Beggan breaks down where semi-finals will be won and lost
Monaghan goalkeeper Rory Beggan gives BBC Sport NI his predictions for this weekend's All-Ireland SFC semi-finals.
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"I think they will have [Donal] McKenny on [Ryan] O'Donoghue which is a good match-up."
— Rory Beggan , Athlete
"The Kobe effect is massive and he gives them a ball-winning option out the pitch."
— Rory Beggan , Athlete
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Monaghan goalkeeper Rory Beggan gives BBC Sport NI his predictions for this weekend's All-Ireland SFC semi-finals.
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