Lindsay Peat refuses to blame Ruth O’Reilly article as Ireland crash again

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Lindsay Peat refuses to blame Ruth O’Reilly article as Ireland crash again
Mon, 28 Aug, 2017 - 01:00
Orla Bannon

Ireland’s disastrous World Cup campaign ended on a sour note, a third successive defeat at the tournament condemning the hosts to an eighth-place finish — a result that would have been unthinkable three weeks ago.

It came as no surprise when head coach Tom Tierney confirmed afterwards he will not be seeking a new contract after three years in charge.

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