# Take A Bow
From The 42
Soccer - February February 2026
# Finding A Home
From The 42
# Finding A Home
Dalymount's glorious goodbye - 'I found a purpose, something that gives meaning to my life in Dublin'
Bohemians put on a show with fine 3-2 derby win over Shamrock Rovers as home fans begin to bid farewell.
# Access All Areas
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# Access All Areas
'It just means that bit more': A day spent in Glasgow with Celtic's Irish trio
The 42 visited Saoirse Noonan, Claire Walsh and Tara O’Hanlon at the Hoops.
# Made To Sweat
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# Made To Sweat
Bohemians survive late Shamrock Rovers rally for frenetic 3-2 derby win
Champions cause a scare at Dalymount Park, but Alan Reynolds’ side go three points clear at top of Premier Division.
# Knockout Stages
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# Knockout Stages
Real Madrid face Man City, PSG draw Chelsea in Champions League last 16
Liverpool will take on Galatasaray in the last 16.
# Column
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# Column
Sport and politics don't mix in Ireland - except when we want them to
The government’s efforts to shut down debate on the Israel game cannot last.
# THE BEAT
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# THE BEAT
League of Ireland footballers put FAI to shame with moral clarity over Israel
This is a time for Irish football to stand for something much bigger and more important than itself or its own priorities and interests.
# Punishment
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# Punishment
Drogheda United hit with ‘record sanctions’ following Louth derby pyrotechnics
The punishment follows the controversial scenes after flares were thrown during their derby clash with Dundalk last week.
# Flares
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# Flares
Would such a 'plague upon their houses' be inflicted on rugby and GAA fans who use pyro?
Patrick O’Donovan’s Thatcherite language and assertions made about an entire community were deeply worrying.
# One To Watch
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# One To Watch
Chelsea academy prospect completes transfer to FAI from Northern Ireland
Chris Atherton – who became the UK’s youngest-ever senior footballer with Glenavon at the age of just 13 – will represent the Republic of Ireland.
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