Up and Running
Higgins shines as Ireland launch World Cup campaign with 6-try defeat of Japan
Scott Bemand’s side started strong in Northampton to secure the bonus-point before half time.
Denial
'Absolutely total garbage' - Pat Ryan on Cork's rumoured half-time bust-up in All-Ireland final
all go
League of Ireland clubs primed to break new European ground at a time of more FAI flux
Search for new chief football officer nearing end as Heimir Hallgrímsson prepares to name first squad of World Cup qualifiers.
Saturday
23 Aug 2025
Back In Control
Athlone Town return to top of Premier Division table after edging out title rivals Shelbourne
decision
Pat Ryan steps down as Cork hurling manager
County board asked him to remain in charge but 49-year-old says it’s “best for me to seek a different challenge.”
from the ground up
'Great excitement, immense pride, special times' - Ballinasloe trio set for World Cup
From school and club to the world stage, Béibhinn Parsons, Aoibheann Reilly and Méabh Deely have been inseparable through the years.
Interview
'As you come towards the end of your career, you realise that All-Irelands don’t just come'
Euro Vision
Athlone's Champions League dream - 'It's massive for Irish women's football'
Roisin Molloy chats to The 42 ahead of Athlone’s trip to the Netherlands – and tonight’s league showdown against Shelbourne.
Friday
22 Aug 2025
