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Mike Quirke steps down as Laois boss following Leinster Championship exit

Quirke’s side saw their 2021 campaign ended by yesterday’s comprehensive defeat to Westmeath.

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Jul 5th 2021, 12:41 PM

Ross: England wanted it more, Ireland caught cold but better now than later

‘I’d rather that happen now than in a quarter-final of a World Cup,’ the former Ireland prop said.

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Feb 7th 2019, 6:15 AM