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Mickey Harte: Joint Offaly manager 'makes a difference wherever he goes' - Oisin McConville • Mar. 31, 2025, 11:15 PM ET (BBC)
Allianz Football League: Kerry win 24th title with 1-18 to 1-12 win over Mayo • Mar. 31, 2025, 7:14 AM ET (BBC)
National Football League as it happened: Mayo and Kerry reach the final, Tyrone and Derry relegated • Mar. 24, 2025, 7:39 AM ET (Irish Times)
Waterford survive scare to join Offaly in Division 1A • Mar. 23, 2025, 12:04 AM ET (Irish Times)

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County Offaly, Ireland
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Tullamore: Charleville Castle
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