March 2025

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'Not ideal': Managerial upheaval for Carlow and Meath ahead of Leinster football opener

Shock in Meath as two coaches exit and change at the Carlow helm. from The 42 https://ift.tt/0OufHtl

digisk 1 Apr, 2025
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Carlow appoint Joe Murphy as Shane Curran's replacement on interim basis

Joe Murphy managed Naas to three Kildare SFC titles in a row. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Bquzt8A

digisk 31 Mar, 2025
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Blow for Man City as Haaland set for spell on the sidelines with ankle injury

Haaland suffered the injury in their FA Cup quarter-final win over Bournemouth. from The 42 https://ift.tt/7aY3kqA

digisk 31 Mar, 2025
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Munster's Jack Crowley cleverly bosses the Test in the West

The out-half kicked intelligently, showed his running threat, and tackled strongly. from The 42 https://ift.tt/j4uzpHv

digisk 31 Mar, 2025
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Min Woo Lee wins first PGA Tour title in Texas as McIlroy reveals elbow injury niggle

McIlroy says he feels his game is not ’100% under control’, and he has some work to do ahead of the Masters on Thursday week. from The 42 ...

digisk 31 Mar, 2025
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Mickey Harte: 'In my own head and heart, I said this team is good enough'

Offaly’s league title adds another successful chapter to the Tyrone great’s managerial story. from The 42 https://ift.tt/LrqsmA1

digisk 31 Mar, 2025
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Rory McIlroy falls short at Houston Open despite strong final round

Irish duo Seamus Power and Pádraig Harrington were not involved today, having missed the cut. from The 42 https://ift.tt/EhIodi3

digisk 30 Mar, 2025
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'I thought today he got well looked after' - McStay questions David Clifford treatment by ref

Mayo manager feels Kerry star ‘Is so clever at making sure the picture that the referee sees is an excellent picture’. from The 42 https:/...

digisk 30 Mar, 2025
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Highly-rated coaching pair step away from Meath days before Leinster opener

The Royal County open their Leinster championship against Carlow in just eight days’ time. from The 42 https://ift.tt/agfhcDm

digisk 29 Mar, 2025
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Leeds suffer blow to promotion push as Burnley close gap

Swansea grab 2-2 draw at Elland Road. from The 42 https://ift.tt/MIbxADY

digisk 29 Mar, 2025
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Brazil manager Dorival Junior sacked after Argentina humiliation

Brazil lost 4-1 to Argentina in a World Cup qualifier. from The 42 https://ift.tt/b4r7PEH

digisk 28 Mar, 2025
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Kerry name a strong team for Sunday's NFL division 1 final

Barry Dan O’Sullivan earns a start for the Kingdom. from The 42 https://ift.tt/g1Mn7Oi

digisk 28 Mar, 2025
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Defending Munster and All Ireland minors Tipperary beaten in first round of Munster

Wins for Waterford and Cork in Munster hurling, along with Mayo and Roscommon in the Connacht minor football championship. from The 42 htt...

digisk 28 Mar, 2025
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Scottie Scheffler shoots superb 62 to lead at Houston Open

Seamus Power, Rory McIlroy and Pádraig Harrington are in action in Texas. from The 42 https://ift.tt/3vUbqoJ

digisk 28 Mar, 2025
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Northern Ireland Secretary says any UK contribution to Casement Park would not bridge funding gap

Hilary Benn said any UK cash for the redevelopment of the stadium in west Belfast would not be enough to cover the shortfall. from The 42 ...

digisk 27 Mar, 2025
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English rugby chief Sweeney survives no confidence vote

A grassroots uprising gathered enough support to force the meeting. from The 42 https://ift.tt/pcnzQSI

digisk 27 Mar, 2025
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Jamie Murphy scores 1-10 as Meath make statement of intent with Dublin win

It was an impressive win for the Leinster U20 football championship holders. from The 42 https://ift.tt/DFbMx86

digisk 26 Mar, 2025
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Clare and Cork finish all square in Munster U20 opener

Opposing forwards Diarmuid Stritch (0-4) and John Wiggington Barrett (1-4) were the star men for either side. from The 42 https://ift.tt/s...

digisk 26 Mar, 2025
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What might Clayton McMillan make of this Munster set-up?

The incoming head coach is visiting Limerick this week to meet the squad. from The 42 https://ift.tt/dhNGip1

digisk 25 Mar, 2025
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Joey Barton found guilty of assaulting wife

The former Man City player was handed a 12-week prison sentence suspended for two years at Westminster Magistrates’ Court. from The 42 htt...

digisk 25 Mar, 2025
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Colin Healy saga: Marc Canham appears to contradict Carla Ward's 'not in the building' comment

Healy believes he was wrongly overlooked as a potential number two to Ward after his contract wasn’t renewed. from The 42 https://ift.tt/U...

digisk 24 Mar, 2025
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Ireland's kicking woes punished by clinical France

There was some excellent Irish kicking in Belfast but the errors proved costly. from The 42 https://ift.tt/6wAkpG3

digisk 24 Mar, 2025
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Let's talk about the good stuff

David, Gav and Shane discuss Ireland’s back to back Nations League wins… and Marc Canham’s media duties. from The 42 https://ift.tt/8Vj5KT...

digisk 24 Mar, 2025
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'Is it a lack of leadership or lack of cohesiveness?' - A puzzling league concludes

Tyrone are relegated and come away with positivity, while Dubs stay up and feel listless. from The 42 https://ift.tt/8qAZbE7

digisk 23 Mar, 2025
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FAI CEO says League of Ireland academies will 'define next generation' of Ireland team

David Courell confirmed work is ongoing with funding but made no reference to association’s own centralised plan. from The 42 https://ift....

digisk 23 Mar, 2025
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Scotland open Six Nations with victory after edging out Wales in World Cup warm-up

The sides will meet again in the pool phase of the World Cup later this year. from The 42 https://ift.tt/eHYMQLa

digisk 22 Mar, 2025
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Cullen disappointed but not dismayed after 'pretty good' Leinster performance in Pretoria

The eastern province’s unbeaten record ended in last-gasp fashion against the Bulls. from The 42 https://ift.tt/yh29XJi

digisk 22 Mar, 2025
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Munster can't hold on as Glasgow snatch dramatic late win

The province led for almost the entire game. from The 42 https://ift.tt/s5fveE1

digisk 21 Mar, 2025
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Alisson Becker returns early from Brazil duty after suspected concussion

The Liverpool goalkeeper collided with Colombia’s ex-Tottenham defender Davinson Sanchez in Thursday night’s World Cup qualifier. from The...

digisk 21 Mar, 2025
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Lowry pushes into contention at Valspar Championship

Seamus Power is level par following a second round 72. from The 42 https://ift.tt/IBUb5DN

digisk 21 Mar, 2025
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Finn Azaz provides welcome flashes of satisfaction to help seize control of play-off

Midfielder impressed for Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side and also scored his first international goal. from The 42 https://ift.tt/E42sWZG

digisk 20 Mar, 2025
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LIVE: Bulgaria v Ireland, Nations League playoff

Ireland face Bulgaria, as Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side aim to avoid relegation to League C. from The 42 https://ift.tt/hYt5HLw

digisk 20 Mar, 2025
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Parrott to lead line against Bulgaria with Ferguson benched, Manning starts

Heimir Hallgrimsson has named a much-changed team to face Bulgaria tonight. from The 42 https://ift.tt/B2Oe0DK

digisk 20 Mar, 2025
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Edinburgh to host start of 2027 Tour de France

‘Magical city’ set to stage Grand Depart in two years’ time. from The 42 https://ift.tt/glc9uRx

digisk 19 Mar, 2025
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The rapid rise of Darragh McCarthy, Tipperary's Find of the League

Darragh McCarthy has only played 350 minutes of inter-county hurling and is already nailed-on as Tipperary’s marquee forward heading into a ...

digisk 19 Mar, 2025
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Bulgaria-Ireland preview - do we deserve to dream?

David and Shane are joined by Gav, who dials in from Plovdiv after landing in Bulgaria for the first-leg of a critical week in the Nations L...

digisk 18 Mar, 2025
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Italy pair hit with combined seven-game ban for red cards against Ireland

Giacomo Nicotera and Ross Vintcent have been punished for four and three fixtures, respectively, from The 42 https://ift.tt/AvoEZ07

digisk 18 Mar, 2025
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Farrell's Lions party still likely to have strong Irish influence

Assistant coaches will be confirmed next week, with the playing squad named in May. from The 42 https://ift.tt/rh2TFbp

digisk 17 Mar, 2025
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4 nominees confirmed for 6 Nations Player of the Tournament

No member of the Irish squad has made the cut from The 42 https://ift.tt/O30kF6g

digisk 17 Mar, 2025
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Wallace High School savour first-ever Ulster Schools Senior Cup title

Four-try Wallace beat Royal School Armagh in Ravenhill decider. from The 42 https://ift.tt/2qJ6ngC

digisk 17 Mar, 2025
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Tyrone win in Donegal to give themselves a puncher's chance of staying up

Goalkeeper Niall Morgan top-scored for the Red Hand. from The 42 https://ift.tt/fJRg4yd

digisk 16 Mar, 2025
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England score 10 tries in Cardiff as dismal Wales condemned to wooden spoon

Wales suffer a 17th Test defeat on the bounce – a record for a tier one nation in the professional era. from The 42 https://ift.tt/3kUGbzX...

digisk 15 Mar, 2025
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'It's been a mixed bag' - Prendergast named Six Nations' Rising Player for 2025

The 22-year-old Ireland out-half was in reflective form after two difficult weeks for Simon Easterby’s side. from The 42 https://ift.tt/LT...

digisk 15 Mar, 2025
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Eddie Dunbar crashes out of Tirreno-Adriatico

Ben Healy sips back in Italy as Dunbar bows out. from The 42 https://ift.tt/K4tisEn

digisk 14 Mar, 2025
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Three in-a-row chasing DCU to face UCC in O'Connor Cup final repeat

The finalists overcame Ulster University and University of Galway today. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Xdwy2c0

digisk 14 Mar, 2025
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Returning big guns make this a stronger Irish 23 for Rome trip

Ireland want their most complete performance of the championship on Saturday. from The 42 https://ift.tt/M9rvjfZ

digisk 13 Mar, 2025
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As Kerry struggle to evolve, the load on David Clifford is cranked up more and more

There is no respite in the age of Clifford, just a ticking clock that demands more. from The 42 https://ift.tt/7QrdKVH

digisk 13 Mar, 2025
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Lisa O'Rourke progresses to quarter-finals at Women's World Championships

Former world champion will box for a medal tomorrow. from The 42 https://ift.tt/NHdW2KU

digisk 12 Mar, 2025
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Conor Hourihane takes charge of Barnsley for remainder of the season

Former Ireland international succeeds Darrell Clarke at helm of League One outfit. from The 42 https://ift.tt/8sMkpen

digisk 12 Mar, 2025
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O'Connor, Haley and O'Donoghue sign new Munster deals

Trio agree new terms with the southern province. from The 42 https://ift.tt/RGr92PO

digisk 11 Mar, 2025
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Ireland empty-handed as early blitz denied by fierce French D

Shaun Edwards’ fingerprints were all over a wonderful French effort. from The 42 https://ift.tt/MD1stfk

digisk 10 Mar, 2025
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Rory McIlroy paired with Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele at Players Championship

Meanwhile, Shane Lowry will be competing with Russell Henley and Viktor Hovland. from The 42 https://ift.tt/B7Foqk5

digisk 10 Mar, 2025
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Some Man United players ‘probably are overpaid’

Co-owner Jim Ratcliffe has criticised members of the Red Devils squad. from The 42 https://ift.tt/D1clG3h

digisk 10 Mar, 2025
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Ireland assistant coach enjoys notable FA Cup win as interim Liverpool boss

Amber Whiteley has stepped in following the departure of Matt Beard. from The 42 https://ift.tt/rsPaq0i

digisk 9 Mar, 2025
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Bruno Fernandes, Roy Keane and the ghosts of Man United's past

Today’s underwhelming clash against Arsenal was another reminder of how far the Red Devils have fallen. from The 42 https://ift.tt/G9f3gET...

digisk 9 Mar, 2025
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Arsenal held by Man United in latest blow to Premier League title bid

Declan Rice’s equaliser denied Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim a much-needed win. from The 42 https://ift.tt/QcAwCWa

digisk 9 Mar, 2025
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Scotland run in five tries as Wales’ losing run continues despite late fightback

Gregor Townsend’s side held a 20-point lead by half-time at Murrayfield. from The 42 https://ift.tt/LpYdH2S

digisk 8 Mar, 2025
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Tipperary inflict first 2025 league defeat on Galway as Waterford ease relegation fears

Meanwhile, Cork were comfortable winners over Kilkenny. from The 42 https://ift.tt/8nXiVAE

digisk 8 Mar, 2025
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Rocco Vata set for first senior Republic of Ireland call-up alongside James Abankwah

Duo to be named in Heimir Hallgrimsson’s squad for Nations League promotion/relegation play-off with Bulgaria this month. from The 42 http...

digisk 7 Mar, 2025
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GAA Central Council to meet on Monday to vote on football rule changes

The FRC have proposed amendments to their experimental rules. from The 42 https://ift.tt/NM37RsK

digisk 7 Mar, 2025
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Newry announced as venue for Antrim-Armagh Ulster championship game

Antrim were entitled to home advantage to play the game at Corrigan Park. from The 42 https://ift.tt/4uRoWXe

digisk 6 Mar, 2025
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The kickout rule has changed Gaelic football - watching games now is more pleasure than pain

Football was never intended to be performative art, but rather a primal expression of tribal warfare with a ball. from The 42 https://ift....

digisk 6 Mar, 2025
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Blackrock through to another final after seeing off Roscrea challenge

The 71-times champions will face Terenure in Tallaght on St Patrick’s Day. from The 42 https://ift.tt/mxuNXUV

digisk 6 Mar, 2025
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Jose Mourinho open to managing Rangers or Celtic in future

The 62-year-old is preparing for Thursday’s Europa League last-16 first leg in Istanbul against Barry Ferguson’s side. from The 42 https:/...

digisk 5 Mar, 2025
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Doris set to return in familiar Ireland team to face France

Hugo Keenan, Bundee Aki, and Finlay Bealham could also come into the starting XV. from The 42 https://ift.tt/iSVlwQj

digisk 5 Mar, 2025
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Aston Villa close in on Champions League last 8 spot

Club Brugge had been more than a match for their Premier League visitors at the Jan Breydelstadion for much of the contest. from The 42 ht...

digisk 4 Mar, 2025
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George set for 100th cap after fearing end of England career with losing captaincy

George was demoted to vice-captain in January as Saracens team-mate Maro Itoje took over. from The 42 https://ift.tt/jZRYQoK

digisk 4 Mar, 2025
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McIlroy and Lowry paired together for Arnold Palmer Invitational opening rounds

The tournament is one of the signature events on the PGA Tour. from The 42 https://ift.tt/yk0s5R2

digisk 4 Mar, 2025
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Alldritt sits out France training with groin issue ahead of Ireland clash

The La Rochelle number eight is a key man for les Bleus. from The 42 https://ift.tt/dl2XhSV

digisk 4 Mar, 2025
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Irish boxing's Froch-Groves moment in Belfast could lead to all-Irish world-title fight

Why a sequel to Saturday’s bedlam-inducing bout could take place for greater honours in the summer. from The 42 https://ift.tt/oivLa1x

digisk 4 Mar, 2025
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Four games live on TV-streaming in this week's GAA schedule

Plenty for fans to look forward to. from The 42 https://ift.tt/wPhSebm

digisk 3 Mar, 2025
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'I'm frustrated for the lads' - Westmeath boss slams controversial late Meath goal

Dermot McCabe said the score should not have stood as it occurred after the 70 minutes had elapsed. from The 42 https://ift.tt/mA9t2Sy

digisk 2 Mar, 2025
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Offaly continue promotion hunt as Monaghan hold off Louth despite 17-point fightback

There was plenty of action around the hurling and football leagues today. from The 42 https://ift.tt/ltpuvUr

digisk 2 Mar, 2025
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Rangers suffer defeat in Barry Ferguson's first home game as manager

Motherwell battled to a 2-1 William Hill Premiership win over their ragged opponents at Ibrox. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Lpc8ny4

digisk 1 Mar, 2025
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Ireland international Finn Azaz's stunning season in the Championship continues

The 24-year-old scored the winner for Middlesbrough against Derby. from The 42 https://ift.tt/npuqTYL

digisk 1 Mar, 2025
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Leinster move 15 points clear at URC summit after home victory over Cardiff

Charlie Tector was named Player of the Match as Leinster made it 12 wins from 12. from The 42 https://ift.tt/QgRhoGU

digisk 1 Mar, 2025