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    Here is where Ireland's political parties stand on Gaza
    Many Irish voters feel passionately about the Palestinian cause and want their public representatives to do more on the issue.
    27 Nov 2024
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    The talking points ahead of today’s crunch Ireland -France test
    Updated 14 Feb 2021
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    Covid-19 committee to invite CMO Tony Holohan and HSE boss Paul Reid to appear next week
    Updated 12 May 2020
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    Analysis
    Farrell outstanding, Ireland's depth delivers and a huge effort from the pack
    24 Feb 2018
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    Gatland's surprises, POM's honour, Itoje unlucky and more Lions talking points
    21 Jun 2017
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    opener
    Te'o at 12, the Irish contingent and more Lions team talking points
    31 May 2017
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    Brilliant Beirne, Erasmus' big question and more Pro12 final talking points
    27 May 2017
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    Leavy gets the nod, Murray's fitness, and more Champions Cup talking points
    31 Mar 2017
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    Missed chances, the Welsh backlash and more talking points from Cardiff
    10 Mar 2017
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    Talking Points
    Ireland can't convert, key men lost, and the match officials in limelight
    19 Nov 2016
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    Eight new caps, Dillane's impression and selection calls for Schmidt
    12 Nov 2016
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    Marijuana, assisted suicide, gun control - there was a lot on the table for US voters in this election
    9 Nov 2016
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    Missed chance and chances, red and more talking points from Ireland's defeat
    25 Jun 2016
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    Back row dominant, defensive work-ons and more Ireland talking points
    19 Mar 2016
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    All Even
    Six Nations drama, Schmidt's hard-hitting wings and more Ireland talking points
    7 Feb 2016
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    on form
    Payne's class at 15, clever strike plays and more Ulster talking points
    23 Jan 2016
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    A new low for Munster, Axel under pressure and more Paris talking points
    9 Jan 2016
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    Costly mistakes, unhappy Munster fans and more Thomond Park talking points
    13 Dec 2015
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    big issues
    World Cup hangovers linger and more talking points from Leinster's defeat
    21 Nov 2015
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    Murphy gets nod at 6, Healy retained and more Ireland XV talking points
    16 Oct 2015
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    slick start
    Sexton shines, Ireland unleash and more talking points from Cardiff
    19 Sep 2015
    55
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    Kearney is a World Cup starter and more talking points from Ireland's loss
    5 Sep 2015
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    Baa-Baas
    Ulster duo back in green, Madigan at 10 and more Ireland XV talking points
    27 May 2015
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    high drama
    5 talking points after Munster come through Pro12 semi-final thriller
    23 May 2015
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    Final Four
    An all-Irish Pro12 decider still possible and more final day talking points
    16 May 2015
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    Toulon's growing dominance and more Champions Cup talking points
    2 May 2015
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    Plus Fort
    King James and more talking points as Saracens fall short against Clermont
    18 Apr 2015
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    Error Count
    Aki's non-try and more talking points after Connacht lose to Ulster
    11 Apr 2015
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    big issues
    Scrum power and more talking points from Leinster's win over Bath
    4 Apr 2015
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    Impressive
    Brilliant O'Brien and more talking points from Ireland's big win in Scotland
    21 Mar 2015
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    large and in charge
    Healy unleashed and more talking points from Ireland's team for Scotland
    19 Mar 2015
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    6 talking points after Ireland suffer defeat to Warren Gatland's Wales
    14 Mar 2015
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    Healy held back and more talking points from Ireland's XV for England
    27 Feb 2015
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    Winning Start
    5 talking points after Joe Schmidt's Ireland beat Italy in Rome
    7 Feb 2015
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    Schmidt's Contenders
    The return of SOB and more talking points from the Wolfhounds team
    29 Jan 2015
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    nine tries
    5 talking points after Anthony Foley's Munster hammer Sale
    25 Jan 2015
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    5 talking points after Leinster secure a Champions Cup quarter-final
    24 Jan 2015
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    5 talking points after Munster crash out of Europe against Saracens
    17 Jan 2015
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    Galway Woe
    5 talking points after Connacht slip to home defeat against Edinburgh
    9 Jan 2015
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    Convincing
    5 talking points after Munster see off Leinster at Thomond Park
    26 Dec 2014
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