August 2025

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Shamrock Rovers cap a great week with league victory over Drogheda

A 2-1 win edges Stephen Bradley’s side closer to the league title. from The 42 https://ift.tt/IZDBr8C

digisk 31 Aug, 2025
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Give thanks to Szoboszlai - He gave us all a reason to forget this turkey of a game

How can the two best sides in the world’s richest football league serve up a spectacle this bad? from The 42 https://ift.tt/L1BzNxD

digisk 31 Aug, 2025
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Wexford win first All-Island Cup after penalty shootout drama against Bohemians

The hosts came from behind to take the game the distance at Ferrycarrig Park. from The 42 https://ift.tt/dN3Thc1

digisk 31 Aug, 2025
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Shelbourne win big to keep pressure on Athlone as new All-Island Cup champions await

Reviewing today’s Women’s Premier Division action, and previewing Wexford v Bohemians. from The 42 https://ift.tt/YdFCKx2

digisk 30 Aug, 2025
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England run in 14 tries in record-breaking Women's Rugby World Cup rout of Samoa

It was England’s highest number of points scored in a World Cup match and their biggest margin of victory. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Oudr...

digisk 30 Aug, 2025
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Jim Gavin expected to seek Fianna Fáil Presidential nomination

Bertie Ahern isn’t ruling himself out and Billy Kelleher wants the gig too. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Z5Ujzn1

digisk 29 Aug, 2025
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Ayuso triumphs in Vuelta stage seven, Traen keeps red jersey

Meanwhile, Eddie Dunbar was 42nd while fellow Irish cyclist Archie Ryan came 111th. from The 42 https://ift.tt/zqSsmBP

digisk 29 Aug, 2025
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Newcastle closing in on Stuttgart striker, Chelsea agree fee with Man United for Garnacho

A move for Nick Woltemade could embolden Liverpool to launch a second bid for Alexander Isak. from The 42 https://ift.tt/UfPerqk

digisk 28 Aug, 2025
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Crystal Palace secure Conference League group stage spot

The Premier Leagyue side went to Norway with a slender 1-0 first-leg lead after Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the club’s first-ever goal on th...

digisk 28 Aug, 2025
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Rangers suffer humiliating 9-1 Champions League aggregate loss

The defeat to Club Brugge increases the pressure on under-fire manager Russell Martin. from The 42 https://ift.tt/4GDcnuF

digisk 27 Aug, 2025
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Wafer again likely to miss Ireland's World Cup clash this weekend, but McMahon in line to play

Wafer has missed every Ireland game since the Six Nations victory against Wales. from The 42 https://ift.tt/kqNldLM

digisk 27 Aug, 2025
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Olympian Emmet Brennan to meet Irish-American rival Burke at home of New York GAA

The Dubliner (6-0, 1KO) will face the Galway-born, Yonkers-raised Harley Burke (10-0, 7KOs) at Gaelic Park next month. from The 42 https:/...

digisk 26 Aug, 2025
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Celtic suffer shock Champions League exit

The match finished scoreless after 120 minutes. from The 42 https://ift.tt/QsckOH7

digisk 26 Aug, 2025
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Swiatek swats Arango to reach US Open second round

The 24-year-old Polish star seized control of Tuesday’s opener with a break of serve in the fourth game. from The 42 https://ift.tt/G4tfUF...

digisk 26 Aug, 2025
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'I dreamt of being here, but never thought I would be'

Fiona Tuite impressed on her first start for Ireland at blindside. from The 42 https://ift.tt/IWUfHlR

digisk 26 Aug, 2025
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Enthralling Premier League classic shows why Liverpool and Newcastle need Isak

The Reds flattered to deceive at times despite claiming a big win. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Bt7gRFT

digisk 26 Aug, 2025
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16-year-old hits last-gasp winner in Liverpool's remarkable thriller with Newcastle

On his Premier League debut, Rio Ngumoha became an instant hero for the Anfield club. from The 42 https://ift.tt/0keVbE3

digisk 25 Aug, 2025
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Everton sign highly-rated Southampton teenager for €49 million

Tyler Dibling made his Saints debut at the age of 17 in 2023 from The 42 https://ift.tt/A9XMcnz

digisk 25 Aug, 2025
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Shortt rounds out stunning week in pool with another world junior gold medal

Shortt won a third medal – and a second gold – on the final day’s action in Romania. from The 42 https://ift.tt/FSfdkI7

digisk 24 Aug, 2025
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Vingegaard wins on Vuelta mountain to take overall lead

Meanwhile, Irish pair Archie Ryan and Eddie Dunbar finished 54th and 65th, respectively. from The 42 https://ift.tt/OX1jNvV

digisk 24 Aug, 2025
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Athlone Town return to top of Premier Division table after edging out title rivals Shelbourne

Meanwhile, there were also wins for Shamrock Rovers, Galway United and Peamount United. from The 42 https://ift.tt/zFN1qiB

digisk 23 Aug, 2025
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In pics: Aviva Stadium hosts US College Football Classic as Iowa State prevail

Iowa State Cyclone defeated the Kansas State Wildcats in Dublin. from The 42 https://ift.tt/QsntSzF

digisk 23 Aug, 2025
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Three-in-a-row hopefuls Leinster book interpro final spot against Munster

Leinster got the better of Connacht while Munster defeated Ulster. from The 42 https://ift.tt/lt2PHfr

digisk 23 Aug, 2025
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Gyokeres and Timber on the double as Arsenal crush Leeds 5-0

Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard hobbled off injured just eight days before Arsenal’s trip to Liverpool. from The 42 https://ift.tt/97gHmOE...

digisk 23 Aug, 2025
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England make statement with dominant opening World Cup win over United States

It was a 28th consecutive win for the Red Roses. from The 42 https://ift.tt/qGOFoQN

digisk 22 Aug, 2025
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'Zero doubts' as Jefferson-Wooden scorches to Brussels 100m win

Meanwhile, Ireland’s Andrew Coscoran finished 13th in the Men’s 1500m. from The 42 https://ift.tt/QDn3rFA

digisk 22 Aug, 2025
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Shamrock Rovers edge closer to qualification with impressive away win

A first goal in Europe for Danny Grant and another by Danny Mandroiu sunk Santa Clara. from The 42 https://ift.tt/yFHf3PC

digisk 21 Aug, 2025
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Shelbourne take control of Conference League destiny with 3-1 win over 10-man Linfield

A compelling, maddening and enthralling first leg sees Joey O’Brien’s side 90 minutes from European history. from The 42 https://ift.tt/e5...

digisk 21 Aug, 2025
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LIVE: Shels v Linfield, Santa Clara v Shamrock Rovers

Shels play Linfield and Santa Clara host Shamrock Rovers in the Uefa Conference League. from The 42 https://ift.tt/iVWMG3q

digisk 21 Aug, 2025
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From Drumcondra to the Azores, League of Ireland clubs braced for defining European nights

Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers face Linfield and Santa Clara, respectively, in Uefa Conference League play-off round. from The 42 https://...

digisk 21 Aug, 2025
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Arsenal set to hijack Tottenham’s move for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze

The Gunners’ interest has accelerated after Kai Havertz was forced off in Sunday’s victory over Manchester United. from The 42 https://ift...

digisk 20 Aug, 2025
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Mohamed Salah and Mariona Caldentey named PFA Players of Year

Morgan Rogers and Olivia Smith won the young player awards. from The 42 https://ift.tt/YMWV1c5

digisk 19 Aug, 2025
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South Africa ring the changes after Australia defeat in Rugby Championship

Rassie Erasmus makes 10 changes to starting team. from The 42 https://ift.tt/3Xovec6

digisk 19 Aug, 2025
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'In that stage of my Tipperary career, I needed to remind myself and others what I was capable of'

After being named the PwC GAA/GPA Hurler of the Month for July, John McGrath reflects on a dream season in blue and gold. from The 42 http...

digisk 19 Aug, 2025
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11 Irish players who could be on the move ahead of the transfer deadline

The window is set to close at 7pm on 1 September. from The 42 https://ift.tt/mFKvDdR

digisk 18 Aug, 2025
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Ireland's Rhasidat Adeleke to miss World Championships

An injury has ruled out the Tallaght AC sprinter for the remainder of the season. from The 42 https://ift.tt/RXBeT6G

digisk 18 Aug, 2025
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Leeds make winning return to Premier League

Germany international Lukas Nmecha scored a late winner against Everton. from The 42 https://ift.tt/GwTMXcn

digisk 18 Aug, 2025
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Late Burke penalty for Shamrock Rovers breaks Longford's brave resistance

The outsiders held on until the 84th minute at Tallaght Stadium. from The 42 https://ift.tt/xW1ztRU

digisk 17 Aug, 2025
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Melia and Forrester fire Pat's past Shelbourne and into FAI Cup quarter-finals

Stephen Kenny’s side were 2-0 winners at Richmond Park. from The 42 https://ift.tt/ci8HtC2

digisk 17 Aug, 2025
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New champions await as Rovers, Athlone, Treaty and Bohs progress in FAI Cup

2025 semi-finalists confirmed after Shelbourne dethroned. from The 42 https://ift.tt/YFzDdmf

digisk 16 Aug, 2025
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Munster beat holders Leinster to take control of interpros, Connacht turn it around against Ulster

Munster’s 19-year-old out-half Caitríona Finn turned in her second Player of the Match performance in the space of a week. from The 42 htt...

digisk 16 Aug, 2025
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Kamara's late winner sees Cork past Waterford

The 19-year-old Preston North End loanee headed in the 80th-minute winner. from The 42 https://ift.tt/yPJ2u1r

digisk 15 Aug, 2025
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Teenager Elding scores 10th of the season as Sligo knock out Bohs

A Sam Sargeant penalty save also proved crucial. from The 42 https://ift.tt/lDynv4O

digisk 15 Aug, 2025
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Ex-Man United boss Erik ten Hag makes winning return to management

Bayer Leverkusen overcame a 45-minute storm delay to beat fourth-division Grossaspach from The 42 https://ift.tt/KsEGzti

digisk 15 Aug, 2025
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Rory Gaffney masterclass powers Shamrock Rovers into Conference League play-off

Striker adds to redemption story with two goals as Hoops thrash Ballkani 4-0. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Z61siYz

digisk 14 Aug, 2025
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Wales wing Rees-Zammit returns to rugby with Bristol after NFL dream ends

The 24-year-old dramatically left the sport in January 2024 from The 42 https://ift.tt/O6BLR1v

digisk 14 Aug, 2025
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Besiktas survive scare to knock out St Pat's

Stephen Kenny’s side went 2-0 up in Istanbul. from The 42 https://ift.tt/5AKuCbt

digisk 14 Aug, 2025
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Roma make €23 million offer for Jadon Sancho

The 25-year-old has failed to live up to expectations at Man United. from The 42 https://ift.tt/BF1KdwY

digisk 14 Aug, 2025
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Gutsy Ireland hold Germany to draw but unable to reach EuroHockey semi-finals

Gareth Grundie’s side needed a two-goal win in Monchengladbach to progress. from The 42 https://ift.tt/u4bk1AE

digisk 13 Aug, 2025
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Man United drawn away to League Two outfit in Carabao Cup second round

Elsewhere, there are all-Premier League clashes between Bournemouth and Brentford and Wolves and West Ham. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Uegy...

digisk 13 Aug, 2025
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Venus Williams receives wild card for US Open women's singles

The 45-year-old American recently returned from a 16-month layoff after a serious health scare. from The 42 https://ift.tt/7lLZCpz

digisk 13 Aug, 2025
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Irish quintet on target in League Cup, good night for Robbie Keane

Jason Knight was among the players to score, as Ferencváros advanced in the Champions League from The 42 https://ift.tt/fU9oEC5

digisk 12 Aug, 2025
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Clare appoint Paul Madden as manager

He has signed on for a three-year term, succeeding Peter Keane in the role. from The 42 https://ift.tt/4BzoRha

digisk 12 Aug, 2025
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Rangers progress in Champions League despite defeat

The Scottish side lost 2-1 to Viktoria Plzen on the night but progressed 4-2 on aggregate. from The 42 https://ift.tt/gZ2Ls0Y

digisk 12 Aug, 2025
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Mayo GAA to propose Andy Moran as new senior football manager

Colm Boyle and Paddy Tally will be on Moran’s backroom team. from The 42 https://ift.tt/RyiJqLS

digisk 11 Aug, 2025
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Pollock earns first enhanced England contract as Farrell misses out

The 20-year-old has made only one England appearance. from The 42 https://ift.tt/iCbqwdj

digisk 11 Aug, 2025
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Contentious McClean red card crucial in Pat's victory over Sligo Rovers

Pat’s won out 3-0, but the major talking point of the game was the very soft sending off of the Sligo defender when the game was still goall...

digisk 10 Aug, 2025
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Galway United and Shamrock Rovers share the spoils in Terryland stalemate

Meanwhile, Shelbourne regain top spot in Women’s Premier Division. from The 42 https://ift.tt/ep9kMqz

digisk 10 Aug, 2025
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10-man Rangers drop more points against Dundee

The Gers were booed off as a rollercoaster start to Russell Martin’s reign continued. from The 42 https://ift.tt/i7cdIju

digisk 9 Aug, 2025
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Athlone move top after rescuing point against Bohs

Elsewhere, fourth-place Galway overcame Shamrock Rovers from The 42 https://ift.tt/z2XqGBp

digisk 9 Aug, 2025
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Blow for Derry's European hopes as Cork grab deserved point

The Leesiders remain rooted to the bottom of the table. from The 42 https://ift.tt/SYfV5yB

digisk 8 Aug, 2025
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Ireland finish third as Netherlands claim Aga Khan Trophy

It was a third podium in succession for Michael Blake’s men since winning the event in 2022. from The 42 https://ift.tt/kDfyLOH

digisk 8 Aug, 2025
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Ireland's Precious Akpe-Moses finishes 7th in 100m final

Earlier today, the 19-year-old also progressed in the Women’s 200m. from The 42 https://ift.tt/izMDq7n

digisk 8 Aug, 2025
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Manchester United want €58 million for Alejandro Garnacho

Chelsea were linked with a move in January and are thought to have been in dialogue this summer. from The 42 https://ift.tt/DQ0GoUT

digisk 7 Aug, 2025
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St Pat's undone by stunning four-goal first-half showing by Solskjaer's Besiktas

Pat’s were beaten 4-1 at Tallaght Stadium. from The 42 https://ift.tt/wf9PejB

digisk 7 Aug, 2025
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Shamrock Rovers suffer defeat in Kosovo

Ballkani’s Sunday Adetunji settled the game on the night with a well-taken 58th-minute goal. from The 42 https://ift.tt/0FQ4zOA

digisk 7 Aug, 2025
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Ireland beat Pakistan in T20 opener in Clontarf

Orla Prendergast named Player of the Match as Ireland make it eight T20I wins on the bounce. from The 42 https://ift.tt/0FIcoiX

digisk 6 Aug, 2025
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Son completes move to Los Angeles in MLS record deal, Müller joins Vancouver Whitecaps

Two big signings for the North American/Canadian league. from The 42 https://ift.tt/FGJUveP

digisk 6 Aug, 2025
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Liverpool youngster joins Lyon for €10 million

Tyler Morton has signed a five-year contract with the French club. from The 42 https://ift.tt/aZ9JQ52

digisk 5 Aug, 2025
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'This should have been Bernard Dunne 2.0... but life played out how it played out'

As he pursues one final world-title chance, Michael Conlan will fight for the first time at Dublin’s 3Arena on 5 September. from The 42 ht...

digisk 5 Aug, 2025
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Shelbourne set for €3.8 million European tie

Joey O’Brien’s side face Croatian champions Rijeka, with the winner guaranteed league phase football. from The 42 https://ift.tt/3oqgn8y

digisk 5 Aug, 2025
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Sunderland coach Le Bris rewarded with new contract

The club have signed eight players over the summer including former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka. from The 42 https://ift.tt/rJHSuWt

digisk 4 Aug, 2025
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Howd’yadoit proves a pleasant surprise for Lyons in Naas feature

‘Never in my wildest dreams did I think he’d win’. from The 42 https://ift.tt/HacKbYF

digisk 4 Aug, 2025
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'I lived out in the sticks in Athenry. Two donkeys outside, free potatoes'

Ex-Connacht back row Ciaran Booth is now playing in Sydney. from The 42 https://ift.tt/nSgIvY6

digisk 4 Aug, 2025
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French rider Pauline Ferrand-Prevot wins Women's Tour de France

The Olympic mountain bike champion took the overall title ahead of Dutch rider Demi Vollering. from The 42 https://ift.tt/ZEXxkcC

digisk 3 Aug, 2025
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Sharlene Mawdsley and Marcus Lawler impress at National Championships

Meanwhile, Sarah Healy, Mark English, Andrew Coscoran, Chris O’Donnell and Sophie Becker advanced in their heats. from The 42 https://ift....

digisk 2 Aug, 2025
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Athlone seal emphatic win to advance in Champions League

Maddie Gibson was the star of the show, contributing two goals and an assist. from The 42 https://ift.tt/yUCZEe8

digisk 2 Aug, 2025
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Cork City pick up first win under Ger Nash at 10th attempt

Josh Fitzpatrick’s first goal for his hometown club was enough to break their duck against John Caulfield’s Galway United. from The 42 htt...

digisk 1 Aug, 2025
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Miyu Yamashita sets pace at Women's Open as Leona Maguire makes cut

Meanwhile, it was a difficult afternoon for Dubliner Lauren Walsh. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Ij63Tis

digisk 1 Aug, 2025
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Nans View shades victory in Galway thriller

The feature event on day four of the Festival developed into a real battle. from The 42 https://ift.tt/1jaNczs

digisk 1 Aug, 2025