Each week the Irish Times writers will select their team of the weekend. At the end of the league the Irish Times/AIB team of the season will be announced and the 15 players will be honoured at a lunch in Dublin. A separate competition for readers, based on the AIB League campaign will also be held at the end of the league.
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Beirut hit by heavy bombing, at least 24 killed at Gaza mosque in latest Israeli strikes
I worry my daughter will drift during a ‘doss’ transition year. Should she skip it?
‘As I was saying’: Trump rallies the faithful on return to scene of assassination attempt
A budget, an election and the slow uncoupling of the coalition
Shelbourne’s shaky league title pursuit faces latest test against Shamrock Rovers
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