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May
May 2024
holding his nerve
Xander Schauffele wins PGA Championship as Shane Lowry's challenge fades
20 May
3.0k
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annual survey
Irish involvement in Premier League shows big increase - but it may not last
19 May
4.3k
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ynwa
From inspiring devotion to misunderstanding Dublin accents - Liverpool's Irish on 'intense' Klopp
How the Reds’ departing manager provoked such strong feelings among players, fans and a city.
Gavin Cooney
18 May
1.9k
1
column
Sky blue thinking: Why City’s brilliance and success is soulless
The reality is City’s ruthless and relentless pursuit of victory doesn’t stir the soul of the general fan.
Gavin Cooney
16 May
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Preview
PGA Championship Preview: McIlroy can end his major famine at Valhalla's clash of in-form stars
We look ahead to the year’s second major, as McIlroy returns to the scene of his last major victory.
Gavin Cooney
15 May
1.1k
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Premier League
City endure Spurs fans' bizarre and petty atmosphere to put one hand on the title
Gavin Cooney
14 May
4.3k
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Split
Rory McIlroy files for divorce from wife Erica Stoll
14 May
13.1k
In Demand
Adeleke's Olympic relay decision to be made by her coach
13 May
2.7k
0
Report Card
Assessing all of the Irish performers in this season's Championship
11 May
2.0k
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LOI
Dundalk 'keeper George Shelvey hit with 10-game ban for abuse of a match official
Updated 9 May
4.5k
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Incident
Shane Duffy charged with drink-driving following two-vehicle collision
9 May
5.8k
column
Irish football has achieved miracles despite itself - imagine what's possible if we get our act together
The sport has been fighting against its many, many problems – it can flourish if we choose to do the right things.
Gavin Cooney
9 May
2.2k
1
Champions League
There is now no doubt - Real Madrid are the dominant club of football's superclub era
Real Madrid are now one game away from a sixth Champions League title in 11 seasons.
8 May
3.2k
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something rapid
Martin O'Neill linked with shock return to management in Romania
8 May
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12
Resistance
'Football is a form of resistance': The Palestinian women’s team coming to play in Dublin this month
Members of the Palestinian national team speak to The 42 about the daily trauma of life in Gaza and the West Bank.
5 May
1.9k
On your marks!
Adeleke joins up with Irish squad in Bahamas as they seek to book Olympic relay spots
4 May
2.6k
2
way to keogh
Ireland defender Richard Keogh announces retirement
3 May
3.5k
5
PGA Tour
Power's PGA Championship hopes fading after first-round struggles in CJ Cup Byron Nelson
3 May
1.6k
1
raising concerns
Sport Ireland break silence on Chinese doping scandal
3 May
3.5k
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April
April 2024
Analysis
Madrid weave their unique magic as Tuchel makes mockery of decision to replace him
Bayern Munich and Real Madrid shared the honours in a pulsating first leg.
Gavin Cooney
30 Apr
5.7k
2
back again
Áine Donegan secures US Open qualification for second-straight year
30 Apr
1.5k
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Old friends
'To think where we've come from' - Playing with Lowry makes victory sweeter for McIlroy
29 Apr
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Arsenal
Arsenal flirt with humiliating disaster but no matter - they should win all their remaining games
Arsenal endured a very nervy finish but they held on in what was their toughest remaining game. Holding on is all they need to do from now to the end.
Gavin Cooney
28 Apr
1.6k
1
dealing with success
'Maybe I thought I was better than I was' - Olatunde getting back on track after difficult second act
Israel Olatunde is Ireland’s fastest man but he missed out on last year’s world championships. He is aiming to atone by making it to Paris later this summer.
25 Apr
1.9k
0
Political Football
'The politics within Irish football are unbelievable' - Calls for unity to implement pathways plan
25 Apr
2.1k
2
column
We have decided to become a minnow of international football. When are the FAI going to change it?
The reality of how far Irish football has fallen is frightening – and it will only get worse if it is not quickly addressed.
Gavin Cooney
25 Apr
5.4k
11
stark reality
FAI seek €5 million a year to fund LOI academies and have chance of 'being competitive'
25 Apr
1.5k
3
Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool end their title challenge in the broken, exhausted image of their manager
A tired-looking Liverpool were beaten 2-0 at Everton
Gavin Cooney
24 Apr
3.7k
2
LOI
'They need to be comfortable handing over money' - Bradley hints at reasons for LOI's lack of investment
23 Apr
3.0k
5
fill of it
'I used to laugh about his diet...the chicken fillet rolls. That time has passed now'
22 Apr
11.9k
6
honours even
10-man Shelbourne stand firm against Rovers in goalless draw
Shane Farrell was sent off in a game dictated by the poor quality of the Tolka Park pitch.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Tolka Park
22 Apr
1.2k
0
on and on it goes
FAI: No permanent men's manager until September, hope to appoint O'Shea as interim for June games
Canham apologised and acknowledged supporters’ frustration around a process that began in November last year.
19 Apr
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column
The diary of a journalist covering the FAI's managerial search
As the FAI’s search for a new manager reaches its 149th day, we publish the diary Gavin Cooney has been keeping while reporting on the process.
Gavin Cooney
18 Apr
3.8k
5
Analysis
Arsenal too predictable and cautious in painfully tame European exit
Arteta’s approach has taken Arsenal to their highest level in more than a decade – but based on tonight, it won’t bring them further without major change.
Gavin Cooney
17 Apr
2.4k
3
on it goes
'I've no idea on that' - O'Shea in dark as FAI delay manager announcement once again
16 Apr
3.9k
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FAI
Jonathan Hill: The remote CEO who underwhelmed in an impossible job
Outgoing CEO struggled for big wins in a role that came with plenty of baggage.
Gavin Cooney
15 Apr
3.8k
6
2024 Masters
Dominant, clinical and Tigeresque - Welcome to the Scottie Scheffler era
Nobody could live with Scheffler as he kicked for home on the back nine – and he arguably won without his A game.
Gavin Cooney
15 Apr
2.1k
0
Liverpool
Emotion of Klopp's exit helps explain Liverpool's season-ruining misses
14 Apr
2.4k
1
column
La Rochelle seek to absorb Rebel county then travel to Dublin as continuity Cork
Ronan O’Gara knows European champions need an injection of Corkness to give them the edge against Leinster.
Gavin Cooney
11 Apr
5.9k
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Big Preview
Masters preview: Rory returns to battle more demons, Lowry stands genuine chance of winning
We look ahead to the 2024 Masters.
Gavin Cooney
10 Apr
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