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Live text coverage of the announcement of the Ireland team to face Wales in the Six Nations in Dublin on Friday night.
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Lyons announces £9m for NI grassroots football
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Ireland prepare to host Wales after record England win

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Wales recall Mee against Ireland in Six Nations
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'It hurt so much and motivated me quite a bit' - Roberts on the Ireland Rugby Social
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Ireland wary but focused before Wales challenge
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The Ireland Rugby Social with Wales legend Jamie Roberts. Audio, 56 minutes
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Ireland 'can't kick loosely' against Wales - Osborne
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Devine delighted with 'massive win' for Glentoran
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Ireland teams triumph in World Cup qualifiers
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What do Irish League managers think of VAR?
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Ireland defeat Malaysia in World Cup qualifier
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O'Connell happy to see Irish plans coming to fruition
Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell says it is pleasing to see pre-match plans come to fruition as Ireland aim to build on their Six Nations win over England when they play Wales on Friday.
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In-form McCloskey keen to make most of Ireland chance
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GAA takeaways - Donegal roll on, Derry surge and hurling struggles
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'Breath of fresh air' Lindsay backed for NI job
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'Special feeling' as Rock hits Belfast nine-darter
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'I'm loving my time here' - Bell on Ulster stay
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'Great to see Ulster players stand up for Ireland'
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Fulton ready for added attention on Ireland return
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