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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-31T22:31:29+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Pico Lopes sent off as Shamrock Rovers held to draw by Drogheda</news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/leona-maguire-open-7119041-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-31T22:27:00+01:00</news:publication_date>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Leona Maguire on the course today. ]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/rangers-dundee-2-7119252-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-31T22:08:54+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Thelo Aasgaard rescues point for Rangers in Derek McInnes’ first game in charge</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Thelo Aasgaard earned Rangers a point in Derek McInnes first game at Dundee United.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Thelo Aasgaard rescues point for Rangers in Derek McInnes’ first game in charge]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/dundalk-sligo-rovers-league-of-ireland-7119260-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-31T21:57:21+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Dundalk drop points again as Sligo Rovers grab late equaliser</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Dundalk's Ronan Teahan with Cian Kavanagh of Sligo .Rovers]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/mykhailo-mudryk-doping-ban-appeal-resolved-7119134-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-31T17:35:25+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk cleared to play after doping ban appeal resolved</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Mykhailo Mudryk is free to resume his career (Zac Goodwin/PA)]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk cleared to play after doping ban appeal resolved]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/eddie-howe-newcastle-confirmed-7119107-Jul2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-31T17:19:17+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Eddie Howe steps down as Newcastle boss ‘to recharge and take a break’</news:title>
            <news:keywords>CONFIRMED, Eddie Howe, Football, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Eddie Howe has left Newcastle (Jordan Pettitt/PA)]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Eddie Howe steps down as Newcastle boss ‘to recharge and take a break’]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/know-your-sport-take-our-weekly-quiz-45-7117417-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-31T17:00:58+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz</news:title>
            <news:keywords>GAA, Golf, Quiz, Rugby, Soccer, Test</news:keywords>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/american-affair-goodwood-7118938-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-31T16:18:26+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>American Affair flies the flag for Goldie at Goodwood</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Paul Mulrennan riding American Affair (yellow cap blue star, nearside rail) to win the King George Qatar Stakes (Group 2) during day four of the Goodwood Festival. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[American Affair flies the flag for Goldie at Goodwood]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/chelsea-transfer-ban-2-7118783-Jul2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-31T16:03:00+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Chelsea fined £10m and given suspended transfer ban instead of points deduction</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Chelsea, Premier League, transfer ban</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Stamford Bridge.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Chelsea fined £10m and given suspended transfer ban instead of points deduction]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ryder-cup-tickets-adare-manor-7118730-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-31T13:39:27+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ryder Cup tickets sold out for Adare Manor amid 'unprecedented global demand'</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Adare Manor.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Ryder Cup tickets sold out for Adare Manor amid 'unprecedented global demand']]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/fifa-4-7118423-Jul2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-31T12:51:00+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Fifa says ‘nobody is selling football’ as Gianni Infantino's senior adviser quits</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Controversy, FIFA, Football, Gianni Infantino, UEFA, World Cup</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Fifa president Gianni Infantino and USA president Donald Trump following the World Cup final.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Fifa says ‘nobody is selling football’ as Gianni Infantino's senior adviser quits]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/kerry-galway-team-news-all-ireland-final-7118583-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-31T12:33:11+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>All-Star midfielders return as Kerry and Galway make one change each for All-Ireland final</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Ladies Football, LGFA, Team news</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Louise Ward and Anna Galvin in action in the 2024 final.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[All-Star midfielders return as Kerry and Galway make one change each for All-Ireland final]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/james-woodlock-tipperary-u20-manager-7118553-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-31T11:45:51+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>James Woodlock appointed as Tipperary U20 hurling manager</news:title>
            <news:keywords>GAA, Hurling, premier pathway, Tipperary GAA</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[James Woodlock.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[James Woodlock appointed as Tipperary U20 hurling manager]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/tv-guide-weekend-sport-165-7118465-Jul2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-31T11:07:52+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Captains ahead of Sunday's All-Ireland ladies football finals.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/fai-cup-third-round-fixtures-7118403-Jul2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-31T08:52:37+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>FAI Cup tie between St Pat's and Shamrock Rovers to be broadcast live on RTÉ</news:title>
            <news:keywords>FAI Cup, Fixture Details, Football, LOI</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Shamrock Rovers' Graham Burke and Chris Forrester of St Patrick's Athletic.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[FAI Cup tie between St Pat's and Shamrock Rovers to be broadcast live on RTÉ]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/kate-geraghty-galway-ladies-football-7117713-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-31T07:00:56+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'People probably think we're underdogs as well' - Can Galway take inspiration from Mayo?</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Galway, Kate Geraghty, Ladies Football, LGFA</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Galway captain Kate Geraghty.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['People probably think we're underdogs as well' - Can Galway take inspiration from Mayo?]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/mayo-rob-hennelly-7116000-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-31T06:00:02+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Rob Hennelly: 'To witness it... it's like a dream.  One of the best experiences I ever had in my life'</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Rob Hennelly and his son Billy with Aidan O'Shea, Jack Livingstone, and Matthew Ruane.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Rob Hennelly: 'To witness it... it's like a dream.  One of the best experiences I ever had in my life']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/hibernian-europa-conference-league-7118307-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T22:34:01+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Owen Elding on target as Hibernian overturn first-leg deficit to march on in Europe</news:title>
            <news:keywords>conference league, Football, Match Report, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Owen Elding celebrates scoring.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Owen Elding on target as Hibernian overturn first-leg deficit to march on in Europe]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ballkani-v-bohemians-7118266-Jul2026/</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>2026-07-30T22:07:43+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Bohemians progress in Europa Conference League after penalty shootout success</news:title>
            <news:keywords>ballkani, Bohemians, bohs bohs bohs, Football, Soccer, Uefa conference league</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Bohemians' Douglas James Taylor celebrates his goal/]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Bohemians progress in Europa Conference League after penalty shootout success]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/derry-city-rijeka-7118269-Jul2026/</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>2026-07-30T21:35:17+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Derry City's European campaign comes to abrupt end at Brandywell</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Football, Match Report, over and out, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Derry City's Ellis Chapman dejected after the game.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Derry City's European campaign comes to abrupt end at Brandywell]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/nomme-kalju-shelbourne-7118111-Jul2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T20:50:00+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Shelbourne lose in Estonia but advance to face Ajax in glamour European showdown</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Football, Job Done, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Shelbourne's Ali Coote competes for the ball.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Shelbourne lose in Estonia but advance to face Ajax in glamour European showdown]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/fai-statement-uefa-7118146-Jul2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T20:19:54+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>FAI support Uefa pushback against World Cup sell-off plans </news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[FAI 'believes decisions of this significance must be founded on strong governance, transparency and meaningful consultation'.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[FAI support Uefa pushback against World Cup sell-off plans ]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-2026-european-athletics-championships-7118059-Jul2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T18:47:09+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>47-strong Irish team confirmed for European Athletics Championships</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Athletics, birmingham 2026</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Bori Akinola.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[47-strong Irish team confirmed for European Athletics Championships]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/daniel-king-jockey-galway-races-double-7118043-Jul2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T18:02:43+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Rising star Daniel King makes history as he completes big Galway double</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Galway Festival, Galway Races, Horse Racing</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Daniel King with the Galway Hurdle and Galway Plate trophies.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Rising star Daniel King makes history as he completes big Galway double]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/bradley-barcola-liverpool-transfer-7117922-Jul2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T16:57:49+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Liverpool to begin negotiations for Bradley Barcola; Marcus Rashford says Barcelona goodbyes</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Barcelona, Liverpool, Man United, Manchester United, Premier League, PSG, Transfer Window</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Bradley Barcola.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Liverpool to begin negotiations for Bradley Barcola; Marcus Rashford says Barcelona goodbyes]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/fifa-world-cup-plan-uefa-7117938-Jul2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T16:48:21+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>European nations agree to boycott World Cup unless Fifa abandons controversial plan</news:title>
            <news:keywords>2026 world cup, FIFA, NOT FOR SALE, UEFA, World Cup</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[The FIFA World Cup trophy.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[European nations agree to boycott World Cup unless Fifa abandons controversial plan]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/oisin-mullin-mayo-geelong-7117606-Jul2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T13:02:15+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'It just didn't work out': Oisín Mullin on Mayo's All-Ireland final approach</news:title>
            <news:keywords>AFL, All-Ireland SFC, All-Ireland SFC final, Aussie Rules, GAA, Gaelic Football, Geelong, Mayo, Mayo GAA</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Oisín Mullin.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['It just didn't work out': Oisín Mullin on Mayo's All-Ireland final approach]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/xavier-neligan-minor-hurling-team-of-the-year-2026-7117577-Jul2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T12:37:47+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Neligan named player of the year as Limerick and Tipperary lead the way in minor hurling awards</news:title>
            <news:keywords>All-Ireland MHC, Awards Season, GAA, Hurling, Minor Hurling</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Limerick's Xavier Neligan.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Neligan named player of the year as Limerick and Tipperary lead the way in minor hurling awards]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/eddie-howe-set-to-leave-newcastle-7117299-Jul2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T09:28:16+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Eddie Howe set to leave Newcastle as manager - reports</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Eddie Howe, Newcastle, Rumour Mill, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/07/eddie-howe-manager-of-newcastle-united-during-the-pre-season-friendly-match-between-gateshead-and-newcastle-united-at-the-gateshead-international-stadium-gateshead-on-saturday-25th-july-2026-photo-4ebba607-f621-440c-a3ac-71e6e7a7582b-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Eddie Howe [file photo].]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Eddie Howe set to leave Newcastle as manager - reports]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/kate-oconnor-heptathlon-commonwealth-games-4-7117259-Jul2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T09:00:41+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'I learned a lot in this competition': O'Connor reflects on Commonwealth Games gold medal</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Athletics, Commonwealth Games, Heptathlon, kate o'connor, Top Of The Tree</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/07/katherine-oconnor-0912a3e6-01c5-4f99-b090-082956235e3f-630x443.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Kate O'Connor during the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['I learned a lot in this competition': O'Connor reflects on Commonwealth Games gold medal]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/siofra-oshea-kerry-3-7116771-Jul2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T07:00:43+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Having watched 2025 All-Ireland final poolside in Portugal, Kerry back with unfinished business</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Interview, Kerry, Kingdom, Kingdom Come, Ladies Football, LGFA, Revenge Tour</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/07/screenshot-2026-07-29-at-16-01-55-82bd0e53-7735-437a-b548-f2fe26a78d2d-630x411.png</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Kerry captain Síofra O’Shea.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Having watched 2025 All-Ireland final poolside in Portugal, Kerry back with unfinished business]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/all-ireland-ladies-football-final-club-clashes-7116750-Jul2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T06:30:33+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'You wouldn't see it in men's football. That's a little bit disappointing'</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Clashes, Ladies Football, LGFA</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/07/screenshot-2026-07-29-at-15-50-09-4958784e-6ec6-428b-9f66-13c7781048a0-630x463.png</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[LGFA All-Ireland finals captain's day.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['You wouldn't see it in men's football. That's a little bit disappointing']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/keith-higgins-jack-coyne-ballyhaunis-mayo-7116355-Jul2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T06:00:10+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'He transformed himself that year' - Keith Higgins on Jack Coyne's response to being dropped</news:title>
            <news:keywords>All-Ireland, ballyhaunis, Homecoming, Mayo, Sam Maguire</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/07/keith-higgins-and-jack-coyne-celebrate-winning-6422b819-57ed-4d8f-9964-09b5ec863321-630x468.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Keith Higgins and Jack Coyne. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['He transformed himself that year' - Keith Higgins on Jack Coyne's response to being dropped]]></image:title>
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