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5 final moments that highlighted Morgan's role as Tyrone's playmaker
The Red Hand goalkeeper gave a masterclass against Mayo.
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Sep 13th 2021, 6:20 PM
3 crucial plays when Tyrone turned over Kerry and caused havoc on the counter
We assess how Tyrone used a narrow defence and fast transition game to upset the Kingdom in the All-Ireland semi-final.
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Aug 30th 2021, 7:47 PM
5 magic moments that summed up Cian Lynch's All-Ireland final tour de force
Cian Lynch was the conductor of the Limerick orchestra in the All-Ireland final.
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Aug 23rd 2021, 8:00 PM
Why Keegan's return to half-back was the catalyst for Mayo's win over Dublin
Lee Keegan was instrumental after his release from the full-back line.
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Aug 16th 2021, 6:55 PM
Why Mayo's third quarter blitz of Galway suggests there's more to come
Matthew Ruane typified Mayo’s energy in the second period of yesterday’s Connacht SFC final.
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Jul 26th 2021, 9:45 PM
The key moments in tense finale when Monaghan's leader won the Ulster semi-final
When Armagh moved two points ahead in the 63rd minute, Conor McManus took over.
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Jul 20th 2021, 8:46 PM
How Galway's attacking corner-back hurt Roscommon at both ends of the pitch
Sean Kelly held Conor Cox scoreless and set-up both the Galway goals.
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Jul 6th 2021, 7:35 AM
How Mayo forwards are sharing attacking duties without O'Connor
The win over Sligo showed how the Mayo attack might look for the rest of 2021.
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Jun 28th 2021, 6:37 PM
Irish rugby's loss is Dublin football's gain as 'fine athlete' Tyrrell lights up the league
Hannah Tyrrell has made an outstanding return to inter-county football.
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May 31st 2021, 8:30 PM
Inside the goal chances Con O'Callaghan scored and created against Kerry
Whether it was backdoor cuts, high deliveries or runs to the back post, the Dublin star caused havoc.
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May 24th 2021, 8:12 PM
New era of attack in Tyrone and how the latest gifted forward to emerge scored 0-10 off scraps
We take a look at Paul Donaghy’s performance in their narrow defeat to Donegal on Saturday.
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May 17th 2021, 8:21 PM
12 points and 21 tackles - How the Hegarty and Morrissey double act took down Waterford
Gearoid Hegarty and Tom Morrissey led the way for Limerick with and without the ball in the All-Ireland decider.
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Dec 14th 2020, 8:01 PM
Puck-out battle highlights Galway's struggles in defeat to Limerick
Five Limerick scores came directly off Galway keeper Eanna Murphy’s restarts.
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Dec 1st 2020, 7:35 AM
How Patton's kick-outs became Donegal's attacking launchpad
We take a closer look at the Donegal netminder’s performance in Ballybofey on Sunday.
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Nov 3rd 2020, 7:05 AM
Analysing McKenna's debut, AFL influence on his game and why Tyrone fans should be excited
Conor McKenna scored 1-2 and set-up 1-1 on his first senior appearance for his county.
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Oct 19th 2020, 3:00 PM
Whelan and Concannon thriving as Galway move towards new style under O'Neill
Conor Whelan and Brian Concannon played key roles in Galway’s win over Tipperary yesterday.
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Mar 9th 2020, 8:02 PM
How Joyce's belief and freedom turned Galway's most gifted attacker into force to be reckoned with
We take a closer look at Shane Walsh’s display against Donegal and why he’s thriving under Padraic Joyce.
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Feb 12th 2020, 1:25 PM
How Kerry rejuvenated former Footballer of the Year with 'link man' role in attack
James O’Donoghue enjoyed a return to form for the Kingdom against Dublin.
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Jan 27th 2020, 9:30 PM
40 possessions, scored 0-4, 33 passes completed - Dublin's playmaker dominates replay
We take a closer look at Ciaran Kilkenny’s man-of-the-match display on Saturday night against Kerry.
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Sep 16th 2019, 8:32 PM

Scored 1-3 and forced 8 turnovers - inside Jack McCaffrey's All-Ireland final tour de force
The Clontarf flyer picked up man-of-the-match honours in the final for the second time in his career.
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Sep 2nd 2019, 8:00 PM
The dynamic duo in the Tipp defence that lorded the skies against Kilkenny
Both aged 23, Ronan Maher and Barry Heffernan enjoyed vastly different career trajectories but shone on the big stage yesterday.
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Aug 19th 2019, 5:10 PM
Breaking down Paul Mannion's masterclass for Dublin against Mayo
The Kilmacud Crokes forward scored five points and was heavily involved in Dublin’s spell of dominance after half-time.
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Aug 12th 2019, 3:00 PM
Sheedy's mid-game switch of McGrath that turned the tide in Tipperary's favour
Man-of-the-match Noel McGrath gave a brilliant mix of style and substance following his move to midfield.
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Jul 29th 2019, 5:48 PM
How the irrepressible Ryan McHugh torched the Kerry defence from deep
The Kilcar flyer was directly responsible for 1-8 in one of his greatest ever displays in the Donegal jersey.
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Jul 23rd 2019, 1:24 PM
Just 18 months into his Kerry career, this is already David Clifford's team
The heir to Colm Cooper’s throne, Clifford shone on the big stage once again.
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Jul 15th 2019, 9:50 PM
Michael Murphy's influence on Donegal runs far deeper than scores and assists
We take a closer look at Murphy’s impact in yesterday’s Ulster final.
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Jun 24th 2019, 6:45 PM
'My family were all here today. I saw them out there after - all delighted, all mad Rossies'
Conor Cox has scored 1-40 for Roscommon this season after transferring from Kerry.
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Jun 17th 2019, 6:27 PM
Even in defeat, TJ Reid gave one of his greatest ever displays yesterday
Kilkenny’s talisman almost dragged his team over the line with a sublime haul of 2-11 against Galway at Nowlan Park.
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Jun 10th 2019, 1:53 PM
'He is as talented as there has been in the last 20 years in hurling' - The reinvention of Bubbles O'Dwyer
A closer look at how Tipperary boss Liam Sheedy has gotten the best out of mercurial forward John O’Dwyer.
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May 18th 2019, 9:00 AM
Inside O'Shea's dominant midfield display and his growing partnership with Ruane
Mayo’s centre-field pair were hugely influential in their Division 1 final defeat of Kerry.
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Apr 2nd 2019, 5:45 PM
Player Watch: How Tyrone turned McShane into full-forward wrecking ball
Cathal McShane has scored 1-11 in his last four games but his contribution runs far deeper than that.
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Mar 26th 2019, 2:56 PM
Player Watch: Davy Fitz converts former Wexford forward into brilliantly effective sweeper
Kevin Foley has assumed the key position in defence this season.
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Mar 12th 2019, 4:31 PM
Player Watch: How Kerry made a reborn Tommy Walsh the focal point of their attack
The former AFL player scored four points against Monaghan to continue his strong start to the season.
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Mar 4th 2019, 7:40 PM
Player Watch: Inside Padraig Walsh's superb performance at midfield against Tipperary
We take a closer look at Walsh’s impact yesterday during Kilkenny’s Division 1A victory in Semple Stadium.
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Feb 25th 2019, 5:16 PM
O'Connell powerless to prevent Munster career ending in defeat
The 35-year-old lock signed off with a Pro12 loss in his last game for Munster.
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May 30th 2015, 9:03 PM
What shape is the Ireland squad in a week out from the Scotland qualifier?
Martin O’Neill will be keeping a close eye on this weekend’s matches ahead of another huge fixture.
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Nov 7th 2014, 5:08 PM