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# Analysis

July
July 2023
Where are the possible weak points in Ireland's World Cup depth?
Hugo Keenan and Josh van der Flier have dominated the number 15 and 7 jerseys.
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Jul 31st 2023, 7:30 PM
How Dublin's Fitzsimons did old-fashioned stopper job on Kerry star Clifford
The duel between the Kerry attacker and Dublin defender commanded the attention in Croke Park.
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Jul 31st 2023, 5:00 PM
Spiral king Ben Healy enjoys a strong first start for Scotland
The Tipperary man was impressive in the Scots’ win over Italy on Saturday.
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Jul 31st 2023, 1:52 PM
Emer Nolan: Sinéad blew up the image of Irish womanhood like Edna O'Brien had done before her
The English professor says Sinéad’s keens, prayers and cries of pain will always matter so intensely to many people in the country.
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Jul 30th 2023, 6:30 PM
Why Ireland’s official housing targets are (probably) way off the mark
The way the Government comes up with its targets may not hold up well under scrutiny.
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Jul 30th 2023, 8:30 AM
Opposites attract for Ireland's fire and ice
Katie McCabe and Sinéad Farrelly can be ideal foils to unlock attacking threat.
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Jul 30th 2023, 6:30 AM
Anthony Nash: How Cian Lynch turned the All-Ireland final Limerick's way
A breakdown of the key period where the captain used his skills, courage and lightning-quick hurling brain to perfect effect.
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Jul 29th 2023, 7:15 AM
Joe Schmidt and the All Blacks recognise the road to redemption
The Kiwis look settled, motivated, and energetic ahead of the World Cup.
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Jul 28th 2023, 1:00 PM
New Ireland boss Bemand has seen where the women's game can go
The well-regarded coach joins after a successful eight-year stint with England.
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Jul 27th 2023, 8:03 PM
Bench boys: Who can make the difference as the final goes into the melting pot?
Kerry and Dublin will pick teams for a sprint finish and work their way back from there.
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Jul 27th 2023, 5:00 PM
Fiji, Georgia, Samoa, Tonga - the sides out to shock the World Cup
Japan and Argentina will both be vying to get out of Pool D.
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Jul 26th 2023, 7:20 PM
A lack of composure and quality ends Ireland's World Cup dream
Ireland’s World Cup is over following a 2-1 loss to Canada in Perth.
Player ratings: How the Girls in Green fared against Canada
World Cup heartbreak as Canada come from behind to eliminate Ireland
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Jul 26th 2023, 3:56 PM
Player ratings: How the Girls in Green fared against Canada
Game of two halves as Ireland see one-goal lead overturned.
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Jul 26th 2023, 3:20 PM
Arthur O'Dea: Limerick reach pinnacle with 15-minute composition for the ages
Champions have bent time to their will.
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Jul 26th 2023, 7:45 AM
Limerick's unsparing second half crowns an exceptional four years
Whirlwind display leaves the rest of the country in no doubt about the challenge facing them in 2024.
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Jul 23rd 2023, 8:13 PM
Mixed fortunes for clubs in Europe with athleticism the name of the game
St Patrick’s Athletic boss Jon Daly shines a light on top priority when it comes to player profiling.
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Jul 22nd 2023, 8:52 AM
Analysis: Why Abbie Larkin and Lucy Quinn should start against Canada
The pair improved Ireland’s attack against Australia, without compromising the defence.
Katie McCabe's all-action performance set the tone as Ireland went down fighting
Ireland announce themselves on world stage... and introduce themselves to many back home
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Jul 22nd 2023, 7:30 AM
Farrell has tricky calls to make with Ireland's World Cup spots
With the first pre-season game looming, the competition will only heat up.
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Jul 22nd 2023, 6:30 AM
Anthony Nash: Nickie Quaid vs Eoin Murphy - one goalkeeper has the edge, but that can change
Distribution will be more important than shot-stopping in tomorrow’s All-Ireland final.
'A real Brian Cody player . . . Derek had to graft through it' - the evolution of Lyng
Lawlor v Gillane? Casey v Cody? The key potential All-Ireland final match-ups
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Jul 22nd 2023, 6:00 AM
No head coach and now no captain, Ireland's rebuild takes another hit
Nichola Fryday was the most experienced player in an inexperienced squad.
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Jul 21st 2023, 1:34 PM
Katie McCabe's all-action performance set the tone as Ireland went down fighting
Ireland’s captain led the charge in their defeat to Australia.
Ireland announce themselves on world stage... and introduce themselves to many back home
Ireland's youngest player Abbie Larkin delights teammates and coach with sparky World Cup start
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Jul 21st 2023, 11:30 AM
Ireland's youngest player Abbie Larkin delights teammates and coach with sparky World Cup start
Vera Pauw had high praise for the Shamrock Rovers player in her post-match press conference.
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Jul 20th 2023, 8:00 PM
How has Munster man RG Snyman's return to Test rugby gone?
The towering second row has shown his value in two appearances off the bench.
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Jul 20th 2023, 2:08 PM
Ireland show enough in Australia defeat to suggest they can still get out of this group
A narrow 1-0 loss to the co-hosts showed Ireland can compete with Canada and Nigeria for the knockout rounds.
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Jul 20th 2023, 1:49 PM
Player ratings: How the Girls in Green fared against Australia
Vera Pauw’s side came desperately close to pulling off a momentous result on a historic day.
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Jul 20th 2023, 1:43 PM
Ex-Ulster sensation Piutau at the heart of Tonga's fine start to RWC prep
The 31-year-old fullback was brilliant in a win over a strong Australia A side.
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Jul 18th 2023, 9:30 PM
Why the government is set to break its own budget rules for the second year in-a-row
Paul O’Donoghue looks at why government is going against advice from serious entities.
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Jul 8th 2023, 6:30 AM
Why climate change is fast becoming the single biggest threat to global security
A report by
Niall O'Connor
Much of the work of the Defence Forces “will be predicated on issues around climate change”, the recent security forum was told.
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Jul 3rd 2023, 12:05 AM
Premature to write off Derry's title hopes amid the strangest of seasons
Ruaidhrí Higgins’ men suffered a setback on Friday as they were held by Shelbourne.
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Jul 3rd 2023, 12:01 AM
June
June 2023
Donnacha Ó Beacháin: The insurrection has done Putin irreparable damage - what happens now?
The DCU professor of politics says Russia’s difficulties are Ukraine’s opportunity.
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Jun 29th 2023, 1:00 PM
RTÉ's case for licence fee hike in tatters as politicians take delight in having the upper hand
The idea of accountability at the station has been blown up this week.
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Jun 24th 2023, 8:00 AM
'What's for you won't pass you': Kiernan's audition and Ireland's attacking options
The Liverpool striker showed glimpses of brilliance against Zambia as she returns from an eight-month lay-off.
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Jun 24th 2023, 8:00 AM
The view from Brussels: What do EU and NATO military leaders make of Ireland's neutral stance?
Last week, The Journal travelled to Brussels to find what international diplomats and military leaders think of Ireland’s non-aligned stance.
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Jun 22nd 2023, 12:06 AM
Who are Ireland's opponents for tomorrow's first World Cup warm-up?
A closer look at Zambia ahead of tomorrow’s clash.
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Jun 21st 2023, 7:30 PM
Struggles in midfield and issues with shape: why Ireland were second best in Athens
Shane Keegan takes a look back at some of the tactical issues and key statistics on a disappointing night for Stephen Kenny’s side.
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Jun 18th 2023, 10:56 AM
Dreams broken, but tightest calls yet to be made as Pauw shows early World Cup hand
Ireland’s 31-strong training squad was named today.
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Jun 9th 2023, 6:08 PM
There was the Saudis or nothing. So the Saudis it will be for Rory McIlroy
There was tension in the air as Rory McIlroy arrived today at Oakdale Golf and Country Club in Toronto.
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Jun 7th 2023, 8:29 PM
Still no mention of elephant in the room as Man City close in on treble
As expected, Pep Guardiola’s men overcame United in Saturday’s FA Cup final.
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Jun 4th 2023, 12:01 AM
Despite a free vote, no FF TDs and just one FG TD voted in favour of PBP's abortion bill
The spotlight will be on the soldiers of destiny as to whether they have learned lessons from the past.
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Jun 1st 2023, 2:46 PM
May
May 2023
The brilliant John Hodnett try that pushed Munster to URC glory
Every single Munster player had a part in the game-clinching score.
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May 28th 2023, 8:00 AM
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