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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T20:56:31+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Adonis, blancmange and pints of Guinness: Fury and Joshua's first press conference</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Tyson Fury (left) and Anthony Joshua exchanged in good-natured exchanges.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/cristiano-ronaldo-leaves-portugal-camp-7178568-Sep2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T20:28:09+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp and vows to reveal reasons for exit</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo has walked out on Portugal.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/mack-hansen-connacht-8-7178224-Sep2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T20:28:02+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Farrell will be excited to welcome Hansen into Ireland's back three</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Mack Hansen in action for Connacht last weekend.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Farrell will be excited to welcome Hansen into Ireland's back three]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/the-town-7178455-Sep2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T19:48:03+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Athlone Town announce documentary following women's team across 2026 season</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA['The Town' is currently in production as the season nears its end.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Athlone Town announce documentary following women's team across 2026 season]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/eamonn-fitzmaurice-appointed-galway-senior-football-manager-7178231-Sep2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T19:38:40+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Éamonn Fitzmaurice confirmed as new Galway football manager</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Éamonn Fitzmaurice attending the 2026 All-Ireland football final.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/jack-crowley-8-7178183-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T16:00:11+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Jack Crowley: 'Please God that when it comes to Christmas, I’ll be fully fit'</news:title>
            <news:keywords>jack crowley, Munster, Sidelined</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Munster out-half Jack Crowley.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Jack Crowley: 'Please God that when it comes to Christmas, I’ll be fully fit']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/kevin-mcstay-new-rules-7178244-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T15:54:14+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'Too much hand passing, too much lateral play' - The case for more Gaelic football rule changes</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Kevin McStay. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['Too much hand passing, too much lateral play' - The case for more Gaelic football rule changes]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/pep-guardiola-manchester-city-roy-keane-7178078-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T13:59:15+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Guardiola offers Man City his support, Keane says players should throw medals 'in the bin'</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Financial Rules, Manchester City, Premier League, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Pep Guardiola with the Premier League trophy in 2023.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Guardiola offers Man City his support, Keane says players should throw medals 'in the bin']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/michael-noonan-nottingham-forest-transfer-7178035-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T13:37:42+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Nottingham Forest confirm deal for Michael Noonan to join in January</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Done Deal, League of Ireland, Michael Noonan, Nottingham Forest, Premier League, Shamrock Rovers, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Michael Noonan.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Nottingham Forest confirm deal for Michael Noonan to join in January]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/eamonn-fitzmaurice-galway-football-7177906-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T12:48:25+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>After helping to shape the new game, Eamonn Fitzmaurice opts for immersion with Galway</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Eamonn Fitzmaurice, GAA, Gaelic Football, He's back</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Fitzmaurice led Kerry to Sam Maguire in 2014. ]]></image:caption>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/the-42-rugby-podcast-91-7177953-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T12:46:15+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>POM's Munster view, Willis for Ireland, and English rugby</news:title>
            <news:keywords>bernard jackman, Ireland, Jack Willis, Munster, Peter O'Mahony, Podcast, Rugby Union</news:keywords>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[POM's Munster view, Willis for Ireland, and English rugby]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-england-womens-six-nations-aviva-stadium-7177912-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T12:19:13+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ireland set for Aviva Stadium return to face England in Women’s Six Nations</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Ireland, Lansdowne Road, Rugby, Women's Six Nations</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/erin-king-celebrates-after-the-match-d29d5bf8-9e9b-415c-af64-44799f8dd728-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Erin King celebrates after beating Scotland at the Aviva Stadium.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Ireland set for Aviva Stadium return to face England in Women’s Six Nations]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-heimir-hallgrimsson-4-7177782-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T12:07:17+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ireland boss says Finn Azaz is someone 'I admire most in the world at this moment'</news:title>
            <news:keywords>looking ahead, Republic Of Ireland, Soccer, none</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Finn Azaz arriving for training on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Ireland boss says Finn Azaz is someone 'I admire most in the world at this moment']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/jim-crawford-republic-of-ireland-u21s-7177871-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:53:35+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Jim Crawford: 'It's one-game-takes-all against England'</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Boys in Green, Ireland U21s, Soccer, U21 European Championship qualifiers</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ireland U21 manager Jim Crawford.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Jim Crawford: 'It's one-game-takes-all against England']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/fixture-clash-clare-county-finals-7176820-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T08:10:00+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Fixture clash resolved so supporters can attend both hurling and LGFA finals in Clare</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Clare GAA, Clare LGFA, decisions, Fergus Rovers LGFA, Fixture Clash, Inagh-Kilnamona GAA, Kilmaley GAA, Kilmurry Ibrickane LGFA</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Clare defender Conor Cleary will be playing in the senior hurling final for Kilmaley.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Fixture clash resolved so supporters can attend both hurling and LGFA finals in Clare]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/jj-hanrahan-munster-interview-7177333-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T07:15:36+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'It's like Ireland's an ageist country, we try and retire people very early' - JJ Hanrahan</news:title>
            <news:keywords>experience, JJ Hanrahan, Munster, Rugby</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Munster's JJ Hanrahan.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['It's like Ireland's an ageist country, we try and retire people very early' - JJ Hanrahan]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/conor-otighearnaigh-leinster-7177143-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T07:00:21+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'Two things I’ve always wanted to do' - Splitting time between Leinster and studying medicine</news:title>
            <news:keywords>balance, Conor O'Tighearnaigh, Leinster, Medicine, Rugby, UCD</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Leinster's Conor OTighearnaigh.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['Two things I’ve always wanted to do' - Splitting time between Leinster and studying medicine]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/andy-moran-playing-on-column-7176832-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T06:30:50+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing'</news:title>
            <news:keywords>column, Keep playing, Play On</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/gwa-charity-game-7b96e7c1-4c54-450b-89b2-32b0dc467cf8-630x438.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA['When the invite came to tog out against the Croke Park staff, I played it cool, but I was already wondering if my hurl needs a fresh grip.']]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/soaring-stars-2026-7177274-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T06:15:47+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Antrim lead the way in 2026 PwC Camogie Soaring Stars awards</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Antrim Camogie, Camogie, GAA, top talents</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/antrim-celebrate-with-the-jack-mcgrath-cup-e6add12a-8dd7-4609-97bd-1b0cfb782c4b-630x403.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Antrim won the 2026 All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Championship final.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Antrim lead the way in 2026 PwC Camogie Soaring Stars awards]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/carla-ward-15-7176809-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T06:00:19+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'My focus is the next four games' - Ireland boss Ward coy on contract talks</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Carla Ward, Football, Ireland WNT, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Carla Ward speaking at her squad announcement on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['My focus is the next four games' - Ireland boss Ward coy on contract talks]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/scotland-switzerland-report-7177507-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T22:13:21+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>New Scotland boss Pocognoli endures tough Hampden debut, Yamal shines in Spain win</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Scotlands Jack Hendry was sent off early on (Andrew Milligan/PA)]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[New Scotland boss Pocognoli endures tough Hampden debut, Yamal shines in Spain win]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/england-czechia-report-7177497-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T22:07:44+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Gordan and Kane on target as England win in Prague</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Nations League, Soccer, England</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[England's Anthony Gordon celebrates with Trent Alexander-Arnold.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Gordan and Kane on target as England win in Prague]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-u21s-kazakhstan-7177456-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T21:34:18+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ireland edge seven-goal thriller to keep Euro U21 play-off hopes alive</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Ireland U21s, Qualifier, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Sam Curtis scored Ireland's third goal.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Ireland edge seven-goal thriller to keep Euro U21 play-off hopes alive]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/brian-sorensen-7177339-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T19:54:53+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Sørensen no longer joining Ireland set-up after taking interim charge of Aston Villa</news:title>
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        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/aston-villa-technical-advisor-brian-sorensen-on-the-pitch-ahead-of-the-barclays-womens-super-league-match-at-villa-park-birmingham-picture-date-sunday-march-15-2026-c768fa15-b9b1-4c68-b457-fc07aeb02549-630x763.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Brian Sørensen (file photo).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Sørensen no longer joining Ireland set-up after taking interim charge of Aston Villa]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/jared-payne-munster-interview-7176945-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:55:17+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'Play fast, strike to score quickly, play smart' - Jared Payne's Munster mission</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Ambition, jared payne, Munster, Rugby, URC</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/jared-payne-b39c7d7e-7270-4abd-89c3-49993f050d0a-630x450.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Munster coach Jared Payne.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['Play fast, strike to score quickly, play smart' - Jared Payne's Munster mission]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/man-city-found-guilty-of-breaches-7177145-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:55:00+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Man City found guilty of all charges related to Premier League financial breaches </news:title>
            <news:keywords>Breaches, Man City, Manchester City, Premier League, Soccer, Verdict</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/a-manchester-city-logo-corner-flag-during-the-premier-league-match-manchester-city-vs-sunderland-at-etihad-stadium-manchester-united-kingdom-on-20-september-2026photo-by-mark-cosgrovenews-images-c10b4d2a-ab93-49f8-ac08-77a56e6d8040-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        
        <image:title><![CDATA[Man City found guilty of all charges related to Premier League financial breaches ]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/west-waterford-gaa-mark-zuckerberg-donation-2-7177052-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T16:27:59+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Waterford GAA clubs 'delighted' by €150,000 donation from billionaire Mark Zuckerberg</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Waterford GAA clubs 'delighted' by €150,000 donation from billionaire Mark Zuckerberg]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/munster-squad-news-7176880-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:45:49+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Craig Casey and Jeremy Loughman return for Munster, who have suffered four new injuries</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Munster, Rugby, squad update</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/galway-republic-of-ireland-09th-may-2026-craig-casey-of-munster-during-the-united-rugby-championship-round-17-match-between-connacht-rugby-and-munster-rugby-at-dexcom-stadium-in-galway-ireland-o-8e35a096-3f2a-4841-a449-0dfb35d28b28-630x419.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Craig Casey: Return. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Craig Casey and Jeremy Loughman return for Munster, who have suffered four new injuries]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-vs-israel-football-7176842-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:26:51+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ireland-Israel: a fraught weekend, the aftermath and Part II</news:title>
            <news:keywords>David Sneyd, Debrecen, Football, Ireland, Israel, Podcast, Republic Of Ireland</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/the-ireland-team-duirng-the-israel-national-anthem-7089fb5b-4c14-44dc-8c4a-904f4ec44445-630x354.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[UEFA Nations League Group Stage, Nagyerdei Stadion, Debrecen, Hungary 27/9/2026 
Israel vs Republic of Ireland  
The Ireland team duirng the Israel national anthem]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Ireland-Israel: a fraught weekend, the aftermath and Part II]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/manchester-city-la-liga-7176789-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T13:44:49+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Manchester City must face ‘strictest punishment’ if found guilty – La Liga chief</news:title>
            <news:keywords>La Liga, Manchester City, Premier League, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/the-president-of-la-liga-javier-tebas-medrano-is-giving-a-lecture-entitled-diplomacy-in-sports-relations-la-liga-and-the-united-states-at-one-of-the-ucm-summer-courses-held-at-the-alfonso-xii-sc-a8726802-4269-4d8d-961b-00b8f81c23f6-630x422.jpg</image:loc>
        
        <image:title><![CDATA[Manchester City must face ‘strictest punishment’ if found guilty – La Liga chief]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/carla-ward-brian-sorensen-7176616-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T13:01:57+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Carla Ward's new Ireland assistant takes interim charge of Aston Villa</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Carla Ward, Football, Ireland WNT, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/everton-manager-brian-sorensen-during-the-barclays-womens-super-league-match-at-joie-stadium-manchester-picture-date-sunday-january-11-2026-738f0a63-22ed-42ad-b3cd-85f51f9b8b5d-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[New Ireland assistant coach Brian Sørensen.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Carla Ward's new Ireland assistant takes interim charge of Aston Villa]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/dublin-marathon-entry-fee-e130-2027-7176703-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T12:25:47+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Entry fee for Dublin Marathon to increase to €130 in 2027</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Athletics, Dublin Marathon, Race</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/general-view-at-starting-line-as-the-irish-life-dublin-marathon-commences-7169f0c2-1fb1-4042-b61e-faf716d233a1-630x418.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[A general view at the starting line of the 2025 Dublin Marathon.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Entry fee for Dublin Marathon to increase to €130 in 2027]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/camogie-all-star-nominations-7175614-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T12:05:00+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>All-Ireland champions Cork have 14 players selected in camogie nominations</news:title>
            <news:keywords>All-Stars, Camogie, GAA</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/saoirse-mccarthy-celebrate-with-the-oduffy-cup-5f758e0c-f928-4553-a4ae-e8fbaaddaeb3-630x387.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Cork celebrate their Camogie All-Ireland. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[All-Ireland champions Cork have 14 players selected in camogie nominations]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-squad-kazakhstan-2-7176457-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T12:00:00+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>First-call up for Crystal Palace’s Hopcroft as Ruesha Littlejohn left out of Ireland squad</news:title>
            <news:keywords>coygig, Football, Ireland WNT, Soccer, squad announcement</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/09/london-uk-13th-sep-2026-london-england-september-13-shanade-hopcroft-of-crystal-palace-during-the-womens-super-league-match-between-arsenal-women-v-crystal-palace-women-at-the-emirates-stadium-07d629bb-1f16-491b-ac79-beb063514e13-630x462.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[New face: Shanayde Hopcroft (file photo).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[First-call up for Crystal Palace’s Hopcroft as Ruesha Littlejohn left out of Ireland squad]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/rory-grugan-armagh-retirement-7176536-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:37:10+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>All-Ireland winner Rory Grugan signs off on county career with Armagh</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Armagh, GAA, Gaelic Football, Rory Grugan, Time to say goodbye</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Armagh's Rory Grugan. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[All-Ireland winner Rory Grugan signs off on county career with Armagh]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/leinster-casper-gabriel-7176124-Sep2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T07:00:16+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Bleyendaal backs Gabriel to grow into Leinster out-half role as Carbery nears return</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Caspar Gabriel, Development, Joey Carbery, Leinster, Rugby, Tyler Bleyendaal</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Leinster's Casper Gabriel.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Bleyendaal backs Gabriel to grow into Leinster out-half role as Carbery nears return]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/pearl-slattery-shelbourne-7175705-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T06:15:21+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'For me, we're the best footballing side in the country' - Shelbourne captain Slattery</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Shelbourne captain Pearl Slattery celebrates 2026 FAI Cup success.]]></image:caption>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/heimir-hallgrimsson-ireland-manager-3-7175938-Sep2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T06:00:37+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'It's definitely been testing, psychologically, 100%' - Ireland boss opens up on Israel fallout</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Heimir Hallgrímsson (second from back) with some of his staff before kick-off on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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