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# Talking Points

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Kilmacud coping without Dublin star, Dessie on fire for the Gunners and an epic Kerry hurling win
How to talk to your loved ones about misinformation without ruining Christmas
The hurling kings of Galway, more success for Kerry brothers and Loughmore stopped at last
Mayo club masters, Tralee dominance in Kerry and Loughmore get that winning Tipp feeling
A Galway breakthrough, McGrath magic in Tipp and a stunning Cork shootout
Can Andy Farrell's new faces match the All Blacks? Talking points ahead of Ireland-New Zealand
Ireland's standout stars, that stunning free-kick and next month's all-important double-header
Changing as a Kerry manager, return from AFL and retirements, the All-Ireland title wait
Veterans shine in Dublin and Tipp, Mayo forward stars and Cork goalkeeper heroics
Mayo stars back on club beat, a notable Waterford semi-finalist and crunch Tipperary games
McIlroy to shine, Brooks v Bryson and home advantage: The biggest 2021 Ryder Cup talking points
A novel Wexford decider, leading Cork and Dublin sides seek response and last eight in Waterford
Hard hits on both sides, Galway's clinical finishing and another compelling final
A brilliant All-Ireland title for Tyrone, crucial second-half goals and more Mayo final misery
Meath's meteoric, magical rise to a maiden All-Ireland senior crown as Dublin fall on the big day
Dublin's Drive for Five, a Royal rising like no other and an exciting new-look All-Ireland final
Irish football must shed its knee-jerk hysteria when it comes to judging managers
Tyrone transformed, Kerry left stunned and an unexpected All-Ireland final pairing
Limerick's hurling greatness, Lynch the star in attack and a tough final experience for Cork
Meath's remarkable comeback and incredible rise, Dublin's Drive for Five, and a final to savour
The importance of Diarmuid O'Connor's kick, a rare Dublin defeat and Mayo's young guns
Time to press the Bundee button: Talking points ahead of the final Lions Test
'Very frustrated and annoyed' and 'move forward with the rules' - calls for change in ladies football
Conan the destroyer to make a big impact: Talking points ahead of the second Lions Test
Galway's collapse, how Mayo clicked into gear and Joyce's future
The Lions need to get creative: Talking points ahead of Saturday's first Test with South Africa
5 talking points after the All-Ireland hurling qualifier draw
Chiellini and Bonucci get the glory their careers deserve as Southgate's defensive tactics fail to pay off
Shane Walsh injury, future of Roscommon boss and Galway's fresh faces
Limerick's bright start to Munster title bid, Cork's missed chances and youthful promise
Clare bounce back, Kelly causes scoring damage and Waterford's missing names
No Kerry error this time, Clare's short summer and the Clifford-O'Shea double act
Injury and suspension concerns, spitting allegation and looking ahead to Leinster
5 talkings points after Limerick and Cork meet ahead of Munster semi-final battle
Kerry moving nicely as Tyrone clash looms and Roscommon's fight for survival
Con v Clifford, Kerry's thrilling comeback and the Dublin goal threat
How Dublin are coping without Dessie Farrell, more rulebook debate and Roscommon positives
Cork hunt for goals, Waterford 'naivety' at the back and young Rebel forwards
Experienced Ireland stars show Stephen Kenny what he was missing
One of the worst results in Ireland's footballing history, but here's why Stephen Kenny still deserves time