Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Latest

April
April 2024
Derry City handed suspended partial stadium closure due to fan trouble
Dedication and strain on frontline of a League of Ireland academy
Kelly named on bench for Clare, De Búrca to start for Waterford in Munster SHC openers
Shelbourne issue lifetime ban to fan who hit official with smoke bomb
Derry City cannot afford to swing between exhilaration and despondency
The title challengers have already been through the mill this season as they prepare for the visit of Shamrock Rovers.
Dundalk set deadline in manager search as CEO provides update
Turner's Cross closure sees upcoming Cork City fixtures reversed
Chief executive Jonathan Hill to leave FAI at end of April
'The Italians looked at Joe and couldn't believe what he was doing'
Pat Jennings recalls his former Spurs teammate, Joe Kinnear, while Kenny Cunningham reflects on his impact as Wimbledon boss.
Bohemians on the double to end Shelbourne's unbeaten start to season
Jordan Flores scored a penalty and back-post header in 2-1 victory at Tolka Park.
O'Donnell departure leaves Dundalk facing a gamble that needs to pay off
Lilywhites are at their lowest ebb for a decade and need a manager who can help avoid relegation.
FAI planning to announce new manager next week as job unlikely to interest Barry
The 42 understands that Anthony Barry prefers to take on his next full-time position in club football.
Damien Duff vows to help fan who threw smoke bomb with ban imminent
The madness and misfortune of channel-hopping on an epic Champions League night
Two quarter-final classics to savour as Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Manchester City set the standard.
Jon Walters confirmed as Stoke City's sporting director
If Liverpool don't win the Premier League, this was the day the dream died
Jurgen Klopp’s side rue several missed chances, and while only off the top on goal difference, this should have been a resounding statement of intent.
Grounds for optimism cannot blind us to concerns in League of Ireland
Anxiety of title race shredded by sheer class of Alexis Mac Allister
Midfielder produces moment of magic to send Liverpool back to top of Premier League.
Fresh twist in Gus Poyet's Ireland talks as Uruguayan eyes summer options
The 42 also understands that the FAI’s strict budget requirments are the reason the Uruguayan couldn’t bring his preferred backroom staff.
Erin McLaughlin gets late Ireland call up ahead of Euro qualifier with France
'I'd be crazy to walk away from something I love' - Duff won't leave Shelbourne for Ireland
Tolka Park boss also insists his recent ‘leading light’ comments about League of Ireland were not disrespectful to current international squad.
Shelbourne play out stalemate with Derry but extend lead at top to eight points
Goalless at Tolka Park as Candystripes miss chance to cut gap on Damien Duff’s side.
Gus Poyet still keen to be Ireland manager as FAI talks not dead in water
The former Greece boss wanted to bring four staff members with him for the role.
March
March 2024
Gus Poyet turns down Ireland job offer
The Uruguayan was not permitted to take his preferred coaching staff for the role.
From grit and guile to Gucci flip flops - Sammie Szmodics impresses on debut
Ireland resolute but moments to punish Belgians pass them by
Flickers of hope in the attacking third but it’s a stalemate in Dublin.
Robbie Brady's return after a year could prove crucial for Ireland's set-pieces
Ogbene's next chapter in story that has already captured hearts and minds
Ireland international moving into a different phase of career for club and country with his ceiling still unknown.
Republic of Ireland U21 assistant set to be named new Bohemians manager
Jake O'Brien is Ireland's new tower of strength thriving in Lyon
The 22-year-old defender has already made a habit of upsetting the status quo as he prepares for senior international debut.
Shelbourne primed for title challenge as Duff hails 'different animals'
Glentoran place former Bohemians boss in charge one week after sacking
Damien Duff reveals Shelbourne fitness coach was racially abused before Dublin derby
Jarvis' moments of magic send Shelbourne five clear at top
Winger scores twice to edge St Patrick’s Athletic 2-1 in Dublin derby at Richmond Park.
Blow for Tipperary as Seamus Kennedy out for season with ACL
New possibilities but some very familiar questions for Ireland
League of Ireland goalkeepers in a halfway house between progress and pragmatism
Examining why the life of a number one is only going to get harder, as the game evolves so too will nature of mistakes.
No Gold Cup fairytale for Hewick as he's pulled out
Vindication for Arteta on a night that Arsenal hope inspires thrilling end to season
Gunners still fighting on two fronts after goalkeeper David Raya proved to be the hero in penalty shootout with Porto.
'It's impossible'- Blow for Jayson Molumby as Ireland midfielder ruled out until July