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# Talking Points

This week
28th May 2023 - 2nd June 2023
# Talking Points
Limerick's brilliant resolve, champions back in form and Cork's attacking stars
A frenetic afternoon provided plenty talking points.
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Last week
21st May 2023 - 27th May 2023
# Talking Points
On the brink - how did Wexford hurlers end up fighting to stay in Leinster?
Darragh Egan’s side will be playing for their survival in the senior ranks this weekend.
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May 24th 2023, 5:00 PM
# Talking Points
What key themes emerged for Mayo and Kerry after Saturday in Killarney?
Mayo won out by five points in Fitzgerald Stadium.
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May 22nd 2023, 7:30 PM
Last month
May 2023
# Talking Points
TJ v Horgan scoring battle, Limerick seek response and Wexford backlash
A huge weekend of hurling action awaits in Leinster and Munster.
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May 20th 2023, 7:30 AM
# Race For Sam
Blockbuster start? 'Neutral' venue headaches? - All-Ireland football draw talking points
Today’s group stage draw sparks plenty debate.
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May 2nd 2023, 6:18 PM
This year
2023
# Talking Points
Kerry start out, second best in Leinster and Armagh's nine-year itch
Kingdom dream it all up again.
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Apr 22nd 2023, 6:00 AM
# Talking Points
Will the Brewster Park pitch be the 'great leveller'? Weekend GAA talking points
Can this weekend’s fixture list, with no top-level hurling and just two big games in football, really be considered smart scheduling?
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Apr 14th 2023, 12:23 PM
# Comment
More Cavan silverware, McEntee sees off McConville and Red Óg Murphy tribute
Six talking points from yesterday’s Allianz football league final double-header at a rain-soaked Croke Park.
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Apr 2nd 2023, 7:30 AM
# Talking Points
A sombre meeting for Offaly and Tipp, Kerry's form and Meath seek response
Some key matches this afternoon in the Allianz Football League.
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Mar 18th 2023, 7:30 AM
# Talking Points
Smallbone sparkles, Doherty's lack of minutes, and no worries about Bazunu
Some of the talking points from Stephen Kenny’s squad announcement for the Euro 2024 qualifier against France.
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Mar 17th 2023, 6:00 AM
# Talking Points
Baird unleashed, Gibson-Park's vision, Henshaw's experience at 13
Andy Farrell will be hugely relieved to be able to start Dan Sheehan and Caelan Doris.
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Mar 16th 2023, 4:10 PM
# Talking Points
Dublin aim for promotion and Waterford-Kilkenny showdown: Allianz League talking points
There are plenty key matches to look forward to this weekend.
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Mar 14th 2023, 4:51 PM
# Talking Points
Murray starts at scrum-half, Ringrose's defence, Aki gets the nod at 12
Tighthead prop Furlong’s return is timely.
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Mar 10th 2023, 2:24 PM
# Talking Points
Ireland's midfield, Italy must build on promise and Bealham injury blow
The42′s rugby writers look back at the key talking points from Saturday’s game in Rome.
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Feb 27th 2023, 8:00 AM
# Talking Points
Bundee back at 12, Casey's chance, Coombes misses out
Ireland will be without captain Johnny Sexton on the pitch at the Stadio Olimpico.
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Feb 23rd 2023, 5:06 PM
# LGFA Talking Points
Mayo off the mark against Meath, Kerry's statement win and Donegal in danger
It was another fascinating weekend of Lidl Ladies National Football League action.
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Feb 20th 2023, 7:00 PM
# Talking Points
Ireland's talent runs deep, Doris's Tour de Force, and Farrell's personal touch
Ireland cemented their place as the number one side in the world in a Six Nations classic at the Aviva Stadium.
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Feb 12th 2023, 6:15 AM
# Talking Points
Lyng v Cahill tactics, Limerick's returning stars, and Fitzgibbon Cup headaches
Three talking points ahead of the weekend’s Allianz Hurling League action.
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Feb 11th 2023, 6:00 AM
# EPL
What went wrong for Matt Doherty at Spurs?
Both Man City and Tottenham had high-profile full-back departures during the week ahead of their clash today.
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Feb 5th 2023, 7:00 AM
# Preview
Can Galway and Kerry stay perfect, Cork-Dublin rivalry and growing frustration
There’s four big Division 1 ladies football league fixtures down for decision this Bank Holiday weekend.
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Feb 4th 2023, 7:30 AM
# Talking Points
Dublin and Derry favourites, Cork's next step and aim for new managers
The second tier action commences tomorrow.
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Jan 27th 2023, 12:00 PM
# Preview
Westmeath's big statement, bouncing back from the basement and managerial changes
Here’s five key questions ahead of the Division 3 and 4 football league opening weekend.
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Jan 26th 2023, 5:00 PM
# Talking Points
Connacht giants clash: 5 unmissable matches in the Allianz Leagues this weekend
The Allianz Football Leagues get underway this weekend with no shortage of anticipation across all four divisions.
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Jan 26th 2023, 2:59 PM
# Talking Points
Porter leads Leinster, Ulster impress, Connacht stumble and Munster will miss Ryan
The42 writers look back on the weekend’s action for the province.
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Jan 23rd 2023, 8:05 PM
# Talking Points
Leinster's Joe Show, Connacht's Aki call, Ulster's defining night and Kilcoyne's Munster aim
The42 rugby writers look ahead to a huge weekend for the four Irish provinces.
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Jan 21st 2023, 8:30 AM
# Talking Points
Leinster's setpiece, the good and the bad for Munster, Ulster's half-back dilemma
Plenty to digest after the weekend’s Champions Cup ties for the Irish provinces.
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Jan 15th 2023, 7:22 PM
Last year
2022
# Analysis
5 key questions to consider as the Premier League restarts
After a World Cup-enforced break, the top tier of English football resumes on Monday.
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Dec 24th 2022, 7:00 AM
# Talking Points
Semple showdown, Ballyhale’s All-Star cast, bigger picture for Kilmacud
It’s a huge weekend of provincial club final action around the country.
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Dec 3rd 2022, 6:45 AM
# Talking Points
Knockout weekend in Kerry and Mayo, Kilkenny quarters and Offaly decider
5 storylines to watch in this weekend’s club GAA action.
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Sep 24th 2022, 8:15 AM
# Talking Points
Limerick's greatness, Kilkenny's resilience and Gearoid Hegarty the final scoring star
John Kiely’s team were crowned champions once more.
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Jul 17th 2022, 7:47 PM
# Talking Points
Penalty drama, Croke Park brawl, Galway's strong form and plenty to consider for Kerry
It was a huge day of All-Ireland football quarter-final action.
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Jun 27th 2022, 12:00 PM
# Talking Points
Kerry's next step, Mayo's challenge, the opportunity for Galway and Armagh
Two massive All-Ireland quarter-finals await in Croke Park.
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Jun 26th 2022, 10:40 AM
# talking point
Ireland's man of the match wants more
21-year-old Nathan Collins shone in his side’s draw with Ukraine.
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Jun 15th 2022, 8:33 AM
# Talking Points
Kerry-Mayo showdown, Cork facing huge challenge and a novel All-Ireland finalist in store
The last eight draw took place this morning.
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Jun 13th 2022, 1:44 PM
# Talking Points
A Munster final epic, Limerick's resolve, Clare's progress and the dazzling scoring stars
Plenty to digest from yesterday’s thriller in Thurles.
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Jun 6th 2022, 1:16 PM
# Analysis
The biggest failing of the Kenny era once again apparent in demoralising Armenia loss
Ireland have now drawn a blank in 11 of their 23 matches under the manager.
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Jun 5th 2022, 12:01 AM
# action
The big talking points on bumper football weekend as four provincial finals take place
We look ahead to some mouthwatering ties as the Ulster, Leinster, Munster and Connacht SFCs reach their conclusion.
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May 28th 2022, 9:00 AM
# Talking Points
Clare's stock rising, Cork face battle to avoid exit and Duggan's brilliant return
The Banner are flying high two rounds in to the Munster championship.
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May 2nd 2022, 6:00 AM
# Talking Points
Limerick brilliance, Clare impress, Waterford's challenge and Tipp's struggles
Round two of the Munster hurling championship threw up plenty talking points.
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Updated
Apr 25th 2022, 12:00 PM
# Talking Points
Can Connacht succeed where the All Blacks failed? Is an Ulster/Munster date on the cards?
We look at all the big issues ahead of a pivotal weekend of Champions Cup rugby.
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Apr 14th 2022, 8:05 PM
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