Advertisement
GAA
Soccer
Rugby
Golf
Racing
More
More
Upgrade
Subscribe
Sign in
Subscribe to The 42
Unlock unlimited access
See sport differently with our news, analysis, podcasts and storytelling
More Sports
Fitness
MMA
Other
Sport Features
Rugby Weekly
Editor's Picks
Quizzes
Behind the Lines
Partner Publications
TheJournal.ie
The latest Irish and international breaking news, reports and coverage
Noteworthy
A platform helping fund the type of in-depth journalism that the public wants to see
Subscribe now
Subscribe to The 42
Unlock unlimited access
See sport differently with our news, analysis, podcasts and storytelling
More Sports
Fitness
MMA
Other
Sport Features
Rugby Weekly
Editor's Picks
Quizzes
Behind the Lines
Partner Publications
TheJournal.ie
The latest Irish and international breaking news, reports and coverage
Noteworthy
A platform helping fund the type of in-depth journalism that the public wants to see
Subscribe now
#
Explained
Advertisement
Last year
2023
Explained
When is the draw for the All-Ireland football semi finals, and how will it work?
1 Jul 2023
20.6k
8
Explained
When is the draw for the All-Ireland football semi finals, and how will it work?
30 Jun 2023
5.2k
4
timeline
Explained: What you need to know about failed election declarations from Paschal Donohoe and SF
27 Jan 2023
12.3k
23
All time
Explained
Explainer: Would Ireland be required to have a referendum before joining Nato?
9 Jun 2022
23.3k
49
Coronavirus
Explainer: What's going on with anti-lockdown protests in the Netherlands?
25 Jan 2021
46.0k
62
Permutations
Any win over Samoa will all-but secure quarter-final berth for Ireland
3 Oct 2019
47.1k
38
Explained
There's a TV blackout on the first El Clasico of the season this weekend
1 Dec 2016
15.4k
12
Explained
Here’s why the McDonald’s McFlurry spoon has that big hollow square bottom
16 Oct 2015
9.9k
3
Explained
What's the big fuss about the Galway Races? Here's everything you need to know
27 Jul 2015
8.6k
7
Explained
Prosecco, Champagne, sparkling wine: What is the bloody difference?
16 Jul 2015
5.6k
Bubbly
Does putting a spoon in a bottle of Prosecco actually keep it fizzy overnight?
10 Jul 2015
18.7k
5
it's science
Explained: why we think bubble wrap is so great
9 Jul 2015
9.8k
7
Explained
The science behind why popping bubble wrap is so addictive
9 Jul 2015
25.5k
Explained
Here's why you stick one leg out of the covers when you're sleeping
7 Jul 2015
46.6k
1
Explained
What does Sepp Blatter's resignation actually mean - and what happens next?
2 Jun 2015
5.1k
6
Explainer
Explainer: What's happening in Libya and why is it important?
28 Feb 2015
39.9k
45
Backbench mischief
Who are the Fine Gael five-a-side club - and just what the hell are they up to?
29 Dec 2014
13.0k
16
Explained
No, Mary Lou did not avoid a Trinity Sinn Féin event because of a Maíria Cahill protest
26 Nov 2014
10.7k
103
Explained
Blackout: Why Sky Sports can't show the first 15 minutes of tomorrow's Clásico
24 Oct 2014
40.9k
49
Explained
American dream: breaking down the details of John Joe Nevin's pro move
23 Oct 2013
3.1k
1
Explained
Super Hurling 11s: what is the GAA's newest game and how will it help hurling to crack America?
11 Sep 2013
4.0k
11
Explained
Explainer: What is Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease?
19 Jul 2013
12.7k
17
Explained
What is the 'Heart of the Game' handbook -- and how can it help Irish football?
18 Jun 2013
2.2k
2
Explained
Wicker men: why this week's US Open will use 'basket pins' instead of flags
10 Jun 2013
4.4k
Report an error, omission or problem:
Message:
Your Email (optional)
Submit
Create Email Alert
Create an email alert based on the current article
Email Address
One email every morning
As soon as new articles come online
Submit
Sign in
or create
a free account
To continue reading create a
free account
Or sign into an existing account