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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/tipperary-clare-shc-7161957-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:title>Semi-final pairings confirmed in Tipperary and Clare senior hurling championships</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Nenagh Eire Og’s Sam O’Farrell with Conor O’Dwyer of Cashel King Cormacs.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/rory-fleming-fitness-interview-7154264-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:title>A reader gets in touch with some invaluable advice</news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/wsl-wsl2-7161621-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-13T21:00:00+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Chelsea thrash Man United and Palace hold Arsenal as Irish stars on target in WSL2</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Abbie Larkin in action against Ona Battle as Crystal Palace frustrated Arsenal.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/shane-lowry-irish-open-win-2-7161916-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-13T20:26:12+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'I said to myself today, I have to go out and win this – I have no other choice'</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Donald Trump, Doonbeg, Golf, Irish Open, Reaction, Shane Lowry</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Shane Lowry celebrates with caddy Dermot Byrne after winning the Irish Open.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/shane-lowry-irish-open-win-7161831-Sep2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-13T19:30:39+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Sensational Lowry blocks out the noise to clinch Irish Open in record-breaking style</news:title>
            <news:keywords>county clare, Donald Trump, Doonbeg, Golf, Irish Open, Shane Lowry, the champion</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Shane Lowry soaks up the acclaim of the crowd as he walks up to the 18th green.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/man-city-vs-man-utd-7161774-Sep2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-13T18:31:56+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>10-man City beat United in dramatic Manchester derby</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Erling Haaland celebrates his winner.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/shane-lowry-irish-open-11-7161742-Sep2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-13T18:10:48+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Home hero: Shane Lowry romps to record Irish Open victory in Doonbeg</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Golf, Shane Lowry</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Shane Lowry celebrates after making a birdie on the18th and winning the Irish Open.
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Home hero: Shane Lowry romps to record Irish Open victory in Doonbeg]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/scandanavia-irish-st-leger-7161735-Sep2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-13T18:01:40+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Scandinavia takes winning run to eight in Irish St Leger</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Racing, the Curragh</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Scandinavia on his way to winning he Irish St Leger (Evan Treacy/PA)]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/fossa-v-kilcummin-kerry-ifc-final-7161593-Sep2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-13T17:48:32+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>David Clifford hits 0-15 to inspire Fossa to Kerry intermediate championship glory</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[David Clifford (file photo).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[David Clifford hits 0-15 to inspire Fossa to Kerry intermediate championship glory]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/premier-league-38-7161643-Sep2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-13T16:13:14+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Five-star Brighton crush 10-man Coventry</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Brighton &amp; Hove Albion, Coventry City, Football, Lewis Dunk, Premier League, Taiwo Awoniyi</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Charalampos Kostoulas of Brighton and Hove Albion celebrates scoring his sides first goal against Coventry City. (Sportimage LTD)]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Five-star Brighton crush 10-man Coventry]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/kimi-antonelli-spanish-gp-win-7161619-Sep2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-13T15:46:43+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Kimi Antonelli claims victory at Spanish Grand Prix to extend championship lead</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Kimi Antonelli at the 2026 Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, 14th round of the 2026 Formula One World Championship from September 11 to 13, 2026 on the Madring, in Madrid.  (Independent Photo Agency)]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Kimi Antonelli claims victory at Spanish Grand Prix to extend championship lead]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/rangers-vs-celtic-result-7161549-Sep2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-13T14:03:04+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Rangers ease to 3-0 cup win against Celtic</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Celtic, Dan Neil, Derby Day, Old Firm, Premier Sports Cup, Rangers, Scottish football</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Tempers fray between Rangers' James Penrice and Celtic's Haissem Hassan during the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final match at Ibrox Stadium. (PA Images)]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Rangers ease to 3-0 cup win against Celtic]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/rory-mcilroy-irish-open-score-7161526-Sep2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-13T13:36:57+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'I don't feel too far away' - McIlroy finishes Irish Open with one-under round</news:title>
            <news:keywords>DP World Tour, Golf, Irish Open, Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Sport</news:keywords>
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        <image:title><![CDATA['I don't feel too far away' - McIlroy finishes Irish Open with one-under round]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/alex-dunne-f2-madrid-7161476-Sep2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-13T12:04:19+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Alex Dunne finishes second in Madrid </news:title>
            <news:keywords>Alex Dunne, Dino Beganovic, f2, formula 2, Madrid, Motorsport, Rodin Motorsport</news:keywords>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Alex Dunne finishes second in Madrid ]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/alisson-becker-liverpool-fulham-reaction-7161453-Sep2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-13T11:27:24+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Alisson Becker says Liverpool’s mentality must improve after Fulham stalemate</news:title>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Alisson Becker says Liverpool’s mentality must improve after Fulham stalemate]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-israel-serbia-nations-league-7160524-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-13T08:00:00+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Revealed: Why Ireland are playing Israel behind closed doors in Serbia</news:title>
            <news:keywords>FAI, Israel, Nations League, Republic Of Ireland, Spotlight</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/heimir-hallgrimsson-before-the-game-8af6844e-f085-4c59-952c-d0b449f13589-630x396.jpg</image:loc>
        
        <image:title><![CDATA[Revealed: Why Ireland are playing Israel behind closed doors in Serbia]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/rybakina-sabalenka-us-open-tennis-7161297-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-13T07:34:04+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Elena Rybakina dethrones Aryna Sabalenka with her first US Open crown</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, New York, Tennis, US Open</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Elena Rybakina holds the trophy after she won the womens singles final at the US Open.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/gaa-integration-camogie-ladies-football-7159908-Sep2026/</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>2026-09-13T07:00:51+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Funding at intercounty level will be the key measuring tape for GAA integration plans</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Camogie, GAA, Integration, joined up thinking, Ladies Football</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Larry McCarthy, Hilda Breslin, Mary McAleese and Mícheál Naughton at an update on the integration process in February 2024.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Funding at intercounty level will be the key measuring tape for GAA integration plans]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/athlone-womens-premier-league-7161222-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-12T22:16:52+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Athlone take huge stride towards title with convincing Treaty win</news:title>
            <news:keywords>loi women's premier division</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[On target: Madie Gibson. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Athlone take huge stride towards title with convincing Treaty win]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/arsenal-sunderland-4-7161229-Sep2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-12T22:08:59+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Bruno Guimaraes haunts Sunderland as Arsenal maintain perfect start to season</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Arsenal, Soccer, Table Toppers</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Bruno Guimaraes opened the scoring with his first Arsenal goal against Sunderland (Owen Humphreys/PA)]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Bruno Guimaraes haunts Sunderland as Arsenal maintain perfect start to season]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/mark-english-heat-7161198-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-12T21:21:09+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Mark English wins heat to qualify for 800m final at World Athletics Ultimate Championship</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Athletics, mark english</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/mark-english-after-finishing-first-1611b739-4512-49f2-b568-c9ab7e649157-630x787.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Mark English after winning his heat. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Mark English wins heat to qualify for 800m final at World Athletics Ultimate Championship]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/shane-lowry-leader-irish-open-7161106-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-12T21:04:00+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Lowry feeds off Doonbeg’s Saturday evening energy to lock down Irish Open lead</news:title>
            <news:keywords>final push, Golf, Irish Open, Shane Lowry</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/shane-lowry-of-ireland-on-the-18th-tee-on-day-three-of-the-amgen-irish-open-at-trump-international-golf-links-ireland-in-doonbeg-picture-date-saturday-september-12-2026-88fb71a1-381c-4847-889b-67fcb9e49f5b-630x417.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Out in front: Shane Lowry. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Lowry feeds off Doonbeg’s Saturday evening energy to lock down Irish Open lead]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/para-swimming-championships-7161185-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-12T20:46:05+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Dearbhaile Brady wins another medal at World Para Swimming European Championships</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Swimming</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/dearbhaile-brady-e386320f-7cef-4a00-8dad-ea91ea58e6cf-630x387.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Dearbhaile Brady. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Dearbhaile Brady wins another medal at World Para Swimming European Championships]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/spurs-everton-report-7161154-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-12T20:00:45+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Spurs remain without a Premier League goal after stalemate with Everton</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Goal Drought, Premier League, Soccer, Spurs</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/tottenham-hotspur-v-everton-premier-league-tottenham-hotspur-stadium-e942cc74-310a-4d9b-879d-9195f124212f-630x403.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Tottenham has yet to score a Premier League goal this season (Adam Davy/PA)]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Spurs remain without a Premier League goal after stalemate with Everton]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/leinster-rds-7161048-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-12T18:15:15+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Leinster ease to victory in pre-season friendly at Laya Arena </news:title>
            <news:keywords>Homecoming, Leinster, RDS, Rugby</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/charlie-tector-is-tackled-by-giovanni-montemauri-36ad1068-6d72-4ab5-bf40-446425a31823-630x434.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Charlie Tector is tackled by Giovanni Montemauri. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Leinster ease to victory in pre-season friendly at Laya Arena ]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/darkness-falls-7160914-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-12T18:15:00+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Hotazhell emerges as 50-1 Irish Champion Stakes winner at Leopardstown</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Doncaster, Leopardstown, Racing</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/jockey-shane-foley-on-hotazhell-after-winning-the-royal-bahrain-irish-champion-stakes-on-day-one-of-the-irish-champions-weekend-at-leopardstown-racecourse-in-dublin-ireland-picture-date-saturday-se-9995769e-3204-44f5-ba46-71c0a38a763c-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Darkness Falls ridden by Ryan Moore on their way to winning the Golden Fleece Stakes at Leopardstown.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Hotazhell emerges as 50-1 Irish Champion Stakes winner at Leopardstown]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/premier-league-wrap-44-7160992-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-12T17:26:25+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Brentford gain another point, Villa mired in bottom three and Chelsea rescue draw against Hull</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Premier League, Soccer, Wrap</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/2-85830220-0ee5168b-4e49-468d-8bac-50f3037d9992-630x354.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Kevin Schade (second left) scored twice for Brentford. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Brentford gain another point, Villa mired in bottom three and Chelsea rescue draw against Hull]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/liverpool-fulham-match-report-3-7160983-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-12T17:09:02+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Fulham frustrate Liverpool to earn first Premier League point of the season</news:title>
            <news:keywords>All Square, Fulham, Liverpool, Premier League, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/liverpools-florian-wirtz-left-and-fulhams-sander-berge-battle-for-the-ball-during-the-premier-league-match-at-anfield-liverpool-picture-date-saturday-september-12-2026-d0a180fd-9bfb-450b-a778-c223387b7ad1-630x453.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Liverpool's Florian Wirtz battles for possession with  Sander Berge of Fulham.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Fulham frustrate Liverpool to earn first Premier League point of the season]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/trump-doonbeg-irish-open-7160938-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-12T16:37:03+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Flying visit: Trump makes grand entrance as Lowry stays grounded in pursuit of victory</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Donald Trump, Doonbeg, Golf, Irish Open, Shane Lowry</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/a-view-of-marine-one-flying-over-trump-international-golf-links-d07673ad-a947-45ce-8173-e837c5ddf482-630x354.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Final approach: Marine One descends towards Doonbeg.  ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Flying visit: Trump makes grand entrance as Lowry stays grounded in pursuit of victory]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/alex-dunne-sprint-race-7160929-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-12T16:04:19+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Alex Dunne finishes seventh in Madrid F2 Sprint Race </news:title>
            <news:keywords>Alex Dunne, f2, formula 2</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/silverstone-circuit-united-kingdom-july-05-alex-dunne-during-the-british-grand-prix-at-silverstone-circuit-on-sunday-july-05-2026-in-silverstone-united-kingdom-photo-by-michael-pottsbsr-age-fdfefc6c-70d5-43d6-a05c-09e3b51ba120-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Alex Dunne.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Alex Dunne finishes seventh in Madrid F2 Sprint Race ]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/conor-mckenna-brisbane-lions-2-7160775-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-12T14:12:39+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>McKenna goal helps Brisbane Lions to victory over Keane's Adelaide Crows</news:title>
            <news:keywords>adelaide crows, AFL, Brisbane Lions, Irish Eye, Preliminary Final</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/hobart-australia-14th-june-2026-conor-mckenna-of-brisbane-lions-takes-a-mark-during-the-afl-round-14-match-between-the-richmond-tigers-and-the-brisbane-lions-at-ninja-stadium-in-hobart-sunday-ju-8fc6e943-c640-4b6d-9c24-cadba1214747-630x419.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Conor McKenna of the Brisbane Lions.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[McKenna goal helps Brisbane Lions to victory over Keane's Adelaide Crows]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/lewis-hamilton-crashes-spanish-grand-prix-practice-7160717-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-12T12:36:43+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Hamilton crashes during Spanish Grand Prix practice before ignoring instructions to stop car</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Drama, F1, Formula 1, Lewis Hamilton, Motorsport, Spanish Grand Prix</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/ferraris-lewis-hamilton-drives-with-a-broken-wing-after-crashing-during-fp3-at-the-madring-circuit-in-madrid-ahead-of-the-spanish-grand-prix-on-sunday-picture-date-saturday-september-12-2026-8345f25f-6e05-404e-b4cd-184351321c43-630x386.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Lewis Hamilton's car after the crash.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Hamilton crashes during Spanish Grand Prix practice before ignoring instructions to stop car]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/trump-ryder-cup-2027-7160606-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-12T11:20:46+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Trump indicates that he will return to Ireland for 2027 Ryder Cup in Adare Manor</news:title>
            <news:keywords>adare manor, Be Back Soon, Donald Trump, Golf, Ireland, Micheál Martin, Ryder Cup</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/president-donald-trump-attends-the-ryder-cup-golf-tournament-at-bethpage-black-golf-course-in-farmingdale-n-y-friday-sept-26-2025-mandel-nganpool-photo-via-ap-00cfe39b-6713-40be-988a-38f2a484efda-630x419.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump attended the opening day of the 2025 Ryder Cup golf match in New York.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Trump indicates that he will return to Ireland for 2027 Ryder Cup in Adare Manor]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/stephen-kenny-st-patricks-athletic-12-7160456-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-12T10:00:22+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Stephen Kenny hails St Patrick's Athletic spirit: 'There's a bit of a cultural shift in the team'</news:title>
            <news:keywords>all together now, League of Ireland, LOI, St. Patrick's Athletic, Stephen Kenny</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/stephen-kenny-celebrates-after-the-game-166810cb-ca85-4142-bf5c-7793c86df0d7-630x428.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[St Patrick's Athletic boss Stephen Kenny celebrates the win on Friday night.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Stephen Kenny hails St Patrick's Athletic spirit: 'There's a bit of a cultural shift in the team']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/integration-gaa-7158713-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-12T07:30:08+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'Deflating' and 'infuriating': Integration fallout paints bleak picture for players</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Camogie, Fiona McHale, GAA, GPA, Integration, Ladies Football, Niall Morgan, response</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/mixcollage-11-sep-2026-06-38-pm-2200-bbb55221-0d34-4ebf-b95c-e2d94132a62d-630x630.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Tyrone goalkeeper Niall Morgan and Mayo Ladies player Fiona McHale.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['Deflating' and 'infuriating': Integration fallout paints bleak picture for players]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/tommy-dunne-tipperary-2001-galway-7158140-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-12T07:00:06+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'I swear to God, I was 10 foot tall' - Tommy Dunne recalls Tipp's 'bridging' All-Ireland</news:title>
            <news:keywords>GAA, Hurling, Jubilee Jubilation, TIPP TIPP TIPP</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/thomas-dunne-70ef591f-9eb9-456e-ae1e-018d5c7a0ed3-630x448.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Tommy Dunne with the Liam MacCarthy Cup. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['I swear to God, I was 10 foot tall' - Tommy Dunne recalls Tipp's 'bridging' All-Ireland]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/noel-hunt-on-fai-football-industry-7157227-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-12T06:30:51+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'It's a great game, and it can be a s**t business'</news:title>
            <news:keywords>FAI, Manager, Noel Hunt, Ruthless, Soccer, Ireland Republic, Reading</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/cardiff-uk-18th-oct-2025-noel-hunt-the-manager-of-reading-pre-kick-off-efl-skybet-league-one-match-cardiff-city-v-reading-at-the-cardiff-city-stadium-in-cardiff-wales-on-saturday-18th-october-cccefcbf-9a28-4bbe-a6a9-a0aba731f967-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Noel Hunt pictured during his time as Reading manager.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['It's a great game, and it can be a s**t business']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/minister-for-sport-gaa-7160157-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-12T06:15:15+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>The Minister for Sport should talk to the GAA in a language they're fluent in. Money.</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Camogie Association, Equality, GAA, Integration, Jarlath Burns, LGFA, Mary McAleese, Tom Ryan</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Jarlath Burns at the launch of the GAA's streaming service schedule this year.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[The Minister for Sport should talk to the GAA in a language they're fluent in. Money.]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/jeremy-davidson-vannes-7158457-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-12T06:00:41+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'Week after week, it's a lot of pressure' - Life as a coach in Top14 rugby</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Vannes coach Jeremy Davidson.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['Week after week, it's a lot of pressure' - Life as a coach in Top14 rugby]]></image:title>
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