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# Crystal Ball

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2022
# State Papers
Tony Blair told John Bruton 25 years ago that British people feared 'losing control' to the EU
Blair also told his Irish counterpart that he was “amazed” by the Irish economy and hoped it would help pro-EU sentiment in the UK.
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Dec 29th 2022, 12:05 AM
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# Crystal Ball
'I do not think the win will make Ireland stop' - Pumas lock is fearful after All Blacks result
Guido Petti says his side will have to raise their game against the Irish this weekend.
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Nov 17th 2021, 9:32 PM
# Crystal Ball
'I'm sure we're going to see a few bolters for all countries' - Farrell
The Ireland boss is embracing the challenge of an uncertain season ahead.
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Aug 7th 2020, 7:15 AM
# Crystal Ball
Groundhog Day: Early spring a certainty, says Punxsutawney Phil
The annual event has its origins in a German legend.
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Feb 2nd 2020, 1:33 PM
# Crystal Ball
Early spring to relieve US after polar vortex, Groundhog Day's Punxsutawney Phil predicts
The annual event has heralded an early spring.
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Feb 2nd 2019, 2:27 PM
# Crystal Ball
'I told him in training: Listen, you're going to score' - Lukaku says he predicted Sanchez FA Cup heroics
Alexis Sanchez’s goal was the catalyst for Manchester United’s win over Arsenal and Romelu Lukaku claims to have seen it coming.
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Jan 26th 2019, 1:14 PM
# Crystal Ball
Enda vs Bertie? Why the main political parties may roll out some big guns for the next Áras race
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are unlikely to sit on the fence next time out.
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Oct 29th 2018, 8:00 AM
# Scandal
13 extremely important celebrity predictions for 2018
Feel free to bet on it.
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Jan 1st 2018, 6:00 PM
# Crystal Ball
Here's everything that's going to happen in 2018*
*According to the Old Moore’s Almanac.
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Dec 5th 2017, 2:26 PM
# Crystal Ball
Our writers give their predictions for today's All-Ireland hurling final
The42 team reveal how they expect things to pan out between Galway and Waterford
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Sep 3rd 2017, 8:30 AM
# selection committee
The42's writers make our 2017/18 Premier League predictions
Whatever you do, don’t screengrab this for when we’re wrong at the end of the season.
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Aug 11th 2017, 5:47 PM
# Crystal Ball
Irish U21 goalkeeper features in Man Utd's final Premier League squad of the season
Kieran O’Hara has been included by Jose Mourinho for tomorrow’s visit of Crystal Palace to Old Trafford.
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May 20th 2017, 8:25 PM
# the toughest
Poll: Who do you think will win today’s All-Ireland club finals at Croke Park?
Cuala, Ballyea, Dr Crokes and Slaughtneil are the four clubs involved.
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Mar 17th 2017, 7:45 AM
# Crystal Ball
Who'll win the championship? What's the key game? Our writers' Six Nations predictions
We answer all the important questions.
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Feb 4th 2017, 9:00 AM
# Crystal Ball
Our writers give their predictions for today's All-Ireland football final
The42 team reveal how they expect things to pan out between Dublin and Mayo.
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Sep 18th 2016, 9:00 AM
# Crystal Ball
Our writers give their predictions for today's All-Ireland hurling final
The42 team reveal how they expect things to pan out between Kilkenny and Tipperary.
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Sep 4th 2016, 10:00 AM
# Crystal Ball
Poll: Who do you think will win today's All-Ireland club finals at Croke Park?
It’s a huge day for Na Piarsaigh, Cushendall, Ballyboden St-Enda’s and Castlebar Mitchels.
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Mar 17th 2016, 7:45 AM
# Crystal Ball
Poll: Who do you think will win today’s Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham?
Nail your colours to the mast.
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Mar 16th 2016, 12:05 AM
# Crystal Ball
Poll: Who do you think will win today’s Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham?
Nail your colours to the mast.
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Mar 15th 2016, 12:05 AM
# Crystal Ball
Poll: Who do you think will win today's Ireland-France Six Nations clash?
All eyes turn to the Stade De France this afternoon.
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Feb 13th 2016, 8:30 AM
# Crystal Ball
Poll: Who do you think will win the All-Ireland senior club football title?
The semi-finals take place next Saturday.
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Feb 9th 2016, 5:30 PM
# Crystal Ball
Our writers give their predictions for the Six Nations
What way do you see the tournament unfolding?
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Feb 6th 2016, 6:30 AM
# Crystal Ball
Poll: Who do you think will win the 2016 Six Nations title?
Ireland have won the last two tournaments but who’ll be celebrating this time?
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Feb 3rd 2016, 6:00 AM
# Crystal Ball
POLL: How will Ireland do in the 2016 Six Nations?
Winners, wooden spoon or somewhere in between?
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Feb 1st 2016, 7:30 AM
# Election 2016
The 8 most likely governments after the next election
As the election looms large, we assess what coalition options are on the table.
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Jan 17th 2016, 9:30 PM
# Crystal Ball
4 key battles that could decide Saturday's NFL divisional games
There are two big games up for decision tonight.
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Jan 16th 2016, 7:45 PM
# Crystal Ball
What are house prices going to do in 2016?
They’ll be increasing, but very gradually.
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Jan 11th 2016, 6:00 AM
# Call it
Our writers take out the crystal ball and give their sporting predictions for 2016
It’s that time of the year again.
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Jan 3rd 2016, 8:00 PM
# Crystal Ball
8 unlikely sporting predictions that will almost certainly pan out in 2016
Can Ireland cause a shock at the European championships?
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Jan 1st 2016, 5:00 PM
# Quiz
Can We Predict Your Future For 2016?
Gaze into our crystal ball, and the mists will part…
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Dec 30th 2015, 6:00 PM
# Crystal Ball
These 15 sci-fi books actually predicted the future
When science fiction becomes fact.
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Dec 25th 2015, 10:15 AM
# Crystal Ball
This is everything that's going to happen in 2016*
*According to the Old Moore’s Almanac.
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Nov 30th 2015, 10:15 AM
# Crystal Ball
Romania coach Lynn Howells knows who he is tipping in Ireland v France
Ireland better equipped to go deep in the tournament, says the Welshman.
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Sep 28th 2015, 12:05 AM
# Crystal Ball
Can the Colts bolt to AFC success this season?
It’s our preview of the American football conference.
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Sep 7th 2015, 5:00 PM
# After Joan
Labour's next leader, from most to least likely
Joan Burton is safe for now but who’s in the mix to replace her? We rank the contenders…
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Aug 30th 2015, 9:30 PM
# After Micheál
Fianna Fáil's next leader, from most to least likely
Micheál Martin is safe for now but who’s in the running to replace him? Here’s our ranking of the contenders…
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Aug 23rd 2015, 10:00 PM
# After Enda
Fine Gael's next leader, from most to least likely
Who succeeds Enda Kenny? We rank the contenders…
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Aug 16th 2015, 10:00 PM
# Crystal Ball
New video details how incredibly accurate Conor McGregor's predictions have been
“You can call me Mystic Mac because I predict these things.”
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Aug 4th 2015, 5:38 PM
# Crystal Ball
Lions and All Blacks jobs loom behind 2017 expiry of Schmidt's contract
What’s next in line for the Ireland head coach?
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Jul 22nd 2015, 5:53 PM
# Crystal Ball
Ireland's next Taoiseach, ranked from most to least likely
Enda Kenny is in the hotseat now, but how likely is that to be the case after the next election.
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Jul 5th 2015, 10:00 PM
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