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            <news:title>Conor McKenna and Mark Keane to meet after Lions suffer shock trouncing by Swans</news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/richard-hughes-liverpool-7153494-Sep2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-05T12:57:10+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Sporting director Richard Hughes leaves Liverpool</news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/aaron-hill-snooker-jak-jones-7153436-Sep2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-05T10:27:27+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Aaron Hill loses final-frame decider at British Open</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Snooker</news:keywords>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/katie-taylor-106-7153351-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-05T07:30:16+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Tearful night in 2019 can prove cautionary tale for Katie Taylor: boxing testimonials are rarely a good idea</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Katie Taylor bows out tonight at Croke Park.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/dazn-rte-katie-taylor-fight-7151452-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-05T07:00:42+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>12-hour days at an iconic venue - preparing the TV coverage for Katie Taylor's final fight</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Assembling the stage in Croke Park for tonight's historic bout.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/tommy-obrien-leinster-interview-7151598-Sep2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-05T06:45:23+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Tommy O'Brien: 'We're trying to encourage people to express themselves'</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Irish Rugby, Leinster, Rugby, Tommy O'Brien, X Factor</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Leinster winger Tommy O'Brien.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Tommy O'Brien: 'We're trying to encourage people to express themselves']]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/katie-mccabe-chelsea-analysis-7150535-Sep2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-05T06:15:11+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>What does Katie McCabe bring to Chelsea after a decade at rivals Arsenal?</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Gone blue: Katie McCabe with new teammate Sandy Baltimore.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[What does Katie McCabe bring to Chelsea after a decade at rivals Arsenal?]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/flora-pili-7153315-Sep2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-05T06:05:58+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Flora Pili: An obscure opponent, but a worthy challenger in a weakened division</news:title>
            <news:keywords>al 'bleu' lewis, Boxing, Fight night, taylor v pili</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Katie Taylor and Flora Pili shake hands at Friday's weigh-in at Trinity College, Dublin.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Flora Pili: An obscure opponent, but a worthy challenger in a weakened division]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/padraic-joyce-galway-manager-retirement-7152955-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-05T06:00:59+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Pádraic Joyce gave 22 years in senior roles to Galway - he couldn't have given any more</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Bogue on GAA, GAA, Gaelic Football, Galway, Galway Leader, Joyce, Joyce country</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Pádraig Joyce after a Connacht final win. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Pádraic Joyce gave 22 years in senior roles to Galway - he couldn't have given any more]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/troy-parrott-real-betis-real-madrid-7153324-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>2026-09-05T05:45:25+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'That's the striker's job... it's a mentality thing': Troy Parrott provides us all with reason to dream</news:title>
            <news:keywords>La Liga, real betis, Real Madrid, Taking Flight, Troy Parrott</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Troy Parrott celebrates his winning goal against Real Madrid.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['That's the striker's job... it's a mentality thing': Troy Parrott provides us all with reason to dream]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/drogheda-united-galway-united-match-report-2-7153060-Sep2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-04T22:41:32+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>John Caulfield on the Cup trail again as Galway edge Drogs</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Drogheda United, FAI Cup, Galway United, LOI, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[John Caulfield celebrates. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[John Caulfield on the Cup trail again as Galway edge Drogs]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/strong-smell-of-marijuana-means-aryna-sabalenka-halts-us-open-match-7153007-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-04T22:20:00+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Alcaraz marches on as Sabalenka halts US Open match due to ‘strong’ smell of marijuana</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Aryna Sabalenka, Kamilla Rakhimova, Marijuana, Tennis, US Open, Wrap</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/aryna-sabalenka-of-belarus-returns-the-ball-to-kamilla-rakhimova-of-uzbekistan-during-the-third-round-of-the-u-s-open-tennis-championships-friday-sept-4-2026-in-new-york-ap-photoheather-kh-c9356ab9-b550-40ff-a437-92ed15c2112f-630x419.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, returns the ball to Kamilla Rakhimova, of Uzbekistan.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Alcaraz marches on as Sabalenka halts US Open match due to ‘strong’ smell of marijuana]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/shamrock-rovers-shelbourne-loi-3-7153087-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-04T21:59:30+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Derby stalemate but Shelbourne serve up all the drama with rancour off the pitch</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Drama, League of Ireland, LOI, Shamrock Rovers, Shelbourne, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[SSE Airtricity League Premier Division, Tallaght Stadium, Dublin 4/9/2026
Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne
Shamrock Rovers Dylan Watts with James Norris of Shelbourne]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Derby stalemate but Shelbourne serve up all the drama with rancour off the pitch]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ulster-edinburgh-pre-season-rugby-7153193-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-04T21:57:27+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ulster edge out pre-season friendly as Edinburgh denied draw after missing late conversion</news:title>
            <news:keywords>fine margins, Pre-season rugby, Rugby, Edinburgh, Ulster</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ulster head coach Richie Murphy.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Ulster edge out pre-season friendly as Edinburgh denied draw after missing late conversion]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/waterford-sligo-rovers-match-report-4-7153056-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-04T21:56:40+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Amond's early goal propels Waterford to Cup semi-final</news:title>
            <news:keywords>FAI Cup, LOI, Sligo Rovers, Soccer, Three and easy, Waterford FC</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Padraig Amond celebrates his opener. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Amond's early goal propels Waterford to Cup semi-final]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/gabriel-bannigan-monaghan-player-power-7153183-Sep2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-04T21:41:10+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'A couple of these same characters tried to make sure that I didn't go for the job'</news:title>
            <news:keywords>FARNEY FIGHTING, GAA, Gaelic Football</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Former Monaghan manager Gabriel Bannigan. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['A couple of these same characters tried to make sure that I didn't go for the job']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/taylor-v-pili-7153013-Sep2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-04T19:48:39+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'I'm super-proud to represent this amazing country. Let's go, one more time'</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Boxing, Katie, Katie Taylor, Weigh-ins</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/jamie-ward-interviews-katie-taylor-dc208346-d944-4669-870b-04879a90f580-630x483.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Katie Taylor following her ceremonial weigh-in at Trinity College.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['I'm super-proud to represent this amazing country. Let's go, one more time']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/fabian-hurzeler-on-evan-ferguson-7152943-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>2026-09-04T18:17:50+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Brighton boss hopes Evan Ferguson can get 'his mind in the right position'</news:title>
            <news:keywords>EPL, evan ferguson, Fabian Hurzeler, Premier League, Soccer, team:Brighton &amp; Hove Albion (Football 69), Update</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/evan-ferguson-of-brighton-arrives-at-the-ground-ahead-of-tonights-carabao-cup-third-round-match-between-brighton-and-hove-albion-and-wolves-at-the-american-express-stadium-brighton-uk-18th-septem-3d67511c-ff68-4003-a315-2dc0d4ebf8df-630x430.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Evan Ferguson last played for Brighton in February 2025.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Brighton boss hopes Evan Ferguson can get 'his mind in the right position']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/weekly-sport-quiz-5-7152673-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-04T17:02:27+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Sports Quiz</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/argentinas-lionel-messi-celebrates-following-victory-in-the-fifa-world-cup-2026-semi-final-match-at-the-atlanta-stadium-picture-date-wednesday-july-15-2026-3d614d30-c4ab-4c3c-a27a-ef653a98f190-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Lionel Messi celebrating Argentina's World Cup semi-final win.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/stephen-kenny-caoimhe-kenny-miss-world-7152759-Sep2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-04T17:00:07+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'It was quite unfair on Miss World not to take into account the time of the quarter-final'</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Bohemians, FAI Cup, League of Ireland, LOI, St. Patrick's Athletic</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/stephen-kenny-celebrates-with-his-daughter-caoimhe-1692017-ebd6c413-ccc2-4da4-bf80-af9ef57c23f1-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Stephen Kenny with his daughter Caoimhe (left) during his time at Dundalk.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['It was quite unfair on Miss World not to take into account the time of the quarter-final']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/alex-dunne-monza-7152756-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>2026-09-04T15:51:19+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Alex Dunne third in Monza qualifying after final flying lap</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Alex Dunne, f2, Motor racing</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/stavelot-belgium-17-jul-2026-alex-dunne-attending-the-2026-belgian-grand-prix-practice-which-takes-place-in-stavelot-belgium-credit-michael-pottsalamy-live-news-b17ed726-e629-4875-9a00-934d20da9930-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Pace: Alex Dunne. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Alex Dunne third in Monza qualifying after final flying lap]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/marie-hourihane-7152670-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-04T14:59:51+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Former Ireland goalkeeper joins Leicester City as assistant coach</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Football, Soccer, WSL2</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/london-uk-28th-mar-2026-london-england-march-28-plymouth-argyle-head-coach-marie-hourihan-interviewed-before-the-fa-wnl-cup-final-between-afc-bournemouth-v-plymouth-argyle-at-matrade-loftus-ro-69559cac-a0a4-4bcd-b120-34e2629c203f-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Marie Hourihan was most recently Plymouth Argyle head coach.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Former Ireland goalkeeper joins Leicester City as assistant coach]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/celtic-rangers-fans-7152683-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-04T14:57:45+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>No away fans permitted for Old Firm SPFL matches this season</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Away End, Celtic, Rangers, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/celtic-v-rangers-william-hill-premiership-celtic-park-05fef436-2d7e-4d82-b170-520c1d07efe7-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[There will be no away fans at Celtic-Rangers games (Andrew Milligan/PA)]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[No away fans permitted for Old Firm SPFL matches this season]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/oisin-mullin-geelong-2-7152663-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-04T14:40:37+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Oisín Mullin and Mark O'Connor help Geelong beat Carlton to make AFL semi-finals </news:title>
            <news:keywords>AFL, Big Cats, Mark O'Connor, Oisín Mullin</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/perth-australia-18th-june-2026-oisin-mullin-of-the-cats-celebrates-after-kicking-a-goal-during-the-afl-round-15-match-between-the-fremantle-dockers-and-geelong-cats-at-optus-stadium-in-perth-thur-85839383-d4c1-462a-96ef-1f8f2eb08dc2-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Oisín Mullin: Man marker. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Oisín Mullin and Mark O'Connor help Geelong beat Carlton to make AFL semi-finals ]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/womens-champions-league-draw-3-7152500-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-04T13:11:03+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Irish stars Katie McCabe and Kyra Carusa learn Champions League fate</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Arsenal Women, Chelsea FC Women, Draw, Football, Katie McCabe, Kyra Carusa, women's champions league</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/chelseas-katie-mccabe-during-the-uefa-womens-champions-league-third-qualifying-round-first-leg-match-at-the-cherry-red-records-stadium-london-picture-date-wednesday-august-26-2026-05ddd4aa-1947-411e-a833-5cd3d166876d-630x965.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[McCabe and Chelsea will face both PSG and Lyon in the Champions League this season.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Irish stars Katie McCabe and Kyra Carusa learn Champions League fate]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/tv-guide-weekend-sport-170-7151802-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-04T07:30:49+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport</news:title>
            <news:keywords>RTÉ, Sky sports, TG4, Tune in, TV Listings</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/mixcollage-03-sep-2026-10-58-pm-6184-3f4900fa-38d4-48af-8f72-cff7eb2098b5-630x630.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Troy Parrott, Katie Taylor, and Mark O'Connor.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/jimmy-obrien-ireland-interview-7151274-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-04T07:00:22+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>O'Brien: 'I’m getting older, so I just have to take every chance I get now'</news:title>
            <news:keywords>In form, Irish Rugby, Jimmy O'Brien, Rugby</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/irfu-ireland-rugby-new-jersey-launch-aa82c386-7340-42ec-a10b-548fb9d27ec8-630x424.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Jimmy O'Brien was speaking at the launch of the new Ireland jersey for 2026/27.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[O'Brien: 'I’m getting older, so I just have to take every chance I get now']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/kilkenny-camogie-katie-taylor-7151667-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-04T06:30:02+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'What do you say to someone like Katie?' Kilkenny captain Dowling on secret visit</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Boxing, Camogie, DROPPING IN, GAA, Kilkenny</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/kilkenny-captain-caoimhe-dowling-with-katie-taylor-b3483e65-1998-4e26-abb3-1d84eb58bfee-630x630.jpeg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Kilkenny captain Caoimhe Dowling with Katie Taylor.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['What do you say to someone like Katie?' Kilkenny captain Dowling on secret visit]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/league-of-ireland-acadmies-7152278-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-04T06:15:41+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Irish clubs need to view mandatory minutes for academy graduates as an opportunity</news:title>
            <news:keywords>League of Ireland, LOI, Soccer, THE BEAT</news:keywords>
        </news:news>
        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/mason-melia-aa1cbbaa-804d-4613-89d9-073642b2c41e-630x634.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[St Patrick's Athletic graduate Mason Melia playing for the senior Ireland team this year.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Irish clubs need to view mandatory minutes for academy graduates as an opportunity]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/katie-taylor-football-days-7148874-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-04T06:00:49+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'When she stepped onto the pitch, it was like she belonged there' - Katie Taylor's football days</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Flashback, Football, Soccer, throwback, Turn back time</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/katie-taylor-c9a66f0c-6d4b-4381-a9b0-6f9b3e3b1046-630x885.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Katie Taylor in action for Ireland in 2006.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['When she stepped onto the pitch, it was like she belonged there' - Katie Taylor's football days]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/kildare-football-manager-brian-flanagan-7152235-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-03T22:26:40+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Flanagan to remain as Kildare football boss for 2027 season</news:title>
            <news:keywords>brian flanagan, GAA, Kildare, Lilywhites, Manager</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/brian-flanagan-c8e6d4ee-213f-46d2-a793-4f8d42e7c639-630x630.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Kildare football boss Brian Flanagan.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Flanagan to remain as Kildare football boss for 2027 season]]></image:title>
    </image:image>
    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/hearts-hibernian-soccer-edinburgh-7152222-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-03T22:11:38+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Hearts earn Edinburgh derby bragging rights with victory at 10-man Hibernian</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Hearts, Hibernian, Scottish Premiership</news:keywords>
        </news:news>
        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/hibernian-v-heart-of-midlothian-william-hill-premiership-easter-road-bc64b78b-04d5-48b8-9f64-312e1e09d75f-630x428.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Hearts celebrated victory over arch rivals Hibernian.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Hearts earn Edinburgh derby bragging rights with victory at 10-man Hibernian]]></image:title>
    </image:image>
    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/richarlison-tottenham-premier-league-squad-7152183-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-03T20:52:32+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Richarlison left out of Tottenham’s Premier League squad</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Premier League, Richarlison, Tottenham, Transfer Market</news:keywords>
        </news:news>
        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/tottenham-hotspur-v-leeds-united-premier-league-tottenham-hotspur-stadium-a3b7ad7e-1443-49a8-aaab-04b73bf7ac7d-630x474.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Richarlison has been left out of Tottenhams 25-man Premier League squad ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Richarlison left out of Tottenham’s Premier League squad]]></image:title>
    </image:image>
    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/fai-league-of-ireland-academies-7151990-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-03T20:45:36+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>FAI in talks with League of Ireland clubs to guarantee playing time for academy stars</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Future Proof, League of Ireland, LOI, Soccer</news:keywords>
        </news:news>
        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/victor-ozhianvuna-62b817df-4701-45d3-94da-45b26de7a887-630x701.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Shamrock Rovers academy graduate Victor Ozhianvuna will join Arsenal when he turns 18.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[FAI in talks with League of Ireland clubs to guarantee playing time for academy stars]]></image:title>
    </image:image>
    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/john-egan-hull-city-ireland-contract-7152142-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-03T19:55:16+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ireland defender John Egan signs new contract with Hull City</news:title>
            <news:keywords>COYBIG, Hull City, John Egan, Pen to Paper, Premier League, two more years</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/mkm-stadium-hull-yorkshire-uk-22nd-aug-2026-premier-league-football-hull-city-versus-manchester-united-a-happy-hull-citys-john-egan-at-the-final-whistle-credit-action-plus-sportsalamy-live-n-c2a4cedd-fa1b-409e-b225-dd6308206edb-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[John Egan celebrates at full-time of Hull's Premier League opener win over Man United.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Ireland defender John Egan signs new contract with Hull City]]></image:title>
    </image:image>
    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/amanda-serrano-letter-to-katie-taylor-7152031-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-03T19:07:16+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'Thanks for the stitches' - Amanda Serrano pens heartfelt letter to rival Taylor ahead of final fight</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Boxing, real deal</news:keywords>
        </news:news>
        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/katie-taylor-and-amanda-serrano-embrace-after-the-fight-e814df22-2fe3-433f-8191-5b7ed96d585c-630x390.jpg</image:loc>
        
        <image:title><![CDATA['Thanks for the stitches' - Amanda Serrano pens heartfelt letter to rival Taylor ahead of final fight]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/padraic-joyce-galway-football-4-7152093-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-03T19:01:32+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Padraic Joyce steps down as Galway senior manager </news:title>
            <news:keywords>exit door, GAA, Gaelic Football, Galway, Padraic Joyce, Tribesmen</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/padraig-joyce-dejected-after-the-match-350f79a4-1c04-4fb6-99c5-de211d34008b-630x419.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Padraic Joyce, pictured after June's All-Ireland quarter-final defeat to Dublin.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Padraic Joyce steps down as Galway senior manager ]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/st-pats-receive-punishment-after-player-struck-by-spectator-7152051-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-03T18:42:39+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>St Pat's receive punishment after player struck by spectator</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Development, League of Ireland, LOI, main stand, Punishment, St Patrick's, Waterford United, none</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/a-view-of-richmond-park-a85ddc6c-be1f-424a-98f7-70edb3fa3e29-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[A view of Richmond Park.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[St Pat's receive punishment after player struck by spectator]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/gabriel-martinelli-leaves-arsenal-in-e70-million-deal-7152030-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-03T18:17:36+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Gabriel Martinelli leaves Arsenal in €70 million deal</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Al Hilal, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, EPL, GABRIEL MARTINELL, Premier League, Soccer, Arsenal, Transfer News</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/file-photo-dated-12-08-2026-of-gabriel-martinelli-whose-60million-move-to-saudi-arabian-side-al-hilal-has-been-confirmed-as-he-becomes-arsenals-most-lucrative-transfer-departure-issue-date-thursday-aef793f7-948c-4434-aba2-c7a7203db7d4-630x839.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[File photo dated 12-08-2026 of Gabriel Martinelli whose £60 million move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal has been confirmed as he becomes Arsenal's most lucrative transfer departure.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Gabriel Martinelli leaves Arsenal in €70 million deal]]></image:title>
    </image:image>
    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/katie-taylor-muhammad-ali-croke-park-7151010-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-03T18:00:19+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Crazy golf in Palmerstown, a Quinnsworth ad, fighting at Croke Park: When Ali came to Ireland</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Ali, ALI IN CROKER, Boxing, Katie Taylor</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/muhammad-ali-slams-a-left-hook-into-al-blue-lewis-during-a-scheduled-12-round-heavyweight-fight-at-croke-park-stadium-in-dublin-july-19-1972-ali-won-in-the-11-th-round-when-the-referee-stopped-th-94ebdc0e-df65-443b-b5be-e6bd5d652ab4-630x779.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ali lands a hook into Lewis in Croke Park. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Crazy golf in Palmerstown, a Quinnsworth ad, fighting at Croke Park: When Ali came to Ireland]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/croke-park-katie-taylor-quiz-7148509-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-03T17:00:09+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Quiz: How well do you remember these non-GAA sporting events in Croke Park?</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Boxing, Croke Park, It's Quizness time, Katie Taylor, Quiz</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Quiz: How well do you remember these non-GAA sporting events in Croke Park?]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/mike-dean-comments-jamie-vardy-7151799-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-03T16:16:13+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ex-ref Mike Dean’s claims over ‘joking about’ during games leads to criticism</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Football, Podcast, Vardy Party</news:keywords>
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            <news:title>Westlife to perform at Katie Taylor’s farewell fight in Croke Park</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Post announcing Westlife as the headline performers.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/rory-gaffney-retires-7151088-Sep2026/</loc>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[On the double: Rory Ganney celebrates his second in last season's FAI Cup final. ]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/katie-taylor-104-7148196-Sep2026/</loc>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Katie Taylor walks to the ring for her trilogy bout against Amanda Serrano.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/wsl-irish-players-3-7147491-Sep2026/</loc>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Irish stars: Courtney Brosnan, Katie McCabe and Anna Patten.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[The Irish players set for new WSL season as Manchester City start as champions]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/josh-van-der-flier-leo-cullen-7150619-Sep2026/</loc>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/irish-sport-manager-gaa-management-simulation-computer-game-7150052-Sep2026/</loc>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[A screenshot from Irish Sport Manager.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/katie-taylor-103-7150803-Sep2026/</loc>
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