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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-10T09:14:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>After three AFL Premiership wins, Brisbane Lions announce new coach</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Conor McKenna in action during the Grand Final.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/gerry-fox-appointed-as-new-york-football-manager-7220991-Nov2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-10T08:39:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Longford's Gerry Fox appointed New York football manager for 2027 </news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[New York's Gaelic Park.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/leinster-munster-connacht-gaa-club-tv-7220962-Nov2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-10T08:10:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Leinster, Munster and Connacht GAA club games live on TV next weekend</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Thurles Sarsfields players Euan Murray and Conor Stakelum celebrate their Tipperary senior final win.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-springboks-scrum-7220779-Nov2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-10T07:00:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ireland confident scrum going in right direction for Boks test</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Argentina, Fiji, Ireland, John Fogarty, no scrum no win, Scrum, South Africa</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ireland's scrum was taken apart by South Africa last year.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Ireland confident scrum going in right direction for Boks test]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-nations-league-games-7220904-Nov2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-10T06:15:48+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>A year on from Troy's magic in Budapest, Ireland in need of another stirring finish</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Troy Parrott with Seamus Coleman after winning in Budapest.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[A year on from Troy's magic in Budapest, Ireland in need of another stirring finish]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-number-eight-7220817-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-10T06:00:20+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'He's incredibly explosive' - Ireland happy with number eight options</news:title>
            <news:keywords>back of the scrum, Ireland, John Fogarty, Nations Championship, Nick Timoney, Squad</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ireland back row Nick Timoney.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['He's incredibly explosive' - Ireland happy with number eight options]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/michael-carrick-manchester-united-manager-7220844-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-10T09:15:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Carrick’s days appear to be numbered as Man United consider position over international break</news:title>
            <news:keywords>INTERNATIONAL BREAK, Premier League, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Michael Carrick.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Carrick’s days appear to be numbered as Man United consider position over international break]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-nunber-eight-7220458-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-09T20:00:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Who will play at number eight for Ireland against the Springboks?</news:title>
            <news:keywords>8, Argentina, eighth man, Ireland, Springboks</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[James McNabney, Nick Timoney, and Cian Prendergast.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Who will play at number eight for Ireland against the Springboks?]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/jad-hakiki-bohemians-transfer-7220745-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-09T19:10:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ireland U21 Hakiki signs for Bohemians on two-year deal</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Bohemians, Bohs, League of Ireland, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Jad Hakiki.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Ireland U21 Hakiki signs for Bohemians on two-year deal]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/derry-fai-cup-win-7220420-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-09T17:02:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Derry take home the cup as UCD send Drogs down</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Derry City, Drogheda United, FAI Cup, League of Ireland, Manchester United, Podcast, UCD</news:keywords>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Derry take home the cup as UCD send Drogs down]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/carla-ward-contract-extension-7220301-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-09T17:00:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Carla Ward Ireland contract extension moves closer</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Football, Ireland WNT, Positive, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ireland WNT head coach Carla Ward (file photo).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Carla Ward Ireland contract extension moves closer]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/galway-naming-rights-pearse-stadium-7220564-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-09T16:36:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Galway GAA sell naming rights to Pearse Stadium</news:title>
            <news:keywords>art of the deal, ECC Timber Products, GAA, Galway, new name</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/a-general-view-of-pearse-stadium-ahead-of-the-game-d966c506-ec28-4450-98e8-f0c7037f4820-630x366.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Pearse Stadium. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Galway GAA sell naming rights to Pearse Stadium]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/keith-andrews-var-7220195-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-09T16:24:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Keith Andrews questions use of VAR as Thiago red card costs Brentford</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Brentford, Controversy, Igor Thiago, Keith Andrews, Premier League, Technology, var</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/brentford-manager-keith-andrews-left-commiserates-brentfords-vitaly-janelt-after-the-premier-league-match-at-the-american-express-stadium-brighton-picture-date-sunday-november-8-2026-a6689d64-e583-4e4d-bd64-6621f4ac09ec-630x453.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Brentford sit in 8th ahead of the international break.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Keith Andrews questions use of VAR as Thiago red card costs Brentford]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/lgfa-national-league-master-fixture-schedule-7220498-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-09T15:55:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>All-Ireland rematch set for opening weekend as LGFA reveal league fixtures</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Football, Gaelic Football, Ladies Football, LGFA, National League</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/caoimhe-evans-with-shauna-hynes-00946832-b6a6-423a-94a0-356868dbd22b-630x431.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Kerry's Caoimhe Evans collides with Shauna Hynes of Galway in the All-Ireland final.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[All-Ireland rematch set for opening weekend as LGFA reveal league fixtures]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-v-argentina-review-7220352-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-09T13:32:16+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ireland v Argentina review: Sharp strike plays and a brilliant back three</news:title>
            <news:keywords>andy farrell, Argentina Rugby, autumn internationals, Ireland, murray kinsella, Podcast, Rugby Union</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/hugo-keenan-applauds-the-fans-after-the-game-636eb6eb-e3c4-4b12-bc15-4affc0d23cab-630x341.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Nations Championship Northern Hemisphere Series, Aviva Stadium, Dublin 6/11/2026
Ireland vs Argentina
Ireland's Hugo Keenan applauds the fans after the game]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Ireland v Argentina review: Sharp strike plays and a brilliant back three]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-fiji-fogarty-7220309-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-09T12:48:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ireland look for consistency as Jake White's Fiji visits Dublin</news:title>
            <news:keywords>consistency, Fiji, Ireland, Jake White, Next Job</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/hugo-keenan-celebrates-scoring-his-sides-fifth-try-with-teammates-51b05f2d-580f-4a26-abe0-c855f7129ea1-630x630.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ireland celebrate a try against Argentina.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Ireland look for consistency as Jake White's Fiji visits Dublin]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/gaa-club-championship-talking-points-7220235-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-09T11:53:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Leinster hurling classic, a Waterford breakthrough, late Ulster football drama</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Club Corner, GAA</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/cian-mcconville-celebrates-with-oisin-oneill-after-the-final-whistle-dba3df13-b15c-4c2f-9912-406e2f3f6871-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Crossmaglen Rangers players celebrate their dramatic victory.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Leinster hurling classic, a Waterford breakthrough, late Ulster football drama]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/sean-jansen-ireland-4-7220242-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-09T11:23:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Jansen's campaign over as McCann and McCarthy called up by Ireland</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Injury Update, Ireland, Nations Championship, sean jansen</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/sean-jansen-ce16909e-55da-4aeb-8140-082f26f1afef-630x517.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Sean Jansen's Nations Championship campaign is over.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Jansen's campaign over as McCann and McCarthy called up by Ireland]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/charlie-smyth-9-7220102-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-09T09:07:20+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'It's a learning process, but one thing I'll take pride in is whenever I'm needed most, I'll step up'</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Charlie Smyth, NFL</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/new-orleans-saints-place-kicker-charlie-smyth-39-kicks-a-field-goal-in-the-first-half-of-an-nfl-football-game-against-the-cleveland-browns-in-new-orleans-sunday-nov-8-2026-ap-photoella-hall-2ecd86eb-8625-4cf8-a7be-d1234c23a52c-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Charlie Smyth in action for the New Orlean Saints.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['It's a learning process, but one thing I'll take pride in is whenever I'm needed most, I'll step up']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/mack-hansen-ireland-argentina-7218886-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-09T07:00:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'I feel I can properly be myself and just play my game' - Hansen makes confident Ireland return</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Impact, Ireland, Mack Hansen, Nations Championship, Rugby</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ireland winger Mack Hansen.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['I feel I can properly be myself and just play my game' - Hansen makes confident Ireland return]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/derek-oconnor-retires-7220002-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-08T21:39:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Willie Mullins leads tributes as legendary amateur rider Derek O'Connor retires</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Derek O'Connor, Horse Racing, Point to Point, Time to say goodbye, Willie Mullins</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/derek-oconnor-celebrates-after-winning-the-connacht-hotel-qr-handicap-on-comfort-zone-30a05640-259f-4a48-9ba1-227ddd4d8fbe-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Derek O'Connor celebrates after winning The Connacht Hotel (QR) Handicap on Comfort Zone at the 2026 Galway Racing Festival.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Willie Mullins leads tributes as legendary amateur rider Derek O'Connor retires]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/charlie-mitchell-7219964-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-08T20:57:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'During the Kilkenny game, I had a heart attack' - Charlie Mitchell opens up about health</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Offaly's Charlie Mitchell.]]></image:caption>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/mark-connolly-derry-city-7219906-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-08T19:49:46+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>So, how does the boss who won the Cup celebrate? 'By getting another good manager in'</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Derry City caretaker boss Mark Connolly in the dressing room at full-time.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[So, how does the boss who won the Cup celebrate? 'By getting another good manager in']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/gaa-club-football-results-2-7219835-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-08T19:37:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Three-goal Salthill-Knocknacarra reach Connacht semi-finals as Edendork prevail in Ulster</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Robert Finnerty celebrates scoring a goal with Michael Kitt.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Three-goal Salthill-Knocknacarra reach Connacht semi-finals as Edendork prevail in Ulster]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/sao-paolo-grand-prix-f1-7219869-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-08T19:02:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Lando Norris wins São Paulo Grand Prix after Kimi Antonelli spins from lead</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Lando Norris won the Sao Paulo Grand Prix]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Lando Norris wins São Paulo Grand Prix after Kimi Antonelli spins from lead]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/derry-city-fai-cup-final-7219852-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-08T18:59:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Brian Maher savours beautiful FAI Cup redemption at end of torrid year</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Brian Maher's reaction to the winning goal.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Brian Maher savours beautiful FAI Cup redemption at end of torrid year]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/leinster-club-shc-7219851-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-08T18:42:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Late extra-time drama as Kilcormac-Killoughey sink Naas to reach Leinster semi-final</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Conor Slevin (file photo).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Late extra-time drama as Kilcormac-Killoughey sink Naas to reach Leinster semi-final]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/celtic-kilmarnock-5-7219843-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-08T18:20:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Liam Scales earns Celtic narrow win over Kilmarnock</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Liam Scales (centre) scored the only goal against Kilmarnock (Steve Welsh/PA).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Liam Scales earns Celtic narrow win over Kilmarnock]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/england-australia-match-report-3-7219803-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-08T17:35:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Henry Pollock stars as England crush Australia in record win</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Henry Pollock celebrates after scoring a try.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Henry Pollock stars as England crush Australia in record win]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ladies-football-provincial-wrap-7219795-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-08T17:34:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>60 not out: All-Ireland champs Kilkerrin-Clonberne win record ninth consecutive Connacht title</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Sister Act: Louise and Nicola Ward of Kilkerrin-Clonberne (file photo).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[60 not out: All-Ireland champs Kilkerrin-Clonberne win record ninth consecutive Connacht title]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/scotstown-odonovan-rossa-magherafelt-match-report-7219768-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-08T17:16:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ulster champions Scotstown survive extra-time battle to keep provincial defence on track</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Tommy Mallen scoring a goal for Scotstown.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Ulster champions Scotstown survive extra-time battle to keep provincial defence on track]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/fai-cup-final-derry-waterford-2-7219490-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-08T17:16:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Darragh Burns steps into the light to deliver glorious FAI Cup triumph for Derry City</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Derry City captain Michael Duffy lifts the FAI Cup.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Darragh Burns steps into the light to deliver glorious FAI Cup triumph for Derry City]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/munster-club-senior-football-quarter-final-results-7219741-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:title>Nemo Rangers march on to Munster semi-finals, as Rathgormack advance to meet Dr Crokes</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Mark Cronin is congratulated by Nemo Rangers manager Robbie O'Dwyer after the match.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Nemo Rangers march on to Munster semi-finals, as Rathgormack advance to meet Dr Crokes]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/premier-league-results-49-7219624-Nov2026/</loc>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Sunderland players celebrate after Enzo Le Fee scores from the penalty spot.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Sunderland defeat Chelsea to end winless run as Brighton climb up to second]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/crystal-palace-liverpool-match-report-7219617-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-08T16:10:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Wirtz grabs first Premier League goal of the season as Liverpool beat struggling Crystal Palace</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Liverpool players celebrate a goal by Florian Wirtz.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Wirtz grabs first Premier League goal of the season as Liverpool beat struggling Crystal Palace]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/arsene-wenger-fifa-presidency-bid-7219579-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-08T15:27:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Arsène Wenger considering Fifa presidency bid - report</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Arsène Wenger (file photo).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Arsène Wenger considering Fifa presidency bid - report]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/remembrance-run-5km-ciara-mageean-7219500-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-08T15:10:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Thousands pay tribute to Ciara Mageean at special Remembrance Run in Phoenix Park</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[A display in memory of Ciara Mageean and Con Houlihan during the Remembrance Run 5km.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Thousands pay tribute to Ciara Mageean at special Remembrance Run in Phoenix Park]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/derry-city-waterford-fai-cup-final-7219416-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-08T14:00:16+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>As it happened: Derry City 1-0 Waterford, 2026 FAI Cup final</news:title>
            <news:keywords>FAI Cup final, Football, Minute-by-Minute, Soccer, Updates</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/darragh-burns-celebrates-scoring-his-sides-first-goal-of-the-game-e970e9bb-cf4c-4d83-99ae-ba7a59b65453-630x397.jpg</image:loc>
        
        <image:title><![CDATA[As it happened: Derry City 1-0 Waterford, 2026 FAI Cup final]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/lionel-messi-mls-golden-boot-7219404-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-08T10:53:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Lionel Messi makes history with second straight MLS Golden Boot title</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi makes history with second straight MLS Golden Boot title]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-argentina-analysis-7219258-Nov2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-08T07:00:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'Proper joined up' - Ireland's attack sparks to put Pumas to the sword</news:title>
            <news:keywords>andy farrell, Argentina, Ireland, Nations Championship, The Video Review</news:keywords>
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        <image:title><![CDATA['Proper joined up' - Ireland's attack sparks to put Pumas to the sword]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/andrew-porter-ireland-5-7218876-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-08T06:30:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Porter is 'even hungrier' as he comes back with a bang for Ireland</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Andrew Porter carries for Ireland.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Porter is 'even hungrier' as he comes back with a bang for Ireland]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/fai-cup-final-derry-waterford-7219111-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-08T06:15:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>This FAI Cup final should deliver bedlam and goals with sides buoyed by confidence</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Eyes on the prize: the FAI Cup.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[This FAI Cup final should deliver bedlam and goals with sides buoyed by confidence]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ronan-wallace-westmeath-all-star-7215555-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-08T06:00:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'It's fair taken me back. I was filled with immense pride' - Westmeath's new All-Star</news:title>
            <news:keywords>GAA, LEINSTER CHAMPIONS, Ronan Wallace, Westmeath</news:keywords>
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