en-ie-hotdailynews: 2015-09-09 Ireland Sports

I would happily settle for a play-off - O'Neill
Irish Independent
Martin O'Neill would happily accept a third-place finish in Ireland's Euro 2016 qualifying group because of the difficulty of their remaining fixtures with Germany and Poland. Ads by Google. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Go To. Comments.
Irish glass half-full and half-empty   Irish Examiner
Martin O'Neill tempted with third place after good four days   Irish Times
Choice is clear now for Jack   Herald
The Times (subscription)
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Irish Independent

O'Connell seeks 'sensible explanation' for Toulon doping claims
Irish Independent
Ireland captain Paul O'Connell is hoping for a "sensible explanation" to the reports in France which claimed that Toulon players have been illegally supplied with anabolic steroids by local pharmacists.
Paul O'Connell hoping for 'sensible explanation' to Toulon doping claims   Irish Examiner
Rugby World Cup 2015: Toulon players under the spotlight over doping allegations   Sydney Morning Herald
Ireland skipper Paul O'Connell alarmed at Toulon doping claims   Daily Mail
Telegraph.co.uk
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Irish Independent

Tony Ward: Is this the real Ireland? We can only hope it isn't
Irish Independent
If victory over Ireland is being acknowledged as a launch-pad moment for England then what does defeat mean for us? Ads by Google. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Go To. Comments. On the back of losing to the Welsh the previous week, Paul ...

Searching for solace as D-Day looms   Irish Examiner
Citizen Strauss ready to earn his stripes on World Cup duty   Irish Times
Defeats leave plenty for Ireland to work on says Strauss   the Irish News

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Irish Times

Diarmuid Connolly risked missing All-Ireland final over appeal
Irish Times
Dublin's Diarmuid Connolly might this week have been facing suspension for the All-Ireland football final, had his late-night hearing at the weekend followed established precedent. Connolly successfully challenged the one-match suspension imposed by ...
Hypocrisy the root cause of disciplinary shortcomings   Irish Independent
Diarmuid Connolly cleared for semi-final replay   PPP Focus.com
Mayo star Diarmuid O'Connor 'devastated' by defeat to Dublin   Mayo News
Belfast Telegraph
Irish Mirror
Herald
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Irish Independent

Cian O'Sullivan hamstring injury a concern for Dubs ahead of final
Irish Independent
Cian O'Sullivan is facing an anxious 12 days ahead of the All-Ireland football final with Kerry after limping off with a suspected hamstring injury in Saturday's replay win over Mayo. Ads by Google. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Go To ...
Kerry chiefs have no issues with David Coldrick's big match appointment   Irish Examiner
What? Not one Yerra to be heard   Herald
'I think they're a good bit more defensively conscious' – how Dublin have ...   The42
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Meath Chronicle
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Irish Independent

Losing two games doesn't make Ireland a spent force - Jackson
Irish Independent
It's been far from an ideal couple of weeks for Ireland's World Cup preparations but the feeling emanating from the camp is that panic button are not being pressed just yet. Ads by Google. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Go To. Comments.
Paddy Jackson tipping Ulster pal Tommy Bowe to rediscover top form at World Cup   Irish Examiner
Paddy Jackson ready to put best foot forward as he leaves the bubble   Irish Times
Jonathan Sexton's status as Ireland's key playmaker won't rock Paddy Jackson   Daily Mail
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ITV News

Hodgson wants Aston Villa midfielder to decide on future
ITV News
Roy Hodgson has called on Jack Grealish to decide whether wants to play for England or the Republic of Ireland. Hodgson first declared an interest in calling Grealish into his squad towards the end of last season when the midfielder played a key role ...

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