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McCloskey: 'Our confidence probably isn't what it was'

Declan Murphy

Declan Murphy

Sports Betting Analyst

14 February 2026
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Stuart McCloskey has acknowledged that there's been a dip in confidence levels within the Ireland squad but remains hopeful that they are close to turning the corner.

Stuart McCloskey has acknowledged that there's been a dip in confidence levels within the Ireland squad but remains hopeful that they are close to turning the corner.

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Former GAA player turned betting analyst with expertise in Irish sports markets.

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