Sing-songs, family chats and recognition: Shelbourne savour FAI Cup success
The42by Emma Duffy10d ago
THE TALLAGHT STADIUM DJ knew which song to play as Pearl Slattery lifted the FAI Cup and Shelbourne exploded in celebration.
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top 85%The plight of Palestinian people - and what is considered an appropriate protest - gains traction in NFL
The42by Steve O'Rourke10d ago
IN 1931, FUTURE French president Charles de Gaulle published an essay titled ‘Of Prestige’ in a French military journal.
Banty McEnaney linked with return to Monaghan manager position
The42by Declan Bogue10d ago
FORMER MONAGHAN BOSS Seamus ‘Banty’ McEnaney could be in line for a return to take charge of his native county, a post he previously held twice.
Man City charges not my concern – Roberto Mancini
The42by Press Association10d ago
FORMER MANCHESTER CITY boss Roberto Mancini insists his old club’s Premier League financial charges are “not my concern”.
Next month's Dublin Marathon to be broadcast live by TG4
The42by The10d ago
THE DUBLIN MARATHON will be broadcast live on TG4 next month. The 45th iteration of the Irish Life marathon takes place on Sunday 25 October.
Kilcoo's reign is brought down, super Andy off the bench, Morris the hero in Tipperary
The42by Declan Bogue; Fintan O'Toole10d ago
- Compiled by Declan Bogue and Fintan O’Toole ***** 1. Kilcoo’s reign is brought down You have to go back 15 years to a point where Kilcoo Eoghan Ruadh were not involved in the Big Dance of Down...
Erasmus sizes up 'improved' Wallabies ahead of 2027 World Cup
The42by AFP10d ago
COACH RASSIE ERASMUS believes South Africa has gained valuable intel on an “improved” Wallabies side ahead of next year’s World Cup in Australia.
USA dedicate 11th consecutive Presidents Cup win to Donald Trump
The42by AFP10d ago
THE UNITED STATES made a stunning rally to capture an 11th consecutive Presidents Cup on Sunday, defeating the Internationals 17-13 in a victory dedicated to US President Donald Trump.
'I hope they saw something to be optimistic about' - McMillan's message to Munster fans
The42by Ciarán Kennedy10d ago
AS OPENING NIGHTS go, Saturday felt a little different around Thomond Park, lacking the usual pre-match buzz and enthusiasm that so often greets a new campaign.
The 16-year-old Shelbourne star that lit up the Women's FAI Cup final
The42by Emma Duffy10d ago
HALLE HARCOURT HAD a clear message for Pearl Slattery the first time she met her. “I’m gonna nuts you.” The 16-year-old lit up the Women’s FAI Cup final on Sunday, and Shelbourne captain Slattery...
'I think we've handled the week quite well' - FAI president
The42by David Sneyd11d ago
FAI PRESIDENT PAUL Cooke feels the dramatic events which led to the Republic of Ireland players almost boycotting Sunday’s Nations League game with Israel were handled well by the association.
Ireland-Israel game takes another cruel twist with racism allegation that cannot be investigated
The42by David Sneyd11d ago
An editorial note re: The 42’s reporting on the Uefa Nations League matches between Ireland and Israel is available to read here.
Dupont scores twice to send Toulouse to Top 14 summit
The42by AFP11d ago
FRANCE CAPTAIN ANTOINE Dupont scored two tries as Toulouse moved to the summit of the fledgling Top 14 table with a resounding 40-18 win at home to Montpellier on Sunday.
Commanders hand champions Seahawks their first loss
The42by AFP11d ago
THE WASHINGTON COMMANDERS and backup quarterback Marcus Mariota stunned Seattle 33-31 Sunday, handing the reigning Super Bowl champion Seahawks their first loss of the season.
'I once dreaded running, now I embrace it'
The42by Paul Fennessy11d ago
THERE HAS BEEN a pretty significant change to my workout routine in the past few days. To mark the halfway point of the 12-week challenge, my trainer, Darren, checked in to see how I was doing.
Wales come unstuck with another Nations League defeat in Denmark
The42by Press Association11d ago
Denmark 2-0 Wales Netherlands 2-1 Serbia WALES WILTED IN Copenhagen as a 2-0 defeat to Denmark left them bottom of their Nations League group.
Chally Chute grabs second chance in Irish Cesarewitch
The42by Press Association11d ago
LAST YEAR’S LUCKLESS runner-up Chally Chute went one better than 12 months ago in the Friends Of The Curragh Irish Cesarewitch.
Shelbourne stop Athlone double-double with stunning FAI Cup final win
The42by Emma Duffy11d ago
Athlone Town 1 Shelbourne 3 SHEL SHOCKED. ATHLONE Town’s double-double dream went up in smoke after a first-half onslaught in the 2026 FAI Cup final.
Ireland's Béibhinn Parsons celebrates making history again
The42by Daire Walsh11d ago
JUST UNDER EIGHT years on from making history as the youngest (female or male) Ireland senior international rugby player, Béibhinn Parsons found herself setting a new record in her native county of...
Sinn Féin, Social Democrats and Greens call for FAI board to step aside
The42by The Journal Team11d ago
LAST UPDATE | 32 mins ago SINN FÉIN, THE Social Democrats and the Green Party have said the leadership of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) should consider stepping down following this...