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SNAP REACTION: Katie Taylor bows out with Croke Park fairytale victory
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How important is Troy Parrott’s Spanish transfer for Irish football?
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Will Katie Taylor’s Croke Park homecoming be shown on RTÉ?
August 18, 2026 · 50 minWith less than three weeks to go until Katie Taylor’s sold-out Croke Park homecoming, negotiations regarding the TV broadcast rights are still ongoing. Subscription broadcaster Dazn holds the exclusive rights for fight night – but could…
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Does Jeff Bezos care about the soul of Liverpool FC?
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The psychology of Mayo
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How much is too much sport on TV?
July 21, 2026 · 39 minSinead O’Carroll and Niall Kelly are in reflective form after a highly-anticipated sporting weekend fell flat. The pair were left questioning their life choices after the All-Ireland hurling final, Open Championship and World Cup final…