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League of Ireland
Ciarán Kilduff resigns as Dundalk manager as battle for control at club goes on
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Dominant
League title only one part of Shamrock Rovers' glory trail as they eye greatest-ever LOI season
Stephen Bradley says FAI Cup win and Uefa Conference League progress would set a new standard for success in this country.
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accolade
Two Irish journalists among 7 nominees for prestigious Sports Book of the Year award
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Ireland WNT
Three things Ireland got right in their Nations League playoff success
Carla Ward’s side promoted back to League A after downing Belgium.
Wednesday
29 Oct 2025
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CONFIRMED
Shamrock Rovers crowned League of Ireland champions for fifth time in six seasons
The Hoops secured the title with a 1-0 win over Galway United at Tallaght Stadium.
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reflections
Letter from Leuven: Larko, family and fans on night to remember
It may not be Amber in Hampden, or Katie in Perth, but we’ll always have Larko in Leuven.
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Explainer
'I would love England at Wembley': Why Ireland's win is a major boost for World Cup qualification
Historic Nations League scalp guarantees seeded playoff for Brazil 2027 qualifying.
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Keith Andrews
'We’ve got outstanding strength and depth and there’s a real fight for places'
Tuesday
28 Oct 2025
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brilliant in belgium
'I was actually going to start crying it was that good' - Coming-of-age moment for Abbie Larkin
Republic of Ireland respond to adversity with a performance of class and conviction to reach League A of Nations League.
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Match Report
Larkin strikes late as Ireland secure Nations League promotion on dramatic night in Belgium
Ireland lose in Leuven, but win on aggregate thanks to super sub’s 90th-minute goal.
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new bhoys
Celtic target Chelsea U21 boss as part of coaching revamp
The 42 understands that Calum McFarlane is on the radar to join set-up after Brendan Rodgers’ exit at Parkhead.
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Return
'Misleading, divisive and self-serving' - Dermot Desmond takes aim at Brendan Rodgers
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Connections
'Heimir asked me to take over his team': Belgium boss on Irish links ahead of revenge mission
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match preview
Katie McCabe primed for 100th cap as Ireland look to finish the job in Belgium
Carla Ward’s side hold two-goal lead in Nations League promotion/relegation playoff.
Monday
27 Oct 2025
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Changes
Rodgers resigns as Celtic boss with ex-Ireland manager O’Neill taking interim charge
The Hoops sit eight points behind league leaders Hearts after their 3-1 defeat at the Edinburgh side on Sunday.
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Irish Life
Oct 27
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Centurion
'Wearing that green jersey, there is a weight and a responsibility. It's a very sacred thing'
Katie McCabe set for 100th Ireland cap as Ward hails captain who ‘led the nation better than I’ve seen anybody lead a team before’.
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Underappreciated
'Not many players can strike a ball like that... Sometimes we need to be reminded of it'
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Making waves
Meet the Irishman working with European football's tactical trailblazers
Limerick’s Liam McCartan, the lead first team analyst at Denmark’s Europa League table-toppers FC Midtjylland, speaks to The 42 about how elite modern football actually works.
Sunday
26 Oct 2025
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Play Off Push
Carla Ward's balancing act as Ireland brace for Belgium reaction
‘When they put on that shirt, it means something more than I’ve seen other countries’ players.’
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