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# Talking Points

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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
Ex-Southampton star key as Ireland ultimately outclassed in crunch World Cup qualifier
Scotland overrated, Gibson-Park underrated and Ireland's age concern
Harry's game but Farrell was right to ignore Byrne ultimatum
Five key questions ahead of Ireland's Six Nations opener against Wales
Dublin reign supreme, rivalry renewed in a game of two halves, and where do we go from here?
Impact of Farrell's bench, more heartbreak for Mayo and when will this Dublin run end?
The case for Mayo, is Keegan comfortable at full-back and what left-field tactics could we see?
Player of the year so far? Worst signing? It's the Premier League of the half-season awards
5 talking points as Limerick and Waterford do battle for the All-Ireland hurling crown
Will Liverpool's 22-year-old from Cork continue incredible journey with Premier League debut?
Waterford's amazing comeback, Bennett stands tall and another super TJ Reid show
Tipperary's forward stars, the Premier experience is key and how big a setback is this for Cork?
Impossible to make definitive judgements on Kenny and Ireland amid freak set of circumstances
Limerick's trophy grabbing and scoring surges, Waterford's individual class and future challenge
5 talking points as Ireland suffer a familiar type of frustration
Tipperary get back on track, Cork fade at finish and subs provide crucial scoring touch
Galway on revenge mission, Armagh bid to end Donegal dominance and Cavan's heavy legs
No one ever said it was going to be easy for Stephen Kenny and Ireland
A Melbourne return for Cork, Kerry's shock exit and Munster title up for grabs
Limerick's red-hot form, champions Tipperary misfire and winter hurling hits home
A potential hurling cracker, Limerick's winning run and Tipperary's additions to starting side
Ireland's best performance since Euro 2016 deserved more
4 questions for Stephen Kenny ahead of long-awaited Slovakia play-off
A big chance in Galway football, the Ferguson factor in Meath and Cork hurling in spotlight
The biggest challenge of the Stephen Kenny era is already obvious
Man United star Fernandes ends the season in fitting fashion and 4 more Premier League talking points
When will Liverpool be champions? And who will be facing the drop?
5 big picture takeaways from Donegal's 2012 All-Ireland football final win over Mayo
5 big picture takeaways from the classic 2004 Munster final between Waterford and Cork