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#Talking Points

# talking-points - Thursday 7 February, 2019

From The42 Farrell returns, hearts and minds to be won and more talking points from Ireland's XV to face Scotland Reaction

Farrell returns, hearts and minds to be won and more talking points from Ireland's XV to face Scotland

Feb 7th 2019, 5:00 PM 28,748 Views 66 Comments

Ireland’s formidable strength in depth at centre means they are scarcely weakened despite injury to Ringrose and Henshaw.

# talking-points - Thursday 31 January, 2019

From The42 Henshaw's positional switch, Murray returns and more talking points Six Nations

Henshaw's positional switch, Murray returns and more talking points

Jan 31st 2019, 2:00 PM 32,774 Views 80 Comments

Joe Schmidt has named his first team of the 2019 Six Nations.

# talking-points - Monday 28 January, 2019

From The42 5 debutants who shone, McManus the early star of advanced mark and major spotlight on referees Comment

5 debutants who shone, McManus the early star of advanced mark and major spotlight on referees

Updated Jan 28th 2019, 5:09 PM 23,194 Views 11 Comments

Lots to digest as the Allianz Leagues returned over the weekend.

# talking-points - Wednesday 16 January, 2019

From The42 The West reawakens, 'unlucky' Byrne misses out and Schmidt's 30 reserves Talking Points

The West reawakens, 'unlucky' Byrne misses out and Schmidt's 30 reserves

Updated Jan 16th 2019, 10:36 PM 42,439 Views 68 Comments

Joe Schmidt admitted Ross Byrne’s omission was ‘an incredibly tight call’, while Ultan Dillane will be looking to make up for lost time in Irish green.

# talking-points - Friday 11 January, 2019

From The42 Emery realises the problems of following Wenger and other Premier League talking points Talking Points

Emery realises the problems of following Wenger and other Premier League talking points

Jan 11th 2019, 4:00 PM 5,023 Views No Comments

Plus Seamus Coleman’s struggle at Everton, and Liverpool turn to van Dijk to make sure this doesn’t slip.

# talking-points - Saturday 8 December, 2018

From The42 Plenty of history made as Mourneabbey end long wait for All-Ireland glory Talking Points

Plenty of history made as Mourneabbey end long wait for All-Ireland glory

Dec 8th 2018, 10:16 PM 4,734 Views 1 Comment

5 talking points on the newly-crowned All-Ireland senior club champions and the 2018 showpiece.

# talking-points - Sunday 25 November, 2018

From The42 Mullinalaghta's historic moment, Crokes run riot again and Burke rounds off year in style Comment

Mullinalaghta's historic moment, Crokes run riot again and Burke rounds off year in style

Nov 25th 2018, 6:43 PM 10,636 Views 2 Comments

5 talking points after the weekend’s provincial club football action.

# talking-points - Friday 23 November, 2018

From The42 Are Tottenham in danger of falling apart? Analysis

Are Tottenham in danger of falling apart?

Nov 23rd 2018, 3:06 PM 9,734 Views 10 Comments

Stadium issues and rumours of Christian Eriksen’s imminent departure have undermined the progress made by Spurs of late.

# talking-points - Friday 16 November, 2018

From The42 Martin O'Neill is running out of excuses Opinion

Martin O'Neill is running out of excuses

Nov 16th 2018, 9:55 AM 27,697 Views 54 Comments

The Republic of Ireland were involved in a dire 0-0 draw with the North last night.

# talking-points - Thursday 15 November, 2018

From The42 Schmidt's late decisions, Toner restored and more Ireland team talking points Big Calls

Schmidt's late decisions, Toner restored and more Ireland team talking points

Nov 15th 2018, 2:51 PM 11,956 Views 34 Comments

The head coach has reverted to the tried and trusted for the All Blacks clash.

# talking-points - Friday 2 November, 2018

From The42 It's time for more Premier League footballers to start following Juan Mata's example Talking Point

It's time for more Premier League footballers to start following Juan Mata's example

Nov 2nd 2018, 4:51 PM 10,144 Views 7 Comments

On week when Raheem Sterling reportedly agreed a new £300,000-a-week deal, more focus needs to be put on how the sport spends its vast sums.

# talking-points - Thursday 1 November, 2018

From The42 McGrath's scrum-half nod, Larmour's shot at 15 and Ireland's back row ballast Talking Points

McGrath's scrum-half nod, Larmour's shot at 15 and Ireland's back row ballast

Nov 1st 2018, 7:27 PM 11,292 Views 8 Comments

With Joe Schmidt naming an experimental team, opportunity knocks at Soldier Field.

# talking-points - Wednesday 24 October, 2018

From The42 Murray absent, new caps and more Ireland squad talking points Selection Issues

Murray absent, new caps and more Ireland squad talking points

Oct 24th 2018, 4:16 PM 13,793 Views 13 Comments

Will Addison, Sammy Arnold and Ross Byrne are in line for first caps, as Schmidt rewards early-season form.

# talking-points - Monday 22 October, 2018

From The42 New champions emerge, joyous scenes, mass brawl - 5 talking points after Sunday's club action Grassroots

New champions emerge, joyous scenes, mass brawl - 5 talking points after Sunday's club action

Oct 22nd 2018, 9:30 PM 20,802 Views 1 Comment

Castlerahan, Clonoulty-Rossmore, Naomh Eanna and Crossmaglen were some of the teams to lift titles yesterday.

# talking-points - Monday 15 October, 2018

From The42 More of the same won't suffice: 5 talking points ahead of Ireland-Wales Up For Discussion

More of the same won't suffice: 5 talking points ahead of Ireland-Wales

Oct 15th 2018, 5:28 PM 12,218 Views 14 Comments

Opportunity knocks for Martin O’Neill’s side against a severely weakened Wales team tomorrow evening.

# talking-points - Friday 12 October, 2018

From The42 Doherty in the starting XI against Denmark, a Preston duo up front and more Nations League talking points Talking Points

Doherty in the starting XI against Denmark, a Preston duo up front and more Nations League talking points

Oct 12th 2018, 5:44 PM 15,460 Views 12 Comments

Ireland need to steady the ship in this week’s Nations League double-header, which begins against Denmark in Dublin tomorrow.

# talking-points - Friday 5 October, 2018

From The42 Top-of-the-table clash: Title contenders prepare to battle as Liverpool welcome Guardiola's champions to Anfield Analysis

Top-of-the-table clash: Title contenders prepare to battle as Liverpool welcome Guardiola's champions to Anfield

Oct 5th 2018, 4:07 PM 3,289 Views 4 Comments

Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola face off at Anfield in a mouth-watering top-of-the-table clash on Sunday.

# talking-points - Friday 28 September, 2018

From The42 A goal that sums up the man — Hazard's likeable modesty goes hand-in-hand with his brilliance Talking Points This post contains videos

A goal that sums up the man — Hazard's likeable modesty goes hand-in-hand with his brilliance

Sep 28th 2018, 4:00 PM 4,630 Views 2 Comments

Eden Hazard’s outstanding goal against Liverpool has many suggesting he can be the best player in the world.

# talking-points - Friday 21 September, 2018

From The42 Matt Doherty prepares for Old Trafford test, Klopp eyes sixth straight win and more Premier League talking points Talking Points This post contains videos

Matt Doherty prepares for Old Trafford test, Klopp eyes sixth straight win and more Premier League talking points

Sep 21st 2018, 4:00 PM 4,236 Views No Comments

Liverpool take on Southampton, Spurs travel to face Brighton and Man United welcome Wolves to Old Trafford.

# talking-points - Sunday 16 September, 2018

From The42 5 talking points as Dublin exact sweet revenge on Cork on All-Ireland final day Opinion

5 talking points as Dublin exact sweet revenge on Cork on All-Ireland final day

Sep 16th 2018, 7:27 PM 7,381 Views 7 Comments

The Sky Blues came out on top in an intriguing battle as 50,141 watched on in Croke Park.

# talking-points - Friday 14 September, 2018

From The42 Why do managers care what pundits think? Analysis This post contains videos

Why do managers care what pundits think?

Sep 14th 2018, 4:04 PM 4,364 Views 3 Comments

The likes of Jose Mourinho and Jurgen Klopp are becoming increasingly concerned about what the opinion makers say.

# talking-points - Sunday 2 September, 2018

From The42 Dublin's historic feat, Tyrone hit by goals and McCaffrey's day to savour Talking Points

Dublin's historic feat, Tyrone hit by goals and McCaffrey's day to savour

Sep 2nd 2018, 8:19 PM 6,708 Views 13 Comments

The 2018 championship drew to a close today.

# talking-points - Sunday 26 August, 2018

From The42 Injury-time drama, major boost for Tipperary and more Cork underage woes Talking Points

Injury-time drama, major boost for Tipperary and more Cork underage woes

Aug 26th 2018, 8:44 PM 12,095 Views 20 Comments

Tipperary claimed the All-Ireland U21 hurling title at the Gaelic Grounds this evening.

# talking-points - Saturday 25 August, 2018

From The42 Goals win games, Dublin's first-half storm and a mouth-watering All-Ireland final set Talking Points

Goals win games, Dublin's first-half storm and a mouth-watering All-Ireland final set

Aug 25th 2018, 9:27 PM 5,857 Views 2 Comments

Holders Dublin and Munster champions Cork booked their All-Ireland final spots today.

# talking-points - Sunday 19 August, 2018

From The42 Limerick's heroic defensive display, their impressive run to All-Ireland glory and below-par Galway Comment

Limerick's heroic defensive display, their impressive run to All-Ireland glory and below-par Galway

Aug 19th 2018, 9:07 PM 13,552 Views 19 Comments

5 talking points after Limerick ended a 45-year wait for an All-Ireland title.

# talking-points - Thursday 16 August, 2018

From The42 The big talking points ahead of Sunday’s clash between Limerick and Galway Final Day

The big talking points ahead of Sunday’s clash between Limerick and Galway

Aug 16th 2018, 4:31 PM 7,972 Views 9 Comments

The climax of the All-Ireland hurling championship is upon us.

# talking-points - Sunday 12 August, 2018

From The42 Dublin's second-half storm, Galway's early regrets and the four-in-a-row bid Talking Points

Dublin's second-half storm, Galway's early regrets and the four-in-a-row bid

Aug 12th 2018, 10:00 AM 24,050 Views 81 Comments

Dublin surged into another final as Galway bowed out last evening.

# talking-points - Sunday 29 July, 2018

From The42 Extra-time epic, Limerick's brilliant subs and Cork's semi-final regrets Talking Points

Extra-time epic, Limerick's brilliant subs and Cork's semi-final regrets

Jul 29th 2018, 7:56 PM 13,611 Views 3 Comments

There was plenty to digest after another thriller in Croke Park.

From The42 Cork's semi-final record, Limerick on Croke Park stage and inside danger men Talking Points

Cork's semi-final record, Limerick on Croke Park stage and inside danger men

Jul 29th 2018, 8:00 AM 26,921 Views 4 Comments

5 talking points ahead of today’s All-Ireland hurling semi-final between Cork and Limerick.

# talking-points - Saturday 28 July, 2018

From The42 Clare's long-awaited return to Croker, Galway's attacking riches and key match-ups Comment

Clare's long-awaited return to Croker, Galway's attacking riches and key match-ups

Jul 28th 2018, 7:00 AM 20,628 Views 11 Comments

5 talking points ahead of today’s All-Ireland hurling semi-final between Galway and Clare.

# talking-points - Sunday 22 July, 2018

From The42 Kerry's late saviour, Monaghan miss golden chance and McManus stars Talking Points

Kerry's late saviour, Monaghan miss golden chance and McManus stars

Jul 22nd 2018, 7:30 PM 7,884 Views 12 Comments

There was plenty to digest after the action in Clones.

# talking-points - Tuesday 17 July, 2018

From The42 Will Davy Fitz stay with Wexford, Dublin-Tyrone similarities and Roscommon's dilemma Comment

Will Davy Fitz stay with Wexford, Dublin-Tyrone similarities and Roscommon's dilemma

Jul 17th 2018, 5:30 PM 8,141 Views 15 Comments

We take a look back at some interesting aspects from the weekend’s GAA action.

# talking-points - Sunday 8 July, 2018

From The42 Galway's attack dazzles, Kilkenny's remarkable spirit and All-Ireland challenges await Talking Points

Galway's attack dazzles, Kilkenny's remarkable spirit and All-Ireland challenges await

Jul 8th 2018, 6:32 PM 11,880 Views 6 Comments

Galway march on as Leinster champions while Kilkenny head to the All-Ireland quarter-final stage.

From The42 Roscommon and Tyrone march on in style, Armagh and Cork reach end of the road Talking Points

Roscommon and Tyrone march on in style, Armagh and Cork reach end of the road

Jul 8th 2018, 6:30 AM 7,026 Views 1 Comment

It was a defining day in the 2018 season in Portlaoise for the four counties.

From The42 The power of momentum, dominant Daniel Flynn and Galway coming to Newbridge Comment

The power of momentum, dominant Daniel Flynn and Galway coming to Newbridge

Jul 8th 2018, 12:04 AM 9,837 Views 3 Comments

5 talking points after Kildare sealed their place in the Super 8s with a convincing win over Fermanagh.

# talking-points - Saturday 7 July, 2018

From The42 Who'll fall at the last Super 8s hurdle, can Kildare back-up Newbridge and will Cork show up? Then There Were 12

Who'll fall at the last Super 8s hurdle, can Kildare back-up Newbridge and will Cork show up?

Updated Jul 7th 2018, 12:00 PM 21,080 Views 13 Comments

5 key questions ahead of the weekend’s All-Ireland football qualifier round 4 action.

# talking-points - Sunday 1 July, 2018

From The42 Did Burke's 'fear' comments rile up the Cats, Kilkenny's late fightback and replay venue controversy Comment

Did Burke's 'fear' comments rile up the Cats, Kilkenny's late fightback and replay venue controversy

Jul 1st 2018, 7:40 PM 14,896 Views 22 Comments

5 talking points after Galway and Kilkenny played out an entertaining Leinster SHC final draw.

From The42 Cork's comeback, Horgan and Harnedy shine, Clare's barren Munster spell continues Talking Points

Cork's comeback, Horgan and Harnedy shine, Clare's barren Munster spell continues

Jul 1st 2018, 6:01 PM 10,497 Views 17 Comments

For the second year on the bounce, Cork saw off Clare in a Munster decider.

From The42 Famous Newbridge football night, Kildare claim scalp, Mayo run out of steam Talking Points

Famous Newbridge football night, Kildare claim scalp, Mayo run out of steam

Jul 1st 2018, 8:56 AM 11,587 Views 9 Comments

A pulsating qualifier tie saw Kildare emerge victorious last night.

# talking-points - Sunday 24 June, 2018

From The42 Munster mismatch, Kerry's attacking class and Cork's qualifier challenge Talking Points

Munster mismatch, Kerry's attacking class and Cork's qualifier challenge

Jun 24th 2018, 11:02 AM 9,462 Views 10 Comments

Kerry routed the home side in Páirc Uí Chaoimh last night.

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