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Ex-Southampton star key as Ireland ultimately outclassed in crunch World Cup qualifier
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Impact of Farrell's bench, more heartbreak for Mayo and when will this Dublin run end?
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The case for Mayo, is Keegan comfortable at full-back and what left-field tactics could we see?
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5 talking points as Limerick and Waterford do battle for the All-Ireland hurling crown
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Will Liverpool's 22-year-old from Cork continue incredible journey with Premier League debut?
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Waterford's amazing comeback, Bennett stands tall and another super TJ Reid show
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Impossible to make definitive judgements on Kenny and Ireland amid freak set of circumstances
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Limerick's trophy grabbing and scoring surges, Waterford's individual class and future challenge
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5 talking points as Ireland suffer a familiar type of frustration
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Tipperary get back on track, Cork fade at finish and subs provide crucial scoring touch
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Galway on revenge mission, Armagh bid to end Donegal dominance and Cavan's heavy legs
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No one ever said it was going to be easy for Stephen Kenny and Ireland
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A Melbourne return for Cork, Kerry's shock exit and Munster title up for grabs
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Limerick's red-hot form, champions Tipperary misfire and winter hurling hits home
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A potential hurling cracker, Limerick's winning run and Tipperary's additions to starting side
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Ireland's best performance since Euro 2016 deserved more
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4 questions for Stephen Kenny ahead of long-awaited Slovakia play-off
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A big chance in Galway football, the Ferguson factor in Meath and Cork hurling in spotlight
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When will Liverpool be champions? And who will be facing the drop?
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Looking Back
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5 big picture takeaways from the classic 2004 Munster final between Waterford and Cork
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O'Connor brothers shine, Wexford composure, and referee doling out 16 cards unpopular with both sides
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Triple Crown
Continuity the key, Doris has to settle for bench, and Earls at 23 again
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Minimal changes for Ireland, Deegan to debut, and Murray still the man at 9
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Conway gets a start, POM drops to the bench, and Murray keeps his place
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Have Ireland blown their best chance of qualifying?
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Which Irish player did enough last night to feature against Denmark?
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The 17-year-old set for the biggest night of his career so far
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Ireland have been hamstrung by conservatism for far too long
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Should Aaron Connolly start and more Georgia-Ireland talking points
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Beirne offers bench impact as Henderson leads the Ireland lineout
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The right three-in-a-row for Dublin, experience shines through and a bizarre All-Ireland final
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