Time to say goodbye
2017 All-Ireland-winning captain David Burke retires from Galway duty after 16 seasons
The St Thomas’ star was regarded as one of the best players of his generation.
Money matters
'That's good business' - Bradley on importance of being a selling club following Honohan deal
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Best Heckle, WTF moment and Ronaldo red card of the year - The alternative 2025 awards
It’s time to look back on 2025 with the highly prestigious The 42 Alternative Awards of the Year.
Preview
Leinster need to be sharper as Ulster seek rare Aviva win
The provinces go head-to-head in Dublin tonight.
Stockdale Exchange
'If you're saying that the interpros are just another game, you're probably lying to yourself'
Thursday
18 Dec 2025
Career Grand Slam
Rory McIlroy named BBC Sports Personality of the Year
His success makes him the first golfer to win the award since Nick Faldo in 1989 – the year McIlroy was born.
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Grandma's Prizefall gives Irish players a chance to win exciting prizes this Christmas
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Dec 18
Horse Racing
'He definitely won’t be 300-1 next time': Record broken for longest-odds winner in UK history
The 42 GAA Weekly
Interview: Willie Maher on his drive to grow hurling in every parish
Declan Bogue sits down with the National Head of Hurling, who talks about the injury that prematurely ended his career, his enduring love for the game and his sense of mission to make sure as many people as possible can play it.
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the most wonderful time of year
'It's Christmas time. Everyone gets to go to the pub and have pints and watch us bate the head off each other'
the votes are in
Katie Taylor voted Ireland's most admired athlete for remarkable ninth year in a row
Troy Parrott’s 95th-minute winner against Hungary has been voted as the nation’s Most Memorable Sporting Moment of the year.
Wednesday
17 Dec 2025
