Ciarán Kennedy
@ciarankennedy.bsky.social
Sportswriter with The 42.
Dan Sheehan captains the Lions v Western Force.
June 26, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Dan Sheehan captains the Lions v Western Force.
Does not feel like a quarter-final.
May 31, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Does not feel like a quarter-final.
30mins to kick-off at the Aviva. Very quiet around the place.
May 31, 2025 at 1:33 PM
30mins to kick-off at the Aviva. Very quiet around the place.
April 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The 2027 Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals will be played in Lyon. Was really impressed with the OL Stadium during the 2023 World Cup, feels bigger than 59,000!
April 24, 2025 at 9:36 AM
The 2027 Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals will be played in Lyon. Was really impressed with the OL Stadium during the 2023 World Cup, feels bigger than 59,000!
Bordeaux is bouncing.
April 12, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Bordeaux is bouncing.
Some day for it in Drumcondra.
April 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Some day for it in Drumcondra.
Incredible amount of green in Rome.
March 15, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Incredible amount of green in Rome.
Ireland training in Rome. Italian federation expecting around 30,000 Irish supporters here tomorrow!
March 14, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Ireland training in Rome. Italian federation expecting around 30,000 Irish supporters here tomorrow!
Peter O’Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray lead Ireland out ahead of their last home game.
March 8, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Peter O’Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray lead Ireland out ahead of their last home game.
Everyone taking part in Ireland’s captain’s run this morning.
March 7, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Everyone taking part in Ireland’s captain’s run this morning.
Doris fit but no Mack Hansen (quad) for Ireland, Jamie Osborne on the wing. 6/2 bench.
March 6, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Doris fit but no Mack Hansen (quad) for Ireland, Jamie Osborne on the wing. 6/2 bench.
Ireland prepare to bid farewell to three OGs, and why McMillan seems like a good fit for Munster:
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February 28, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Ireland prepare to bid farewell to three OGs, and why McMillan seems like a good fit for Munster:
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Dan Sheehan captains Ireland v Wales. Seven changes from Scotland, with starts for Osborne and Clarkson, McCarthy named at lock and Conan in the back row.
February 20, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Dan Sheehan captains Ireland v Wales. Seven changes from Scotland, with starts for Osborne and Clarkson, McCarthy named at lock and Conan in the back row.
Brian Jonestown Massacre at the Olympia tonight. One of the best live bands out there.
February 13, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Brian Jonestown Massacre at the Olympia tonight. One of the best live bands out there.
Thomas Ahern and Shayne Bolton added to Ireland squad.
Full update 👇
Full update 👇
February 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Thomas Ahern and Shayne Bolton added to Ireland squad.
Full update 👇
Full update 👇
Friday’s @the42.ie Rugby Weekly pod out now. Northampton v Munster and Leinster v Bath chat while Gav Casey triggers my Birmingham Airport PTSD.
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January 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Statement from Hansen:
January 9, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Statement from Hansen:
At Connacht v Ulster tonight. New stand is coming along nicely in Galway.
December 28, 2024 at 6:50 PM
At Connacht v Ulster tonight. New stand is coming along nicely in Galway.
Shane Daly leads Munster out ahead of his 100th cap.
December 7, 2024 at 5:32 PM
Shane Daly leads Munster out ahead of his 100th cap.
Heading to Fontaines tonight in The Point. This was a 6pm set in a small tent at Forbidden Fruit six (!) years ago.
December 6, 2024 at 5:19 PM
Heading to Fontaines tonight in The Point. This was a 6pm set in a small tent at Forbidden Fruit six (!) years ago.
That time of the week. Friday’s Rugby Weekly with a Bristol-bound @murraykinsella.bsky.social out now.
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December 6, 2024 at 4:48 PM
That time of the week. Friday’s Rugby Weekly with a Bristol-bound @murraykinsella.bsky.social out now.
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Good chat with @murraykinsella.bsky.social and Bernard Jackman today. Out for all @the42.ie subscribers now!
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December 2, 2024 at 6:06 PM
Good chat with @murraykinsella.bsky.social and Bernard Jackman today. Out for all @the42.ie subscribers now!
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A win for Ireland but far from convincing. Post-match pod with @murraykinsella.bsky.social out now.
November 30, 2024 at 7:29 PM
A win for Ireland but far from convincing. Post-match pod with @murraykinsella.bsky.social out now.
Standing ovation for Cian Healy, Ireland’s most-capped player of all time.
November 30, 2024 at 4:50 PM
Standing ovation for Cian Healy, Ireland’s most-capped player of all time.