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Talking Points
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This week
21st April 2024 - 25th April 2024
Talking Points
Much for Galway and Mayo to chew over, Donnelly's heroic return, Ulster schedule mess
22 Apr
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April 2024
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'If that happens in two weeks, nobody’s going to be remembering that we won the league'
Clare won 3-16 to 1-20 in last night’s Division 1 final.
Fintan O'Toole
7 Apr
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Encouragement in defeat, McCabe and O'Sullivan below-par, and a key tactical difference
Some talking points from Ireland’s 1-0 loss to France in Metz.
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6 Apr
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Last month
March 2024
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Battle of the boot in Rome, France's debutants, and Wales search for signs of hope
9 Mar
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6 talking points after this weekend's GAA football league action
4 Mar
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February
February 2024
ANALYSIS
5 talking points as Gleeson's Ireland stay unbeaten against Italy
24 Feb
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Ten Hag may not survive Ratcliffe's overhaul, Chelsea lose their nerve too early
Some talking points from the weekend’s Premier League action.
Gavin Cooney
19 Feb
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Cork-Waterford showdown in store, Clare's bright start, Kilkenny and Tipp scoring power
12 Feb
2.5k
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Kelleher impresses again, United still unconvincing, and Moyes in danger at West Ham
Some talking points from the Premier League weekend.
Gavin Cooney
12 Feb
2.8k
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Kilkenny joy on the road, Cork struggles in defeat, and star names returning
11 Feb
1.7k
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Thrills 'n' spills
5 talking points from the GAA football league weekend action
Over-worked goalkeepers, the return of the Clifford bros, MLAs skipping off out of Stormont: the weekend had it all.
5 Feb
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This year
2024
ANALYSIS
'Butchered' Kerry goal chances, Derry's rewarding trip, club stars return
28 Jan
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2023
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Dublin and Cork return to top with 2023 All-Ireland wins - can they stay there?
28 Dec 2023
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Garnacho can solve Rashford conundrum, Newcastle's problems coming home to roost
27 Dec 2023
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18 Dec 2023
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St Thomas of Galway edged Ballygunner on penalties in an epic Saturday night semi-final.
Kilkenny champs O'Loughlin Gaels leave Cushendall heartbroken.
18 Dec 2023
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Spurs' bravery is vindicated, Liverpool benefit from falling behind, and ripped-off TV viewers
4 Dec 2023
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New faces in Leinster, a novel Cork-Kerry final, football bravery in Ulster
27 Nov 2023
2.3k
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6 GAA club storylines to look out for this weekend
25 Nov 2023
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Arsenal's whinging goes OTT and Harry Maguire becomes United's MVP
6 Nov 2023
2.3k
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Change, drama, and Ireland's involvement: Five thoughts on the Women's World Cup
21 Aug 2023
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Spain brilliance, England regret and what next after thrilling World Cup
20 Aug 2023
1.4k
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Dublin's first-half storm, more heartbreak for Kerry and Tyrrell's crowning moment
13 Aug 2023
4.9k
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ANALYSIS
Cork's scoring burst, Waterford's misfortunes and breaking the top-three barrier
7 Aug 2023
1.9k
0
ANALYSIS
Debuts, tune ups, depth tests, and Ireland's last chancers
3 Aug 2023
5.3k
4
ANALYSIS
Kerry pushed to the limit, Derry's huge regrets and impact of the benches
17 Jul 2023
3.5k
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ANALYSIS
Dublin's powerful finish, Monaghan's bravery and the class of star players
16 Jul 2023
5.2k
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ANALYSIS
Defiant Kilkenny reach final, Clare's missed chance, the TJ-Cody double act
10 Jul 2023
2.7k
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ANALYSIS
Playing under protest, Meath's response and Aherne returns for Dublin
26 Jun 2023
2.7k
3
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Cork kick on again, Rossies hit by last 12 exit and bench impacts are key
25 Jun 2023
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Talking Points
Setback for Mayo, a major moment for Cork, and two scoring stars dominate
19 Jun 2023
5.6k
5
ANALYSIS
Kerry need to help Clifford, Rossies in a shootout and Dubs on the road
18 Jun 2023
5.3k
0
ANALYSIS
Limerick the masters of tight games, Clare's missed chance and Gillane the scoring star
12 Jun 2023
4.4k
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ANALYSIS
Kerry relief after win, Cork improvement and another Clifford scoring show
5 Jun 2023
4.3k
0
Talking Points
Red card blues, Tyrone's love of O'Neill and Unlucky Geezer
4 Jun 2023
6.5k
1
Talking Points
Limerick's brilliant resolve, champions back in form and Cork's attacking stars
29 May 2023
7.4k
9
ANALYSIS
On the brink - how did Wexford hurlers end up fighting to stay in Leinster?
24 May 2023
5.8k
3
Talking Points
What key themes emerged for Mayo and Kerry after Saturday in Killarney?
22 May 2023
5.5k
3
Talking Points
TJ v Horgan scoring battle, Limerick seek response and Wexford backlash
20 May 2023
4.2k
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Blockbuster start? 'Neutral' venue headaches? - All-Ireland football draw talking points
2 May 2023
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