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            <news:title>Without their talismanic 10, Munster may back young talent O'Shea ahead of schedule</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Former Christians standout Charlie O'Shea celebrates his first senior Munster try with fans and teammates at Musgrave Park.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/sleep-struggles-fitness-challenge-7163522-Sep2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-20T21:00:08+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'Sleep is something I've struggled with my entire life. Until now'</news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/michael-carrick-manchester-united-4-7168065-Sep2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-20T20:30:32+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'You learn about each other, they learn about me': United boss taking positives as pressure grows</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Manchester United, Michael Carrick, Premier League, Soccer, the bright side</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Manchester United boss Michael Carrick on the touchline.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/galway-gaa-jim-gavin-7168070-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-20T20:03:43+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Jim Gavin out of running for Galway job as search for new boss continues</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Jim Gavin (file photo).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Jim Gavin out of running for Galway job as search for new boss continues]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/dublin-senior-football-championship-results-7168043-Sep2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-20T19:51:44+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Cuala and Ballyboden set for glamour Dublin SFC semi-final clash</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Dublin Senior Football Championship, that's a wrap</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ballymun Kickhams' Dean Rock.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Cuala and Ballyboden set for glamour Dublin SFC semi-final clash]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/fulham-manchester-united-draw-7167998-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-20T18:37:57+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Listless Manchester United rescue point at Fulham but their torrid season continues</news:title>
            <news:keywords>All Square, Fulham, Manchester United, Premier League</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Fulham's Josh King (centre) celebrates after Lisandro Martinez (right) scores an own goal past Senne Lammens (left).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Listless Manchester United rescue point at Fulham but their torrid season continues]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/rathmore-win-kerry-sfc-7167953-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-20T18:24:50+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Rathmore clinch sweetest of Kerry titles to deny rivals Dr Crokes three on spin</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Rathmore players celebrate with the trophy after the final whistle.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Rathmore clinch sweetest of Kerry titles to deny rivals Dr Crokes three on spin]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-usa-rugby-reaction-7167913-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-20T18:09:05+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'We've got to be smarter when we come under pressure' - Ireland lose control against USA</news:title>
            <news:keywords>ireland womens rugby, Reaction, Rugby, Scott Bemand</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ireland's Fiona Tuite-O'Sullivan dejected after the game.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['We've got to be smarter when we come under pressure' - Ireland lose control against USA]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/iraola-isak-liverpool-7167954-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-20T17:42:49+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'He has to help us to be closer to the box, to play in the opposition half and to have meaningful possession'</news:title>
            <news:keywords>ALEXANDER Isak, andoni iraola, Liverpool, Premier League</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Alexander Isak at full-time.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/jack-marley-5-7167785-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-20T17:34:00+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Jack Marley emerges from 'mosh pit' to reach medal stages at European Elites; Dean Clancy exits</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Boxing</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Jack Marley celebrates (file photo).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Jack Marley emerges from 'mosh pit' to reach medal stages at European Elites; Dean Clancy exits]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/martin-oneill-celtic-7-7167860-Sep2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-20T16:12:34+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'I’ll obviously speak to the board': Martin O’Neill considering future at Celtic</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Celtic boss Martin O'Neill.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['I’ll obviously speak to the board': Martin O’Neill considering future at Celtic]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/manchester-city-sunderland-premier-league-2-7167797-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-20T16:05:58+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Man City triumph in eight-goal thriller as Sunderland's Brian Brobbey nets hat-trick</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Crystal Palace, Leeds United, Manchester City, Premier League, Sunderland, Wrap</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Antoine Semenyo (far left) celebrates his goal to make it 3-2.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Man City triumph in eight-goal thriller as Sunderland's Brian Brobbey nets hat-trick]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/bournemouth-liverpool-premier-league-7167769-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-20T16:02:40+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Alexander Isak goal earns Liverpool win on Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth return</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Alexander the Great, Bournemouth, Liverpool, Premier League</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Liverpool's Alexander Isak (right) scores his side's winning goal.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Alexander Isak goal earns Liverpool win on Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth return]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-us-womens-rugby-report-7167748-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-20T15:42:12+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ireland let 17-0 lead slip as USA claim brilliant comeback win in Tallaght</news:title>
            <news:keywords>ireland womens rugby, Rugby, US Eagles, WXV Global Series</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/anna-mcgann-comes-up-against-erica-coulibaly-ad-kayla-canett-17f09a46-f8b3-4b07-af34-dae1f2c45992-630x450.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ireland's Anna McGann comes up against Erica Coulibaly ad Kayla Canett of USA.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Ireland let 17-0 lead slip as USA claim brilliant comeback win in Tallaght]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/rangers-beat-celtic-7167752-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-20T14:16:15+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Rangers continue superiority over Celtic as pressure grows on Martin O'Neill</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Celtic's Liam Scales (left) battles with Rangers' Kim Min-su.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Rangers continue superiority over Celtic as pressure grows on Martin O'Neill]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/andros-townsend-7167686-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-20T10:45:08+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>‘Stoke away wasn’t so bad’ – Former England winger Townsend laughs off pitch-roller incident</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Lucky, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Andros Townsend in action for Luton Town in 2024.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[‘Stoke away wasn’t so bad’ – Former England winger Townsend laughs off pitch-roller incident]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/gaza-genocide-survivor-ireland-israel-7163095-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-20T08:00:39+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>A Gaza genocide survivor on why Ireland-Israel games should not go ahead</news:title>
            <news:keywords>FAI, Gaza, Genocide, looking ahead, Nations League, Soccer, Ireland Republic, Israel</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ireland fans display a "show Israel the red card" banner.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[A Gaza genocide survivor on why Ireland-Israel games should not go ahead]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/seamie-oshea-ballymun-kickhams-7163281-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-20T07:00:23+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Celebrating family links to Mayo's epic All-Ireland win and taking over a top Dublin club</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Ballymun Kickhams, Dublin GAA, GAA, Gaelic Football, Mayo GAA, seamie o'shea</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Former Mayo player Séamus O'Shea.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Celebrating family links to Mayo's epic All-Ireland win and taking over a top Dublin club]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/heimir-hallgrimsson-israel-ireland-7167573-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-20T06:30:52+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'We're not playing with genocide, we're playing against genocide': Ireland boss on facing Israel</news:title>
            <news:keywords>FAI, Nations League, Republic Of Ireland, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson (left) with FAI chief executive David Courell.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['We're not playing with genocide, we're playing against genocide': Ireland boss on facing Israel]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/st-patricks-athletic-sligo-7167578-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-19T22:13:41+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>St Pat's edge Sligo to regain top spot</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Leaders, League of Ireland, LOI, Report, Soccer, Shelbourne, St Patrick's</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[St. Pats’ Aidan Keena celebrates after the match. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[St Pat's edge Sligo to regain top spot]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/shamrock-rovers-shelbourne-report-3-7167580-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-19T21:46:25+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Shamrock Rovers earn impressive win over Shelbourne to extend unbeaten run</news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/crossmolina-kilmacud-mayo-dublin-football-7167584-Sep2026/</loc>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Mayo's Kobe McDonald and Eoin McGreal were club opponents tonight.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Crossmolina and Kilmacud exit as opening Mayo and Dublin semi-finalists confirmed]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/irish-results-european-elite-championships-7167267-Sep2026/</loc>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Daina Moorehouse at the 2026 National Elite Championship Finals.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/rory-mcilroy-bmw-pga-championship-3-7167463-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:title>Eagle at 18 helps McIlroy stay two off the lead heading into final round at Wentworth </news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy reading a putt at the BMW PGA Championship.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/jack-moylan-celebrates-ireland-call-up-with-two-goals-7167352-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-19T17:20:06+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Two Irish attackers score braces in Championship</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Jack Moylan of Cardiff city celebrates after the game.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Two Irish attackers score braces in Championship]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/darragh-mcelhinney-new-5km-national-record-7167360-Sep2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-19T15:49:11+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>McElhinney breaks 5km national record at World Road Running Championships </news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ireland’s Darragh McElhinney (file photo)]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[McElhinney breaks 5km national record at World Road Running Championships ]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/rte-ireland-israel-broadcast-2-7167319-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-19T14:13:53+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>RTÉ will broadcast Ireland's Nations League games with Israel</news:title>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[RTÉ will broadcast Ireland's Nations League games with Israel]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/michael-carrick-man-united-7167234-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-19T12:08:51+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'Blame me, no problem' - Carrick taking responsibility as pressure increases at Man United</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Manchester United, Michael Carrick, Old Trafford, Premier League, The Heat Is On</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Man United manager Michael Carrick.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['Blame me, no problem' - Carrick taking responsibility as pressure increases at Man United]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/conor-mckenna-brisbane-lions-3-7167241-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-19T12:05:29+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Crucial McKenna goal helps Brisbane hold off Hawthorn comeback to reach AFL Grand Final</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Conor McKenna in action for Brisbane Lions earlier this year.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Crucial McKenna goal helps Brisbane hold off Hawthorn comeback to reach AFL Grand Final]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/austin-gleeson-comment-7166823-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-19T08:00:13+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Regrets and the hope that thrilled us: Austin Gleeson's legacy is one of complicated genius</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Austin Gleeson, team:Waterford (Hurling 1590, wizard of aus</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Austin Gleeson has retired from inter-county hurling.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Regrets and the hope that thrilled us: Austin Gleeson's legacy is one of complicated genius]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/gaa-development-squads-7165509-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-19T07:00:21+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Costly and exclusive or nurturing and necessary? The battle for the soul of development squads</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Development squads, GAA, Gaelic Football, Growing pains, Hurling, Investment</news:keywords>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Costly and exclusive or nurturing and necessary? The battle for the soul of development squads]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-us-eagles-preview-7166525-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-19T06:00:53+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ireland women challenged to be more 'un-Irish' as latest chapter kicks-off with Tallaght Test</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ireland play the US in Tallaght on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Ireland women challenged to be more 'un-Irish' as latest chapter kicks-off with Tallaght Test]]></image:title>
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