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Bertie and Barroso dream up the Halloween party of Leo's nightmares
Bertie Ahern advises on the art of politics.
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Apr 24th 2018, 6:05 AM
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9th national title for Jim Gavin, Galway prove they belong at this level and Dublin's injury worries
5 talking points after Dublin regained the league title they lost a year ago.
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Apr 1st 2018, 8:09 PM
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Cuala join an elite band of clubs, Na Piarsaigh's character and refereeing decisions
5 talking points after Cuala’s three-point win over Na Piarsaigh in the All-Ireland club hurling final replay.
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Mar 24th 2018, 10:12 PM
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Na Piarsaigh suspensions, Cuala's bid for history, Corofin and Nemo offenses - Club finals talking points
Four massive clubs arrive in Croke Park today bidding for All-Ireland glory.
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Mar 17th 2018, 7:45 AM
# Comment
Absentees on both sides but Dublin's method of coping shows the challenge Kerry face
Dublin are on the cusp of a sixth league final place in a row.
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Mar 12th 2018, 6:30 PM
# Comment
Keegan and Connolly return to the field, Mayo's poor free-taking and Mannion shines for Dubs
5 talking points after Dublin’s four-point win over Mayo tonight.
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Feb 24th 2018, 10:21 PM
# End of an era
David O'Leary: 'The likes of Sir Alex and Arsene are a dying breed, and going to be a thing of the past'
Arsene Wenger has spent over 20 years at the helm in Arsenal and needs just one more game to set a new Premier League record.
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Dec 29th 2017, 8:59 PM
# Comment
Old rivals Cavanagh and Ó Sé on All-Ireland semi-final collision course - club GAA talking points
We also look at Dr Crokes’ exit, Moorefield’s discipline issues and Michael Lundy’s remarkable recovery from appendix surgery.
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Nov 26th 2017, 7:08 PM
# Comment
5 talking points after Na Piarsaigh reign in Munster and Ballygunner suffer again
Eight points separated the sides in Thurles.
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Nov 19th 2017, 6:21 PM
# Slump
What's gone wrong at Real Madrid this season?
They trail La Liga leaders Barcelona by eight points at this early stage of the season.
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Oct 30th 2017, 1:57 PM
# Comment
'Springfield and Shelbyville' rivalry, Treacy's dramatic return and Kenny moves on from Dubs disappointment
We run through five talking points after Cuala’s three-point win over Kilmacud Crokes in today’s Dublin hurling final.
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Oct 28th 2017, 7:22 PM
# Comment
Donegal's Ryan McHugh responds to heavy criticism of low-scoring county final
Kilcar won their first senior title since 1993 recently.
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Oct 26th 2017, 11:19 PM
# Comment
Opinion: Too often, managers are made scapegoats for deeper failings at football clubs
Jurgen Klopp and Ronald Koeman have both suffered from their teams’ transfer inactivity during the summer.
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Oct 23rd 2017, 8:07 PM
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5 talking points as Cork break Kilkenny hearts and move to the top of camogie's roll of honour
Gemma O’Connor’s recovery from injury and Julia White’s fairytale winner feature.
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Sep 10th 2017, 7:20 PM
# Comment
Limerick hurling on the rise, Gillane’s impressive scoring form and disappointing Kilkenny challenge
5 talking points after Limerick saw off Kilkenny to seal the All-Ireland U21 crown.
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Sep 9th 2017, 5:15 PM
# Comment
Galway reach the promised land, Canning wins that elusive All-Ireland and McGrath may step away
5 talking points after Galway’s All-Ireland final victory over Waterford.
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Sep 3rd 2017, 9:30 PM
# Comment
Cavanagh bows out, Dubs close in on three-in-a-row and Connolly makes his return
We run through the 5 big talking points after Dublin dismantled Tyrone in the All-Ireland semi-final.
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Aug 27th 2017, 7:39 PM
# Comment
Stephen Rochford answers 'donkey' jibe, Kerry's breakdown in discipline and Mayo dominate midfield
5 talking points after Mayo blow Kerry away to reach another All-Ireland final.
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Aug 26th 2017, 6:25 PM
# Comment
5 talking points after Kerry and Mayo finish deadlocked in gripping All-Ireland semi-final
Round two next Saturday afternoon.
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Aug 20th 2017, 7:57 PM
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Waterford a bridge too far for Cork but they can reflect on plenty good work in 2017
The Rebels have bowed out but can reflect on major progress.
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Aug 14th 2017, 6:34 PM
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5 talking points as Mayo discover their best form by returning to the running game
Stephen Rochford’s men are hitting form at the right time as they prepare for a titanic semi-final against Kerry.
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Aug 7th 2017, 5:19 PM
# Comment
5 talking points after Tyrone swatted aside Armagh to book Dublin showdown
Here’s what we learned from the Red Hand’s big victory over Armagh today.
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Aug 5th 2017, 8:47 PM
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The return to form of Donaghy, Galway's missed chances and selection issues for Kerry
5 talking points after Kerry’s eight-point victory over the Tribesmen earlier today.
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Jul 30th 2017, 6:58 PM
# Comment
Poor Cork start denies them triple crown, massive boost for Limerick and the absence of key Rebels
5 key talking points after Limerick’s Munster U21 hurling victory.
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Jul 26th 2017, 9:56 PM
# Comment
Crucial Moran goal, Waterford's red card cloud and future Wexford promise
A third successive All-Ireland semi-final beckons for Waterford.
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Jul 23rd 2017, 8:07 PM
# Collision Course
Brace yourselves for a thunderous All-Ireland football semi-final between Dublin and Tyrone
Both counties are on the same side of the championship draw – and flexed their muscles with comprehensive provincial final wins on Sunday.
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Jul 17th 2017, 8:00 PM
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The McGeeney derby, Monaghan seek revenge and the U2 question - football qualifier talking points
We run through 5 talking points after this morning’s All-Ireland SFC Round 4B qualifier draw.
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Jul 17th 2017, 4:34 PM
# Comment
Step back in time for Tipp and Clare as they prepare to renew hostilities at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
A former rivalry is set to be renewed when the two counties clash in senior championship hurling for the first time since 2011.
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Jul 10th 2017, 7:00 PM
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Burning issue: Where to now for Kilkenny and Brian Cody?
The legendary manager faces arguably his most difficult task in rebuilding this team.
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Jul 10th 2017, 6:39 PM
# Comment
5 big questions for Galway ahead of today's Connacht SFC final
Is the full-back line vulnerable, will they go long from kick-outs and who’ll take the frees in Armstrong’s absence?
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Jul 9th 2017, 7:15 AM
# Comment
Galway convince the doubters, their incredible scoring-rate and the first big loss of Davy Fitz's reign
We run through 5 major talking points after Galway picked up the second Leinster SHC title in their history.
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Jul 2nd 2017, 7:35 PM
# Comment
Homeward bound Erasmus still has time to leave a legacy behind at Munster
There’s another transitional period ahead for Munster with Erasmus returning to South Africa at the end of the year, but he can make lasting changes in this pre-season.
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Jun 30th 2017, 3:00 PM
# Comment
Waterford and Tipperary to take first steps of recovery, tough task for Limerick and the delayed draw
We take a look at the 5 main talking points from today’s All-Ireland SHC Round 1 qualifier draw.
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Jun 26th 2017, 11:06 AM
# Comment
Dublin's movement in attack, Westmeath's use of one sweeper and the task facing Kildare
We run through 5 talking points after Dublin’s 4-29 to 0-10 victory over Westmeath in the Leinster semi-final
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Jun 25th 2017, 7:55 PM
# Comment
Kevin McStay and Roscommon continue to fall victim to false narratives
Win today and the Rossies will appear in back-to-back Connacht finals for just the second time in the last 25 years.
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Jun 18th 2017, 7:05 AM
# Analysis
Ex-professionals impress for Kildare, strength of Cian O'Neill's bench and Meath head for the backdoor
We run through 5 talking points after Kildare’s Leinster semi-final win over Meath today.
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Jun 17th 2017, 11:13 PM
# Comment
5 talking points after Cork recover to get past Tipperary in dramatic finale
Plenty to digest after the Páirc Uí Rinn encounter.
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Jun 11th 2017, 10:38 AM
# Comment
Davy Fitzgerald, Jim McGuinness and where it all went wrong for the Dublin hurlers
Fitzgerald and McGuinness have shown the importance of good man-management in the past.
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May 30th 2017, 6:15 AM
# Soaring Slaneysiders
Smooth 'dry run' primes Davy Fitz's Wexford hurlers for a massive crack at Cody's Kilkenny
The Slaneysiders are in a good place ahead of the mammoth Leinster SHC semi-final on 10 June.
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May 29th 2017, 6:30 PM
# Comment
Controversial red card, Galway's red-hot attack and Dublin drop into the backdoor
We take a run through the major talking points as Galway swat Dublin aside in Leinster.
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May 28th 2017, 8:44 PM
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