A Tale Of Two Irelands, Supercomputer’s Favourites, Audio Doomscrolling

It was all about the Irish national teams this week on the World Service. First up, the Irish Football team who fly into Paris for their Euro qualifier against the French as lambs for the proverbial slaughter – if Richie and the lads are to be believed.

More hope, maybe, for the rugby team as the Rugby World Cup kicks off on Friday with Ireland going in as slight favourites – if AI supercomputer data models are to be believed.

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