Wednesday 17 August 2022
Stephen Kenny jets out of Dublin this week for Ireland’s opening World Cup qualifier – but no matter what happens it is unlikely to be as dramatic as his first European trip as a manager.
The 30-year-old will play his final Test today against England in Dublin.
Tommy Barrett and Conn Murray discuss the formation of Treaty United.
The42 looks back at the evolution of sponsorship in the GAA.
John Hayes was indispensable for Munster and Ireland across the course of a decade.
The popular trainer passed away recently but the memories of his exploits with Danoli will live on.
Ireland’s first tour to New Zealand ended with a colourful stop in Suva.
From running set pieces, to arguing for a new approach to throw-ins and negotiating a hostage situation – The42 profiles a remarkable coaching rise to the Premier League and now Stephen Kenny’s staff.
Donal Ó Fatharta, Mike Sherry, Aishling Moloney and Dan Sheridan reflect on how Irish sporting life was turned upside down by Covid-19.
Forty years ago, during the golden age of football in Limerick, the reigning FA Cup holders came to town.
From phenomenal individual exploits to coming back better from a devastating knee injury, we chart Aimee Mackin’s rise to the top.
21-year-old Ryan Baird made his Ireland debut last weekend and looks set for further Six Nations involvement.
We chart Brian Fenton’s winding road to the top.
An in-depth look at the 23-year-old DCU student, after her incredible few weeks.
More than 25 years ago, an Irish consortium led by Eamon Dunphy tried to buy Wimbledon FC and move it to Dublin. Some of the key players recall the story, and wonder what Irish football might look like now had it happened.
The story of Ireland’s hat-trick of Italian humiliations in the mid-90s is one of farce and bad planning.
Gearóid Hegarty’s golden season is one to savour for the St Patrick’s club who watched him grow into a star.
Leixlip native Nathan Collins has risen through the ranks to become one of the most highly rated young defenders in English football.
It’s 25 years since one of Ireland’s greatest embarked on his final season in the Premier League.
The 43-year-old Cork man has had an impact on the French club’s defence and attack.
Gates chained, finances drained, but rugby clubs across the island are sitting tight for whatever a return to sport will look like.
Kevin O’Brien, Brian Murphy, Kieran Fitzgerald and Paul Murphy on their memories of the end-of-season accolades.
With club and county success already in his locker, The42 profiles the great Mickey Graham.
An insight into coming up against the legendary Cork coach on the one-month anniversary of his death.
Tom McGurk, Brent Pope, and George Hook are synonymous with a time when Irish rugby took a leap forward.
With Kinahan stating his intention to remain at the forefront of professional boxing, only external pressure on major broadcasters can realistically dilute his influence.
Noel Mannion is best remembered for his iconic try against Wales in 1989 – but his fondest memories come from crossing the border to play in Ulster.
The recent spate of retirements in Mayo has an end of an era feel to it.
The importance of the lineout and scrum is as clear as ever.
Still a week shy of his 20th birthday, one of Irish football’s brightest prospects is attracting significant Premier League interest.
