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This week
21st July 2024 - 27th July 2024
ANALYSIS
All-Ireland final talking points: Clare put seasons of near-misses to bed, defeat will cut deep for Cork
21 Jul
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Last week
14th July 2024 - 27th July 2024
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ANALYSIS
'It was a tough week': 4 key Galway talking points as they reach All-Ireland final
Padraic Joyce’s team won out 1-14 to 0-15 yesterday in Croke Park.
15 Jul
2.4k
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This month
July 2024
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Diary Entry
Letter from Norwich: Euros fever mounts as Ireland gear up for England
Eileen Gleeson’s side face England in their penultimate Euro 2025 group qualifier tomorrow.
11 Jul
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Last month
June 2024
Comment
4 key talking points from the weekend's All-Ireland football group stage action
3 Jun
3.4k
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Comment
'Cork football is crying out for that' - 3 talking points after Rebels surprise Donegal
2 Jun
2.7k
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This year
2024
ANALYSIS
'We're still here, we want to drive on': 5 key Limerick-Waterford talking points
27 May
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Comment
Munster eyeing home advantage after damaging day for Connacht's playoff hopes
Graham Rowntree’s side are in flying form but Connacht face an uphill battle to make the top eight.
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Ciarán Kennedy
11 May
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ANALYSIS
5 talking points after Waterford and Tipperary play out thrilling Walsh Park draw
5 May
6.3k
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Comment
World Cup qualification puts Ireland back on the right path
It’s been a difficult few years for the Ireland’s Women’s team but they had cause to celebrate in Belfast today.
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Ciarán Kennedy
27 Apr
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ANALYSIS
4 talking points after Limerick's dramatic comeback floors Clare
It finished 3-15 to 1-18 in favour of the All-Ireland champions.
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Fintan O'Toole
Reports from Cusack Park, Ennis
21 Apr
12.9k
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Comment
6 talking points after Derry and Dublin produce brilliant final drama at Croke Park
Mickey Harte’s side won 3-1 on penalties after the game had finished Derry 3-18 Dublin 2-21 after extra-time.
31 Mar
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Comment
There is no excusing Kyle Hayes' crime, yet his name will still be cheered
Limerick supporters backed Hayes in Croke Park, and many will likely do so again as the year progresses.
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Arthur James O'Dea
23 Mar
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Aviva Stadium calling as Ireland pitted against three of world's top five
This is the moment to push for Lansdowne Road as Ireland’s home venue.
5 Mar
1.7k
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Frawley injects some life into scrappy win over Wales
The fullback capped a fine display with his first try for Ireland.
24 Feb
3.1k
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ANALYSIS
FAI the butt of the joke again but now there is an anger that must lead to change
22 Feb
2.9k
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Comment
Low-quality day of Six Nations action leaves Ireland in Grand Slam driving seat
Scotland let their Grand Slam dreams slip while England laboured to victory at Twickenham.
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Ciarán Kennedy
10 Feb
5.9k
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Comment
Fresh start in France can reinvigorate Farrell after constant abuse took its toll
23 Jan
3.0k
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Perseverance
'Never really panic' - Resilience key as Derry kingpins land maiden All-Ireland crown
22 Jan
1.2k
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Last year
2023
ANALYSIS
A surprise - or inevitable? 5 talking points as Eileen Gleeson lands Ireland WNT job
18 Dec 2023
2.3k
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Ballymacarbry
The 42-in-a-row county champions back in an All-Ireland final after a 25-year wait
16 Dec 2023
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Cork City fans' anger is palpable - it will increase if the club doesn't match their ambition
16 Nov 2023
5.0k
1
Comment
McHale the latest in trend of high-profile coaches making switch from GAA to LGFA
8 Nov 2023
3.0k
0
ANALYSIS
South Africa reach the summit again after bold, brave run to World Cup history
28 Oct 2023
3.3k
8
Comment
This time it felt different, but Ireland's World Cup journey comes to a familiar end
14 Oct 2023
7.0k
19
ANALYSIS
New champions await in an all-European World Cup final that signals a shift in power
16 Aug 2023
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ANALYSIS
Sexton's ban could have been far worse - but a heavy cost may yet be paid at the World Cup
17 Jul 2023
8.9k
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Land down under
Letter from Australia: Céad míle fáilte as Ireland get straight to work in Brisbane
12 Jul 2023
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