Ireland left to lick their wounds after French mauling, can Tipp bring their All-Ireland form to Leeside and it's the League of Ireland's big kick-off

Ireland left to lick their wounds after French mauling, can Tipp bring their All-Ireland form to Leeside and it's the League of Ireland's big kick-off

Irish Independent

Friday, 06 February 2026

This newsletter was edited by Tony Considine

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