A convicted doper playing in the AIL, more late heartache for Carla Ward's girls in green, and don’t judge Joxer if he stalls the van this summer

A convicted doper playing in the AIL, more late heartache for Carla Ward's girls in green, and don’t judge Joxer if he stalls the van this summer

Irish Independent

Sunday, 08 March 2026

This newsletter was edited by Tony Considine

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