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We are a privately owned and operated media organization that started in 2010 with The Journal and a sports platform that has since evolved into The 42. Over the years, we have grown to become a top player in Ireland's online news landscape. Our team includes numerous journalists working across our well-known publications: The Journal, The 42, Noteworthy, and our FactCheck unit, all of which are recognized as some of the most prominent digital brands in Ireland. Our FactCheck unit was established in 2016 and has quickly become the foremost fact-checking organization in the country. In 2019, we introduced Noteworthy, a platform that finances and publishes detailed investigative stories based on input from the community.

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O'Neill mischievously wishes Andrews well in potential Bees appointment

3 days ago | the42.ie | Declan Bogue

FORMER IRELAND MANAGER Martin O’Neill has delivered some withering analysis on the future of Keith Andrews as he seems poised to get the manager’s job at Brentford. Following Thomas Frank’s appointment as Tottenham Hotspur manager, Andrews – who was set-piece coach for Frank – has moved into a strong position to take the reigns at the west London club.
League of Ireland top scorer Moses Dyer rejects Derry City approach

3 days ago | the42.ie | David Sneyd

LEAGUE OF IRELAND top scorer Moses Dyer has rejected an initial approach from Derry City. The 42 understands that the the Candystripes activated a buyout clause in the Galway United striker’s contract in the last few days. However, the New Zealand international has turned down the chance to join Tiernan Lynch’s men and it remains to be seen if they will continue their pursuit of the 28-year-old.
Kildare's Connolly helps Auckland hold Argentine giants Boca to shock draw

3 days ago | the42.ie | Declan Bogue |Ronan Early

KILDARE’S DYLAN CONNOLLY came off the bench early in the second half as the amateurs of Auckland City earned the greatest result in the team’s history, holding Boca Juniors to a 1-1 draw at the Club World Cup on Tuesday. The already-eliminated New Zealanders fought off the Argentine powerhouses, who entered the game with hopes of advancing if they won, although as Benfica beat Bayern Munich in the other Group C match, Boca would also have been ousted anyway.
'What a goal. That is one of the great goals we’ve seen in Croke Park. Magic, magic Mulligan!'

3 days ago | the42.ie | Declan Bogue

AS SOON AS it was over, Owen Mulligan got off the pitch, into the showers for a quick wash, then into his brother Stephen’s car to get back up the road to Cookstown. His mobile rang with a call from Mickey Harte. He left it unanswered. Things weren’t great between them at that point and they hadn’t spoken in a month. The following morning, Harte called again. “He didn’t notice me when I wasn’t getting on and then I wasn’t going to notice him after,” explains Mulligan now.
Strasbourg sign Andrew Omobamidele on permanent deal until 2029

3 days ago | the42.ie | David Sneyd

STRASBOURG HAVE CONFIRMED the signing of Andrew Omobamidele on a permanent transfer after activating an option in their loan agreement with Nottingham Forest. The Republic of Ireland international impressed with the French side last season and helped them qualify for the UEFA Conference League play-off after finishing seventh in Ligue 1.
Full Barbarians squad confirmed to face Springboks

3 days ago | the42.ie | David Sneyd

SAM CANE, THE New Zealand captain sent off in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final loss to South Africa, is in the Barbarians squad to face the Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday. The 33-year-old flanker has since quit Test rugby after 104 appearances for the All Blacks and moved to Japan, where he plays for Tokyo Sungoliath.
'It's not about mentality for me. I know the group, I know we do everything right'

4 days ago | the42.ie | David Sneyd

“FAMILY FLOWERS ONLY.” That was the comment made in jest by one Shelbourne official with a typical kind of dark humour that helps you get through any Irish funeral. There has been nothing as serious as a death here, of course, just a manager in Damien Duff deciding his future no longer belongs to a League of Ireland club that he helped transform into Premier Division champions.
Man Utd make improved bid in excess of €70m for Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo

4 days ago | the42.ie | David Sneyd

MANCHESTER UNITED HAVE made an improved bid in the region of £60 million (€70.4m) for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, the PA news agency understands. Head coach Ruben Amorim is attempting to rebuild the Red Devils after seeing the club’s worst top-flight season in 51 years compounded by a damaging Europa League final defeat to Tottenham. Matheus Cunha has joined from Wolves in a £62.5m (€73m) deal and United are seeking to bolster their attack further before pre-season gets under way on 7 July.
Joe Schmidt rejects Lions’ demands to release Australia stars for tour games

4 days ago | the42.ie | David Sneyd

AUSTRALIA HEAD COACH Joe Schmidt has hit back at the British and Irish Lions over their warning he is contractually obliged to release his stars to their Super Rugby franchises throughout the tour. Lions chief executive Ben Calveley on Monday called for all Wallabies to be allowed to represent the Western Force, Reds, Waratahs and Brumbies in the build-up to the Test series, stating their involvement is part of the tour agreement.
'I told him to take a couple of days... His mind was made up' - Joey O'Brien on Damien Duff's dramatic exit

4 days ago | the42.ie | David Sneyd

JOEY O’BRIEN SAYS he was just as shocked and stunned as everybody else by Damien Duff’s decision to resign as Shelbourne manager. And the former assistant, who was in caretaker charge for the 2-2 draw with Waterford tonight, admitted he tried to persuade Duff to take a couple of days to think about his decision before making it final.