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Irish labor against Samoa as New Zealand loom large
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Irish labor against Samoa as New Zealand loom large
By Kieran Rooney Nov. 17-23, 2010 A much needed overdue victory, but not nearly the quality of performance coach Declan Kidney had hoped for. That ...
Stats count for little in bizarre NE region
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Stats count for little in bizarre NE region
By Dave Hannigan [caption id="attachment_21931" align="alignnone" width="600" caption="Former Irish international Chris Hughton has impressed as ma...
Ireland come close vs.  Aussie pros at Croker
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Ireland come close vs. Aussie pros at Croker
By Kieran Rooney SOME much needed credibility was restored to the International Rules series when Australia survived a late rally from Ireland in t...
Ireland claw back deficit  to made 2nd leg competitive
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Ireland claw back deficit to made 2nd leg competitive
By Kieran Rooney IRELAND remain in contention in the International Rules Series against Australia - just. The two match series looked over as a con...
Keane is not finished, but needs to move
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Keane is not finished, but needs to move
By Dave Hannigan There must be something karmic about the name R. Keane. Mention it in Irish football circles and it will be guaranteed to divide. ...
New crop of pugs awaiting the bell
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New crop of pugs awaiting the bell
By Jay Mwamba While speculation over a possible New York mega-fight between Andy Lee and the Derry Destroyer, John Duddy, continues to swirl, anoth...
McDowell adds Ryder clincher to U.S. Open success
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McDowell adds Ryder clincher to U.S. Open success
By John Manley Can life get any better for Graeme McDowell after 2010? Hot on the heels of winning his first major tournament, McDowell won his sin...
 Leinster's form is worry as Irish plan for N.Z., S.A.
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Leinster's form is worry as Irish plan for N.Z., S.A.
By Kieran Rooney IRISH rugby coach Declan Kidney should be feeling pretty satisfied about how the season has started. Three of the four Irish provi...
 Cork's strength in depth is key to All Ireland win
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Cork's strength in depth is key to All Ireland win
By Kieran Rooney HALF an hour into last Sunday's All-Ireland Football Championship decider at Croke Park, and you had to be seriously concerned for...
 Ireland take maximum points,  but fail to build goal tally
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Ireland take maximum points, but fail to build goal tally
By Kieran Rooney YET again the lack of creativity in the Republic of Ireland's soccer team's midfield has become an issue. It followed the 3-1 Euro...
Cats deprived of five as Tipp self-belief wins out
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Cats deprived of five as Tipp self-belief wins out
By Kieran Rooney ALL week, the talk was that Lar Corbett was potentially Tipperary's equivalent of Henry Shefflin. But it's one thing getting such ...
Down break Kildare hearts,  through to Sept. 19 final
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Down break Kildare hearts, through to Sept. 19 final
By Kieran Rooney JUST as the Dublin supporters left Croke Park devastated the week previously, Kildare fans must still be pondering about how event...

 

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