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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ciara-mageean-funeral-2-7214031-Nov2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-03T17:00:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'She represented the very best of us': Hundreds gather for funeral of Ciara Mageean</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[The athlete's death was announced on Sunday morning.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['She represented the very best of us': Hundreds gather for funeral of Ciara Mageean]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/munster-hurling-league-7213859-Nov2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-03T16:14:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>McGrath Cup and Munster Hurling League draws announced</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Kerry face Cork in the McGrath Cup groups.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[McGrath Cup and Munster Hurling League draws announced]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/milwaukee-brewers-world-series-5-7213790-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-03T15:14:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>To win just once: Ireland’s biggest Brewers fan goes home to experience World Series glory</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Baseball, Ireland, Milwaukee Brewers, MLB, Podcast, Wisconsin, World Series</news:keywords>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[To win just once: Ireland’s biggest Brewers fan goes home to experience World Series glory]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/noel-mcnamara-leinster-2-7213512-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-03T15:08:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Leinster back McNamara's growing reputation in exciting appointment</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Head Coach, highly rated, Leinster, New gig, Noel McNamara</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Noel McNamara in 2021 during his previous spell with Leinster.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Leinster back McNamara's growing reputation in exciting appointment]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/carla-ward-nations-league-draw-reaction-7213601-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>2026-11-03T14:43:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Carla Ward: 'We genuinely believe we can go toe-to-toe with the best and get results'</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Football, Ireland WNT, Reaction, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ireland women's boss Carla Ward.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Carla Ward: 'We genuinely believe we can go toe-to-toe with the best and get results']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/orla-prendergast-india-7213589-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-03T14:21:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Orla Prendergast becomes first Ireland women's player to join Indian WPL</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Cricket, Gujarat Giants, Ireland, Orla Prendergast, Women's Premier League, WPL</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Prendergast was also an underage soccer standout.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Orla Prendergast becomes first Ireland women's player to join Indian WPL]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-2027-womens-nations-league-7213477-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>2026-11-03T12:36:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ireland to face world champions Spain in 2027 Women's Nations League</news:title>
            <news:keywords>coygig, Ireland WNT, Luck of the Draw, Pot Luck, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ireland celebrating during their World Cup play-off semi-final against Kazakhstan.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Ireland to face world champions Spain in 2027 Women's Nations League]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/eoin-kenny-3-7213443-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-03T11:43:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Eoin Kenny - son of Stephen - receives first Northern Ireland senior call-up</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Eoin Kenny, Football, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Eoin Kenny (file photo).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Eoin Kenny - son of Stephen - receives first Northern Ireland senior call-up]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/seamus-kennedy-tipperary-gaa-retirement-7213409-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-03T11:20:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Tipperary All-Ireland winner Kennedy announces inter-county retirement</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Calling Time, End of the road, GAA, Retirement, Seamus Kennedy, none</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/seamus-kennedy-celebrates-with-the-liam-maccarthy-cup-65eed16e-3782-4b84-a053-aaa9eea73ccb-630x409.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Séamus Kennedy celebrates after Tipperary's  2025 All-Ireland SHC success.
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Tipperary All-Ireland winner Kennedy announces inter-county retirement]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/galway-football-backroom-team-7213291-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>2026-11-03T10:21:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Lisa Fallon appointment confirmed as Éamonn Fitzmaurice unveils Galway backroom team</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Eamonn Fitzmaurice, GAA, Gaelic Football, Galway GAA, lisa fallon, Tribesmen</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Lisa Fallon (file photo).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Lisa Fallon appointment confirmed as Éamonn Fitzmaurice unveils Galway backroom team]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/noel-mcnamara-to-succeed-leo-cullen-as-leinster-head-coach-7213294-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>2026-11-03T08:55:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Noel McNamara to become Leinster head coach after Leo Cullen departs at end of the season</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Appointment, Leinster, Leo Cullen, Noel McNamara, Rugby</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Union Bordeaux Bgles' Attack Coach Noel McNamara (file photo).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Noel McNamara to become Leinster head coach after Leo Cullen departs at end of the season]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/graham-coughlan-waterford-fai-cup-final-7213127-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-03T06:45:48+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Waterford's Miracle Man: Graham Coughlan's life in football sums up game's extremes</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Derry City, FAI CUP FINAL BUILD UP, Graham Coughlan, Waterford FC</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/graham-coughlan-a0a6d474-0f1a-4d13-ae7b-d22dfd8de5c4-630x408.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Waterford boss Graham Coughlan during the semi-final win over Bohemians.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Waterford's Miracle Man: Graham Coughlan's life in football sums up game's extremes]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/cork-shc-champions-munster-club-hurling-championship-7213152-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-03T06:30:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>The numbers behind Cork's struggles in Munster club championship - and some root causes</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Cork GAA, Cork SHC, GAA, Hurling, Munster Club SHC, Rebels</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/eoin-oleary-in-action-against-shane-woods-a8f14412-4e2d-487c-a02d-5adb6198dac1-630x413.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Glen Rovers corner-forward Eoin O'Leary is tackled by Shane Woods of Inagh-Kilnamona.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[The numbers behind Cork's struggles in Munster club championship - and some root causes]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/rob-baloucoune-ireland-2-7212677-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-03T06:15:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'I've got a bit more confidence in myself' - Baloucoune ready to rock for Ireland</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Argentina, Ireland, Nations Championship, right wing, Rob Baloucoune, the cat</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ireland wing Robert Baloucoune.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['I've got a bit more confidence in myself' - Baloucoune ready to rock for Ireland]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/con-ocallaghan-c-7212897-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-03T06:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Con O'Callaghan says dropping hurling has helped him get back to his best</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Con O’Callaghan, Cuala, Dublin GAA, GAA, Gaelic Football, King Con, Leinster Club SFC</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[O'Callaghan scored the winning two-pointer against Tullamore]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Con O'Callaghan says dropping hurling has helped him get back to his best]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/newcastle-united-0-everton-1-7213189-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T22:13:04+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Thierno Barry grabs only goal as Everton win away to Newcastle</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Everton, Monday Night Football, Newcastle United, Premier League, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/newcastle-upon-tyne-uk-2nd-nov-2026-thierno-barry-of-everton-shoots-to-score-during-the-newcastle-united-vs-everton-premier-league-match-at-st-james-park-newcastle-upon-tyne-picture-credit-sho-f761c6bd-2dbd-4281-b6be-293725dd3b3d-630x433.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Eveton's Thierno Barry taps into the Newcastle net.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Thierno Barry grabs only goal as Everton win away to Newcastle]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/graham-coughlan-waterford-contract-7213078-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>2026-11-02T20:30:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>FAI Cup final boost for Waterford as boss Graham Coughlan signs two-year contract</news:title>
            <news:keywords>FAI Cup final, Graham Coughlan, League of Ireland, LOI, Pen to Paper, Waterford FC</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Waterford boss Graham Coughlan at Monday's media event for the FAI Cup final.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[FAI Cup final boost for Waterford as boss Graham Coughlan signs two-year contract]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/tj-reid-kilkenny-gaa-retirement-7213090-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T19:41:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>TJ Reid's Kilkenny exit: 'I wasn't going to be around for four or five years of rebuilding'</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Farewell?, GAA, Hurling, Kilkenny GAA, Retirement, TJ Reid, Top Cat</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/tj-reid-in-action-b5f9cb1b-176e-42df-8e74-d6c65ac43362-630x419.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[TJ Reid in action at Nowlan Park.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[TJ Reid's Kilkenny exit: 'I wasn't going to be around for four or five years of rebuilding']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/paddy-mcateer-charlie-smyth-irish-kickers-7213046-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T19:35:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Paddy McAteer’s college football heroics shine a new spotlight on Irish NFL ambitions</news:title>
            <news:keywords>American Football, Charlie Smyth, College Football, Ireland, Kicking On, NFL, Paddy McAteer, The Redzone</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/bloomington-in-october-31-indiana-hoosiers-ol-carter-smith-65-lifts-indiana-hoosiers-k-paddy-mcateer-35-into-the-air-after-kicking-a-60-yard-field-goal-to-tie-the-game-at-the-end-of-regulation-1976ec55-b95c-4e42-8c14-50cd9444c666-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Hoosiers offensive lineman Carter Smith (65) lifts kicker Paddy McAteer (35) in celebration after the Irishman's 60-yard field goal.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Paddy McAteer’s college football heroics shine a new spotlight on Irish NFL ambitions]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-nations-league-draw-7-7212103-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T18:58:09+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Best/worst draw? Ireland WNT set to learn 2027 Nations League opponents</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Football, Ireland WNT, Luck of the Draw, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[The Ireland XI before their World Cup play-off semi-final second leg against Kazakhstan. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Best/worst draw? Ireland WNT set to learn 2027 Nations League opponents]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/archie-meekison-cork-city-7213006-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T17:56:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Cork City sign Scottish midfielder Archie Meekison</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Archie Meekison, Barry Robson, Cork City, Football, League of Ireland, LOI Transfer News, Transfer News</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Archie Meekison brings plenty of LOI experience.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Cork City sign Scottish midfielder Archie Meekison]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/county-championship-cups-7209013-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T16:30:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/katie-mccabe-award-2-7212728-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T16:17:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Recognition: Katie McCabe has been shortlisted for Fifpro award.  ]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/brendan-mullin-court-case-perfume-theft-2-7212858-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T16:04:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Former Ireland rugby player Brendan Mullin pleads not guilty to Brown Thomas perfume theft</news:title>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Former Ireland rugby player Brendan Mullin pleads not guilty to Brown Thomas perfume theft]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/darragh-joyce-kilkenny-7212816-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T15:53:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Darragh Joyce ends hopes of Kilkenny return with new AFL contract</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[New contract: Darragh Joyce]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-nations-championship-rugby-7212771-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T15:14:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Optimism or pessimism for Ireland? The Nations Championship is back</news:title>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Optimism or pessimism for Ireland? The Nations Championship is back]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/rebecca-stokell-cricket-doping-ban-7212676-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T14:25:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ireland women's cricketer Stokell suspended after anti-doping violation</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Cricket Ireland said Stokell's case was an "inadvertent breach of the reporting requirements around the use of prescription medication" (file photo).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Ireland women's cricketer Stokell suspended after anti-doping violation]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/club-gaa-talking-points-7212408-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T13:36:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Loughrea rule in Galway again, McCarthy soars with Clare champions, and Con strikes for Cuala</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Loughrea's Johnny Coen, Aidan McCarthy of Inagh-Kilnamona and Cuala star Con O’Callaghan.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ciara-mageean-funeral-details-co-down-athlete-2-7212600-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T12:51:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'Much-loved and inspirational' Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean to be laid to rest on Tuesday</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Mageean won the 1500 metres final at the European Athletics Championships in 2024.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['Much-loved and inspirational' Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean to be laid to rest on Tuesday]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/kian-leavy-st-pats-2-7212533-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T12:30:16+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ireland international Leavy eyes up move to Europe as discussions continue with St Pat's</news:title>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Ireland international Leavy eyes up move to Europe as discussions continue with St Pat's]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/lewis-hamilton-charles-leclerc-serious-talks-7212332-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T08:26:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Lewis Hamilton demands ‘serious talks’ after Charles Leclerc misfire</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Race winner Max Verstappen with Lewis Hamilton.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/leinster-leo-cullen-9-7211927-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T07:15:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'It's just magic' - Cullen delights in Leinster's youth taking their chances</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Connacht, Leinster, Leo Cullen, Paul O'Connell, Young Guns</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Leinster's Alex Mullan after making his debut.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['It's just magic' - Cullen delights in Leinster's youth taking their chances]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/furlong-ireland-oconnell-7212178-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T06:30:09+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ireland happy to crack on with 'big leader' Furlong free to play</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Ireland, Key Man, Nations Championship, Paul O'Connell, poc</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ireland's Tadhg Furlong.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Ireland happy to crack on with 'big leader' Furlong free to play]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/cian-healy-leinster-4-7211870-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T06:00:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Irish legend Cian Healy returns to Leinster in coaching role</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Cian Healy has returned to Leinster.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Irish legend Cian Healy returns to Leinster in coaching role]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/fitness-challenge-week-12-7193382-Nov2026/</loc>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/mikel-arteta-arsenal-10-7212215-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:title>Mikel Arteta says shock loss at Fleetwood inspired Arsenal to win at Liverpool</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Mikel Arteta (left) at full time.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/womens-club-championship-7212124-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-01T20:28:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>All Ireland champions Kilkerrin-Clonberne on course for another Connacht title</news:title>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[All Ireland champions Kilkerrin-Clonberne on course for another Connacht title]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-argentina-selection-7211752-Nov2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-01T19:00:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Farrell's calls at numbers 6 and 13 most interesting for Ireland</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Argentina, decisions, Ireland, Nations Championship, Selection</news:keywords>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Farrell's calls at numbers 6 and 13 most interesting for Ireland]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/liverpool-arsenal-match-report-2-7212081-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title>Kai Havertz goal helps Arsenal end 14-year winless run at Anfield</news:title>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/11/arsenals-kai-havertz-left-celebrates-after-scoring-his-sides-opening-goal-during-the-english-premier-league-soccer-match-between-liverpool-and-arsenal-in-liverpool-england-sunday-nov-1-2026-cde46a2a-b1d1-44cc-a9d5-f085bd171ef3-630x419.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Kai Havertz (far left) celebrates his goal with Arsenal teammates.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/leinster-club-football-championship-7212093-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-01T18:36:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Con O'Callaghan makes a point for Cuala after All-Star disappointment</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Cuala's Michael Fitzsimons (left) with Cormac Egan of Tullamore.]]></image:caption>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Sarsfields celebrate their Kildare SFC win.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/hibs-hearts-scottish-league-cup-7212061-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-01T17:54:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ireland internationals combine to send Hibernian into Scottish League Cup final</news:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/loughrea-galway-shc-winners-7212017-Nov2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-01T17:36:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Loughrea continue Galway dominance in heartbreaking fashion for Tommy Larkins</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Sam Prendergast alongside Bundee Aki at Ireland training.]]></image:caption>
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