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            <news:title>Mawdlsey runs scorching last leg as women's 4x400 team stamp World Champs ticket</news:title>
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            <news:title>Live: Clare vs Limerick, Munster SHC </news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-03T11:25:33+01:00</news:publication_date>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/sean-maguire-interview-3-7022708-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-03T07:00:47+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>‘I used to come in after a game, and I'd be straight on my phone, searching my name’</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Cork City's Sean Maguire pictured after the 2025 FAI Cup final.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/keenan-leinster-toulon-7030180-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-03T06:00:05+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Leinster hope to muster the spirit of 2018 as they head to Bilbao</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Leinster fullback Hugo Keenan.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ulster-challenge-cup-final-7030147-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-02T21:22:08+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'We stuck in the fight really well' - Murphy rejoices as Ulster prepare for crack at Europe</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Richie Murphy celebrates after Ulster's win.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['We stuck in the fight really well' - Murphy rejoices as Ulster prepare for crack at Europe]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/dublin-louth-match-report-2-7029819-May2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-02T20:59:13+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Dublin take down Leinster champions Louth with 10-point win and advance to final</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Dublin's Cormac Costello celebrates scoring a point.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/arsenal-fulham-match-report-5-7030118-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-02T20:44:19+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Gyokeres on the double as Arsenal strengthen Premier League title bid</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Arsenal players celebrate a goal by Viktor Gyokeres.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Gyokeres on the double as Arsenal strengthen Premier League title bid]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/wloi-results-7030076-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-02T19:50:54+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Galway United come from behind against Peamount to maintain perfect start</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Emma Doherty (centre) was on the mark once again. (File photo).]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/derry-monaghan-match-report-7029813-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-02T19:50:00+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Beggan slots extra-time free to complete epic comeback and send Monaghan to Ulster final</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Rory Beggan was the hero for Monaghan.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ulster-v-exeter-7030057-May2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-02T19:26:33+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Brilliant Ulster beat Exeter to reach Challenge Cup final</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ulster’s Cormac Izuchukwu breaks a tackle by Dafydd Jenkins of Exeter.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Brilliant Ulster beat Exeter to reach Challenge Cup final]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/shaun-murphy-2-7030048-May2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-02T19:13:51+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Shaun Murphy beats John Higgins in thriller to reach another Crucible final</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Snooker</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Shaun Murphy celebrates his victory over John Higgins.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Shaun Murphy beats John Higgins in thriller to reach another Crucible final]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/cullen-leinster-media-7030045-May2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-02T19:03:34+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'You guys love throwing the boot into us, don't you? Whatever sells' - Cullen</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Leinster, Leo Cullen, Media, meeja, Reporting</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Leinster head coach Leo Cullen.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['You guys love throwing the boot into us, don't you? Whatever sells' - Cullen]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/leinster-cullen-toulon-7030000-May2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-02T18:47:12+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Conan 'bullish' as Leinster give update on injuries against Toulon</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Robbie Henshaw was injured in the first half.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Conan 'bullish' as Leinster give update on injuries against Toulon]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/alex-dunne-8-7030031-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-02T18:29:18+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Alex Dunne finishes third in thrilling Miami sprint race</news:title>
            <news:keywords>formula 2</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Irish Formula 2 driver Alex Dunne of Rodin Motorsport in action during during the Formula 2 series sprint race at the Formula One Miami Grand Prix.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Alex Dunne finishes third in thrilling Miami sprint race]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/2000-guineas-newmarket-7029951-May2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-02T18:13:28+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Saratoga and Walsh sail to impressive Grade One triumph at Punchestown</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Billy Loughnane, George Boughey, Horse Racing, Newmarket, saratoga, Take a Bow, Winner alright</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Jockey Mark Walsh celebrates winning the Ballymore Champion Four Year Old Hurdle with horse Saratoga. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Saratoga and Walsh sail to impressive Grade One triumph at Punchestown]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/leinster-toulon-2026-7029810-May2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-02T17:40:44+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Leinster survive drama against Toulon to earn Champions Cup final spot</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Aviva Stadium, Champions Cup, Dublin, finalists, Leinster, Report, Toulon</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/05/garry-ringrose-celebrates-scoring-his-sides-third-try-with-team-mates-93f91bb2-7456-4b0c-b61e-6bae521164b0-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Leinster celebrate Garry Ringrose's try.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Leinster survive drama against Toulon to earn Champions Cup final spot]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/leinster-v-toulon-2-7029775-May2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:genres>Opinion</news:genres>
            <news:publication_date>2026-05-02T17:21:00+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Leinster 29-25 Toulon, Champions Cup semi-final</news:title>
            <news:keywords>As it happened, Liveblog, Rugby</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/05/dan-sheehan-makes-a-break-leading-to-jamie-osbornes-final-try-167d2570-427f-41cb-82bd-b9d60608f871-630x409.jpg</image:loc>
        
        <image:title><![CDATA[Leinster 29-25 Toulon, Champions Cup semi-final]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ipswich-town-secure-premier-league-promotion-7029709-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-02T17:20:52+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Joy for Irish trio as Ipswich secure Premier League promotion</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Championship, EPL, Premier League, promotion, Soccer, success, Ipswich Town</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/05/ipswich-towns-jaden-philogene-bidace-right-celebrates-with-jack-taylor-after-scoring-his-sides-second-goal-during-the-sky-bet-championship-match-at-portman-road-ipswich-picture-date-saturday-may-5c98cd3d-8926-41aa-bc18-4fecfa236f04-630x423.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ipswich Town's Jaden Philogene-Bidace (right) celebrates with Jack Taylor after scoring.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Joy for Irish trio as Ipswich secure Premier League promotion]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-results-world-relays-7029841-May2026/</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>2026-05-02T15:52:04+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Mixed day for Ireland's teams at World Relays but further chances await</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Athletics, Athletics Ireland, Track and Field, World Relays</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Seán Doggett passing the baton to Sharlene Mawdsley in the mixed 4x400m.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Mixed day for Ireland's teams at World Relays but further chances await]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/waterford-part-ways-with-manager-jon-daly-7029735-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-02T12:55:18+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Jon Daly leaves Waterford after winless 13-game start</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Jon Daly, League of Ireland, LOI, Soccer, Waterford United, Wave Goodbye</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Jon Daly (file pic).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Jon Daly leaves Waterford after winless 13-game start]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/pat-hickey-bohemians-handball-7029585-May2026/</loc>
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