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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-27T18:20:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'I'm only seeing the positives and only seeing the pathway to becoming the best in the world again'</news:title>
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        <image:title><![CDATA['I'm only seeing the positives and only seeing the pathway to becoming the best in the world again']]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/womens-league-of-ireland-team-of-the-year-7206569-Oct2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-27T17:34:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Athlone and Shels lead the way on WLOI Team of the Year</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[League champions Athlone Town have three representatives.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/seamus-coleman-25-7206350-Oct2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-27T15:01:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Séamus Coleman 'edging towards' retirement as he enjoys more time with his family</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ireland and Everton great Séamus Coleman. ]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/leinster-vs-munster-7206327-Oct2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-27T15:00:46+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Leinster fight back after impressive Munster start, and who replaces Ringrose for Ireland?</news:title>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Leinster fight back after impressive Munster start, and who replaces Ringrose for Ireland?]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/alex-dunne-10-7206306-Oct2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-27T14:38:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Alex Dunne shines on test run as he contemplates Indycar switch</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Alex Dunne, formula 2, In Demand, IndyCar, October</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Rodin Motorsport's Alex Dunne.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Alex Dunne shines on test run as he contemplates Indycar switch]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/dublin-marathon-2026-7206307-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-27T14:28:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>What we talk about when we talk about marathon running</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Athletics, Dublin, Dublin Marathon, Fitness, Marathon, October, Podcast, Running</news:keywords>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[What we talk about when we talk about marathon running]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/michael-carrick-man-united-3-7205902-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-27T12:32:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Michael Carrick expected to remain in charge for Man Utd trip to Chelsea</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Man United, Michael Carrick, October, Pressure, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Man United manager Michael Carrick after losing to Bournemouth. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Michael Carrick expected to remain in charge for Man Utd trip to Chelsea]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/harry-kane-vincent-kompany-7206065-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-27T11:09:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Bayern Munich boss Kompany is 'on the mend' - Kane</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Bayern Munich, Feeling Better, Harry Kane, October, Soccer, Vincent Kompany</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Harry Kane pictured with his Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Bayern Munich boss Kompany is 'on the mend' - Kane]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/garry-ringrose-ireland-injury-2-7205964-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-27T10:11:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Garry Ringrose expected to miss Ireland's November Tests</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Garry Ringrose, Ireland, October, Rugby, Update</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ireland centre Garry Ringrose.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Garry Ringrose expected to miss Ireland's November Tests]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/racing-cancelled-at-galway-7205918-Oct2026/</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>2026-10-27T09:23:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Racing at Galway cancelled due to heavy rain</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Ballybrit, Galway, Horse Racing, October, Update</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[A general view of Galway Racecourse.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Racing at Galway cancelled due to heavy rain]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/mark-cronin-nemo-rangers-7205699-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-27T06:30:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'Who cares if you win the county if you don't back it up?' - Nemo's Munster focus</news:title>
            <news:keywords>GAA, Munster SHC, Nemo Rangers, October, Rebel Roar</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Nemo Rangers celebrate their Cork SFC final success against St Finbarr's on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['Who cares if you win the county if you don't back it up?' - Nemo's Munster focus]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/tadhg-furlong-robin-mcbryde-7205663-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-27T06:00:20+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'I know Tadhg. If I was to give him a character reference, I wouldn’t hesitate'</news:title>
            <news:keywords>backing, Leinster, October, Rugby, Tadhg Furlong, none</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Tadhg Furlong (file photo).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['I know Tadhg. If I was to give him a character reference, I wouldn’t hesitate']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ballon-dor-2026-7205718-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-26T23:00:48+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d'Or awards</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Ballon D'Or, Football, October, Soccer, Winner winner</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/10/bayern-munichs-harry-kane-arriving-on-the-red-carpet-ahead-of-the-70th-annual-ballon-dor-ceremony-at-the-london-palladium-theatre-picture-date-monday-october-26-2026-627dca35-f4f6-455a-920f-ea62f07572c4-630x845.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Harry Kane pictured at the Ballon d'Or ceremony.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d'Or awards]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-england-u15-world-cup-racism-allegation-7205649-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-26T19:57:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ireland-England U15 World Cup match abandoned following racism allegation</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Football, Soccer, none</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/10/91191_2666242-6546208e-6ca6-4813-bec7-a95897d6e5ba-419a063b-19a5-4d6b-a776-9aee4f7046b1-630x442.jpg</image:loc>
        
        <image:title><![CDATA[Ireland-England U15 World Cup match abandoned following racism allegation]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/carrick-man-united-training-talks-7205559-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-26T19:05:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Manchester United stay tight-lipped on Michael Carrick future after day of talks</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Football, latest, Manchester United, MUFC, October, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/10/manchester-uniteds-head-coach-michael-carrick-waves-to-supporters-after-his-team-lost-the-english-premier-league-soccer-match-between-manchester-united-and-bournemouth-in-manchester-england-sunday-8baf2cb2-d7dc-4fcd-a3a9-d6ac84e47abd-630x419.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Michael Carrick waves to supporters after Sunday's defeat to Bournemouth.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Manchester United stay tight-lipped on Michael Carrick future after day of talks]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/graeme-mcdowell-liv-2-0-7205656-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-26T19:04:48+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Graeme McDowell the latest to quit LIV Golf</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Golf, Graeme McDowell, next chapter</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/10/adelaide-australia-12th-feb-2026-graeme-mcdowell-of-smash-gc-during-round-1-of-the-liv-golf-adelaide-at-the-grange-golf-club-in-adelaide-thursday-february-12-2026-aap-imagematt-turner-no-ar-803eda2a-056c-4f08-9e9e-972d78e1d712-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Graeme McDowell (file photo).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Graeme McDowell the latest to quit LIV Golf]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/phil-ocallaghan-rip-7205593-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-26T16:52:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Tributes paid after death of former Ireland and Munster prop Phil O'Callaghan</news:title>
            <news:keywords>October, Phil O'Callaghan, RIP, Rugby</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/10/phil-ocallaghan-8c85673a-475a-4de5-afae-4e24aff11265-630x454.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[RIP: Phil O'Callaghan.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Tributes paid after death of former Ireland and Munster prop Phil O'Callaghan]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/seamus-power-29-7205537-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-26T15:00:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Power falls short in Bermuda playoff – but secures 2027 PGA Tour card</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Drama, Golf, October</news:keywords>
        </news:news>
        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/10/seamus-power-of-ireland-hits-his-tee-shot-on-the-second-tee-during-the-final-round-of-the-2026-3m-open-at-tpc-twin-cities-on-july-26-2026-in-blaine-minnesota-steven-garciacsm-9556a4cd-5328-4aa6-a714-75f2460cf73a-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Seamus Power (file photo).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Power falls short in Bermuda playoff – but secures 2027 PGA Tour card]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/furlong-coombes-citing-7205468-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-26T14:11:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Tadhg Furlong cited for alleged grab to Gavin Coombes' groin area</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Coombes, Disciplinary, furlong, Leinster, Munster, October</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Tadhg Furlong before Leinster's clash with Munster.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Tadhg Furlong cited for alleged grab to Gavin Coombes' groin area]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/club-action-county-finals-7205470-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-26T12:54:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Late drama in Galway, Tyrone, Limerick, while Nemo gets rid of an unwanted record</news:title>
            <news:keywords>club, Club Corner, GAA, Gaelic Football, Hurling, October</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ben Cullen, Shane O'Brien and Tomo Culhane have that winning feeling. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Late drama in Galway, Tyrone, Limerick, while Nemo gets rid of an unwanted record]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/conor-mckenna-jennifer-dunne-brisbane-lions-7205350-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-26T09:55:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Brisbane Lions move to secure Conor McKenna for another two seasons</news:title>
            <news:keywords>AFL, Business, Lions, October</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Conor McKenna. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Brisbane Lions move to secure Conor McKenna for another two seasons]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/munster-want-to-start-winning-some-games-7204562-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-26T08:00:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Munster see progress, but 'want to start winning some games'</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Munster's Tadhg Beirne speaks during a team huddle.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/leinster-obriens-ireland-7204708-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-26T07:00:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>O'Brien injury worries for Ireland as Leinster get set to ring changes</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Leinster's Tommy O'Brien.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/david-hawkshaw-interview-7202843-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-26T06:00:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'I still have a lot to give in the pro game' - Hawkshaw's uncertain future after Connacht exit</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[David Hawkshaw is hoping to get back on the pitch with Clontarf soon.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/darren-clarke-golf-news-7205121-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-25T22:09:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Power to play Bermuda playoff on Monday; Clarke comes second in Stifel Charity Classic</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Darren Clarke, Golf, Northern Ireland, October, PGA Tour Champions, Professional Golf, Sports</news:keywords>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Power to play Bermuda playoff on Monday; Clarke comes second in Stifel Charity Classic]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/fitness-challenge-week-11-7199698-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-25T21:00:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>‘If something is leaving you feeling the best you've ever felt… You should continue that’</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Darren Donnelly describes himself as a gym owner, educator, and transformation specialist.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[‘If something is leaving you feeling the best you've ever felt… You should continue that’]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/milwaukee-brewers-world-series-3-7205043-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-25T19:26:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'This, I can safely say, has been perfect': Being there to see the Brewers win Game 2 was the stuff of dreams</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras celebrates the final out of Game 2. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['This, I can safely say, has been perfect': Being there to see the Brewers win Game 2 was the stuff of dreams]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/crystal-palace-vs-newcastle-result-7204940-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-25T18:42:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Newcastle beat Palace as Brentford/Hull and Sunderland/Leeds end in draws</news:title>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Newcastle beat Palace as Brentford/Hull and Sunderland/Leeds end in draws]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/galway-sfc-final-2-7205034-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-25T18:30:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Culhane the hero as Salthill-Knocknacarra claim Galway football title with last-gasp goal</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Match-winner Tomó Culhane celebrates Salthill's success.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Culhane the hero as Salthill-Knocknacarra claim Galway football title with last-gasp goal]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/nemo-rangers-cork-football-senior-7205027-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-25T18:05:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Nemo Rangers back on top in Cork football, Shelmaliers reign in Wexford hurling</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Nemo Rangers captain Stephen Cronin lifts the trophy.


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        <image:title><![CDATA[Nemo Rangers back on top in Cork football, Shelmaliers reign in Wexford hurling]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/castlebar-mitchels-mayo-senior-title-7205020-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-25T17:53:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Bob Tuohy stars as Castlebar Mitchels end nine-year wait for Mayo title</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Castlebar Mitchels claim the Paddy Moclair Cup.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Bob Tuohy stars as Castlebar Mitchels end nine-year wait for Mayo title]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/galway-united-v-shelbourne-7205013-Oct2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-25T17:51:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Shelbourne secure European football for next season despite late Galway United fightback</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Shelbourne's Keeva Keenan (file photo).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Shelbourne secure European football for next season despite late Galway United fightback]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/limerick-hurling-kilmallock-na-piarsaigh-7205014-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-25T17:45:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Kilmallock fire three second-half goals to win Limerick final against Na Piarsaigh</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Shane O'Brien celebrates Kilmallock's victory with Conor Hanley-Clarke.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Kilmallock fire three second-half goals to win Limerick final against Na Piarsaigh]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/man-united-reaction-3-7204986-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-25T17:22:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Michael Carrick unsure on future after Man United humiliated by Bournemouth</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Carrick was received warmly by the Old Trafford crowd while his players were booed.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Michael Carrick unsure on future after Man United humiliated by Bournemouth]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/tj-reid-kilkenny-hurling-4-7204977-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-25T17:21:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>TJ Reid confirms he's ready to extend inter-county career if called upon</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship Final, UPMC Nowlan Park, Kilkenny 25/10/2026
Ballyhale Shamrocks vs Tullaroan
Shamrocks Ballyhales TJ Reid celebrates at the final whistle]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[TJ Reid confirms he's ready to extend inter-county career if called upon]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/kerry-sfc-final-2-7204967-Oct2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-25T16:44:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Dr Crokes remain top dogs in Kerry after late second-half surge</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Crokes captain Tony Brosnan raises the cup.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Dr Crokes remain top dogs in Kerry after late second-half surge]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ballyhale-shamrocks-3-7204864-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-25T15:44:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ballyhale Shamrocks cruise to Kilkenny hurling title with 22-point final win</news:title>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Ballyhale Shamrocks cruise to Kilkenny hurling title with 22-point final win]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/dublin-marathon-4-7204794-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-25T14:36:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ethiopian athletes claim men's and women's titles at Dublin Marathon</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Athletics</news:keywords>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Ethiopian athletes claim men's and women's titles at Dublin Marathon]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/hibernian-vs-celtic-7204760-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-25T14:23:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Owen Elding goal not enough as Celtic come from behind to beat Hibernian</news:title>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Owen Elding goal not enough as Celtic come from behind to beat Hibernian]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ben-healy-la-rochelle-7204077-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-25T08:00:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'It was the most out-of-the-blue offer. It's La Rochelle, the club's history'</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[La Rochelle out-half Ben Healy.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['It was the most out-of-the-blue offer. It's La Rochelle, the club's history']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/glory-nights-heartache-emma-duffy-7204163-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-25T06:15:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'I was hooked. I had caught the bug not many people knew existed'</news:title>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/10/a-view-of-the-attendance-at-tonights-game-3958eb68-1fe1-4f24-94c6-7c63047e82ae-630x419.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[A general view of Ireland's World Cup debut at Stadium Australia.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['I was hooked. I had caught the bug not many people knew existed']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/liam-kerrigan-interview-2-7203814-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-25T06:00:04+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>4 years ago, he signed for Como. This week, he went back to watch them beat Man United</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Liam Kerrigan pictured during his time at Como.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[4 years ago, he signed for Como. This week, he went back to watch them beat Man United]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/leinster-munster-cullen-7204509-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-25T05:00:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'Very, very good' - Leinster happy with Sheehan's first outing at 8</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Dan Sheehan, dynamic, Leinster, Leo Cullen, October, URC</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Leinster captain Dan Sheehan.]]></image:caption>
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