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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-09T21:39:52+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Waterford stun Bohs to end 22-year wait to reach FAI Cup final</news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/belgium-poland-play-offs-womens-soccer-7188792-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:title>Belgium put themselves in pole position to meet Ireland in play-offs</news:title>
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            <news:title>England win in Crete to take healthy lead into return play-off against Greece</news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/nathan-doak-3-7187735-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:title>'I'm looking forward to playing against Craig, but it's not about me or Craig'</news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/mona-mcsharry-ellen-walshe-swimming-2-7188763-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-09T19:57:28+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Mona McSharry Eyes Triple Crown and cash bonus in Tashkent</news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/shane-lowry-open-de-espana-2-7188666-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:title>Shane Lowry slips back after mixed second round in Madrid</news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/darragh-nelson-ballyboden-st-endas-dublin-7187729-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-09T18:00:00+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'He'll be fondly remembered' - Tributes paid after the death of Dublin All-Ireland winner Darragh Nelson</news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/sports-quiz-of-the-week-178-7186196-Oct2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-09T17:00:16+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz</news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/everton-for-sale-friedkin-group-7188434-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-09T16:19:45+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>David Moyes ‘pretty surprised’ as Everton put up for sale by Friedkin Group</news:title>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[David Moyes ‘pretty surprised’ as Everton put up for sale by Friedkin Group]]></image:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-09T15:29:43+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'Good teams can win in different ways' - Ward hails Ireland after eight-goal demolition</news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/michael-carrick-man-city-charges-7188315-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-09T15:26:13+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Michael Carrick has questions over Manchester City verdict</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Michael Carrick has had his say on the Manchester City verdict (Bradley Collyer/PA)]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/gaa-club-games-clare-tipperary-galway-7186720-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-09T14:29:38+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Clare and Tipperary hurling deciders, Galway football showdown, Down final novelty </news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-09T14:24:15+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ireland put Kazakhstan to the sword with EIGHT goals in World Cup play-off semi-final</news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-squad-south-africa-3-7187946-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-09T12:42:42+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Key figures absent as Ireland name 30-player squad to travel to South Africa</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Aoife Wafer ruled out of the games against South Africa.]]></image:caption>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-09T11:36:45+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ireland U21s to face Finland in Euro 2027 play-offs</news:title>
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            <news:title>As it happened: Republic of Ireland defeat Kazakhstan 8-0 in World Cup play-off first leg</news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-09T09:26:29+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Everton put up for sale as Friedkin Group explores ‘next chapter’ for the club</news:title>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Ireland open World Cup play-offs against lowly Kazakhstan without several stars]]></image:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[John Horan.]]></image:caption>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Conor McManus celebrates his goal against England at Turner's Cross, which gave Ireland U21 a 2-1 lead.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/cillian-oconnor-retires-from-mayo-7186002-Oct2026/</loc>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Mayo's Cillian O'Connor lifts the Sam Maguire Cup.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Mayo All-Ireland winner Cillian O'Connor retires from inter-county football]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
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            <news:title>Frankie Dolan withdraws from process to appoint Longford manager</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Frankie Dolan [file photo].]]></image:caption>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-07T18:30:28+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'Josh Ericson has been impressive... Todd Lawlor is very exciting'</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Dan Sheehan pictured at Laya Arena ahead of Leinster Rugby's homecoming game against Cardiff.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['Josh Ericson has been impressive... Todd Lawlor is very exciting']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/jorge-jesus-ive-read-cristiano-ronaldos-statement-7185896-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-07T17:20:32+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Jorge Jesus: I’ve read Cristiano Ronaldo’s statement, now I think about the team</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Cristiano Ronaldo, Focus, Jorge Jesus, Soccer, statement, Portugal</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Jorge Jesus succeeded Roberto Martinez as Portugal coach after the 2026 World Cup.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Jorge Jesus: I’ve read Cristiano Ronaldo’s statement, now I think about the team]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/megan-connolly-republic-of-ireland-2-7178289-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-07T16:47:22+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Raised in Turner's Cross and built on the road - the faces and places that made Ireland's Megan Connolly</news:title>
            <news:keywords>FAI, Ireland WNT, Luke Connolly, Megan Connolly, Nemo Rangers GAA, Rebel Roots</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Megan Connolly pictured at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in 2025.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Raised in Turner's Cross and built on the road - the faces and places that made Ireland's Megan Connolly]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/new-leinster-shc-format-7185732-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-07T15:51:02+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Eight teams, two groups, and more knockout games: The proposal for the new Leinster SHC format </news:title>
            <news:keywords>Hurling</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/10/mikey-carey-tackles-conor-whelan-2961b383-8cb3-4a44-8eee-85c80f21a093-630x424.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Kilkenny's Mikey Carey tackling Conor Whelan of Galway during April's Leinster championship clash at Pearse Stadium.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Eight teams, two groups, and more knockout games: The proposal for the new Leinster SHC format ]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/munster-interim-ceo-avan-lee-7185649-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-07T14:22:58+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>All you need to know about Munster's new CEO, and an interview with Dan Sheehan</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Avan Lee, Dan Sheehan, Irish Rugby, Leinster, Munster, Podcast, Rugby</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/10/dan-sheehan-2ffd7d09-8848-43e3-ae93-aa85a5f5b1ea-630x399.jpg</image:loc>
        
        <image:title><![CDATA[All you need to know about Munster's new CEO, and an interview with Dan Sheehan]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/jarlath-burns-oireachtas-7185606-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-07T13:33:22+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>GAA President Burns says 2027 will see integration motions at Congress</news:title>
            <news:keywords>GAA, Integration, Oireachtas</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/10/jarlath-burns-ahead-of-the-match-e46b9872-cb4f-486b-9204-940af9f4a991-630x410.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Jarlath Burns.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[GAA President Burns says 2027 will see integration motions at Congress]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/i-just-couldnt-do-that-stephen-bradley-on-hibs-exit-rumours-7185373-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-07T12:05:59+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'I just couldn't do that' - Stephen Bradley on Hibernian exit rumours</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Gavin Bazunu, Reaction, Soccer, Stephen Bradley, Hibernians, Ireland Republic, Israel</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Stephen Bradley pictured earlier today.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['I just couldn't do that' - Stephen Bradley on Hibernian exit rumours]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/avan-lee-munster-7185176-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-07T12:00:06+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Avan Lee announced as Munster interim CEO </news:title>
            <news:keywords>Munster, new boss, Rugby</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/10/melbourne-australia-03rd-mar-2024-robyn-barrett-kevin-barrett-and-hurricanes-ceo-avan-lee-look-on-during-a-presentation-celebrating-jordie-barrett-of-the-hurricanes-100-game-milestone-during-the-52a8d274-81c9-42cf-8020-dac08fd9340e-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Avan Lee: Has a decade's worth of experience as a CEO in New Zealand. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Avan Lee announced as Munster interim CEO ]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/jude-bellingham-harry-kane-7185407-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-07T11:44:15+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Jude Bellingham: Harry Kane is greatest to ever play for England</news:title>
            <news:keywords>England, Kane and able, Praise, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/10/england-v-argentina-fifa-world-cup-2026-semi-final-atlanta-stadium-f69fcbd2-2829-4057-8a0f-e054a7750850-630x445.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Harry Kane with Jude Bellingham (Bradley Collyer/PA)]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Jude Bellingham: Harry Kane is greatest to ever play for England]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/armagh-kieran-mcgeeney-retirements-7184332-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-07T06:30:40+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>With their generals leaving the battlefield, Armagh need a rethink</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Armagh, column, Retirements, the departed</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/10/aidan-forker-celebrates-after-the-game-with-kieran-mcgeeney-eaaaadf1-d620-4810-a3e6-b99e9118dff7-630x804.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Aidan Forker and Kieran McGeeney embrace after the 2024 All-Ireland final. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[With their generals leaving the battlefield, Armagh need a rethink]]></image:title>
    </image:image>
    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/joe-mccarthy-2-7184683-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-07T06:05:50+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'We had to analyse the Lions and the Sharks, do a presentation back to the players and coaches'</news:title>
            <news:keywords>big joe mccarthy, Joe McCarthy, Rugby</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/10/joe-mccarthy-18e74ecd-35e5-4a59-ba92-d24e366cafba-630x449.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Leinster and Ireland lock Joe McCarthy.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['We had to analyse the Lions and the Sharks, do a presentation back to the players and coaches']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-kazakhstan-7184238-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-07T06:00:21+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>From Turner's Cross to Central Asia: Revisiting Ireland's last games against Kazakhstan in 2009</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Down memory lane, Football, Soccer, Turn back time</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/10/aine-ogorman-and-saule-karibayeva-e57f1bd9-3303-492f-b445-fe5f7872272b-630x764.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Aine O'Gorman on the ball against Kazakhstan in 2009.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[From Turner's Cross to Central Asia: Revisiting Ireland's last games against Kazakhstan in 2009]]></image:title>
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    </url></urlset>