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Question marks over Walsh's future, Mayo end losing run and looking ahead to Super 8s
5 talking points after Mayo’s 2-13 to 1-13 win over rivals Galway in Limerick.
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Jul 6th 2019, 10:45 PM
Mayo and Galway renew fiery rivalry, momentum of qualifier teams and who'll fall at final Super 8s hurdle?
5 talking points after this morning’s intriguing All-Ireland SFC qualifiers round 4 draw.
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Jul 1st 2019, 1:39 PM
Davy Fitz's unique clean sweep of titles, big players deliver for Wexford and Kilkenny's drought
5 talking points after the Yellowbellies enjoyed Leinster success in Croke Park.
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Jun 30th 2019, 8:00 PM
Mayo enter 'do or die' territory, Tyrone bid to avoid giant-killing and Ulster big guns clash
5 talking points ahead of this weekend’s All-Ireland SFC round 2 qualifiers.
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Jun 20th 2019, 5:34 PM
Rossies book Super 8s, Cunningham's impact and can Galway save their season?
5 talking points after Roscommon dethroned Galway in Salthill.
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Jun 16th 2019, 7:56 PM
Injuries, lack of goals, loss of form - where did it go wrong for the Galway hurlers?
21 months after their All-Ireland triumph, Galway’s season is over in mid-June.
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Jun 16th 2019, 11:24 AM
Cody's half-time changes prove crucial but nothing beats Kilkenny's hunger for work
The Cats pulled off a nine-point swing in an impressive second-half showing.
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May 12th 2019, 11:14 AM
The Dubs are beatable and 4 more things we learned from the football league campaign
The Dubs are beatable, their rivals are growing in confidence and Leinster counties are on the rise.
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Apr 1st 2019, 8:00 PM
Limerick are hurling's top dogs, fifth straight final defeat for Waterford and league reflections
5 talking points after Limerick’s Division 1 final win over Waterford.
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Mar 31st 2019, 8:29 PM
The big talking points for all this weekend’s football and hurling league finals
Croke Park hosts the matches this Saturday and Sunday.
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Mar 29th 2019, 10:24 AM
5 debutants who shone, McManus the early star of advanced mark and major spotlight on referees
Lots to digest as the Allianz Leagues returned over the weekend.
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Jan 28th 2019, 5:09 PM
Wilderness to Leinster champions - Mullinalaghta story sums up magic of club game
The Longford champions pulled off the greatest win in the club’s history today.
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Dec 9th 2018, 8:05 PM
Kenny's departure gives Dundalk owners a dose of League of Ireland's harsh reality
The Lilywhites must appoint a new manager just weeks after winning their second double in four seasons.
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Nov 26th 2018, 5:23 PM
Mullinalaghta's historic moment, Crokes run riot again and Burke rounds off year in style
5 talking points after the weekend’s provincial club football action.
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Nov 25th 2018, 6:43 PM
Quick-fix appointment could waste a huge opportunity for Irish football
The FAI must resist the lure of a stop-gap hire for the senior manager’s role, writes John O’Sullivan.
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Nov 22nd 2018, 11:34 AM
Ireland's devoted followers deserve more than propaganda about phoney progress
In spite of the current malaise, the Irish team had substantial support last night in Aarhus.
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Nov 20th 2018, 6:04 PM
Which of the GAA's radical rule changes would actually improve Gaelic football?
A number of the SCPR’s proposals could help promote attacking play, while one or two should be dumped.
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Oct 3rd 2018, 6:17 PM
The big talking points ahead of Sunday’s clash between Dublin and Tyrone
Can Tyrone stop Dublin’s four-in-a-row bid?
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Aug 29th 2018, 5:35 PM
Limerick's heroic defensive display, their impressive run to All-Ireland glory and below-par Galway
5 talking points after Limerick ended a 45-year wait for an All-Ireland title.
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Aug 19th 2018, 9:07 PM
The big talking points ahead of Sunday’s clash between Limerick and Galway
The climax of the All-Ireland hurling championship is upon us.
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Aug 16th 2018, 4:31 PM
No such thing as bad publicity for UFC as McGregor makes swift return from long hiatus
The MMA organisation should spare us the lip service about codes of conduct when their stars step out of line.
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Aug 5th 2018, 6:53 PM
Canning calls out Galway's 'doubters', O'Donnell's wonder goal and Clare miss their chance
5 talking points after Galway’s All-Ireland semi-final replay win over Clare in Thurles.
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Aug 5th 2018, 5:44 PM
Galway sweating over the fitness of Canning and McInerney ahead of Clare replay
Both players left the action with injuries today.
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Jul 28th 2018, 9:25 PM
Clare's long-awaited return to Croker, Galway's attacking riches and key match-ups
5 talking points ahead of today’s All-Ireland hurling semi-final between Galway and Clare.
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Jul 28th 2018, 7:00 AM
Will Davy Fitz stay with Wexford, Dublin-Tyrone similarities and Roscommon's dilemma
We take a look back at some interesting aspects from the weekend’s GAA action.
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Jul 17th 2018, 5:30 PM
Limerick's first win over the Cats in 45 years, Kilkenny show their heart and Cork up next
5 talking points after Limerick’s 0-27 to 1-22 All-Ireland hurling quarter-final victory over Kilkenny.
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Jul 15th 2018, 5:29 PM
Analysis: The rise of 'quarter-back' goalkeepers and why they'll light up the Super 8s
Stephen Cluxton transformed the position but now a number of goalkeepers are gunning for his throne.
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Jul 14th 2018, 7:05 AM
The power of momentum, dominant Daniel Flynn and Galway coming to Newbridge
5 talking points after Kildare sealed their place in the Super 8s with a convincing win over Fermanagh.
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Jul 8th 2018, 12:04 AM
Who'll fall at the last Super 8s hurdle, can Kildare back-up Newbridge and will Cork show up?
5 key questions ahead of the weekend’s All-Ireland football qualifier round 4 action.
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Jul 7th 2018, 12:00 PM
One of the games of the summer, Galway's late heroics and Rory O'Connor class
3 talking points after Galway edged Wexford out after extra-time to lift the Leinster U21 hurling crown.
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Jul 4th 2018, 11:39 PM
Did Burke's 'fear' comments rile up the Cats, Kilkenny's late fightback and replay venue controversy
5 talking points after Galway and Kilkenny played out an entertaining Leinster SHC final draw.
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Jul 1st 2018, 7:40 PM
The return of Lee Keegan, Durcan's epic battle with Quinlivan and Tipperary wilt in final quarter
5 talking points after Mayo’s 1-18 to 1-11 round 2 qualifier win over Tipperary at Semple Stadium.
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Jun 23rd 2018, 8:14 PM
Galway avoid another big day implosion but question marks remain over their All-Ireland credentials
“It was important here to show who we are,” Kevin Walsh said after a fine second-half display delivered the Connacht crown.
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Jun 18th 2018, 6:30 PM
Galway heading to Super 8s, Shane Walsh shows his class and Roscommon rue missed chances
5 talking points after Galway defeated Roscommon by four points to lift the Connacht crown.
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Jun 17th 2018, 7:38 PM
Early Friend arrival a boost to help Connacht ease summer of transition
Connacht’s new head coach will have ample time to mull over captaincy and structures when he lands in Galway next month.
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May 24th 2018, 6:45 PM
'I think he’ll regret not talking to them' - Eoin Kelly on Michael Ryan's refusal to speak to media
The Tipperary manager did not engage with the media after his side’s opening Munster SHC defeat to Limerick.
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May 21st 2018, 9:30 PM
Bertie and Barroso dream up the Halloween party of Leo's nightmares
Bertie Ahern advises on the art of politics.
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Apr 24th 2018, 6:05 AM
9th national title for Jim Gavin, Galway prove they belong at this level and Dublin's injury worries
5 talking points after Dublin regained the league title they lost a year ago.
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Apr 1st 2018, 8:09 PM
Cuala join an elite band of clubs, Na Piarsaigh's character and refereeing decisions
5 talking points after Cuala’s three-point win over Na Piarsaigh in the All-Ireland club hurling final replay.
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Mar 24th 2018, 10:12 PM
Na Piarsaigh suspensions, Cuala's bid for history, Corofin and Nemo offenses - Club finals talking points
Four massive clubs arrive in Croke Park today bidding for All-Ireland glory.
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Mar 17th 2018, 7:45 AM
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