Dominic Crotty: Ireland stutter to uninspiring win
Ireland enjoyed - if that’s the correct word - an opening-day win against Italy at Croke Park last Saturday.
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Ireland enjoyed - if that’s the correct word - an opening-day win against Italy at Croke Park last Saturday.
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