A good buzz. St Patrick’s Athletic v Nomme Kalju of Estonia in second qualifying round of Uefa Conference League about to get underway.

Chris Forrester provides dramatic inspiration to give St Pat's slender lead over nine-man Kalju. Stephen Kenny’s side eventually made breakthrough to take 1-0 lead to Estonia for second leg next week. the42.ie/st-pats-confer…

Seconded! This piece from a couple of weeks ago a belter… A day at Randwick, the most famous rugby club in Australia the42.ie/2531687

THE BEAT: Cork City's swift decline goes hand in hand with steady build up of anger. Defeat at home to Sligo Rovers tonight would leave Ger Nash's side cut 11 points adrift at bottom of Premier Division. the42.ie/the-beat-cork-…

Exclusive: Summer soccer 'dead in the water' as FAI face revolt over aligned calendar. Board meeting next week set to see plans shelved due to pushback from grassroots. the42.ie/fai-aligned-ca…

Culture.

How Roma fended off Premier League interest for Evan Ferguson deal. Spurs and Brentford were keen on Republic of Ireland striker but talks with boss Gian Piero Gasperini proved crucial. the42.ie/evan-ferguson-…

Had a fascinating chat with footballer-turned-artist Jody Craddock. His story will resonate particularly with others who have suffered a tragic loss. the42.ie/6765883t

🗣️ 'He passed away 11 days later... at the age of 22 Radio Kerry's Joe McGill tells the fascinating story of his great granduncle Jack Murphy, after whom Jack Murphy Kerry Lager is named, and someone most Gaelic Football fans should know more about! | #GAA Gaelic Football on

Hey Piers Morgan who’s the most famous person who’s left me a voicemail?

ICYMI - FAI board meeting on Tuesday with sources indicating the aligned calendar season (or summer soccer to some) as part of the Football Pathways Plan is "dead in the water." Plenty been happening behind scenes over the last few months. the42.ie/fai-aligned-ca…

Shelbourne make bid for West Ham youngster Sean Moore (via The42.ie Football) the42.ie/6775067

Shels work fast… Deal now confirmed. Big coup and statement of intent. x.com/shelsfc/status…

This week's Football Family is out now, with plenty to get stuck into with Gavin Cooney and Shane Keegan. - FAI to ditch aligned calendar season - Evan Ferguson's start to life in Rome - Violence in Derry after visit of Bohs the42.ie/podcasts/6405f…

Shelbourne drop into Europa League qualifiers as Qarabag show class. John Martin’s first-half own goal in Baku was followed by a penalty save by goalkeeper Wessel Speel on full debut. the42.ie/qarabag-shelbo…

Exclusive from Emma Duffy. Former Ireland boss Eileen Gleeson set for new FAI role. Dubliner previously worked as WNT head coach and head of women and girls’ football. the42.ie/eileen-gleeson…

My column this week Even in the modern age, Kerry show there's still no greater motivator than being written off t' f**k the42.ie/6777668

St Patrick's Athletic overcome scare in Estonia to keep European dream alive. Stephen Kenny’s side levelled through Joe Redmond in 91st minute before Jake Mulraney goal secured progress in extra-time. the42.ie/st-pats-kalju-…

Home from holidays and the manic embrace of a jump play centre for a seven-year-old's birthday... saw this was confirmed while I was away. the42.ie/fai-summer-soc…