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NOT FOR SALE

European nations agree to boycott World Cup unless Fifa abandons controversial plan

The 42 understands that the FAI were caught totally unaware that Gianni Infantino’s plan was in the pipeline.

4 hrs ago

15

Kingdom Come

Having watched 2025 All-Ireland final poolside in Portugal, Kerry back with unfinished business

14 hrs ago

Aussie Rules

'It just didn't work out': Oisín Mullin on Mayo's All-Ireland final approach

8 hrs ago

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Top Of The Tree

'I learned a lot in this competition': O'Connor reflects on Commonwealth Games gold medal

12 hrs ago

Rumour Mill

Eddie Howe set to leave Newcastle as manager - reports

11 hrs ago

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Today's news

Job Done

Shelbourne lose in Estonia but progress to face Ajax in glamour European showdown

John Russell’s Reds blew a lead in a 2-1 defeat away to 10-man Nomme Kalju – though advance 6-4 on aggregate.

Updated 12 mins ago

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Done Deals

Stones joins Inter Milan as Chelsea sign Palace defender for reported €61 million

Updated 22 mins ago

statement

FAI support Uefa pushback against World Cup sell-off plans

43 mins ago

1

Golf

Leona Maguire best of Irish at Women's Open in Lancashire

1 hr ago

birmingham 2026

47-strong Irish team confirmed for European Athletics Championships

2 hrs ago

Horse Racing

Rising star Daniel King makes history as he completes big Galway double

3 hrs ago

SPOTLIGHT

Brilliant Mayo win Sam 75 years of hurt brought to a stunning end

redemption

From punchline in the clickbait age to All Ireland champions – Andy Moran's triumph

2

true colours

'Get up off the floor and believe in life' – A win for the Mayo people who kept going

2

boy wonder

'A whirlwind' – Kobe's year of Mayo All-Ireland glory, the Leaving Cert and AFL future

4

analysis

Six key moments that powered Mayo's rallying surge to All-Ireland glory

2

Transfer Window

Liverpool to begin negotiations for Bradley Barcola; Marcus Rashford says Barcelona goodbyes

4 hrs ago

2

NOT FOR SALE

European nations agree to boycott World Cup unless Fifa abandons controversial plan

The 42 understands that the FAI were caught totally unaware that Gianni Infantino’s plan was in the pipeline.

4 hrs ago

15

Aussie Rules

'It just didn't work out': Oisín Mullin on Mayo's All-Ireland final approach

8 hrs ago

1

All-Ireland MHC

Neligan named player of the year as Limerick and Tipperary lead the way in minor hurling awards

8 hrs ago

1

Rumour Mill

Eddie Howe set to leave Newcastle as manager - reports

11 hrs ago

10

Top Of The Tree

'I learned a lot in this competition': O'Connor reflects on Commonwealth Games gold medal

12 hrs ago

Kingdom Come

Having watched 2025 All-Ireland final poolside in Portugal, Kerry back with unfinished business

Síofra O’Shea and co. hoping to lift mood in county after men’s loss to Mayo.

14 hrs ago

Clashes

'You wouldn't see it in men's football. That's a little bit disappointing'

14 hrs ago

3

Homecoming

'He transformed himself that year' - Keith Higgins on Jack Coyne's response to being dropped

15 hrs ago

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Yesterday

29th July 2026

Champion

Kate O'Connor wins gold medal at Commonwealth Games

The Newry-born athlete was representing Northern Ireland.

23 hrs ago

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The 42FM

The psychology of Mayo

Take a Bow

Kings crowned for Mullins in thrilling Galway Plate

29 Jul

Deise Hotseat

Waterford appoint Stephen Molumphy as hurling manager

29 Jul

2

Unimpressed

Uefa accuses Fifa of ‘enriching themselves’ over competition sell-off proposal

29 Jul

12

Winning

Bow Echo just brilliant for Sussex Stakes glory

29 Jul

3

Double Take

Irish internationals Stapleton and Ziu join Leicester City from West Ham

Updated 29 Jul

Soccer

Ringmahon Rangers' appeal rejected as five-year FAI Cup ban upheld

29 Jul

3

Huge Appointment

Joe Schmidt joins Ulster Rugby as coach development advisor

29 Jul

29

58m

BIG ROLE

Pádraig Harrington named by Luke Donald as Ryder Cup vice-captain

29 Jul

4

dotted line

Celtic signing Kasper Hogh 'a player of real quality' - Martin O'Neill

29 Jul

4

Upbeat

'They were gone... You could see the panic on the bench'

29 Jul

4

AnalysisAll-Ireland SFC

The leading contenders for Footballer of the Year and Young Footballer of the Year awards

29 Jul

7

ColumnRED AND GREEN WORLD

Going worldwide: Why does the Mayo football story mean so much to so many?

There is a peculiar magic to the story of the 2026 All Ireland championship that may never be unravelled.

Declan Bogue

29 Jul

5

Tuesday

28th July 2026

In The Mix

Mawdsley 'doing everything possible' to recover from hamstring injury as Europeans loom

Updated 28 Jul

end of the line

Hearts crash out of Champions League after 6-0 aggregate defeat

28 Jul

Report

Shamrock Rovers knocked out of Champions League after comeback falls short

The Hoops had trailed Ararat-Armenia 2-0 from the first leg.

Paul Fennessy

reports from Tallaght Stadium

28 Jul

7

champ champ

Scandinavia prevails for Aidan O'Brien to defend Goodwood Cup title

28 Jul

Pole Position

Kate O'Connor continues to lead after four events of Commonwealth Games heptathlon

Updated 28 Jul

6

On the Move

Ireland's Kiernan joins Newcastle from Liverpool, Sligo Rovers sign Port Vale teenager on loan

Updated 28 Jul

Winner alright

Orandi shows patience to land Galway Mile Handicap victory

28 Jul

Football

This crosses a line – Uefa furious at Fifa’s World Cup private investment plan

28 Jul

19

ColumnKingdom Focus

Mayo have raised the football bar; Kerry now must figure out how to respond

Micheál Clifford

28 Jul

ExclusiveInterview

'It's such a special occasion' - Mayo's Sarah Rowe relishing Ireland v Australia AFLW clash

28 Jul

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