a-photograph-at-brighton-homes-arena-springfield-central-queensland-tuesday-november-10-2026-aap-i-d681f6d1-eace-4ff1-b4e9-10734488d97e-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        
        <image:title><![CDATA[After three AFL Premiership wins, Brisbane Lions announce new coach]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/gerry-fox-appointed-as-new-york-football-manager-7220991-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-10T08:39:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Longford's Gerry Fox appointed New York football manager for 2027 </news:title>
            <news:keywords>At The Helm, GAA, Gaelic Football, gerry fox, New York GAA, Ronan McGinley</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/general-view-of-gaelic-park-5b740e31-c939-49d2-97ec-926b76bdb8e3-630x386.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[New York's Gaelic Park.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Longford's Gerry Fox appointed New York football manager for 2027 ]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/leinster-munster-connacht-gaa-club-tv-7220962-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-10T08:10:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Leinster, Munster and Connacht GAA club games live on TV next weekend</news:title>
            <news:keywords>club, Connacht, GAA, Leinster, Munster, RTÉ, TG4, Tune in</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/euan-murray-and-conor-stakelum-celebrate-winning-7952b07b-fc7d-45b5-ad41-70f6c042e0ef-630x436.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Thurles Sarsfields players Euan Murray and Conor Stakelum celebrate their Tipperary senior final win.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Leinster, Munster and Connacht GAA club games live on TV next weekend]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-springboks-scrum-7220779-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-10T07:00:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ireland confident scrum going in right direction for Boks test</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Argentina, Fiji, Ireland, John Fogarty, no scrum no win, Scrum, South Africa</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/ireland-and-south-africa-players-contest-a-scrum-during-the-quilter-nations-series-match-at-the-aviva-stadium-dublin-picture-date-saturday-november-22-2025-50b885ae-17b3-4ae3-81a3-10f24c97bc41-630x384.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ireland's scrum was taken apart by South Africa last year.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Ireland confident scrum going in right direction for Boks test]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-nations-league-games-7220904-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-10T06:15:48+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>A year on from Troy's magic in Budapest, Ireland in need of another stirring finish</news:title>
            <news:keywords>FAIR, Republic Of Ireland, Soccer, uefa nations league</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/troy-parrott-and-seamus-coleman-celebrate-after-the-match-e889f2d0-c1ee-4285-8072-cdd49a7572c2-630x411.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Troy Parrott with Seamus Coleman after winning in Budapest.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[A year on from Troy's magic in Budapest, Ireland in need of another stirring finish]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-number-eight-7220817-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-10T06:00:20+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'He's incredibly explosive' - Ireland happy with number eight options</news:title>
            <news:keywords>back of the scrum, Ireland, John Fogarty, Nations Championship, Nick Timoney, Squad</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/nick-timoney-0f996335-5cb9-421a-a169-2f52de318b00-630x450.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ireland back row Nick Timoney.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['He's incredibly explosive' - Ireland happy with number eight options]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-nunber-eight-7220458-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-09T20:00:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Who will play at number eight for Ireland against the Springboks?</news:title>
            <news:keywords>8, Argentina, eighth man, Ireland, Springboks</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/mixcollage-09-nov-2026-04-06-pm-6246-73161a05-3dec-4933-83fe-8263fe884da5-630x410.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[James McNabney, Nick Timoney, and Cian Prendergast.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Who will play at number eight for Ireland against the Springboks?]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/jad-hakiki-bohemians-transfer-7220745-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-09T19:10:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ireland U21 Hakiki signs for Bohemians on two-year deal</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Bohemians, Bohs, League of Ireland, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/jad-signs-5-f747e5c7-b455-44b8-98ff-0371e3058210-630x420.jpeg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Jad Hakiki.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Ireland U21 Hakiki signs for Bohemians on two-year deal]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/derry-fai-cup-win-7220420-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-09T17:02:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Derry take home the cup as UCD send Drogs down</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Derry City, Drogheda United, FAI Cup, League of Ireland, Manchester United, Podcast, UCD</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/michael-duffy-lifts-the-fai-cup-21d21857-f563-4cd2-b148-3340399b93fa-630x407.jpg</image:loc>
        
        <image:title><![CDATA[Derry take home the cup as UCD send Drogs down]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/carla-ward-contract-extension-7220301-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-09T17:00:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Carla Ward Ireland contract extension moves closer</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Football, Ireland WNT, Positive, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/carla-ward-ahead-of-the-game-d457f5b3-bfdc-42c9-81d8-6292a10ade0e-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ireland WNT head coach Carla Ward (file photo).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Carla Ward Ireland contract extension moves closer]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/galway-naming-rights-pearse-stadium-7220564-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-09T16:36:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Galway GAA sell naming rights to Pearse Stadium</news:title>
            <news:keywords>art of the deal, ECC Timber Products, GAA, Galway, new name</news:keywords>
        </news:news>
        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/pearse-stadium-gaa-stadium-in-county-galway-ireland-4a2991b9-a51b-4a46-acce-eecb110ec833-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        
        <image:title><![CDATA[Galway GAA sell naming rights to Pearse Stadium]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/keith-andrews-var-7220195-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-09T16:24:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Keith Andrews questions use of VAR as Thiago red card costs Brentford</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Brentford, Controversy, Igor Thiago, Keith Andrews, Premier League, Technology, var</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/brentford-manager-keith-andrews-left-commiserates-brentfords-vitaly-janelt-after-the-premier-league-match-at-the-american-express-stadium-brighton-picture-date-sunday-november-8-2026-a6689d64-e583-4e4d-bd64-6621f4ac09ec-630x453.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Brentford sit in 8th ahead of the international break.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Keith Andrews questions use of VAR as Thiago red card costs Brentford]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/lgfa-national-league-master-fixture-schedule-7220498-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-09T15:55:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>All-Ireland rematch set for opening weekend as LGFA reveal league fixtures</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Football, Gaelic Football, Ladies Football, LGFA, National League</news:keywords>
        </news:news>
        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/caoimhe-evans-with-shauna-hynes-00946832-b6a6-423a-94a0-356868dbd22b-630x431.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Kerry's Caoimhe Evans collides with Shauna Hynes of Galway in the All-Ireland final.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[All-Ireland rematch set for opening weekend as LGFA reveal league fixtures]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-v-argentina-review-7220352-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-09T13:32:16+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ireland v Argentina review: Sharp strike plays and a brilliant back three</news:title>
            <news:keywords>andy farrell, Argentina Rugby, autumn internationals, Ireland, murray kinsella, Podcast, Rugby Union</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/hugo-keenan-applauds-the-fans-after-the-game-636eb6eb-e3c4-4b12-bc15-4affc0d23cab-630x341.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Nations Championship Northern Hemisphere Series, Aviva Stadium, Dublin 6/11/2026
Ireland vs Argentina
Ireland's Hugo Keenan applauds the fans after the game]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Ireland v Argentina review: Sharp strike plays and a brilliant back three]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-fiji-fogarty-7220309-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-09T12:48:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ireland look for consistency as Jake White's Fiji visits Dublin</news:title>
            <news:keywords>consistency, Fiji, Ireland, Jake White, Next Job</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/hugo-keenan-celebrates-scoring-his-sides-fifth-try-with-teammates-51b05f2d-580f-4a26-abe0-c855f7129ea1-630x630.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ireland celebrate a try against Argentina.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Ireland look for consistency as Jake White's Fiji visits Dublin]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/gaa-club-championship-talking-points-7220235-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-09T11:53:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Leinster hurling classic, a Waterford breakthrough, late Ulster football drama</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Club Corner, GAA</news:keywords>
        </news:news>
        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/cian-mcconville-celebrates-with-oisin-oneill-after-the-final-whistle-dba3df13-b15c-4c2f-9912-406e2f3f6871-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Crossmaglen Rangers players celebrate their dramatic victory.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Leinster hurling classic, a Waterford breakthrough, late Ulster football drama]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/sean-jansen-ireland-4-7220242-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-09T11:23:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Jansen's campaign over as McCann and McCarthy called up by Ireland</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Injury Update, Ireland, Nations Championship, sean jansen</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/sean-jansen-ce16909e-55da-4aeb-8140-082f26f1afef-630x517.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Sean Jansen's Nations Championship campaign is over.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Jansen's campaign over as McCann and McCarthy called up by Ireland]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/charlie-smyth-9-7220102-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-09T09:07:20+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'It's a learning process, but one thing I'll take pride in is whenever I'm needed most, I'll step up'</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Charlie Smyth, NFL</news:keywords>
        </news:news>
        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/new-orleans-saints-place-kicker-charlie-smyth-39-kicks-a-field-goal-in-the-first-half-of-an-nfl-football-game-against-the-cleveland-browns-in-new-orleans-sunday-nov-8-2026-ap-photoella-hall-2ecd86eb-8625-4cf8-a7be-d1234c23a52c-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Charlie Smyth in action for the New Orlean Saints.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['It's a learning process, but one thing I'll take pride in is whenever I'm needed most, I'll step up']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/mack-hansen-ireland-argentina-7218886-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-09T07:00:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'I feel I can properly be myself and just play my game' - Hansen makes confident Ireland return</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Impact, Ireland, Mack Hansen, Nations Championship, Rugby</news:keywords>
        </news:news>
        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/mack-hansen-44fdd0a4-3c70-44aa-aaea-a79cddd414e1-630x396.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ireland winger Mack Hansen.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['I feel I can properly be myself and just play my game' - Hansen makes confident Ireland return]]></image:title>
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    </url></urlset>