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GAA Hurling Betting: Galway v Kilkenny and NHL previews

5 February 2009 | About Editor | Hurling

Betting on hurling is all well and good but it's not a lot of fun if you're not backing Kilkenny really is it? This is the key consideration as we look ahead to the start of the Allianz National... Read more

GAA Football: Dublin v Tyrone and NFL Previews

30 January 2009 | About Con O'Meara | Gaelic Football

The NFL is back, and to quote Homer Simpson: 'Thank Jebus'. Con O'Meara takes a look ahead to the best bets this weekend across the four National Football League Divisions.... Read more

GAA Football Betting: NFL 2009 Preview

14 January 2009 | About Con O'Meara | Gaelic Football

The National Football League (NFL) season starts at the end of January and we've asked GAA betting expert Con O'Meara to sift through the warm-up form and present his thoughts to you in the form of some tasty NFL bets..!... Read more

International Rules Betting Preview: Second Test

29 October 2008 | About Patrick Horan | Gaelic Football

Patrick Horan takes a look ahead to the crucial second test in the International Rules Series, which takes place on Friday at the MCG Melbourne.... Read more

International Rules Betting: Underdogs Ireland represent the best value in test one

24 October 2008 | About Patrick Horan | Gaelic Football

Australia are strongly favoured to win the International Rules Series which starts on Friday. Considering this is a sport that's only played twice a year (at most) between two countries with a remarkably even history, it's an interesting attitude. Patrick... Read more

International Rules Betting: Ireland Squad Overview

21 October 2008 | About Alan Rodgers | Gaelic Football

Sean Boylan has chosen his squad for the International Rules Series down under later this month. Alan Rodgers pinpoints the strengths and weaknesses of the Ireland squad ahead of the first Test on October 24th... Read more

Gaelic Football Betting: Tyrone edge out Kerry in Croke Park classic

21 September 2008 | About Wayne Bailey | Gaelic Football

Despite trading at 3.5 in-play, Tyrone's awesome flurry of points in the dying minutes sees Sam go back up north...... Read more

GAA Betting: The All Ireland Football Final Previewed

20 September 2008 | About Editor | Gaelic Football

It is one of the most eagerly anticipated finals in recent memory, and after the debacle that was the hurling final, this looks like it could live up to pre-match billing. Ciaran Murphy has more...... Read more

GAA Betting - All Ireland Hurling Final: Kilkenny v Waterford Preview

5 September 2008 | About Alan Rodgers | Hurling

THOSE romantics in the GAA world will be battling between the forces of optimism and realism in the build-up to an All-Ireland Final which offers both teams an historic chance. Alan Rodgers weighs up the relative challenges of two Hurling... Read more

Gaelic Football Betting: Wexford Vs Tyrone

31 August 2008 | About Editor | Gaelic Football

It's been the year of upsets in the football championship, and we now have the unlikely pair of Wexford and Tyrone meeting in the All-Ireland semi-final. Newstalk's Ciaran Murphy looks ahead to Sunday's big game...... Read more

Gaelic Football Betting: Cork Vs Kerry Replay

30 August 2008 | About Con O'Meara | Gaelic Football

After two dramatic comebacks this year, Cork have to face Kerry all over again on Sunday. Will the Rebels finally take it to the next level? GAA correspondent Con O'Meara has found Sunday's big match bets in a game where... Read more

Gaelic Football Betting: 1-100 Kerry denied in a classic.

24 August 2008 | About Eoin Ryan | Gaelic Football

Incredible Cork comeback means teams will have to do it all again in Croker...... Read more

Gaelic Football Betting: Cork v Kerry

23 August 2008 | About Alan Rodgers | Gaelic Football

It's the clash of the titans at HQ, as Kerry seek revenge over Cork for their Muster final defeat in July. The Rebels are looking to keep the momentum going, but history hasn't been kind to them at this stage... Read more

GAA Betting Preview: Dublin v Tyrone

15 August 2008 | About Hugh Cahill | Gaelic Football

With rain on the menu for Croke Park on Saturday, this clash could be a real war of attrition. Newstalk's Hugh Cahill still thinks the Dubs will be singing in the rain though.... Read more

GAA Betting: All Ireland Hurling semi-final

14 August 2008 | About Editor | Hurling

Racing Post Goalpost correspondent, Con O'Meara looks ahead to this Sunday's All Ireland Hurling semi final clash between Tipp and Waterford.... Read more

GAA Betting: Cork v Kilkenny preview

8 August 2008 | About Hugh Cahill | Hurling

Newstalk's Hugh Cahill takes a look at the All Ireland Hurling Championship semi final clash between the imperious Kilkenny and the never-say-die rebels of Cork.... Read more

GAA Betting Preview: Saturday's football

8 August 2008 | About Editor | Gaelic Football

Newstalk's Ciaran Murphy thinks it'll be a favourite-backers Saturday. Read his column to find out why...... Read more

GAA Betting Preview: Cork v Kildare

8 August 2008 | About Editor | Gaelic Football

Pat O'Donnell has trawled through the betting markets this weekend and thinks he's found a solid trading opportunity ahead of Sunday's All-Ireland Senior Football clash at Croke Park.... Read more

Gaelic Football Betting: Weekend Previews

1 August 2008 | About Hugh Cahill | Gaelic Football

Kerry look to restore their battered pride, while Fermanagh go to battle with the Lilly-whites. Hugh Cahill has all the best bets for the weekend action...... Read more

GAA Betting: Money to be made on the Tommy Cooper Cup

31 July 2008 | About Editor | Gaelic Football

Our man Con O'Meara with Saturday's best Gaelic Football bets.... Read more

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