Cameron Hill has all your top sports stories, all in one place, in Thursday's Lunchtime Wrap.  Coming up today: Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland side face stern French test tonight in Paris, Andy Farrell names a strong Ireland side for the Rugby World Cup opener against Romania on Saturday, and Rory McIlroy outlines his views on Saudi investment in golf.   Lunchtime Wrap on Off The Ball with Energia – proud sponsor of Irish rugby. Think of the possibilities.

LUNCHTIME WRAP: Ireland name strong team for RWC opener, Kenny faces French exam

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John and Johnny are back together again for this week's Racing Pod! Want the full pod? Head over to offtheball.com/join With William Hill Ireland

Champion Jockey crowned & picks for the weekend! | THE RACING POD

Director Joe Lee, Justice for the Forgotten group member Margaret Urwin and survivor Brenda Lee joined Off the Ball Breakfast to discuss the new documentary about the Dublin Monaghan Bombings which resulted in the greatest loss of life in any single day of the Troubles, as they still seek justice for those lives lost almost 50 years ago.  The film premieres tonight, Friday May 10th, in a special screening in the Lighthouse Cinema at 8pm. More screenings will be shown next week at the IFI and The Garage Theatre in Monaghan.

MAY-17-74 : The Anatomy of a Massacre | A documentary about the Dublin Monaghan Bombings of May 17th 1974 | Joe Lee, Margaret Urwin and Brenda Lee | Off the Ball Breakfast

It's Johnny Ward and Thom Malone in studio for this week's Racing Pod, with the Punchestown Festival in full swing this week. The Racing Pod w/ William Hill.  To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

THE RACING POD (Free version) | Punchestown recap plus tips for the final day on Saturday!

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LIVE from PUNCHESTOWN | Champion Chase Tuesday, Willie Mullins’ dominance & memories from the track!

John & Johnny are back with another Racing Pod ahead of Navan and Punchestown!  Want the full podcast? Head over to offtheball.com/join to become a member!  The Racing Pod, with William Hill. 

LUNCHTIME WRAP: Ireland name strong team for RWC opener, Kenny faces French exam

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