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Talking Points

# talking-points - Monday 22 April, 2013

5 things we learned from the weekend’s GAA action

Lester Ryan gives the Cats bosses a selection headache and expectation levels rise in Tipp after the weekend’s hurling semi-finals.

# talking-points - Tuesday 4 December, 2012

Talking points: what we learned from the weekend’s club GAA action

“We’ve just had the sort of unexpected and unlikely weekend that reminds you that intercounty isn’t everything,” writes Ewan MacKenna.

# talking-points - Tuesday 16 October, 2012

Barstooler: 5 things we learned from last weekend’s League of Ireland action

If you’re stuck for something to say when chatting about domestic football, here’s this week’s round-up.

# talking-points - Friday 12 October, 2012

Expert view: Our Heineken Cup Q&A with Donal Lenihan

Only a few hours to go until the big kick-off.

# talking-points - Saturday 22 September, 2012

Five things we learned from today’s Premier League matches

The honeymoon period is over for Michael Laudrup while Fulham, Everton and West Brom are all riding high in the table.

# talking-points - Tuesday 21 August, 2012

Barstooler: 5 talking points from last weekend’s Airtricity League action

It was a Brucey Bonus weekend in the Airtricity League Premier with games on Friday and again on Monday. Here’s what got us talking.

# talking-points - Tuesday 7 August, 2012

Barstooler: 5 talking points from last weekend’s Airtricity League action

Sligo open some breathing space as Shamrock Rovers hint at a return to form. Here’s our run-down of what you might have missed.

# talking-points - Tuesday 17 July, 2012

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Barstooler: 5 talking points from last weekend’s Airtricity League action

Drogheda moved up into second but Sligo are storming ahead in the Premier Division title race.

# talking-points - Tuesday 3 July, 2012

Barstooler: 5 talking points from last weekend’s Airtricity League action

If you’re stuck for something to say when chatting about domestic football, here’s this week’s round-up.

# talking-points - Tuesday 26 June, 2012

Barstooler: 5 talking points from last weekend’s Airtricity League action

Barstooler is back – if you’re stuck for something to say when chatting about domestic football, here’s this week’s round-up.

# talking-points - Monday 25 June, 2012

Gaelic football: 5 things we now know

Ewan MacKenna on the lessons learned from this weekend’s action.

# talking-points - Monday 18 June, 2012

Gaelic football: 5 things we now know

Why the Kildare side are like England’s rugby team and other lessons after a weekend of action throughout the country.

# talking-points - Saturday 16 June, 2012

Euro 2012 talking points: day 9

Miguel Delaney attempts to analyse and make sense of an incredible day

# talking-points - Friday 8 June, 2012

Euro 2012 talking points: day 1

From a pleasing pattern being set to whether Greece’s performance was a positive for Ireland, Miguel Delaney picks out the key themes of the opening day

# talking-points - Tuesday 22 May, 2012

Barstooler: 5 big talking points from last weekend’s Airtricity League action

If you’re stuck for something to say when chatting about domestic football, here’s this week’s round-up of semi-intelligent points.

# talking-points - Tuesday 3 April, 2012

Barstooler: 5 big talking points from last weekend’s Airtricity League action

If you’re stuck for something to say when chatting about domestic football, here’s a cut out and keep list of semi-intelligent points.

# talking-points - Saturday 10 March, 2012

GAA throw-in: 5 things to look out for in the National Football League this weekend

Does home advantage really matter? Emmett McNamara flags the things to keep an eye on in round four of the NFL.

# talking-points - Monday 24 October, 2011

Barstooler: Five things we learned from this weekend’s League of Ireland action

As we enter the final week of domestic action, the picture is becoming a little bit clearer in both the Premier and First Divisions of the Airtricity League.

# talking-points - Monday 10 October, 2011

Barstooler: Five things we learned from this weekend’s League of Ireland action

It’s the league with more twists and turns than a game of snakes and ladders. Here are the major talking points from this weekend’s domestic football action.

# talking-points - Monday 3 October, 2011

Barstooler: Five things we learned from this weekend’s League of Ireland action

It’s still all to play for as the Aitricity League enters its final month. Here are the major talking points from this weekend’s round of games.

# talking-points - Monday 26 September, 2011

Barstooler: Five things we learned from this weekend’s League of Ireland action

There were no real shocks in the League of Ireland this weekend, but that doesn’t mean that there was nothing to talk about.

# talking-points - Monday 25 July, 2011

Bar stool: the main talking points from this weekend’s Airtricity League action

On a weekend when Shamrock Rovers weren’t in action, Sligo, Pat’s and Derry couldn’t push home their advantage, writes Alan Smith.

# talking-points - Monday 4 July, 2011

Key to the Kingdom: three reasons why Kerry trumped Cork yesterday

Ger McCarthy analyses the areas of dominance which gave Kerry their three-point victory in yesterday’s Munster SFC Final.

# talking-points - Monday 9 May, 2011

The Watercooler: Chelsea’s capitulation raises some eyebrows

Milan claim their first Scudetto in seven years and Mourinho eyes up another midfielder. What other footballing matters are playing on Paul Ring’s mind this morning?

# talking-points - Monday 2 May, 2011

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The Watercooler: the weekend’s talking points

Another weekend of football. Another Monday morning of debate.

# talking-points - Monday 18 April, 2011

The Watercooler: Gunners implode again

Thirsty? Join Paul Ring at the Watercooler as he picks over the weekend’s football action.

# talking-points - Tuesday 29 March, 2011

Talking points: five good reasons to watch Ireland this evening

It may only be a friendly but we’ll be looking out for a number of things in the Irish performance tonight.

# talking-points - Monday 28 March, 2011

The Watercooler: the future’s bright, the future’s green

Paul Ring reflects on a successful weekend for Giovanni Trapattoni’s men. Or was it?

# talking-points - Monday 14 March, 2011

The Watercooler: two weeks is an eternity for Arsenal…

Paul Ring isn’t thirsty, but he’s hanging around the watercooler looking for someone to talk football.

# talking-points - Monday 7 March, 2011

The Watercooler: plenty of talking points after a weekend of full-blooded football

Paul Ring rakes over the main talking points from the weekend, much like Jamie Carragher’s studs on Nani’s leg.

# talking-points - Monday 28 February, 2011

The Watercooler: Arsenal could count cost of Carling Cup let-down

Paul Ring runs through the weekend’s main talking points from the world of football.

# talking-points - Tuesday 1 February, 2011

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Premier League mop-up: Rooney back and on the double

Find out who the big winners and losers were on a busy night of football cross-channel.

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It’s all in the game as Casey keeps his cool

Fore! Neil Cullen swings back through the weekend’s action as Paul Casey breaks his drought in the desert.

# talking-points - Wednesday 8 September, 2010

Euro 2012

Three talking points: Ireland v Andorra

Not a whole lot learned from distinctly indifferent performance.