David Sneyd
@DavidSneyd
'Football is a pleasant game, played in the sun and played in the rain...' Football journalist for @The42_ie. Get involved: http://the42.ie/subscribe
Told @AndyMitten I’d write about my first proper away in a decade after @anthonyfdshaw sorted me a ticket. @UWSmag has been a part of my life since I was 16 so lovely to be able to write about my son. Keep the faith ❤️

Shels work fast… Deal now confirmed. Big coup and statement of intent. x.com/shelsfc/status…
Shelbourne make bid for West Ham youngster Sean Moore (via @football_ie) the42.ie/6775067
Shelbourne make bid for West Ham youngster Sean Moore (via @football_ie) the42.ie/6775067
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…
Hey @piersmorgan who’s the most famous person who’s left me a voicemail?
🗣️ '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…
Had a fascinating chat with footballer-turned-artist @MrJodyCraddock. His story will resonate particularly with others who have suffered a tragic loss. the42.ie/6765883t
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-…
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.
"𝘼𝙧𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙚𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙨𝙚𝙚" (Edgar Degas) Chris Forrester, artist and artist’s subject.🫡 📸 Eoghan Connolly, artist
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-…
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
Another fantastic @Murray_Kinsella piece from Australia. The sheer number of brilliant, original angles he has found across the tour has been unbelievable. the42.ie/sky-rog-biggar…
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…
A good buzz. St Patrick’s Athletic v Nomme Kalju of Estonia in second qualifying round of Uefa Conference League about to get underway.
History against St Pat's and Shamrock Rovers as European journey continues. No League of Ireland side has reached the group/league phase without the benefit of the champions’ path. the42.ie/league-of-irel…
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One last piece from Portrush - This is one of my favourite Rory McIlroy stories, though it's not really about Rory McIlroy at all. (Free to read) Rory McIlroy’s Portrush gesture completes one man’s 19-year journey to replace what was lost the42.ie/6768794
'Respect on a football pitch is a fear' - Shelbourne boss defiant after loss. Joey O’Brien rues late goals and says motivation will not be a problem in second leg of Champions League tie next week. the42.ie/shelbourne-cha…
Late Shelbourne collapse sees Qarabag take control of Champions League tie. Two goals inside last 10 minutes give Azeris 3-0 lead ahead of second leg next week. the42.ie/shelbourne-qar…
16 mins in and a break in play so Tyreke Wilson can get treatment. Breathless start. Qarabag miss two good chances either side of Sean Gannon hitting post. Then a lovely move instigated by the excellent Abdellah Zoubir, finished by Leandro Andrade. 0-1 Qarabag.
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