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# A Closer Look

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2022
# A Closer Look
Anthony Nash: The camera never lies, but does it tell the whole truth?
Watching back the Galway vs Kilkenny game from the behind the goal camera was an interesting experience.
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May 6th 2022, 12:12 PM
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# Flying the flag
18 Irish players ready to go as 2020 AFLW season set in stone following ugly dispute
All has been resolved with fixtures in place for next year.
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Oct 29th 2019, 3:24 PM
# player watch
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
# player watch
'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
# A Closer Look
Race For Sam: The 4 teams bidding for All-Ireland football glory
Galway, Monaghan, Tyrone and Dublin are left in the hunt.
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Aug 11th 2018, 7:00 AM
# A Closer Look
Race For Liam: The 4 teams bidding for All-Ireland hurling glory
Galway, Clare, Limerick and Cork are still in the running for the big prize.
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Jul 26th 2018, 5:21 PM
# A Closer Look
Analysis: How Galway protected the 'D', Mayo's shooting costs them and impact of super subs
A breakdown of yesterday’s action in Castlebar.
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May 14th 2018, 5:50 PM
# A Closer Look
Analysis: Galway deserving All-Ireland winners as Waterford system buckles under intense heat
The Tribesmen were deserving winners of this September decider.
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Sep 4th 2017, 4:55 PM
# A Closer Look
Analysis: Waterford's 'Brick' Wall, Galway's physical edge, style wars - All-Ireland final preview
This should be a cracking decider between two teams with contrasting styles.
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Aug 31st 2017, 8:00 PM
# A Closer Look
Race For Sam: The 4 teams bidding for All-Ireland football glory
Mayo, Kerry, Tyrone and Dublin are left in the hunt.
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Aug 17th 2017, 6:00 PM
# A Closer Look
Analysis: Waterford's homework done, Cork's strengths nullified, game-changing moments
Waterford showed composure and maturity to kill off the challenge of 14-man Cork.
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Aug 14th 2017, 3:00 PM
# A Closer Look
Analysis: Galway's magnificent defensive wall, costly Tipp errors, Canning's wonder winner
Galway were deserving winners of yesterday’s All-Ireland semi-final.
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Aug 7th 2017, 1:05 PM
# A Closer Look
Race For Liam: The 4 teams bidding for All-Ireland hurling glory
Galway, Tipperary, Cork and Waterford are all still in the running.
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Aug 2nd 2017, 6:04 PM
# A Closer Look
Analysis: Tipp vulnerable but mojo returning, Clare meltdown, 'Brick' the unsung Waterford hero
There were good and bad signs for Tipperary against Clare, while Michael ‘Brick’ Walsh was Waterford’s unsung hero in their victory over Wexford.
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Jul 24th 2017, 1:14 PM
# A Closer Look
Analysis: Cadogan and Horgan are Cork's weapons of mass destruction against wasteful Clare
The Rebels were deserving winners of yesterday’s Munster senior hurling final, keeping it simple again and relying on a tried and trusted system.
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Jul 10th 2017, 3:00 PM
# A Closer Look
Analysis: Wexford suffer in black period as Galway's simplicity and aerial power wins the day
Wexford, while bringing serious intensity and physicality to yesterday’s Leinster final, crumbled under pressure and Galway will take some stopping in All-Ireland race.
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Jul 3rd 2017, 2:30 PM
# A Closer Look
Analysis: Cork's diagonal ball weapon, more superb defending, 11-week break hurts Waterford
I wondered if Cork’s performance against Tipp was a one-off but they improved even more to see off Waterford.
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Jun 19th 2017, 4:54 PM
# A Closer Look
Analysis: Wexford in bullying mode, Kilkenny attack doesn't function, Lee Chin the leader
Wexford asked the majority of the questions, and had the answers when required, against the Cats at Innovate Wexford Park.
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Jun 12th 2017, 8:13 PM
# Analysis
Analysis: Clare emerge as All-Ireland contenders but Limerick must rethink strategy
Clare varied their play very well yesterday but Limerick would profit from a more consistent, direct approach.
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Jun 5th 2017, 12:21 PM
# Analysis
Analysis: Men against boys as Galway devour Dublin to confirm All-Ireland hurling credentials
This was impressive stuff from Galway but Dublin were desperately poor and naive in Tullamore.
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May 29th 2017, 12:51 PM
# A Closer Look
Analysis: Nash the catalyst as Cork's Rebel rising too much for a Tipp team lacking aggression
Cork’s defending and use of possession was much improved compared to last year’s meeting between the counties.
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May 22nd 2017, 4:55 PM
# A Closer Look
Analysis: How Galway's defensive brilliance obliterated Tipperary's league title dreams
Confirmation, if needed, yesterday that Galway are genuine All-Ireland contenders.
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Apr 24th 2017, 4:55 PM
# A Closer Look
What are the pros and cons of the GAA's proposed new football championship format?
We look at the good and the bad.
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Aug 4th 2016, 9:30 PM