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Dublin, Ireland
Joined February 2009
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Today is my last day with @The42_ie. I count myself incredibly lucky to have spent 10+ years working alongside so many talented and genuinely sound people at Journal Media.
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I’ll be forever grateful for the opportunity and I now look forward to reading @The42_ie and @thejournal_ie religiously from the other side of the world.
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Evan Ferguson has signed his first long-term professional contract, committing his future with Albion to June 2026. 🇮🇪 🤝 @FirstTouchGames // #BHAFC 🔵⚪️

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Ahead of today’s FAI Cup semi-final with Waterford, The42 caught up with Shelbourne’s Luke Byrne and Seán Boyd to look through pictures of the moments that have shaped them. the42.ie/5892515
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❤️🖤 Bohemian Football Club is delighted to confirm the appointment of Declan Devine as manager of the men’s first team on a two-year contract: bohemianfc.com/?page_id=1856… 🤝 Welcome to Dalymount Park, Declan.
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😍😍😍 (📸 @RyanByrnePhoto)
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'This is for all the young kids growing up - now they have something to dream for' Wrapped in her Donegal flag, goal hero Amber Barrett speaks to @Corktod 📺 Watch live - bit.ly/2YUulDw 📱 Updates - bit.ly/3TeJpaQ #rtesoccer #SCOIRL
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The goal from Amber Barrett that sends Ireland to the 2023 Women’s World Cup!
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💬 "We won’t have him for the foreseeable future, but after the World Cup when we’re back in action, hopefully he’s back fit and ready." Wishing you a speedy recovery, Troy! 💙 ➡️ pnefc.net/news/2022/october/… #pnefc
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The critical moment in the title race? With added-time already up, Rory Gaffney wins it with a sublime volley. Derry City looked to have hope when Shels led twice, but once again Shamrock Rovers act when it matters most. #rtesoccer
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From little acorns. To the cusp of a World Cup. Enjoyed putting this together on Katie McCabe, Denise O’Sullivan and Louise Quinn. Some lovely stories and insights in there from their underage coaches. the42.ie/5887308
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Shamrock Rovers F.C. is delighted to announce its plans for the entry of a Senior Women’s National League team for the 2023 season and our Women’s First Team Head Coach, Collie O’Neill, subject to a successful licence application to the FAI. shamrockrovers.ie/2022/10/07…
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Leanne Kiernan is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering an ankle injury against Chelsea:

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The Rugby World Cup Sevens starts in Cape Town on Friday, with the Ireland men’s and women’s teams both involved 🇮🇪 Here’s @Murray_Kinsella with seven things you need to know before it kicks off. 🤝 @TritonLake
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As Shamrock Rovers prepare for the start of Europa Conference League group stage tomorrow, I caught up with Pat Flynn, Karl Sheppard, Ronan Finn, Stephen Rice and Noel Byrne to look back at a very different - and historic - Europa League campaign in 2011. the42.ie/shamrock-rovers-eur…
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Dean Smith reported new injury concerns with Adam Idah and looked ahead to this weekend's test against Burnley in Thursday morning's press conference ⬇️ #NCFC

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THERE IT IS! Denise O'Sullivan with the finish after a break by Jess Ziu left Heather Payne with the chance to cutback to the in-form midfielder #rtesoccer #SVKIRL 📺 Watch - bit.ly/2YUulDw 📻 Listen - bit.ly/3RByojz 📱 Updates - bit.ly/3Bjr7yM
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PLAY-OFFS HERE WE COME!!! ✅ Record crowd of 6,952 ✅ Superb performance ✅ Excellent goal scored ✅ Three points secured So proud of this team ☘️ #IRLFIN | #COYGIG | #WeAreOne
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