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Provincial failings have been flagged for a long time
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Rory Scannell is Dolphin’s ace
Rory Scannell is Dolphin’s ace

Ulster Bank All-Ireland League Division 1B<br>Dolphin 24 Buccaneers 23<br>An excellent penalty strike from Rory Scannell three minutes from the end of this absorbing Ulster Bank League Division 1B tie gave Dolphin a priceless victory at Musgrave Park on Saturday.

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AIL Previews: Will Deasy come back to haunt Cork Con once more?
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