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KERRY-KILDARE
From boy to man - Jack O'Connor's links with Kildare run deep
The Kerry manager has played minor football, managed the county team and had two sons star on the club scene in Kildare.
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Addition
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BACK IN BREFFNI
Ger Brennan's return and the secret to not hijacking your amygdala
Twelves weeks is a severe suspension, but while the length is appropriate, the remit needs to be worked on.
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Moving On
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REVOLUTION AND EVOLUTION
Blending the old and the new, Galway's refit is purring under Donoghue
The Tribesmen have received an instant glow-up with a new crew of fearless players to go with their statesmen.
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Looking Back
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Looking Back
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Bear on the square
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Dublin’s intentions were there from even before the start. Galway had to stand up to it.
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Galway crush Dublin to earn fourth Leinster hurling title
Tribesmen brought the fury to go with their finery.
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Ryan O'Dwyer
'I think the sky is the limit. I really do' - a new Dublin hurling era
Former Dublin and Tipperary hurler on the promising future for Niall Ó Ceallachain’s side.
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unfortunate
Monaghan youngster Bobby McCaul suffers second ACL injury in 14 months
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response
'Disenfranchised, undervalued and a lack of belonging': Ger Brennan breaks silence on 12-week ban
Dublin manager calls for clarity following Jarlath Burns’ comments.
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All-Ireland SFC
Round 2A/2B fixtures confirmed: Ger Brennan set for Dublin return, Louth-Armagh fixed for Inniskeen
3 Jun
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danger here
All-Ireland football race hotting up as teams face exit
2 Jun
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JUSTICE FOR GER
'We are not going to re-referee the game' - Burns speaks on Jim McGuinness escape
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Leinster
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the prodigy
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Mayo are on the road again, inspired by their youngest player.
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Jim Crawford names men's U21 squad ahead of friendlies this week
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fairness
'Jim McGuinness should have the same fate as Ger Brennan' - Paul Flynn
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Reaction
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Nervy
Mayo hit six two-pointers as they just about squeeze past Monaghan
Late Monaghan scoring flurry comes up short.
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SCALDED CATS
Rumours of Kilkenny's demise are greatly exaggerated. Or are they?
With the Cats out of the All-Ireland race, much soul-searching is taking place on Noreside.
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Boxing
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Where next?
The leaving of Davy Fitz leaves Antrim with familiar uncertainty
Clare man arrived in Ulster with much fanfare, but it never worked out for either party.
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History Maker
Jo Yapp appointed Head Coach of first-ever British and Irish Lions women’s team
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The King
Doing it his way in New York and Tyrone, Frank McGuigan was unique
Ardboe legend leaves with an adoration from his public.
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can see can be
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hot takes
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Reaction
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24 May
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shock and awe
Dublin dump Kilkenny out of Leinster and All-Ireland in sensational Parnell Park shock
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Leinster Hurling
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Cycling
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RIP
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column
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Cricket Ireland names women's squads for World Cup and Tri-Series
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They Did It
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Showpiece Event
The Ulster final is an ever-evolving piece of theatre that enthrals generations
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At long last
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