The Locker Room Podcast — DSS Coaching
by DSS Coaching
Join Coach and Sport Scientist Dr Ciaran Deely alongside the DSS Coaching crew, featuring Steven Poacher, Ross Bennett, Alan Mullen, and Brendan Delaney, as they dive into the dynamic world of GAA, football, and sport science. This podcast delivers expert analysis of the latest action, tactical trends, and modern coaching techniques, while also exploring sports performance, S&C, and performance support services. With special guests and engaging discussions, it’s the perfect listen for coaches, players, and fans eager to elevate their game!
Episodes
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Becoming a Head Coach: Leading Players and Staff — with Ross Bennett
What changes when you go from advising the head coach to being the person making the decisions? Ross Bennett joins me to reflect on his move from performance work into coaching and management, and how the experience has changed the way he sees the job. We discuss managing players and…
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Your First Weeks as a Head Coach — with Ciaran Deely & Ross Bennett
You have taken over a team. There are players to get to know, a coaching group to bring together and plenty of opinions about what should happen next. Where do you start? Ross Bennett and I discuss the first few weeks in charge, from understanding the players and the environment to establishing...
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Match-Day Preparation: Helping Players Perform — with Ross Bennett
🎙️ The Locker Room Podcast – Performance Series Host: Ciaran Deely (DSS Coaching) Guest: Ross Bennett (Head of Integrated Performance at QPR FC) In this episode, Ciaran is joined by Ross Bennett to discuss how coaches and players can maximise performance on match day. From the final training...
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Building an Academy Performance Programme — with Ross Bennett
🎙️Host: Ciaran Deely (DSS Coaching) Guest: Ross Bennett (Head of Integrated Performance at QPR FC) In this episode, Ciaran is joined by Ross Bennett for an exclusive look inside the modern academy performance structure and the multidisciplinary team responsible for developing young players both…
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Youth Talent Identification and Player Development — with Ciaran Deely & Ross Bennett
🎙️ The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching Series 🎧 Episode Title: Talent ID in the Youth Development Phase (YDP) Host: Ciaran Deely (DSS Coaching) Guest: Ross Bennett (Head of Integrated Performance at QPR FC) In this episode, Ciaran is joined by Ross Bennett for a practical discussion around…
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Planning Pre-Season Training: Where to Start — with Ross Bennett
Pre-season can quickly become a collection of hard sessions without a clear plan for how the work should develop. In this episode, Ross Bennett looks at structuring the training programme, managing the return from the off-season and progressing the work over time. He sets out three phases to help...
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Video Analysis for Coaches: Match Preparation and Player Development — with Ciaran Deely & Ross Bennett
🎙️ The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching Series 🎧 Episode Title: 'Video Analysis for Coaches – From Match Prep to Player Development' Host: Ciaran Deely (DSS Coaching) Guest: Ross Bennett (Head of Integrated Performance at QPR FC) In this episode, Ciaran is joined by Ross Bennett for a practical...
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How to Be an Effective Assistant Coach — with Ciaran Deely & Ross Bennett
🎙️ The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching Series 🎧 Episode Title: 'How to be a Great Assistant Coach!' Host: Ciaran Deely (DSS Coaching) Guest: Ross Bennett (Head of Integrated Performance at QPR FC) In this episode, Ciaran is joined by Ross Bennett for a practical conversation on the role of the...
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Six Priorities for a New Head Coach — with Ross Bennett
🎙️ The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching Insights Series Hosted by: Ross Bennett (DSS Coaching) 🎧 Episode Title: What should a new Manager & Head Coach focus on? - with Ross Bennett MSc In this short 10 minute episode of The Locker Room Podcast, Ross breaks down the 6 priorities that a new Manager...
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Foundation and Youth Coaching: Skills and Decisions — with Ciaran Deely & Ross Bennett
🎙️ The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching Series 🎧 Episode: Coaching the Child & Youth Player at Foundation Phase (FP) & Youth Development Phase (YDP): How We Actually Develop Players Host: Ciaran Deely (DSS Coaching) Guest: Ross Bennett (Head of Integrated Performance, QPR FC) In this episode,...
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Gaelic Football Coaching Roundtable — with John Divilly, Aidan O’Rourke, Shane Keegan & Steven Poacher
🎙️ The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching Series Hosted by: Steven Poacher (Leitrim Senior Football Manager) Guests: • John Divilly (Galway Senior Football Coach, 2020–2025) • Aidan O'Rourke (Kildare Senior Football Coach) • Shane Keegan (Wexford Senior Hurling Coach) In this special Locker Room...
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Coaching Team Roles: Managers, Coaches and Selectors — with Ciaran Deely & Ross Bennett
Managers, Head Coaches, Specialists, & Selectors – What’s the Story? Hosted by: Ciaran Deely (DSS Coaching) Guest: Ross Bennett (Head of Integrated Performance, QPR FC) In this thought-provoking episode of The Locker Room Podcast, Ciaran is joined by Ross Bennett, Head of Integrated Performance…
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Coaching Young Hurlers and Building Participation — with Colm Crowley
🎙️ The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching Series Hosted by: Brendan Delaney (DSS Coaching) Guest: Colm Crowley (Founder of Little Puckers & GAA Coach Developer) 🎧 Episode Title: Colm Crowley – Little Puckers, Youth Coaching & Building Grassroots GAA In this episode of The Locker Room Podcast…
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Player Development and Better GAA Coaching — with Shane Keegan
The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching Series Hosted by: Ciaran Deely (DSS Coaching) Guest: Shane Keegan (Head of Coaching & Games, Laois GAA) Episode Title: Shane Keegan – GAA Coaching, League of Ireland, & Youth Player Development In this episode of The Locker Room Podcast, Ciaran sits down with...
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Growing Hurling in Emerging Counties — with Ronan Sheehan
Hosted by: Ciaran Deely (DSS Coaching) Guest: Ronan Sheehan (Manager, Down Senior Hurling Team) In this compelling episode of The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching Series, Ciaran is joined by Ronan Sheehan, the influential manager of the Down Senior Hurling Team. Since taking over in 2019, Ronan has...
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Goalkeeper Coaching in Gaelic Games — with Dr Donal Hughes
Hosted by: Ciaran Deely (DSS Coaching) Guest: Dr Donal Hughes (Goalkeeping Coach, Academic & Innovator) In this engaging episode of The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching Series, Ciaran sits down with Dr Donal Hughes, one of the most forward-thinking voices in Gaelic football goalkeeping. With a...
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Connecting Coaching and Sport Science in Gaelic Games — with Dr John Murphy
Hosted by: Barry Mullane & Brendan Delaney (DSS Coaching) Guest: Dr John Murphy (Lecturer in Coaching & Sport Science, SETU Waterford) In this insightful episode of The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching Series, Barry and Brendan are joined by Dr John Murphy, a respected coach, sport scientist, and...
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High-Performance Sport: Lessons for Coaches — with Dr Luke Woodhouse
Hosted by Ross Bennett – The Locker Room Podcast (Performance Series) This episode features Dr. Luke Woodhouse, PhD in Sport & Exercise Science, with experience across elite teams like the Saudi Olympic team, Wasps RFC, Leicester Tigers, England Cricket and more 🏉🏏⚽ They dive into some top...
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Gaelic Football’s 2025 Rules: Keep, Tweak or Scrap? — with Ciaran Deely, Alan Mullen & Brendan Delaney
With Ciaran Deely, Alan Mullen, & Brendan Delaney. This is part of the Coaching Series of The Locker Room Podcast The DSS Coaching crew analyse and discuss each of the 7 new rule enhancements for men's Gaelic football. They put forward which specific ones they believe are: - good for the game -...
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Hurling League Preview 2025 and Na Fianna’s Club Triumph — with Mullane, Delaney & McErlean
This is part of the DSS Club series of The Locker Room Podcast. Hosted by renowned hurling coach Barry Mullane, with Brendan Delaney as special guest, alongside Cathal McErlean (Fantasy Hurling). Their discussion included a range of topics, including: - NHL Preview - Fantasy Hurling - Na Fianna -...
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Cuala v Errigal Ciaran: All-Ireland Club Football Final Review 2025 — with Steven Poacher & Mark Doran
This is part of the DSS Club Series of The Locker Room Podcast. Hosted by DSS coach Steven Poacher with Mark Doran as special guest. Their discussion included a range of topics, including: - Cuala's Power Plays - King Con - Brave-Harte Performance - Club's long term vision - Calendar Concerns…
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Club Football 2025: Creating Space for the Canavans and O’Callaghans — with Steven Poacher & Mark Doran
This is part of the DSS Club series of The Locker Room Podcast. Hosted by DSS coach Steven Poacher with Mark Doran as special guest. Their discussion included a range of topics, including: - All Ireland Club semi-final football review - Errigal's high press - The Canavan Brothers - Can CON be...
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Sarsfields and Na Fianna: Club Hurling Review 2024 — with Barry Mullane & Brendan Delaney
This is part of the DSS Club series of The Locker Room Podcast. Hosted by renowned hurling coach Barry Mullane, with Brendan Delaney as special guest. Their discussion included a range of topics, including: - Sars win & Slaughtneil regrets - Na Fianna win the battle - Who will win in Croker? - A...
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Cuala’s Power Plays and Dr Crokes: Club Football Review 2024 — with Steven Poacher & Mark Doran
This is part of the GAA Club Series of the Locker Room Podcast. Hosted by Leitrim Senior football Manager, Steven Poacher from DSS Coaching, with special guest Mark Doran (Roscommon Senior Football team coach). The discussion covers a range of topics including: - All-Ireland Club Football...
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Club Hurling 2024: Pressure, Movement and Provincial Drama — with Barry Mullane & Brendan Delaney
This is part of the DSS Club series of The Locker Room Podcast. Hosted by renowned hurling coach Barry Mullane, with Brendan Delaney as special guest. Their discussion included a range of topics, including: - Na Fianna experience v Kilcormac youth - Brilliant Sarsfields - the best club side in…
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St Joseph’s Coaching Day 2024 Preview — with Horan, McErlain, McGeary & Poacher
St Joseph's Coach Education Day Preview Steven Poacher is joined by James Horan, Damien McErlain, and Kieran McGeary to preview the upcoming Coach Education Day at St Joseph's High School in Newry this Saturday, November 30th, from 10 am - 12:30 pm. 📌 Topics Include: ⚽ The changing dynamics of...
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Ballygunner and the Provincial Championships: Club Hurling Review 2024 — with Barry Mullane & Brendan Delaney
This is part of the DSS Club series of The Locker Room Podcast. Hosted by Barry Mullane with DSS coach Brendan Delaney as special guest. This discussion included a range of topics: - Cushendall v Slaughtneil epic - Can anyone stop Ballygunner - Sars v Feakle - A brilliant Leinster club…
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Cuala’s Conditioning and Flexible Team Roles: Club Football 2024 — with Steven Poacher & Mark Doran
This is part of the GAA Club Series of the Locker Room Podcast. Hosted by Steven Poacher from DSS Coaching, with special guest Mark Doran (Roscommon Senior Football team coach). The discussion covers a range of topics including: 🏋️♂️ Cuala's impressive physical conditioning 🌬️ Connacht is wide...
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Creating Space for Forwards: Club Football Review 2024 — with Steven Poacher & Mark Doran
This is part of the GAA Club Series of the Locker Room Podcast. Hosted by Steven Poacher from DSS Coaching, with special guest Mark Doran (Roscommon Senior Football team coach). The discussion covers a range of topics including: • Jody Gormleys bravery 🙏 • Errigal Ciarans tactical switch. ↔️...
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Leading a Performance Team — with Luke Passman
Luke Passman is currently Head of Performance Services at Chelsea FC Academy. Luke has also been involved with New York Mets, Soto Tennis Academy and TASS. This is part of the DSS Performance Series of The Locker Room Podcast, where we interview some of the best known performance staff from…
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Gaelic Football’s FRC Rule Trials 2024: Player and Coach Perspectives — with Burns, Harney, O’Neill & Poacher
Hosted by Steven Poacher from DSS Coaching. This is part of our Locker Room GAA Inter-County Series where we discuss the big GAA games, the county players & coaches that make our games so interesting to follow, tactical coaching trends, and newsworthy items such as rule changes, competition...
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Game Sense Coaching: Helping Players Learn — with Stephen Lavin
Hosted by Alan Mullen from DSS Coaching. This is part of our Locker Room Coaching Series where we interview some of the best and most interesting coaches working in Gaelic Football, Hurling, LGF and Camogie. This episode features Game Sense Coaching co-founder, Stephen Lavin. The discussion…
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Developing Gaelic Football Goalkeepers — with Liam Swift
Hosted by Alan Mullen from DSS Coaching. This is part of our Locker Room Coaching Series where we interview some of the best and most interesting coaches working in Gaelic Football, Hurling, LGF and Camogie. This episode features well-known goalie coach Liam Swift. The discussion covers a range…
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Leading Hurling and Camogie Teams — with Johnny Greville
Hosted by Alan Mullen from DSS Coaching. This is part of our Locker Room Coaching Series where we interview some of the best and most interesting coaches working in Gaelic Football, Hurling, LGF and Camogie. This episode features Meath Senior Hurling Manager Johnny Greville. Among other things,...
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Club Development: Building a Player Pathway — with Ross Bennett
Ross Bennett is Head of Integrated Performance @ QPR FC. This is part of the DSS Performance Series of The Locker Room Podcast, where we interview some of the best known coaches from Gaelic Games and other sports, from both Ireland and around the world. Hosted by Mark Deely from DSS Coaching, the...
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Coach Education and Player Ownership: Lessons from Cricket — with Stephen Maxwell
Stephen Maxwell is the Coach Education Manager for Cricket Ireland and the founder of No Other Game Around Performance Consultants. He also works as a Coach Developer. Hosted by Alan Mullen from DSS Coaching, the discussion covers a range of topics, including: - Key learning outcomes across…
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Planning a Gaelic Football Season — with Shane Rice
Shane Rice is a well known GAA Coach, S&C Coach, and Founder of the Gaelic Athletic Academy & Shane Rice TV. This is part of our Locker Room Coaching Series where we interview some of the best and most interesting coaches working in Gaelic Football, Hurling, LGF and Camogie. Hosted by Alan Mullen...
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Leading an All-Ireland-Winning Ladies Football Squad — with Declan Quill
Hosted by Alan Mullen from DSS Coaching. This is part of our Locker Room Coaching Series where we interview some of the best and most interesting coaches working in Gaelic Football, Hurling, LGF and Camogie. This episode features Kerry LGFA All-Ireland winning manager Declan Quill where he talks...
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Cork’s All-Ireland Camogie Final Win 2024 — with Briege Corkery & Brendan Delaney
Your host Barry Mullane is joined by DSS Hurling Coach Brendan Delaney and Briege Corkery to dissect the thrilling weekend of Camogie Finals at Croke Park. They Discuss⬇ -Cork's bench impact -Aisling Thompson's influence on Cork -Laura Tracey leading from the front -Cork goal controversy…
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All-Ireland Ladies Football Finals Review 2024 — with Stephen Duff & Darren Greenan
Hosted by Alan Mullen with guests Stephen Duff (Laois Senior Manager) & Darren Greenan (Monaghan Senior Manager) The lads discuss the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Ladies finals at Croke Park. - Lethal Eimear Smyth - Leitrim the Underdogs - Kerry's Brilliance - HEC ladies college's crossover...
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Armagh’s All-Ireland Football Win 2024 — with Daniel St Ledger & Ryan Jones
Hosted by Steven Poacher with guests Daniel St Ledger & Ryan Jones🏐 The lads discuss Armagh's well deserved victory over Galway in the All-Ireland final. - Armagh's consistency - Importance of belief - Togetherness & Spirit in a group - Tactical trends - Standout players this year...
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Clare v Cork: All-Ireland Hurling Final Review 2024 — with Barry Mullane & Brendan Delaney
Hosted by Barry Mullane and with special guest, new DSS hurling coach, Brendan Delaney. They discuss: - An epic but hard-fought win for Clare - Big players turning up - Cork's aggression / lack of cynicism - The 3rd quarter - Modern skilful hurlers - are the best ever - Clare's bench and aerial...
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All-Ireland Football Semi-Finals and Tailteann Cup Review 2024 — with Daniel St Ledger & Ryan Jones
Hosted by Steven Poacher with guests Daniel St Ledger & Ryan Jones🏐 The lads discuss the enthralling All Ireland Football semi final wins for Armagh over Kerry and Galway against Donegal. Plus Down's success in the Tailteann Cup Final over Laois. - Football is alive and well - Armagh's finishers…
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All-Ireland Football Quarter-Finals 2024: Game Plans and Dublin’s Exit — with Daniel St Ledger & Ryan Jones
Hosted by Steven Poacher with guests Daniel St Ledger & Ryan Jones🏐 The lads look back at an action packed weekend of Gaelic Football action, including Galway's epic victory over Dublin and the other Sam Maguire Quarter Final games. They Discuss⬇️ - Dublin's standard bearers. - Leadership in a...
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All-Ireland Hurling Semi-Finals 2024: Support Play and Composure — with Barry Mullane & Brendan Delaney
Your Hurling Pod host Barry Mullane is joined by new DSS Hurling Coach Brendan Delaney to dissect the thrilling weekend of Hurling as Clare overcome Kilkenny and Cork dethrone champions Limerick in a classic for the ages...in this year's All-Ireland Hurling Semi-Finals. They Discuss⬇ -A game of 2...
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Derry’s Defence and the Football Knockouts 2024 — with Daniel St Ledger & Ryan Jones
Hosted by Steven Poacher with guests Daniel St Ledger & Ryan Jones🏐 The lads look back at an action packed weekend of Gaelic Football action, including the Sam Maguire Preliminary Quarter Final games and The Tailteann Cup Semi-Finals. They Discuss⬇️ - Derry's defence turns the tide! - Proud…
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Closing Out Games: Football Championship Review 2024 — with Daniel St Ledger & Ryan Jones
Hosted by Steven Poacher with guests Daniel St Ledger & Ryan Jones🏐 The lads look back at an action packed weekend of Gaelic Football action - including the dramatic draws between Galway & Armagh and Dublin & Mayo in the Sam Maguire final group stage games. Meanwhile the Tailteann Cup…
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Armagh and the Importance of Squad Depth: Football Review 2024 — with Daniel St Ledger & Ryan Jones
Hosted by Steven Poacher with guests Daniel St Ledger & Ryan Jones🏐 The lads look back at the weekend's Gaelic Football games and pour over Armagh's sensational performance and victory over a disheveled Derry. They Discuss⬇️ - Playing for a manager - Importance and consistency in S&C coaching -...
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Building Better Coaching Habits — with Daniel St Ledger & Mark Doran
Hosted by Steven Poacher with guests Daniel St Ledger & Mark Doran🏐 The lads look back at last weekend's Gaelic Football games and give the low down on coaching moments within a game that coaches can call upon when stuck! They also look ahead to the coming weekend's games They Discuss⬇️…
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Building Team Culture and Standards — with Daniel St Ledger & Ryan Jones
Hosted by Steven Poacher with guests Daniel St Ledger & Ryan Jones🏐 The lads look back at an action packed weekend of Gaelic Football action, including Galway's impressive win over Derry. Meanwhile Kerry and Mayo record big wins in the race for Sam Maguire and interesting Tailteann Cup games…
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About this show
Join Coach and Sport Scientist Dr Ciaran Deely alongside the DSS Coaching crew, featuring Steven Poacher, Ross Bennett, Alan Mullen, and Brendan Delaney, as they dive into the dynamic world of GAA, football, and sport science. This podcast delivers expert analysis of the latest action, tactical trends, and modern coaching techniques, while also exploring sports performance, S&C, and performance support services. With special guests and engaging discussions, it’s the perfect listen for coaches, players, and fans eager to elevate their game!
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