The 42 GAA Weekly
Can Cullen Killen’s red card be overturned? And the best and worst moments of 2025
Fintan O’Toole and Declan Bogue tell Ronan Early about their standout memories of the year, and discuss the chances of a successful appeal for Loughrea’s Cullen Killen.
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move in making
Jacques Nienaber hails 'important' and 'outstanding' Ciarán Frawley as Leinster exit looms
critical thinking
'If it's not more than a game then what is it about?' - a GAA book that goes behind the curtain
Monday
22 Dec 2025
Rugby Weekly Extra
Frawley to Connacht and Munster-Leinster look-ahead
Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman, and Gavan Casey discuss the provinces’ efforts over the weekend, while Berch also breaks some Connacht transfer news.
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Derby Day
Munster confirm all of their Ireland internationals available to face Leinster on Saturday
going west
Ciarán Frawley set to join Connacht from next season
Bernard Jackman reports that Connacht hope for the versatile 28-year-old to play primarily at out-half.
Five-Star
'It's a moment I'd like back': Charlie Smyth confident there's more to come after record-equalling night
Smyth was responsible for 17 points in the New Orleans Saints’ 29-6 win over the New York Jets.
Déise Delight
'What a terrific Christmas present' - Croke Park calling for brilliant Ballygunner
The Waterford champions ran out 0-19 to 0-10 victors over Wexford’s St Martin’s.
Sunday
21 Dec 2025
stepping up
Smyth ties record with five field goals in Saints win, Chargers and Bills edge closer to playoffs
slow up if you love the darts
Joe Cullen accuses Mensur Suljovic of ‘cheating’ during their second-round clash
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Comment
Villa's amazing run looks unsustainable while United are genuinely getting better
Villa are giving a historically emphatic two-fingers to Expected Goals, while Man United are onto the right thing with Ruben Amorim. They just need to get better players.
Appeal ahoy
'He's in the absolute pits' - Loughrea manager vows to appeal Killeen red card
Tommy Kelly says Galway club will attempt to free up Cullen Killeen for Ballygunner showdown.
the Gunners
Ballygunner dominate second half to defeat St Martin's and book All-Ireland final place
A crowd of 3,373 watched on in Thurles as the Waterford champions progressed.
All-Ireland Club
Loughrea left to sweat over red card after beating Slaughtneil in All-Ireland semi-final
Late red card takes the shine off a brilliant victory for Galway champions.
Not good enough
'We were miles off what I expect and we need to sort it out' - Lancaster after Connacht loss
Exclusive
The Carla Ward Interview - 'You feel the weight of the nation on your shoulders'
Football, family and questioning herself: Ireland manager reflects on 2025 in an exclusive interview with The 42.
