Why Ireland's Prague play-off defeat hurts more than others, best of enemies Kerry and Donegal get ready to face off once more and how Mark Sexton is emerging from Johnny's shadow

Why Ireland's Prague play-off defeat hurts more than others, best of enemies Kerry and Donegal get ready to face off once more and how Mark Sexton is emerging from Johnny's shadow

Irish Independent

Saturday, 28 March 2026

This newsletter was edited by Tony Considine

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