Whats RTÉ’s game here? Is this a text in? Is it a money making exercise? Who chose the arbitrary dates?
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Incredible.
Jimmy Magee wouldn’t have stood for Michelle’s omission.
Dolla dolla yo.
I reckon I could set up a twitter bot for next week 
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We don’t know that she has been omitted yet in fairness.
Trying to garner more viewers on a quiet evening and ensure maximum interaction from the public.
It’s a very good marketing ploy in fairness to them.
Everyone loves a good poll. I’m still curious about the timeframe.
I imagine it’s got something to do with the availability of footage.
Cheapskate cunts.
Get on it.
Will do. We’ll have to agree as a group on what to vote for.
I suppose the best thing to do is vote for something that probably doesn’t deserve the honour of Irelands Greatest Sporting moment of the 90s
Denis Taylor’s exploits with Tyrone minor footballers ?
Exactly/
We could make a few quid on Paddy Power also 
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The cunts have the thing fairly compact and mainstream to avoid a sabotage It would be some craic if the time Limerick ran Rovers out of Rathbane or the Laois /Louth brawl in 1991 won . .
Back again tonight for the 1990’s
The 1990s longlist from which the five moments will be chosen -
The 90s Longlist
Ireland v Romania shoot-out (1990)
The Nation holds its breath. After Packie Bonner had saved from Daniel Timofte, David O’Leary stepped up and sent Silviu Lung the wrong way and Ireland into the 1990 World Cup Quarter Finals.
Cork’s Double 1990
The only county in the modern era to have won both the Football and Hurling All Ireland titles. Teddy McCarthy picked up 2 medals.
Dave Barry goal v Bayern Munich (1991)
Noel O’Mahony’s City went into the Uefa Cup first-round tie against the German aristocrats as massive underdogs. Dave Barry scored an unforgettable first half goal as Cork City held the mighty Bayern Munich.
Dublin Meath saga (1991)
The first round of the Leinster Championship between Meath and Dublin in 1991 produced four matches, the first million pound gate in the history of the GAA, and moments of drama that live on vividly to this day.
Michael Carruth Olympic Boxing Gold (1992)
Irish Army Corporal Michael Carruth brought home Ireland’s first Olympic Gold in 36 years by overcoming Cuban, Juan Hernandez Sierra .
Vintage Crop wins the Melbourne Cup (1993)
Trained by Dermot Weld and with Mick Kinane on board, the Irish stayer became the first overseas-trained winner of one of the World’s richest turf races.
Houghton’s goal v Italy (1994)
Ray Houghton’s iconic goal and celebration against Italy at Giants Stadium in the 1994 World Cup will never be forgotten.
Offaly comeback (1994)
Offaly completed one of the most sensational ever comebacks in an All Ireland Final. Limerick were on course to end their All Ireland famine, 5 points up with 5 minutes to go but goals by Jimmy Dooley and Pat O’Connor turned the tie on its head.
Sonia O’Sullivan World Championship 5000m gold (1995)
O’Sullivan was left with the dilemma of whether to compete in the 1500m or the 5000m at the World Championships in Gothenburg. She had been unbeaten at 5000m, although the fastest time of the year (a new world record) had been set by Portugal’s Fernanda Ribeiro. In the end, O’Sullivan chose the 5000m, and kicked clear of Ribeiro to win the world title in 14:46.47.
Clare’s All Ireland win (1995)
Clare’s breakthrough win changed the face of hurling forever. New teams emerged to challenge the place of the old order, giving rise to the most dramatic and controversial period in hurling history. This moment typified what became known as the hurling revolution.
Steve Collins v Chris Eubank (1995)
Unbeaten in 43 bouts, boxing’s most polarising fighter came to Millstreet, Cork on St Patrick’s weekend and lost his WBO title to Steve Collins.
Peter Canavan’s All Ireland Final 0-11 display (1995)
In spite of an incredible individual performance, Tyrone ended up controversially losing by a point to Dublin.
14-man Wexford overcome Limerick (1996)
For the first time in 28 years, the Slaneysiders lifted the Liam McCarthy Cup with a hard-fought victory over Limerick.
Michelle Smith’s Olympic medal haul (1996)
Smith’s 3 golds and a bronze in the pool stunned the world. 2 years later a shadow was cast over the achievement when she was banned for 4 years for adulterating a urine sample.
Ken Doherty wins 1997 World Snooker Championship
The Darlin’ of Dublin was in terrible form going into the World Championships and was in danger of dropping out of the top 16. As the Championship progressed, confidence grew and he beat Steve Davis on the way to setting up a final with the man Doherty describes as ‘the greatest ever’, Stephen Hendry. The nation was enthralled as Doherty overcame ‘The King of the Crucible’ by 18 frames to 12. The streets of Dublin were thronged as Doherty received a home-coming normally reserved for the international football team.
The Maurice Fitzgerald Final (1997)
Fitzgerald scored 0-9 of Kerry’s 0-13 total in their win over Mayo.
Offaly sit-in (1998)
The infamous ‘drawn game’, with Clare three points up towards the end of the replayed All Ireland Hurling semi-final, referee Cooney, blew the final whistle with only 33 minutes gone in the second half. Offaly fans staged a sit-down protest in Croke Park afterwards.
Sonia O’Sullivan’s World Cross Country Double 1998
O’Sullivan entered both the short course (4 km) and long course (8 km) events, a double rarely attempted by athletes. O’Sullivan won both events, and her 4 km time of 12:20 was an incredible 14 seconds faster than her nearest rival.
Ireland’s double European Success (1998)
Ireland became the first ever nation to become European Champions at U16 and U18 level and became the first ever Irish team to win to win a major soccer trophy. Both teams were led by Brian Kerr and the successes heralded a new dawn for Irish football.
Jordan record their first Grand Prix win (1998)
Ireland’s first Formula One team became well known for their rock ‘n’ roll approach which lit-up F1 throughout the 90s. Their defining moment was a first Grand Prix win when Damon Hill beat Ralf Schumacher to the 1998 Belgian title.
The Carberry Grand National (1999)
Trained by Tommy, with son Paul in the saddle, Bobbyjo became the first Irish-trained Grand National winner since L’Escargot in 1975 - Tommy was the jockey that day.
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This is the best sporting moment of the 90s
Ffs sake, far too much cork on there, the insecures will be going spare
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Limerick far too prominent as well sadly.