# Talking Points

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# Comment

Dublin confirm their greatness, Kerry kick big chance away and potential retirements

5 talking points after Dublin defeated Kerry in the replay to complete the five-in-a-row.

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Sep 14th 2019, 10:04 PM

# Talking Points

One debutant confirmed out of a possible 5 as McCarthy set to give Ireland's fringe players a chance

James Collins will make his international bow against Bulgaria tonight.

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Sep 10th 2019, 8:00 AM

# talking point

David McGoldrick, the hero against the Swiss, is the perfect symbol for this Irish team

The Sheffield United striker scored a vital equaliser last night.

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Sep 6th 2019, 8:00 AM

# Talking Points

Heavy artillery in place and room for error diminishing fast

Saturday provides a vital springboard for Johnny Sexton and Ireland to hit a rhythm before the World Cup.

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Sep 5th 2019, 2:15 PM

# Talking Points

The strangely subdued build-up to Ireland's key qualifier

Plus, we assess the omission of Shane Long and how big a gamble it could prove to be.

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Sep 5th 2019, 6:00 AM

# Comment

5 talking points after Kerry and Dublin's thrilling All-Ireland final draw

Dean Rock and Sean O’Shea scored 20 points between them yesterday.

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Sep 2nd 2019, 8:00 AM

# Talking Points

Line-out options galore and plenty of runway for Carty in Cardiff

With no out-half on Ireland’s bench, Jack Carty could get time to stake his claim.

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Aug 29th 2019, 2:00 PM

# final day

The big talking points ahead of the All-Ireland football final between Dublin and Kerry

Can Jim Gavin’s men complete the first senior five-in-a-row in history?

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Aug 28th 2019, 3:23 PM

# Summer series

Kleyn in green, last chance saloon and more Ireland team talking points

Plus, Tommy O’Donnell is set for his first cap in over three years against Italy on Saturday.

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Aug 8th 2019, 5:19 PM

# Comment

Tipperary show their character, Wexford let big chance slip and the referee's performance

5 talking points after Tipperary pipped Wexford in an enthralling All-Ireland semi-final.

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Jul 28th 2019, 6:59 PM

# Talking Points

Cody's remarkable run, Limerick's slow start and the Ballyhale attacking class

Plenty to digest after an All-Ireland semi-final showdown.

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Jul 27th 2019, 9:00 PM

# Comment

Question marks over Walsh's future, Mayo end losing run and looking ahead to Super 8s

5 talking points after Mayo’s 2-13 to 1-13 win over rivals Galway in Limerick.

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Jul 6th 2019, 10:45 PM

# Backdoor Battles

Mayo and Galway renew fiery rivalry, momentum of qualifier teams and who'll fall at final Super 8s hurdle?

5 talking points after this morning’s intriguing All-Ireland SFC qualifiers round 4 draw.

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Jul 1st 2019, 1:39 PM

# Comment

Davy Fitz's unique clean sweep of titles, big players deliver for Wexford and Kilkenny's drought

5 talking points after the Yellowbellies enjoyed Leinster success in Croke Park.

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Jun 30th 2019, 8:00 PM

# Talking Points

Limerick's hurling power, Tipperary's setback and Casey plays starring role

A 12-point win for the home side in today’s Munster decider.

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Jun 30th 2019, 5:40 PM

# Talking Points

Kerry's clinical attack, Cork's positive showing and Kingdom defensive issues

The champions won out by three points in last night’s decider in Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

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Jun 23rd 2019, 11:34 AM

# loser leaves town

Mayo enter 'do or die' territory, Tyrone bid to avoid giant-killing and Ulster big guns clash

5 talking points ahead of this weekend’s All-Ireland SFC round 2 qualifiers.

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Jun 20th 2019, 5:34 PM

# Comment

Limerick are hurling's top dogs, fifth straight final defeat for Waterford and league reflections

5 talking points after Limerick’s Division 1 final win over Waterford.

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Mar 31st 2019, 8:29 PM

# Talking Points

Critics who say the tennis-ball protest was 'nonsense' epitomise the big problem with Irish football

Plus, Glenn Whelan impresses and Ireland deliver their most entertaining display since the Euros.

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Mar 27th 2019, 8:35 AM

# Analysis

Ireland v Georgia talking points: Delaney controversy threatens to overshadow qualifier

Off-the-field issues have dominated the headlines in recent days.

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Mar 26th 2019, 6:15 AM

# Talking Points

Final Four - The view from Kerry, Mayo, Tyrone and Galway as league finalists decided

The regulation stage of the league concluded yesterday.

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Mar 25th 2019, 8:44 PM

# Talking Points

Beirne's big chance, O'Brien's recall and Kearney's calm at 15

Joe Schmidt has handed the Munster man an opportunity to show his class for Ireland in Cardiff.

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Mar 14th 2019, 2:40 PM

# starting XV

Joe's trust in JVDF, interesting bench calls and more selection talking points

Ireland return to the Aviva Stadium to face France on Sunday.

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Mar 8th 2019, 2:28 PM

# Reaction

Carty's big chance, pack tweaks and more talking points in Ireland's team to face Italy

Joe Schmidt has pushed for continuity in attack with the selection of Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton.

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Feb 22nd 2019, 2:46 PM

# Reaction

Farrell returns, hearts and minds to be won and more talking points from Ireland's XV to face Scotland

Ireland’s formidable strength in depth at centre means they are scarcely weakened despite injury to Ringrose and Henshaw.

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Feb 7th 2019, 5:00 PM

# six nations

Henshaw's positional switch, Murray returns and more talking points

Joe Schmidt has named his first team of the 2019 Six Nations.

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Jan 31st 2019, 2:00 PM

# Comment

5 debutants who shone, McManus the early star of advanced mark and major spotlight on referees

Lots to digest as the Allianz Leagues returned over the weekend.

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Jan 28th 2019, 5:09 PM

# Talking Points

The West reawakens, 'unlucky' Byrne misses out and Schmidt's 30 reserves

Joe Schmidt admitted Ross Byrne’s omission was ‘an incredibly tight call’, while Ultan Dillane will be looking to make up for lost time in Irish green.

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Jan 16th 2019, 10:36 PM

# Talking Points

Emery realises the problems of following Wenger and other Premier League talking points

Plus Seamus Coleman’s struggle at Everton, and Liverpool turn to van Dijk to make sure this doesn’t slip.

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Jan 11th 2019, 4:00 PM

# Talking Points

Plenty of history made as Mourneabbey end long wait for All-Ireland glory

5 talking points on the newly-crowned All-Ireland senior club champions and the 2018 showpiece.

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Dec 8th 2018, 10:16 PM

# Comment

Mullinalaghta's historic moment, Crokes run riot again and Burke rounds off year in style

5 talking points after the weekend’s provincial club football action.

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Nov 25th 2018, 6:43 PM

# Analysis

Are Tottenham in danger of falling apart?

Stadium issues and rumours of Christian Eriksen’s imminent departure have undermined the progress made by Spurs of late.

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Nov 23rd 2018, 3:06 PM

# Opinion

Martin O'Neill is running out of excuses

The Republic of Ireland were involved in a dire 0-0 draw with the North last night.

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Nov 16th 2018, 9:55 AM

# big calls

Schmidt's late decisions, Toner restored and more Ireland team talking points

The head coach has reverted to the tried and trusted for the All Blacks clash.

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Nov 15th 2018, 2:51 PM

# talking point

It's time for more Premier League footballers to start following Juan Mata's example

On week when Raheem Sterling reportedly agreed a new £300,000-a-week deal, more focus needs to be put on how the sport spends its vast sums.

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Nov 2nd 2018, 4:51 PM

# Talking Points

McGrath's scrum-half nod, Larmour's shot at 15 and Ireland's back row ballast

With Joe Schmidt naming an experimental team, opportunity knocks at Soldier Field.

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Nov 1st 2018, 7:27 PM

# selection issues

Murray absent, new caps and more Ireland squad talking points

Will Addison, Sammy Arnold and Ross Byrne are in line for first caps, as Schmidt rewards early-season form.

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Oct 24th 2018, 4:16 PM

# Grassroots

New champions emerge, joyous scenes, mass brawl - 5 talking points after Sunday's club action

Castlerahan, Clonoulty-Rossmore, Naomh Eanna and Crossmaglen were some of the teams to lift titles yesterday.

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Oct 22nd 2018, 9:30 PM

# Up for discussion

More of the same won't suffice: 5 talking points ahead of Ireland-Wales

Opportunity knocks for Martin O’Neill’s side against a severely weakened Wales team tomorrow evening.

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Oct 15th 2018, 5:28 PM

# Talking Points

Doherty in the starting XI against Denmark, a Preston duo up front and more Nations League talking points

Ireland need to steady the ship in this week’s Nations League double-header, which begins against Denmark in Dublin tomorrow.

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Oct 12th 2018, 5:44 PM