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Philly McMahon: The GAA was left with a bad choice and a worse choice over Allianz controversy

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The Irish Independent's View: Trump's volatility has left Europe with one choice – lead or be led

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Letters: Taxpayers deserve better scrutiny of public finances and wasteful spending

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Irish Business -- Powerscourt Distillery to be sold to US investment firm with 'significant investment plans'

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Ladies Football -- 'I definitely have big boots to fill' – New Meath captain Niamh Gallogly is relishing Royal challenge in 2026

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Soccer -- West Brom end woeful away run thanks to late Chris Mepham leveller at Derby

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United Rugby Championship -- Gavin Coombes revives Munster as Tony Butler's late kick snatches battling URC victory over Dragons

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Gaelic Football -- Some counties omitting Allianz name and logo from social media posts ahead of National League openers

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Premier League -- Jamie Carragher: Arsenal should embrace the pressure as the quadruple talk gets louder

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