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            <news:title>Zoe Hyde and Margaret Cremen win double sculls gold at World Rowing Championships</news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/gavin-bazunu-signs-for-bolton-wanderers-7145601-Aug2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-28T17:34:44+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Republic of Ireland international Bazunu signs for Bolton from Southampton</news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/the-42-sports-quiz-6-7145453-Aug2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-28T17:00:39+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Leona Maguire in action at the Women's Irish Open.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-vs-new-zealand-hockey-7145494-Aug2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-28T16:31:31+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ireland finish 10th at Men's World Cup following high-scoring loss to New Zealand</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Gregory Williams, centre, was among the Irish goalscorers in a 6-3 defeat.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Ireland finish 10th at Men's World Cup following high-scoring loss to New Zealand]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/finn-lynch-ilca7-world-championships-3-7145449-Aug2026/</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>2026-08-28T15:38:04+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Finn Lynch sees medal chance slip away on disappointing day at World Championships</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Finn Lynch is now 13th heading into the penultimate day of sailing in Dun Laoghaire (file photo).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Finn Lynch sees medal chance slip away on disappointing day at World Championships]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/jake-obrien-everton-david-moyes-7145385-Aug2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-28T15:07:05+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'We've not had offers' - David Moyes on Jake O'Brien's Everton future</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Everton, Jake O'Brien, Premier League, Soccer, transfer speculation</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Jake O'Brien in action in Everton's pre-season friendly against LOSC.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['We've not had offers' - David Moyes on Jake O'Brien's Everton future]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/mccarthy-murtagh-world-rowing-championships-7145326-Aug2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-28T13:59:42+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>McCarthy and Murtagh progress to semi-finals at World Rowing Championships</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Fintan McCarthy in action at the World Rowing Championships. (Pic: Action Plus Sports/Alamy)]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/tom-mckibbin-british-masters-7145257-Aug2026/</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>2026-08-28T13:15:29+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>McKibbin three off lead after opening round at British Masters</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Tom McKibbin is in contention at the Belfry. (Pic: Mike Egerton/Alamy)]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[McKibbin three off lead after opening round at British Masters]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/tv-guide-weekend-sport-169-7145021-Aug2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-28T10:01:12+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Sport, Tune in, TV, TV Listings</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Philip Mahony, Rory McIlroy, and Bruno Fernandes.]]></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/enzo-fernandez-chelsea-man-city-xabi-alonso-7144963-Aug2026/</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>2026-08-28T08:07:18+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Xabi Alonso: Enzo Fernández omission not linked to Man City transfer reports</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Chelsea, Enzo Fernández, Premier League, Transfers, Xabi Alonso</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/08/fulham-v-chelsea-premier-league-craven-cottage-b72fb09a-a65b-4f2f-b574-77b561332835-630x465.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Enzo Fernandez, right, was left out of the squad to face Luton.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Xabi Alonso: Enzo Fernández omission not linked to Man City transfer reports]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/gemma-oconnor-cork-camogie-3-7143763-Aug2026/</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>2026-08-28T07:15:37+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Playing key role in Cork's All-Ireland success and returning for one more season with the club</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Another Chapter, Cork camogie, GAA, Gemma O'Connor, St Finbarr's Camogie</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/08/cathal-murray-celebrates-winning-the-match-with-gemma-oconnor-a43cae5e-7580-4045-85f0-d4a2fb612696-630x404.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Cork camogie manager Ger Manley celebrates winning the match with Gemma OConnor (left) after winning the All-Ireland final.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Playing key role in Cork's All-Ireland success and returning for one more season with the club]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/the-beat-league-of-ireland-9-7144713-Aug2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-28T07:00:31+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>New lease of life for a League of Ireland season that might just have a title race after all</news:title>
            <news:keywords>League of Ireland, LOI, Soccer, THE BEAT</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/08/ryan-sheridan-75145d8e-cce9-4279-98a4-e198258c0b5b-630x452.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ryan Sheridan of St Patrick's Athletic.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[New lease of life for a League of Ireland season that might just have a title race after all]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/rangers-suffer-european-heartache-in-czechia-7144735-Aug2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-27T22:44:58+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Rangers suffer European heartache, night to forget for Mo Salah</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Derek McInnes, Jablonec, Soccer, Rangers, Uefa conference league, Woe</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/08/jablonec-nad-nisou-czech-republic-27th-aug-2026-football-conference-league-fourth-qualifying-round-match-fk-jablonec-vs-glasgow-rangers-in-jablonec-nad-nisou-czech-republic-august-27-2026-goa-8ea67e12-a6aa-410d-b415-74eff5f801c1-630x419.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Rangers exited the Conference League after a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Rangers suffer European heartache, night to forget for Mo Salah]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/gabriel-bannigan-steps-down-as-monaghan-manager-7144797-Aug2026/</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>2026-08-27T21:47:35+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'Disappointed' Gabriel Bannigan steps down as Monaghan manager</news:title>
            <news:keywords>All-Ireland Football Championship, GAA, Gabriel Bannigan, Monaghan, vinny corey, Wave Goodbye</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/08/gabriel-bannigan-ahead-of-the-game-5d521dc8-bdb5-4a92-af9c-f3f939a99eb4-630x630.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Gabriel Bannigan has spent the last two seasons as manager of Monaghan.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['Disappointed' Gabriel Bannigan steps down as Monaghan manager]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/lack-of-irish-players-champions-league-troy-parrott-7144159-Aug2026/</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>2026-08-27T21:00:03+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Can Troy Parrott change the narrative around Irish footballers and the Champions League?</news:title>
            <news:keywords>UEFA Champions League, difference maker, LOI, Soccer, Ireland Republic, Real Betis, Troy Parrott</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/08/troy-parrott-of-real-betis-during-laliga-ea-sports-match-between-valencia-cf-v-real-betis-played-at-mestalla-stadium-valencia-on-august-25-2026-in-spain-ae79859d-a011-443b-972f-1ad382915831-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Troy Parrott made his debut for Real Betis against Valencia earlier this week.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Can Troy Parrott change the narrative around Irish footballers and the Champions League?]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/shamrock-rovers-stephen-bradley-europe-7144615-Aug2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-27T19:23:28+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Stephen Bradley makes no excuses for Euro exit: 'We've given up too many soft goals'</news:title>
            <news:keywords>dejected, League of Ireland, LOI, Reaction, Shamrock Rovers, Uefa conference league</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/08/stephen-bradley-and-graham-burke-after-the-match-0972f791-1a1b-4ebc-be3f-c76a513213e3-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Stephen Bradley (centre) with captain Pico Lopes (left) and Graham Burke.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Stephen Bradley makes no excuses for Euro exit: 'We've given up too many soft goals']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/leona-maguire-43-7143992-Aug2026/</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>2026-08-27T18:46:16+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Home hero, rain and liathróid: Following Leona Maguire at The K Club</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Golf, leona maguire, women's irish open</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/08/leona-maguire-on-the-10th-hole-26764303-95bf-43fd-b20e-eae174872676-630x382.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Leona Maguire on the 10th hole at the 2026 Women's Irish Open.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Home hero, rain and liathróid: Following Leona Maguire at The K Club]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/shamrock-rovers-uefa-conference-league-4-7144225-Aug2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-27T18:04:28+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Graham Burke own goal brings an end to Shamrock Rovers' European campaign</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Exit, League of Ireland, LOI, Shamrock Rovers, Soccer, Uefa conference league</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/08/piotr-parzyszek-and-matthew-healy-b3d37dce-a8d5-428b-8cc1-641c0a59efa8-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[KuPS Kuopio's Piotr Parzyszek (left) and Shamrock Rovers' Matt Healy.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Graham Burke own goal brings an end to Shamrock Rovers' European campaign]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/leona-maguire-irish-open-score-7143975-Aug2026/</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>2026-08-27T17:00:00+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'Pleased' Aine Donegan best of home crew in challenging conditions at Women's Irish Open</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Golf, Irish Golf, Kildare, leona maguire, The K Club, women's irish open</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Best of the Irish: Aine Donegan.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['Pleased' Aine Donegan best of home crew in challenging conditions at Women's Irish Open]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/world-rowing-championships-ireland-results-7144345-Aug2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-27T16:48:09+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Semi-final heartbreak for Irish crews at World Rowing Championships</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Amsterdam, Fintan McCarthy, Fiona Murtagh, Ireland, Rowing, World Rowing Championships</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/08/womens-quad-day-4-wrc-82d23fb2-cd06-4cd4-9d88-01af4309ba62-630x419.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Sophia Young, Emily Hegarty, Alison Bergin and Izzy Clements finished fourth in Thursday's quad sculls semi-final.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Semi-final heartbreak for Irish crews at World Rowing Championships]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/finn-lynch-ilca7-world-championships-7144306-Aug2026/</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>2026-08-27T16:26:57+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Finn Lynch drops into second place as World Championships continue in Dun Laoghaire</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Dún Laoghaire, Finn Lynch, ILCA7 World Championships, Ireland, Ryan Lo, Sailing</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Lynch finished 31st and 10th in his two races on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Finn Lynch drops into second place as World Championships continue in Dun Laoghaire]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/jack-crowley-injury-munster-7144070-Aug2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-27T16:00:35+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Munster's season takes on a new look as Crowley's injury strips province of their key man</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Jack Crowley is facing an extended spell on the sidelines.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Munster's season takes on a new look as Crowley's injury strips province of their key man]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/all-blacks-team-vs-south-africa-7144167-Aug2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-27T15:46:15+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>De Groot and Lord ruled out as All Blacks make three changes for second Springboks Test</news:title>
            <news:keywords>All Blacks, ethan de groot, New Zealand, Rugby, Rugby Union, South Africa, Springboks, Team news</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/08/tupou-vaai-is-tackled-by-eben-etzebeth-abb18a8b-ba16-4fc7-b7dd-a5dc7dc83488-630x419.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Tupou Vaa’i will start in the second row for Saturday's second Test.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[De Groot and Lord ruled out as All Blacks make three changes for second Springboks Test]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/kups-shamrock-rovers-second-leg-live-scores-7144088-Aug2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-27T15:30:14+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>As it happened: KuPS v Shamrock Rovers, Uefa Conference League playoff, second leg</news:title>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/08/aaron-greene-and-valentin-gasc-cafa2e46-c7d8-4602-8b3b-90734bb88703-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Shamrock Rovers' Aaron Greene and KuPS's Valentin Gasc.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[As it happened: KuPS v Shamrock Rovers, Uefa Conference League playoff, second leg]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/brooks-koepka-irish-7144005-Aug2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-27T15:17:22+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Brooks Kopeka confirms his place at Irish Open in Doonbeg</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Brooks Koepka in action.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Brooks Kopeka confirms his place at Irish Open in Doonbeg]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-south-africa-hockey-world-cup-2-7143866-Aug2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-27T13:01:45+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ireland end Hockey World Cup campaign with victory to finish in 13th place</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Hockey, hockey world cup, ireland women's hockey, signing off, South Africa Hockey</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/08/the-ireland-team-celebrate-their-first-goal-of-the-match-50675b62-1025-4b3e-91d9-85a36e21898f-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ireland players celebrate a goal by Michelle Carey.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Ireland end Hockey World Cup campaign with victory to finish in 13th place]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/jack-crowley-ruled-out-until-new-year-7143834-Aug2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-27T12:26:51+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Blow for Munster as Jack Crowley ruled out until the new year with injury</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Injury, jack crowley, Munster, Rugby, Setback</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/08/jack-crowley-ahead-of-the-match-6e7e3ee6-1315-4ec3-9202-63bf3ad96ba9-630x408.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Munster out-half Jack Crowley.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Blow for Munster as Jack Crowley ruled out until the new year with injury]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/liam-delap-signs-for-nottingham-forest-7143819-Aug2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-27T12:13:34+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Nottingham Forest complete signing of Chelsea's Liam Delap in club-record €52m deal</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Chelsea, Liam Delap, Nottingham Forest, On The Dotted Line, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/08/liam-delap-of-chelsea-f-c-during-a-match-of-chelsea-football-club-and-juventus-at-kai-tan-stadium-during-the-hong-kong-football-festival-2026-in-hong-kong-august-5-2026-nexphervernon-yuen-credit-dd2aa958-9b69-4925-87ea-59c378efc444-630x966.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Liam Delap pictured earlier this month.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Nottingham Forest complete signing of Chelsea's Liam Delap in club-record €52m deal]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/liverpool-bradley-barcola-paris-st-germain-7143740-Aug2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-27T10:59:43+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Liverpool closing in on €140m deal for Paris St-Germain’s Bradley Barcola</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Liverpool, Paris St. Germain, Premier League, Transfer Target</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Bradley Barcola could be heading on his way to Liverpool.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Liverpool closing in on €140m deal for Paris St-Germain’s Bradley Barcola]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/derek-mcgrath-wexford-coaching-team-7143546-Aug2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-27T09:00:03+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Derek McGrath confirms Wexford coaching team</news:title>
            <news:keywords>derek mcgrath, GAA, Hurling, Wexford</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Derek McGrath.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Derek McGrath confirms Wexford coaching team]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/shane-nolan-leo-cullen-leinster-7142953-Aug2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-27T06:30:00+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Leinster CEO on Cullen and Lowe exits, confirms Spicer in squad for new season</news:title>
            <news:keywords>decisions decisions, James Lowe, Leinster, Leo Cullen, Rugby, Shane Nolan</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Leo Cullen is entering his final season as Leinster head coach.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Leinster CEO on Cullen and Lowe exits, confirms Spicer in squad for new season]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/shamrock-rovers-uefa-conference-league-3-7143119-Aug2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-27T06:00:08+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'Our performances in Europe this year have been some of the best we have ever had'</news:title>
            <news:keywords>League of Ireland, LOI, Preview, Shamrock Rovers, Soccer, Uefa conference league</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/08/stephen-bradley-acknowledges-the-fans-after-the-game-fa821be1-d3f7-4f21-8e9d-92926b819edc-630x419.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Stephen Bradley acknowledges the Shamrock Rovers' fans.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['Our performances in Europe this year have been some of the best we have ever had']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/efl-cup-third-round-draw-3-7143498-Aug2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-26T22:51:51+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Liverpool-Spurs, Man United-Brighton, and (possibly) Chelsea-Leeds in next round of EFL Cup</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Football, Round 3, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Liverpool will face Tottenham on the week commencing 14 September. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Liverpool-Spurs, Man United-Brighton, and (possibly) Chelsea-Leeds in next round of EFL Cup]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/efl-cup-2-7143481-Aug2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-26T22:20:11+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Newcastle, Tottenham and Everton advance in EFL Cup</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Football, Round 2, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Everton’s hat-trick hero, Thierno Barry.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Newcastle, Tottenham and Everton advance in EFL Cup]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/hearts-7143457-Aug2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-26T21:08:23+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>10-man Hearts prevail on penalties to down Rapid Vienna</news:title>
            <news:keywords>conference league, Football, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[James Wilson (second left) celebrates scoring Hearts’ second goal.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[10-man Hearts prevail on penalties to down Rapid Vienna]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/omar-marmoush-to-man-city-7142366-Aug2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-26T19:23:00+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Omar Marmoush set for Tottenham medical after deal agreed with Man City</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Football, Omar Marmoush, Soccer, Spurs Bound, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Wrap</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Omar Marmoush scored 16 goals in 62 appearances for City.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Omar Marmoush set for Tottenham medical after deal agreed with Man City]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/mike-solan-offaly-7143318-Aug2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-26T18:27:46+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Mike Solan set to take over as Offaly football manager</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Faithful Leader, GAA, Mike Solan, Offaly</news:keywords>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Mike Solan set to take over as Offaly football manager]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/finn-lynch-world-sailing-championships-7143279-Aug2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-26T17:48:51+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Lynch holds onto top spot at World Championships in Dun Laoghaire</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Finn Lynch, ISAF World Sailing Championships, Sailing</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[ILCA/Laser Men's World Sailing Championships, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin 26/8/2026
Irelands Finn Lynch]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Lynch holds onto top spot at World Championships in Dun Laoghaire]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/world-rowing-championships-fiona-murtagh-fintan-mccarthy-7142715-Aug2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-26T17:19:00+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Irish quartet progress at World Rowing Championships</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Fintan McCarthy, Fiona Murtagh, qualified, Rowing, Sculling</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Fiona Murtagh is the defending champion.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Irish quartet progress at World Rowing Championships]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/leinster-shane-nolan-leo-cullen-7142931-Aug2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-26T17:06:23+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Leinster 'won't rule out' hiring a coach involved at 2027 World Cup</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Jacques Nienaber, job search, Leinster, Leo Cullen, Rugby, Shane Nolan</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Leinster Rugby CEO Shane Nolan.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Leinster 'won't rule out' hiring a coach involved at 2027 World Cup]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/shamrock-rovers-danny-mandroiu-injury-7142719-Aug2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-26T17:00:14+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Setback for Shamrock Rovers as Danny Mandroiu ruled out of vital Uefa Conference League play-off</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[UEFA Europa Conference League Play-off First Leg, Tallaght Stadium, Dublin 20/8/2026
Shamrock Rovers vs KuPS
Shamrock Rovers' Daniel Mandroiu]]></image:caption>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/uefa-reportedly-set-to-lift-threat-to-boycott-fifa-tournaments-7143118-Aug2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-26T16:57:20+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Uefa reportedly set to lift threat to boycott Fifa tournaments</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Gianni Infantino and Aleksander Ceferin have been at odds over the former's controversial plan.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Uefa reportedly set to lift threat to boycott Fifa tournaments]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/leona-maguire-womens-irish-open-7142774-Aug2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-26T16:33:22+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'Full circle' for Leona Maguire as record home contingent set for Women's Irish Open</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Golf, leona maguire, Preview, women's irish open</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[All smiles: Leona Maguire at the K Club on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['Full circle' for Leona Maguire as record home contingent set for Women's Irish Open]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/manchester-city-bouaddi-7143406-Aug2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-26T16:32:42+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Man City splash €100m on breakout World Cup star Bouaddi, Chelsea linked with Villa keeper</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Ayyoub Bouaddi, Chelsea, Emiliano Martinez, football transfers, Manchester City, Premier League, Transfer Round-up</news:keywords>
        </news:news>
        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/08/featureimage-26ba1733-b4cc-47ab-a28e-c2a588f34357-630x444.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Manchester City have signed Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Man City splash €100m on breakout World Cup star Bouaddi, Chelsea linked with Villa keeper]]></image:title>
    </image:image>
    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/troy-parrott-betis-debut-analysis-7142375-Aug2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-26T12:24:18+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Troy Parrott shows glimpses of potential on promising La Liga debut</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Closer Look, Soccer, Ireland Republic, Real Betis, Valencia, Troy Parrott</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/08/valencia-spain-25th-aug-2026-troy-parrott-betis-footballsoccer-spanish-laliga-ea-sports-match-between-valencia-cf-real-betis-balompie-at-the-estadio-de-mestalla-in-valencia-spain-credi-2d53599a-272a-4e04-a0a7-bb6d26bf6a88-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Troy Parrott made a 71st minute appearance off the bench on his Real Betis debut.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Troy Parrott shows glimpses of potential on promising La Liga debut]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/paidi-o-ses-pub-dolly-parton-7142476-Aug2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-26T12:00:51+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Paidí Ó Sé's pub remembers Dolly Parton's famous visit in touching tribute </news:title>
            <news:keywords>Dolly Parton, GAA, Gaelic Football, Kerry GAA, Páidí Ó Sé, RIP</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Paidí Ó Sé presenting his jersey from the 1985 All-Ireland final to Dolly Parton.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Paidí Ó Sé's pub remembers Dolly Parton's famous visit in touching tribute ]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/rory-mcilroy-tour-championship-3-7142058-Aug2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-26T11:54:25+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>What's at stake for Rory McIlroy in this week's $40m Tour Championship?</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Atlanta, FedEx Cup, Golf, PGA Tour, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Season Finale, Tour Championship</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/08/rory-mcilroy-of-northern-ireland-walks-on-the-seventh-green-in-the-final-round-of-the-bmw-championship-golf-tournament-sunday-aug-23-2026-in-st-louis-ap-photojeff-roberson-72cc8b22-6613-49ef-b977-4f6721d95f8e-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy, during last week's final round of the BMW Championship.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[What's at stake for Rory McIlroy in this week's $40m Tour Championship?]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/cian-oneill-cork-hurling-coach-ben-oconnor-7142437-Aug2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-26T11:46:18+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Cian O'Neill has All-Ireland pedigree as a football coach – so what will he bring to the Cork hurlers?</news:title>
            <news:keywords>codebreaker, Cork, Cork GAA, Cork hurling, GAA, Hurling</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/08/cian-oneill-e6ad3bac-8c8a-4ea1-ae5f-f5981fefe73d-630x412.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Cian O'Neill worked with the Cork footballers for two seasons.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Cian O'Neill has All-Ireland pedigree as a football coach – so what will he bring to the Cork hurlers?]]></image:title>
    </image:image>
    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/conor-nash-neck-surgery-hawthorn-7142408-Aug2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-26T11:12:02+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Meath's Conor Nash undergoes neck surgery with Hawthorn</news:title>
            <news:keywords>AFL, Conor Nash, Hawthorn, neck surgery, On The Mend</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/08/melbourne-australia-26th-aug-2023-conor-nash-of-the-hawks-in-action-during-the-afl-round-24-match-between-the-hawthorn-hawks-and-the-fremantle-dockers-at-the-melbourne-cricket-ground-in-melbourne-cd8e6f6b-4761-4c80-a00e-bf3106c8a8df-630x503.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Hawthorn's Conor Nash [file photo].]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Meath's Conor Nash undergoes neck surgery with Hawthorn]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/celtic-reaction-7142220-Aug2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-26T07:51:51+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'We looked scared to win': McGregor and O'Neill on Celtic's Champions League collapse</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Apology, Celtic, Football, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/08/celtic-v-lask-uefa-champions-league-play-off-first-leg-celtic-park-85746678-8d8b-4c81-8e9b-104ec254d6d9-630x828.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Captain Callum McGregor admitted Celtic got what they deserved.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['We looked scared to win': McGregor and O'Neill on Celtic's Champions League collapse]]></image:title>
    </image:image>
    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/hurling-6-7142059-Aug2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-26T06:00:00+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Why hurling needs to follow football by linking league to championship</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Championship, Cliff notes, Football, GAA, Hurling</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/08/calum-lyons-shoots-at-goal-62f8dcf9-15e3-46f9-bbf4-eaafbf1f7a34-630x492.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Action from this year's Waterford-Tipperary league game.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Why hurling needs to follow football by linking league to championship]]></image:title>
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    </url></urlset>