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# Talking Points

Ex-Southampton star key as Ireland ultimately outclassed in crunch World Cup qualifier

Dusan Tadic produced a hat-trick of assists as Serbia earned a vital victory.

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Mar 25th 2021, 8:53 AM

# Talking Points

Scotland overrated, Gibson-Park underrated and Ireland's age concern

We look at all the big issues ahead of today’s game.

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Mar 14th 2021, 7:30 AM

# andy farrell

Harry's game but Farrell was right to ignore Byrne ultimatum

Ireland ignore Harry Byrne, provinces dominate while national team flounders and the old unsung hero in Munster red. We look at all the weekend’s talking points.

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Feb 21st 2021, 5:34 PM

# Talking Points

Five key questions ahead of Ireland's Six Nations opener against Wales

We look at the big issues as Andy Farrell’s Ireland kick off their 2021 campaign in Cardiff.

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Feb 7th 2021, 8:30 AM

# Talking Points

Dublin reign supreme, rivalry renewed in a game of two halves, and where do we go from here?

An All-Ireland four-in-a-row for Mick Bohan’s Sky Blues after a second-half surge against Cork.

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Dec 20th 2020, 8:30 PM

# Comment

Impact of Farrell's bench, more heartbreak for Mayo and when will this Dublin run end?

5 talking points after Dublin outlasted Mayo to continue their dominance of the All-Ireland SFC.

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Dec 19th 2020, 8:55 PM

# Talking Points

The case for Mayo, is Keegan comfortable at full-back and what left-field tactics could we see?

5 talking points as Mayo and Dublin clash for the All-Ireland football title.

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Dec 19th 2020, 9:00 AM

# Analysis

Player of the year so far? Worst signing? It's the Premier League of the half-season awards

We assess the good and bad of this year, as the campaign approaches its halfway point.

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Dec 18th 2020, 3:03 PM

# Comment

5 talking points as Limerick and Waterford do battle for the All-Ireland hurling crown

Who’ll be lifting the Liam MacCarthy Cup later today?

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Dec 13th 2020, 8:00 AM

# Analysis

Will Liverpool's 22-year-old from Cork continue incredible journey with Premier League debut?

Caoimhín Kelleher made his Champions League bow during the week.

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Dec 4th 2020, 2:46 PM

# Talking Points

Waterford's amazing comeback, Bennett stands tall and another super TJ Reid show

A look at three key areas in yesterday’s game.

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Nov 29th 2020, 10:10 AM

# Talking Points

Tipperary's forward stars, the Premier experience is key and how big a setback is this for Cork?

A look at a few key areas that settled yesterday’s Munster football final.

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Nov 23rd 2020, 6:00 AM

# Talking Points

Impossible to make definitive judgements on Kenny and Ireland amid freak set of circumstances

The team’s winless run continued last night against Bulgaria.

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Nov 19th 2020, 6:30 AM

# Talking Points

Limerick's trophy grabbing and scoring surges, Waterford's individual class and future challenge

A four-point win for Limerick in the Munster final yesterday.

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Nov 16th 2020, 6:15 AM

# Analysis

5 talking points as Ireland suffer a familiar type of frustration

Meanwhile, Jack Byrne ended a 35-year wait for a League of Ireland player to be capped in a competitive fixture for the Boys in Green.

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Nov 16th 2020, 12:02 AM

# Talking Points

Tipperary get back on track, Cork fade at finish and subs provide crucial scoring touch

A four-point victory delivered the spoils for Tipperary at the Gaelic Grounds.

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Nov 15th 2020, 6:45 AM

# Talking Points

Galway on revenge mission, Armagh bid to end Donegal dominance and Cavan's heavy legs

5 talking points ahead of big football games in Connacht, Ulster and Leinster this weekend.

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Nov 13th 2020, 7:05 AM

# Talking Points

No one ever said it was going to be easy for Stephen Kenny and Ireland

England were the far superior side on a disappointing night for Ireland at Wembley.

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Nov 13th 2020, 6:30 AM

# Talking Points

A Melbourne return for Cork, Kerry's shock exit and Munster title up for grabs

A dramatic win for Cork over Kerry yesterday.

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Nov 9th 2020, 6:00 AM

# Talking Points

Limerick's red-hot form, champions Tipperary misfire and winter hurling hits home

It finished 3-23 to 2-17 in Limerick’s favour in Páirc Uí Chaoimh yesterday.

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Nov 2nd 2020, 6:15 AM

# Talking Points

A potential hurling cracker, Limerick's winning run and Tipperary's additions to starting side

All eyes are on today’s hurling showdown in Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

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Nov 1st 2020, 7:15 AM

# Talking Points

Ireland's best performance since Euro 2016 deserved more

Stephen Kenny’s men were a penalty shootout away from the play-off final.

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Oct 9th 2020, 6:30 AM

# Talking Points

4 questions for Stephen Kenny ahead of long-awaited Slovakia play-off

What should Kenny do with his selection and approach? And will Ireland’s poor away record be a problem?

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Oct 6th 2020, 7:00 AM

# Talking Points

A big chance in Galway football, the Ferguson factor in Meath and Cork hurling in spotlight

It’s a big weekend of GAA county final action with plenty talking points.

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Oct 2nd 2020, 10:39 AM

# new dawn

The biggest challenge of the Stephen Kenny era is already obvious

Plus, more talking points from the Ireland manager’s first two games in charge.

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Sep 7th 2020, 5:07 PM

# Talking Points

Man United star Fernandes ends the season in fitting fashion and 4 more Premier League talking points

The Portuguese midfielder scored a crucial penalty against Leicester.

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Jul 26th 2020, 10:41 PM

# Talking Points

When will Liverpool be champions? And who will be facing the drop?

The Premier League is set to return on 17 June and there is still a host of issues to be resolved.

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May 29th 2020, 8:35 AM

# Looking Back

5 big picture takeaways from Donegal's 2012 All-Ireland football final win over Mayo

Jim McGuinness’s finest hour arrived eight years ago.

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Apr 12th 2020, 9:34 PM

# retro read

5 big picture takeaways from the classic 2004 Munster final between Waterford and Cork

The Deise prevailed to land their second provincial title in three years.

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Apr 12th 2020, 3:30 PM

# Talking Points

O'Connor brothers shine, Wexford composure, and referee doling out 16 cards unpopular with both sides

Dublin and Wexford played out a fascinating encounter at Croke Park.

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Feb 23rd 2020, 8:15 AM

# Triple Crown

Continuity the key, Doris has to settle for bench, and Earls at 23 again

Ireland head to Twickenham looking to seal the Triple Crown.

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Feb 19th 2020, 3:00 PM

# Talking Points

Minimal changes for Ireland, Deegan to debut, and Murray still the man at 9

Keith Earls comes back into the matchday 23.

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Feb 4th 2020, 5:34 PM

# Talking Points

Conway gets a start, POM drops to the bench, and Murray keeps his place

Johnny Sexton is fully fit to captain Ireland as they begin the Andy Farrell era.

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Jan 28th 2020, 2:09 PM

# Talking Points

Have Ireland blown their best chance of qualifying?

Plus, were there signs of progress despite the disappointing result?

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Nov 19th 2019, 5:00 AM

# Talking Points

Which Irish player did enough last night to feature against Denmark?

Callum Robinson, Robbie Brady and Alan Browne are among those thought to be in contention to start next week.

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Nov 15th 2019, 8:00 AM

# Talking Points

The 17-year-old set for the biggest night of his career so far

Troy Parrott will make his Ireland senior debut against New Zealand this evening.

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Nov 14th 2019, 8:30 AM

# Analysis

Ireland have been hamstrung by conservatism for far too long

Mick McCarthy’s side could only draw with Georgia in Tbilisi on Saturday.

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Oct 13th 2019, 8:00 AM

# Analysis

Should Aaron Connolly start and more Georgia-Ireland talking points

Plus, why the Georgians should not be underestimated.

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Oct 12th 2019, 10:30 AM

# Talking Points

Beirne offers bench impact as Henderson leads the Ireland lineout

All eyes will be on Jordan Larmour and Andrew Conway in Ireland’s back three against Scotland.

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Sep 20th 2019, 7:08 AM

# Talking Points

The right three-in-a-row for Dublin, experience shines through and a bizarre All-Ireland final

Comment from today’s All-Ireland final showdown between Dublin and Galway.

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Sep 15th 2019, 7:38 PM